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Industry Reports

New safety standard for aerial adventure courses

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

Aerial adventure courses including zip lines, ropes courses, challenge courses, aerial trekking courses and canopy tours are among the fastest growing segments of the commercial recreational industry.

These activities include …
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BBC and Longleat create Deadly Adventures

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

BBC Worldwide and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park are joining forces to create a spectacular new series of Deadly-themed features at the world famous attraction in Wiltshire, UK.

The four-year …
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In focus: WhiteWater West

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

WhiteWater West began making waves in 1980 when Geoff Chutter, a young entrepreneurial chartered accountant, saw an opportunity to enter into the newly developing waterpark industry.

The company made its …
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In focus: KCC Entertainment Design

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

KCC Entertainment Design was established in 2000 with the intention of designing and building indoor karting centres.

After realising its first concept in Hong Kong, the Belgium-based company had many …
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In focus: NAPHA

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

Andrew Mellor takes a closer look at the world's only organisation dedicated to all aspects of the amusement industry.

During the summer of 1978, a group of people gathered in …
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IE Park enjoys 20 years of success

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

IE Park/SOLI Bumper Cars will celebrate a major milestone in the company's history in 2013 when it marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the first mid-size bumper car …
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Open to question: Laurence Smith

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

InterPark talks to Laurence Smith, owner of Drusillas Park in the UK.

InterPark: What initially inspired you to buy Drusillas Park? And why an animal based attraction?LS: We had a …
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In focus: AEPA

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

The Association of Spanish Parks and Attractions – La Asociacion Espanola de Parques de Atracciones y Tematicos (AEPA) – was founded in August 1986 to create a professional, non-profit, national …
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Sponsorships: It’s all about the ROI

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

For all we hear about technological change in the entertainment sector, nothing has changed more in the last 10 years than attitudes towards sponsorships. And that's made them a touchy …
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In focus: Mich Playground Company

By  •  Industry Reports  • 11 years ago

Mich Playground Company is a Chinese enterprise specialising in the production of entertainment facilities and play games.

The group's major products include a full range of indoor and outdoor assembled …
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