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An all-inclusive resort is a holiday resort that includes all meals, soft drinks, and most alcoholic drinks in the price. Many also offer a selection of sports and other activities included in the price as well. They are often located in warmer regions. The all-inclusive model originated in the Club Med resorts which was founded by the Belgian Gérard Blitz.

Pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts

A frequent critique of all-inclusive resorts is that they do not help the local economy or that they damage the local environment. People who hold this view usually cite the fact that most resorts are located in relatively remote areas away from major local population centres, making it hard for the people staying there to see any local sights or frequent local business, especially since they have after all paid up-front for their food and drink at the resort but would have to pay separately for anything they eat or drink elsewhere. They also say that most resorts are owned and run by large multinational corporations, such as Club Med, Sandals, Beaches or SuperClubs Resorts thus diverting money away from local companies.