Www.iaapa.org/docs/default-document-library/introduction-to-the-attactions-industry.pdf?sfvrsn=0. Amusement and Theme Park Industry: Market Research Reports, Statistics and Analysis. Global Amusement & Theme Parks Industry The global amusement and theme park market is expected to generate revenue of almost $32 billion by 2017, according to research from Global Industry Analysts. Though the industry was negatively impacted by the economic recession in 2009, it entered into a phase of recovery in 2010 and 2011.
Going forward market growth will be fuelled by rising consumer spending on leisure and entertainment, increasing levels of disposable income, and higher mass entertainment popularity. Urbanization in developing countries and an expanding base of middle-class households will also drive demand. Theme parks involve specialized entertainment with a specific theme, offered at outdoor sites. The US and Western Europe are established markets where theme park visitor attendance has been stabilizing over recent years. Regional Market Share Industry Leaders Market Outlook Leading Industry Associations More » 2011 Annual Report. We continued to invest in our technology platform, product innovation, customer service, and highly desirable content, and our company-wide focus on superior operational execution yielded outstanding results.
In 2011, we had solid growth in consolidated revenue and operating cash flow, and we generated free cash flow of $7 billion, a 30% increase, demonstrating the strength of Cable's ($5.2 billion) and NBCUniversal's ($1.8 billion) free cash flow generation. As free cash flow has grown, we have accelerated our return of capital to shareholders, and for 2012 we are increasing that return by 45% through higher dividends and share repurchases.
Key to our strong operating performance has been our technological leadership in cable. With the major platform initiatives of DOCSIS 3.0, All Digital, and our Content Delivery Network now complete, we are leveraging these investments to deliver better products and more innovation, faster than ever before. Universal Studios Hollywood | Official site of Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles California. Your guide to park hours, attractions, and theme park ticket deals. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. Incorporated: 1959NAIC: 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks; 722110 Full-Service Restaurants Busch Entertainment Corporation is the entertainment subsidiary of Anheuser Busch Companies, Inc., operating nine theme parks in the United States and maintaining an equity position in an amusement facility located overseas.
Busch Entertainment ranks as the third largest theme park operator in the United States. The company owns Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, an African-theme park, and Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, which replicates 17th-century European villages. The company owns SeaWorld parks in San Diego, California; Orlando, Florida; and San Antonio, Texas. Other properties include water park attractions in Tampa, Williamsburg, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania, where Adventure Island, Water Country USA, and Sesame Place are located, respectively.
When Eberhard Anheuser, with the help of his son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, began brewing beer in 1852, the sole focus of the company was beer. Merlin Entertainments, leading name in location based, family entertainment.