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Figures of Fun 5.8%
The global amusement parks market size is likely to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2018 to 2025. Innovative rides, accommodation facilities, and merchandise in amusement parks are gaining popularity among visitors of all age groups. As a result, there is a rise in the number of adults and children visiting amusement parks, thus expanding the size of the target audience.
Sale of merchandise and food &
beverages through retail outlets and restaurants located inside the park are anticipated to be the key sources of ancillary revenue for amusement parks. Additionally, increasing urban population, international tourism, and rising disposable income of middle-class population are providing an up-thrust to the market worldwide. Source: Grand View Research
$19bn
In the five years to 2018, the US amusements park industry grew by 4.8% to reach revenue of $19bn. In the same timeframe, the number of businesses grew by 2.1% and the number of employees by 2.8%. Source: IBISWorld
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112 metres high, Red Force at Ferrari Land in Spain was ranked as the highest rollercoaster in Europe in 2018 Source: Statista
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What do you do to ensure your park is as accessible and enjoyable as possible for visitors with disabilities?
Danilo Santi, Gardaland: “We continuously liaise with the main National Associations that protect the disabled to obtain useful suggestions to be used in practical terms, with the aim of making the park more inclusive and to increase the number of rides accessible to everyone; this kind of communication is very important as it allows us to understand the needs of visitors and it pushes us to do better and better.”
Wayne Burton, Alton Towers: Alton Towers Resort prides itself on providing extensive support for disabled guests and those with additional needs. We strive to make sure that our accommodation, theme park, waterpark and other extraordinary attractions are easily accessible to all of our guests. We review guest feedback on a daily basis and work with leading bodies and experts including the Business Disability Forum to continually enhance our disability provisions. Recently this has led to significant investment in a number of world-class and pioneering facilities such as becoming home to the first Makaton accredited family hotel, creating a dedicated indoor Quiet Space to help support guests on the autistic spectrum, as well as being one of the first theme parks to introduce a Changing Place and Space to Change for those with additional needs.
Cory Hutchinson, Funtown Splashtown USA:We had a third party who specialise in ADA compliance come in and assess the entire park about 10 years ago. The firm did a complete overview of the park and we made all the necessary changes. We also hold an autism awareness day, three times a summer, where the sensory items, like in-park music, or extra lighting on rides, are turned down or eliminated for the day. We also offer a sticker and/or temporary tattoo, that has the recognisable ribbon and puzzle pieces on it, representing the autism spectrum. Guests can wear the law items and it lets our team members know that there are extra circumstances involved when dealing with this guest. Today, anything we can do to give our guests the best day possible is the length to which we go.
Orbituary
Zebec’s Scott Snyder passed away on Friday December 21, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born December 13, 1962 in Parkersburg, West Virginia the son of Ed Snyder and the late Sally (nee Mockabee) Snyder. Scott was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer 2. Scott devoted most of his time to the family business. He was so proud of the business the family has built. Scott also truly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His hobbies included marathon running, landscaping, camping, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife Wasana “Noy” Phothisat; one daughter Danielle (Jonathan) Koroschetz; two grandchildren Madison and Memphis; his father Ed (Margaret) Snyder; one brother Chris (Rhonda) Snyder; two nieces Kelley (Matt) King and Krista (James) Bolser; great nieces Maya and Riley, and great nephew Lincoln.
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