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COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

Mar 07, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Casino resorts, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

This newest update will examine attraction closures conducted as preventative measures and the economic impact on the global attraction industry.
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2019 TEA Summit and Thea Awards

2019 TEA Summit and Thea Awards

Apr 29, 2019 #78 - Asia/Tech, 2019, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on 2019 TEA Summit and Thea Awards

The 2019 recipients of TEA Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement shared a common trait – the use of technology as a tool to convey a story or evoke emotion.
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Global gaze: Asian attractions dominate the 2019 TEA Thea Awards

Global gaze: Asian attractions dominate the 2019 TEA Thea Awards

Mar 21, 2019 #77 - The Best in Themed Entertainment, 2019, Asia, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Global gaze: Asian attractions dominate the 2019 TEA Thea Awards

The attractions industry is booming in Asia. Mainland China expects to have 59 new theme parks by 2020
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25th annual TEA Thea Awards announced – Universal and Asia-Pacific region lead list

25th annual TEA Thea Awards announced – Universal and Asia-Pacific region lead list

Nov 13, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Headlines, Museums, News, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on 25th annual TEA Thea Awards announced – Universal and Asia-Pacific region lead list

Tickets for both the TEA Summit and TEA Thea Awards Gala will be on sale in December 2018. Visit www.teaconnect.org for more information. #TEAtheas #TEAsummit
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Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Jul 26, 2018 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

The parks saw higher per capita spending driven by the successful openings of several new attractions including Fast & Furious -Supercharged in Orlando , partially offset by the timing of spring...
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From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

May 28, 2018 Attractions, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

In 2018 the anticipated U.S. theme and amusement park attendance estimate is 398.5 million and guest spending will grow to an estimated $23.58 billion.
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USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

May 11, 2018 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

InPark presents the 1st quarter financial results for the five publicly traded US theme park operators listed on the NASDAQ and NYSE.
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Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Apr 04, 2018 #72 - Dubai/Museums, 2018, Asia, Features, Headlines, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Groundbreaking took place in October 2016, with a scheduled opening in 2020. The overall project is expected to create 40,000 new jobs in the Tongzhou region.
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International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

Mar 19, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Events, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

Conference attendees toured five of the country's most popular attractions and heard from industry executives who shared insights from Universal Studios Japan – Osaka, Kaiyukan Aquarium, Kabuki-za...
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Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

Oct 26, 2017 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

The increase reflects the continued success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ attraction in Hollywood, which opened in April 2016, and the openings of Minion Park™ in Japan in April 2017...
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