Trends in the amusement park industry

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to explore the amusement park industry and its evolution during the 1990s. The primary causes of change in this industry are determined and their impact on the companies operating in this business is investigated. The assumption to be ascertained is how currently operating amusement park firms have been able to effectively respond to the threats and opportunities created by the environmental changes occurring in the 1990s. The analysis is framed into three main sections: first, it offers an overview of the amusement industry; second, it examines the environmental trends affecting it; and third, it attempts to delineate the future development of the amusement business.

Citation

Formica, S. and Olsen, M.D. (1998), "Trends in the amusement park industry", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 10 No. 7, pp. 297-308. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119810240933