Part One: Explore different types of clubs and briefly described their functions.
Dining Clubs
Dining Clubs let you enjoy superb dining experiences and exclusive privileges at the most prestigious private club network. Dining Clubs serve their customers with top-notch service in intimate settings, and the best cuisine, perfect for both business and pleasure. Dining club provides you with glamorous grand ballroom and spacious function rooms for social gatherings, parties and community-related events.
Fraternal Clubs
Fraternal Clubs consist of a group of people from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities who gather socially, support each other and serve their communities. While similar to service clubs such as Rotary and Kiwanis, fraternal organization membership is typically open only to men, but many of these groups have auxiliaries that women can join.
Athletic club
Athletic clubs are committed to sponsoring and supporting local athletic events, contributing to young athletes’ growth and development actively. Its objectives are to promote the wellbeing of local youth through participation in sports; to uplift the standard of athletes through local and overseas training programmes and to nurture local athletic talents in pursuit of sporting excellence.
Social clubs
Social clubs are a way for friends to stay connected and bond over a common interest. Many clubs meet weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or even less often. Clubs can also be a means of meeting new friends, connecting with common friends and staying in touch with old friends. They are relaxing and a good outlet for stress from other areas of your life.
Theme Park
Theme parks in the world:
1. Universal Studios
Universal Parks and Resorts is the theme park division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and General Electric. The division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the various Universal Studios resort properties around the world. The division is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United States.
In 2006, approximately 25.8 million guests visited the Universal Studios theme parks, making it the third-largest amusement park operator in the world.
2. Sea World
Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It includes rides, animal exhibits and other attractions, and promotes conservation through education and through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. The park is commercially linked to Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World as part of the Warner Village Theme Parks division of Village Roadshow.
3. Water Mania
Orlando Water Parks are Florida's most refreshing source of fun. With over 36 acres of thrilling slides, flumes, pools, and a variety of dry-land activities for the whole family to enjoy. Our attraction is fully staffed with certified lifeguards and slide attendants. Tube and locker rentals are available. Picnic lunches are welcome, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted within the park.
Theme Park in Hong Kong
1. Ocean Park
Ocean Park Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港海洋公園), is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and animal theme park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Founded in 1977 by the then Governor of Hong Kong Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park has now grown to about 35 attractions and rides. The park has won several awards, including The World's Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most Visited Tourist Attractions in the World by Forbes.
2. Disneyland
Disneyland Park is a theme park located in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company. Known as Disneyland when it opened on July 18, 1955, and still colloquially known by that name, it is the only theme park to be designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. In 1998, the theme park was re-branded "Disneyland Park" to distinguish it from the larger Disneyland Resort complex
Disneyland Park is a theme park located in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company. Known as Disneyland when it opened on July 18, 1955, and still colloquially known by that name, it is the only theme park to be designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. In 1998, the theme park was re-branded "Disneyland Park" to distinguish it from the larger Disneyland Resort complex
Part Two: Recent trends in recreation and leisure
Increase in fitness activities
surge in travel and tourism
Special programs targeted toward at-risk youths and latchkey children
Several additional products in the commercial sector
Additional learning and adventure opportunities for the elderly, such as Elderhostel
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