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Here, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of case studies, white papers, and in-depth research pieces that explore the industry’s history, current landscape, and business models.
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The Greatest Location-Based Attraction of All Time
At their peak in the 19th century, world’s fairs were unparalleled spectacles of industry, commerce, and entertainment, unique in their ability to draw visitors and leave behind significant cultural impact
The Japanese Theme Park Bubble
Japan in the 1980s was a legendary time. The country experienced a stock market and property boom the likes of which has never been duplicated. The Nikkei stock index hit
How to Size an Attraction (of Any Kind)
Sizing an attraction correctly is one of the primary issues in the planning phases of development. Size too small, and operations will suffer during peak days, leaving money on the
An Introduction to Indoor Entertainment
This post is a brief primer of the indoor theme parks of the world along the lines of revenues, size, visitation, and development costs. This is a broad category that
The Attraction Resort Model, Part I: How a Waterpark Hotel Works
In this series, we’ll examine the business model of attraction or theme park resorts. These resorts work, simply, by the attraction raising the value of the land uses around them. In
Panama Adventure Park
Mandate: Evaluate the high-level economics of an adventure park and waterpark in Panama for Isthmians Development Advisers/NSB Caribe, a local promoter. What follows is an extended preview of a full-length report,
The Chinese Megaparks: Disney, Universal, Chimelong
In the last decade, China has gone from being an attractions backwater to one of the world’s most significant theme park and attractions markets. But perhaps more than in any
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