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Attributes Influencing Meeting Planners' Destination Selection A Case Of Orlando, Fl, Adi Hayat
Attributes Influencing Meeting Planners' Destination Selection A Case Of Orlando, Fl, Adi Hayat
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry generates billions of dollars in direct and indirect spending annually, and is considered one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. Destinations that want to capitalize on this industry must understand what drives its planners. The current study used Orlando, Florida as a case study, and investigated whether there are differences between the three meeting planners' types (association, corporate, 3rd party) in regards to destination selection attributes and the recent recession impact. The study further identified attributes that affect future bookings to Orlando. Data was collected from a nationwide survey …
Memorandum Report: Economic Parameters For Free-Standing And In-Park Children's Attractions At Universal City And/Or Orlando, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Report: Economic Parameters For Free-Standing And In-Park Children's Attractions At Universal City And/Or Orlando, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report summarizes the economic parameters of a children's park for Universal City and/or Orlando, Florida. Two pro forma iterations were included, first a freestanding attraction and second an integrated element within the existing studio attractions. Prototypes and comparatives used as references for the free-standing attraction were Legoland in Denmark, Sesame Place in Philadelphia, and Castle Park in Riverside, California. Facilities used in this manner for the in-park children's attraction were Camp Snoopy in Buena Park at Knott's Berry Farm, Capt'n. Kidd at Sea World, Pandamonium at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, and Hanna-Barbera Land at Kings Island, Cincinnati. …
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A mini-charrette was conducted by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for the Disney Development Company to determine if a performing arts center at Disney World was a sound idea and how best to do it. Performing arts venues in Ashland, Oregon and Chautauqua, New York were selected as frames of reference for a proposed new performing arts facility at Disney World in Florida. HPC drew conclusions from the charrette discussion and the perspectives are expressed in the report.
Walt Disney World Futures Conference Briefing Package, Disney Development Company
Walt Disney World Futures Conference Briefing Package, Disney Development Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Briefing package of Walt Disney World Futures Conference held in General Motors Conference Center, World of Motion Pavilion, EPCOT Center on March 27-29, 1985. The package includes the following sections: location map, program, attendees, Walt Disney World in brief, Walt Disney World gated entertainment attractions and Resort facilities, legal/governmental factors, physical/environmental factors, Reedy Creek Improvement District Comprehensive Plan, economy/Orlando area forecast 1985-2005, overnight accomodations, timeshare, office/R&D/industrial, residential, Walt Disney World Vacation Guide, Walt Disney Productions 1984 Annual Report, Arvida Corporation Planned Communities brochure.
Bungalow Park Memorandum To Dick Benz., Harrison Price Company
Bungalow Park Memorandum To Dick Benz., Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The document includes a confidential, August 27, 1984, letter sent by Buzz Price, President of the Harrison Price Company to Richard Benz of the Arvida Corporation that was accompanied by materials presented at the DDC Planning Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on August 24, 1984. The DDC Planning Meeting materials include attendance numbers and their drivers at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Topics covered include: the median disposable income of Floridians and tourists, perceptions of consumers, and lodging options at Disney World.
Reexamination Of Universal Studios Florida Feasibility, Sri International
Reexamination Of Universal Studios Florida Feasibility, Sri International
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Stanford Research Institute (SRI) evaluated a feasibility study conducted by MCA Recreation Service of a proposed Universal Studios attraction in Orlando, Florida. In their report, SRI employed its attendance and financial models using information on tourism constraints, energy outlook and its impact, and other attendance-related data to generate the possible profitability and financial risks of Universal Studios proposed attraction. The report includes tables and figures.
Interim Report On Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida, Mccollum/Spielman Associates, Inc.
Interim Report On Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida, Mccollum/Spielman Associates, Inc.
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1980, prior to the completion of EPCOT, a major study was conducted to measure potential interest in visiting both, Universal Studios Tour in Orlando and EPCOT, and how these parks would impact existing attractions. The 1980 study was conducted over several months amongst 1,021 overnight visitors to Orlando, and utilized verbal descriptions and audio tapes to describe both the Universal concept and that of EPCOT. The results of the 1980 study indicated extremely high interest in both Universal and EPCOT, and strong opportunity for both attractions. However, EPCOT has since opened, creating a condition that obviously must be addressed …
Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Harrison Price Company prepared a report for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida, which presents a preliminary estimate of the financial feasibility of the proposed Weathervane Place. The report includes: a summary of the proposed concept, a description of the available market, an estimate of the attendance necessary to produce financial feasibility, estimated development costs for the project, and finally, a pro forma financial analysis. The report includes a list of tables summarizing proposed content, estimated capacity of facilities, construction cost estimate and pro forma cost and revenue analysis.
Tabular Summary Of Stars Hall Of Fame Proposal Preliminary Cost And Financial Projections, Harrison Price Company
Tabular Summary Of Stars Hall Of Fame Proposal Preliminary Cost And Financial Projections, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report was prepared for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida. It includes the following tabular preliminary estimates of Weathervane Place: summary of floor area assumptions for Weathervane Place, estimated capacity of facilities, summary of preliminary cost estimates, preliminary cost estimates for demolition and site work, consolidated proforma financial statements.
Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates
Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey was considering the development of a new winter headquarters near Orlando, Florida for its travelling units. The company was also considering a major circus themed attraction, tentatively called “Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus World referred to hereafter as Circus World that would feature circus shows and many other interesting and interesting facets of the Circus World both modern and historic that could not be presented by the travelling circus units. In 1972, Ringling retained the Economics Research Associates (ERA) to study the economic feasibility of Circus World, develop planning guidelines for its implementation, and …
Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates
Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 1972, Sea World was proceeding with plans to develop a water-oriented theme park on property located within five miles of Disney World on Interstate 4 in Orange County, Florida. It was Sea World’s intention to capitalize on the expected large influx of tourists brought to the area by Disney World. Sea World’s concept is to bring together the best elements of its San Diego and Ohio parks with a distinct identity and a level of quality similar to that of Disney World. The capital expenditure of the park was estimated at approximately $12 million. Economics Research Associates was retained …
Walt Disney World: Background And Philosophy, Marty Sklar
Walt Disney World: Background And Philosophy, Marty Sklar
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This assemblage has been prepared as a background and starting point for developing a "philosophy" for the Disneyland-style theme park in Walt Disney World. There is a great deal of other material, particularly articles about Disneyland, that might have been included. However, the intent here is to provide, as a foundation, Walt's thinking and philosophy as it was applied in Disneyland, and additionally Walt's thoughts about Walt Disney World as they apply to what we are now beginning."--WED Enterprises, Inc., inter-office communication, September 21, 1967, written by Marty Skyler.
Economic Impact Of Disney World On Florida, Economics Research Associates
Economic Impact Of Disney World On Florida, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Disneyworld, near Orlando, Florida is to be a unique and ambitious new type of development. It will consist not only of an imaginative theme park built with the experience and knowledge gained in developing Disneyland, but will also contain a model community representing the optimum living patterns of the future. This model community, called EPCOT -- Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow -- will feature a town center with a full complement of commercial facilities, office space, and a cultural-recreation complex. The town center will be surrounded by residential areas and necessary community services, as well as an industrial park designed …
An Economic Master Plan For Project Future, Economics Research Associates
An Economic Master Plan For Project Future, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
1965—Walt Disney Productions has had development of a theme park in Florida under consideration for several years. Recognizing Disneyland's impact on the Anaheim economy, Project Future was envisioned as taking full advantage of the vast potential of a Disney theme park as an economic catalyst to build a complete community. Considerable research previously was completed on a possible Florida project to help in selecting a suitable site and to estimate the impact and economic rewards of such a development if carried to completion. The purpose of this report is to formulate an economic master plan for Project Future, incorporating the …
Preliminary Investigation Of Available Acreage For Project Winter, Economics Research Associates
Preliminary Investigation Of Available Acreage For Project Winter, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The management of Walt Disney Productions has expressed interest in determining the availability and price of large acreages in the central Florida area. More specifically, the client has shown an interest in the area between and around Orlando and Ocala. Before proceeding with any internal planning studies, it has been deemed advisable to conduct a detailed field investigation of available ranch land in the general area mentioned above. To accomplish this, Economics Research Associates (ERA) was requested to conduct such a field survey. The primary objectives of this survey were: (1) to evaluate in greater detail the location advantages offered …