Resort Management is written from a business viewpoint yet takes into account the unique structure of resorts. Resort managers in ski areas, for example, should know something about the mountain upon which their resort depends. They should know the process by which a virgin mountain is transformed into a viable ski area. They need to be aware of how the capacity of the mountain is determined. They are not, and this book will not turn them into, developers and planners. They do, however, need to know enough about planning and development to communicate effectively with these specialists.