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RECREATION FACILITIES
Okello Peter
Muraya Moses
Ulwenya Doreen
Mbithe Georgina
Mutinda Katherine
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CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING LEISURE AND RECREATION
Definition-
Leisure is a period of time spent out of work and essential domestic activities. It is a period of
recreational and discretionary time before or after necessary activity such as eating and sleeping,
going to work or running a business. Against the background of social change, the meaning of
leisure itself has also been radically transformed in recent years. In the past, it was thought of
primarily as time free from work or obligation that provided the opportunity for slow-paced
relaxation and recovery from stress, or for enjoyable pursuits undertaken solely for their own
sake. If leisure had any purpose at all beyond pleasure, it was to help restore oneself for work,
contribute to family life and community cohesion and--in terms of organized recreation
programs--to help combat juvenile delinquency. Finally, it was thought of primarily as the
possession of the wealthy and powerful--Thorstein Veblen's so-called "leisure class."
Today, many of these views have been sharply reversed. Many Americans now think of leisure
as activity that is organized and purposeful, carried out to achieve personal goals such as fitness,
career advancement, or social status. They commit themselves to a host of scheduled and often
stressful pursuits and in doing so; lose much of the freedom and spontaneity that was considered
essential to true leisure.
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time often done for amusement,
enjoyment or pleasure and are considered fun.
Question
What are the three dimensions of leisure?
People with disabilities and older persons are becoming a growing group of consumers of travel,
sports, and other leisure-oriented products and services. Furthermore, with regard to physical
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access, families with young children, who are also becoming part of this increasing tourist
market, have similar needs to persons with disabilities and older persons. Thus large numbers of
people require tourism to be made barrier-free.
The viability of some tourism destinations remains negatively affected by climate change
occurring at the global level. Climate change is expected to progressively degrade amenities in
destinations ranging from low-lying Small Island States to mountain resorts. In developing
countries and LDCs such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives and Myanmar, tourism activities
based in coastal and river delta areas could be significantly affected by sea level rise. In Nepal
and Bhutan, increasing temperatures are already beginning to melt the glaciers, negatively
affecting mountain tourism.
The solution in Responding to climate change is through efforts to transform the tourism
businesses into the green economy. Reductions in carbon emissions from energy and transport
offer opportunities for firms to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism. A growing number of
hotels have adopted energy efficiency programs to limit carbon dioxide emissions associated
with tourists’ stays.
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renewable energy, lack of new technologies, expensive renewable energy appliances. Once a
community vision has been established through an effective planning process, funding quality
tourism development presents communities with the next big challenge. A number of public and
private resources are available and many communities are using creative means to protect their
unique resources.
Seasonality of tourism
It is common for a tourist destination to experience seasonal differences in tourist arrivals. This
situation leads of under-use of tourist facilities and services during certain periods of the year,
and often-excessive demand at other times. The objective is to address “Reducing Tourism
seasonality” as a serious issue affecting tourism industry.
Safety and Security
As tourism grows, security and safety become more important and travelers will expect safe-
guarding measures in transportation, accommodation and other services and facilities. Many
terrorists target tourist places as they are easier to target and the media coverage after the event is
tremendous. Perceptions about personal safety and unsafe environments can restrict some people
from being physically active.
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Environmental issues
Environmental issues during the construction of tourism and hospitality facilities projects,
particularly those in urban locations, are common to those of nonhazardous industrial activities
These issues include construction site waste generation, soil erosion and sediment control from
materials-sourcing areas and site preparation activities, fugitive dust and other emissions (e.g.
from vehicle traffic, land clearing and movement, and materials stockpiles), noise from heavy
equipment and truck traffic, and potential for hazardous materials and oil spills associated with
heavy equipment operation and fueling activities. Development of tourism facilities at remote
and sensitive locations poses additional challenges specific to such issues as infrastructure
support and wildlife habitat management.
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types of recreational facilities and activities than the lower classes in the society. The
challenge is to provide leisure that meets the wants of the different camps that is
acceptable to all.
VIII. Use of drugs- the industry face a major challenge in addressing the use of drugs some of
which are acceptable and others are legally unacceptable to the society and governments.
IX. Cultural differences- it is challenging to provide recreation that addresses the cultural
differences of the different people who use the facilities and participate in the activities. It
may be expensive to provide leisure and recreation in different areas where people from
different cultures feel their cultural preferences are taken care of.