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This section is intended to serve as a primer to the business of the theme park and attraction industry. Here is a list of our most popular and informative articles.
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Novelty as Moat: the Economics of Temporary Attractions
In recent years, the temporary and traveling exhibition format has experienced something of a reinvention. What was once largely the domain of museums and specialty producers has become a battleground

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

The Definitive Guide to Attraction Concepts
Behold! In our latest post, we’ve taken a pass at categorizing every major type of attraction or amusement facility in the world. What follows is a field guide of sorts

Common Mistakes in Opening a Theme Park
Courtesy of Parques Reunidos and IQPC Middle East, the content below is a summarized version of a talk that Jose Maria Letamendia delivered at an IQPC Theme Parks conference. Mr.

An Overview of Indoor Ski Resorts in China
Why Do They Matter? The Chinese Government has recently launched an ambitious campaign to develop the winter sports industry within the country, fueled by China’s selection as the host of

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This blog is intended to serve as a primer to the business of the theme park and attraction industry. Here is a list of our most popular and informative articles.

Attraction & Theme Park Funding and Financing – A Primer
Due to their size, theme parks and attractions are typically financed through creative and diversified sources. When done right, attractions generate enormous economic impacts. Daily, they can become engines driving a
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