Industry Reports

For the global theme park and attractions industry, the US undoubtedly remains the king of kings. Yet could the aftershocks of the worst financial crisis since the Second World War …
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Aqua-structures and spraygrounds just keep getting bigger, better and ever more popular with the cool-down crowd – in and out of waterparks.

Life is good for the ‘Dynamic Duo’ of …
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Continuing its global strategy and educational opportunities, IAAPA is well positioned for a new phase of growth and development.

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has a …
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With the opening of Ferrari World at the end of 2010, the attractions industry has been provided with one of the most spectacular and innovative indoor theme parks anywhere in …
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Go-kart tracks have always been a popular part of many an amusement and theme park and today, of course, are also attractions in their own right at dedicated karting centres. …
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Bob Rippy, who took over from Chip Cleary as chairman of IAAPA during the annual IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando in November, talks to InterPark editor Andrew Mellor about various …
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Long considered the “bread and butter” of the theme park industry, the year 2010 marks the 125th anniversary of the world’s first roller coaster patent. Now, as this core attractions …
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The economic turmoil currently being experienced in Dubai has, as we all know, placed much focus on the many proposed leisure developments in the country, not least those within the …
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Anthony van Dam is vice-president of Toronto, Canada, based Forrec, the highly respected planning and design firm specialising in the creation of entertainment and leisure environments globally. Van Dam has …
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Although the global amusements and theme park sector did well to avoid the full effects of the economic downturn in 2009, most within the industry are happy to have started …
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