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Economic Impact Of Theme Park Capital Spending, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This report conducted for Sea World provides an appraisal of the economic impact of theme park capital spending, and reinvestment. The study is based on an analysis of the performance of 17 parks operated by 4 major publicly held entertainment companies, using data contained in annual reports and the 10-K reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In aggregate, the sample is broadly representative of the industry, with the parks in question accounting for nearly 60 percent of the total paid attendance in domestic U.S. theme parks. The study clearly confirms the conventional wisdom of the industry, that theme …

Tourism Barometer Ii, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The Tourism Barometer II forecasts generated for the first and second quarters of 1989 foresee an increase of 11.11% and 9.44%, respectively. The increase could be attributed to a few factors. First, some of the air carriers have reduced the air fares previously increased in the Fall of 1988, and offered special promotional fares for the first quarter of 1989.

Watermania 1988 Marketing Survey Part I: In-Park Visitor Study, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The primary objective of the study was to analyze the existing and potential market of Watermania in order to increase visitor attendance and improve the park's attractiveness. The findings were also used for comparison with a similar study conducted in the summer of 1987. To meet this end, a sample of the park visitors was interviewed and was asked to express their attitudes toward the park and its features. Socio demographic and travel characteristics were also collected to identify specific groups who had more favorable attitudes toward the park. In particular, the research objectives were: A. To identify socio-demographic characteristics …

Proposal For Consulting Services Implementation And Design Program For Fukuoka Sea Life Park, Harrison Price Company, Powell Enterprises, Delawie, Bretton, Wilkes

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In July 1988, Harrison Price Company completed an analysis of the feasibility of developing a world class oceanarium in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan. The findings were strongly positive and it was concluded that operating profits would support an order of magnitude investment of $300 million, which in turn, would be sufficient to construct the finest marine life park in the world. The study concluded that the next steps to be taken in the implementation process would be: 1) Refinement and development of the attractions and exhibit content of the proposed park as a prelude to design development, 2) Preparation of design …

Feasibility Analysis And Conceptual Planning For Indiana Landing A Family Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Eskew, Vogt, Salvato, & Filson, Grady Larkins Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In February 1988 the White River Development Commission retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) supported by planning and design teams Eskew, Vogt, and Filson and Grady Larkins Associates. The task authorized was a six-month conceptual design and phased physical and economic masterplan for the family entertainment center at White River State Park. The report includes: 1) introduction, 2) executive summary, 3) reactions to the site, 4) resident and visitor market support, 5) concepts and physical planning guidelines for the proposed family entertainment center, 6) development costs, phasing, revenue generation, subsidy requirements, 7) Appendices.

Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan - Phase Iii Final Report Economics, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan Phase III Final Report Economics includes the following sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary, 3) Attendance projections and demand for key visitor services, 4) Estimated operating revenues and expenses, 5) Capital investment requirements.

Attendance Projections And Operating Economics For A Japanese Cultural Center In Gilroy, California, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Organization of California, proposed a village for a site in Gilroy California that is modeled on the Fukuoka Historical Village in Japan. The proposed center would be an educational facility and historical village where events are held to showcase the diverse cultures of many countries. Before proceeding further with physical planning, Sugimura/Takamoto Associates requested that the Harrison Price Company conduct a market study to project attendance and potential gross revenue collections at the cultural center. The following report presents the results of the study. It is divided into six sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary. 3) Statistical and demographic analysis …

Feasibility Analysis And Preliminary Conceptual Planning For A Major Sea Life Park In Fukuoka, Japan, Harrison Price Company, Powell Enterprises

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This report summarizes the principal findings and conclusions of the feasibility analysis and conceptual plan for a major sea life park development at Umi no Nakamichi in Fukuoka City conducted by the Harrison Price Company for the Sumitomo Corporation, Kyushu Branch Office.

Federal Taxation Of Resort Development, Commercial Fishing, And Reindeer, Steven C. Moore

Natural Resource Development in Indian Country (Summer Conference, June 8-10)

5 pages.

Contains references.

Agenda: Natural Resource Development In Indian Country, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Natural Resource Development in Indian Country (Summer Conference, June 8-10)

Conference organizers and/or faculty included University of Colorado School of Law professors David H. Getches, Charles F. Wilkinson, Lawrence J. MacDonnell and Richard B. Collins.

Indian reservations constitute about 2.5% of all land in the country and 5% of all land in the American West. During the last two decades, Indian natural resources issues have moved to the forefront as tribal governments have dramatically expanded their regulatory programs, judicial systems. and resource development activities. This major symposium will address current developments and assess likely future directions in the areas of tribal, federal, and state regulation; tribal-state intergovernmental agreements; financing; mineral …

Seattle Center Phase Ii Interim Report, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Seattle Center Economic and Conceptual Development Study is divided into three phases, of which the present second phase addresses three alternative redevelopment concepts for the site together with associated attendance estimates and where applicable, facility sizing guidelines. Pictorial and narrative descriptions of the three concept options have been submitted under separate cover; this companion document contains the attendance and sizing estimates pertinent to the three plans. This study includes an introduction, summary text, and accompanying tables highlight the principal findings and conclusions, while the detailed analysis, including supporting documentation, is presented as a statistical appendix.

The Usa Travel Market To Spain, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The following is a summary of the main findings of the above research: 1. Visitation to Spain For Americans, Spain is a relatively unvisited destination. Close to three fourths of American overseas travelers have never visited Spain . Of those who visited, three fourths visited Spain for vacation purposes . Two thirds of American visitors did not use tour packages . 2. Interest in visiting Spain (in the next three years) The interest in visiting Spain is high. Sixty two percent of sampled overseas travelers expressed an interest in visiting Spain in the next three years. Assuming a 4% national …

Determinants Of The Components Of A State's Tourist Image And Their Marketing Implications, Zafar Uddin Ahmed

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

A state's image as perceived by its actual and potential tourists plays a significant role in determining its competitiveness as a tourist destination. A state's image influences a tourist's vacation destination decisions. A tourist's image of a given state is influenced by numerous factors including his amount of touring experience within that state, geographical affiliation, demographic profile, vacation characteristics, and the amount and source of tourist information used.

Utah was used as a case study to test the viability of the proposed research model. A mail questionnaire requested information concerning 1) attributes of Utah's tourist image considered when choosing a …

Summary Report Burleigh West Leisure Park Charrette, Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Mainsel Investments Pty. Ltd., has proposed the development of a major leisure park attraction on property owned by the company in the Burleigh West area of Queensland's famous Gold Coast. To assist in defining an optimum content and scope for the leisure park component, Mainsel Investments retained Harrison Price Company to conduct a charrette, or “storyboard” conference, to establish preliminary conceptual and economic guidelines for the project.

Seattle Center Economic And Conceptual Development Study Phase 1 Report And Executive Summary - Draft, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The City of Seattle retained Walt Disney Imagineering, Inc. and Harrison Price Company, a Joint Venture, to prepare a master conceptual and economic development plan for Seattle Center. The six-month work program was initiated in December 1987 and encompassed a thorough examination of the physical condition, structural and use characteristics, and financial performance of Seattle Center buildings and grounds, both individually and collectively. It is emphasized that this new study is not simply an update of earlier planning work conducted over the past few years. Rather the scope and depth of this work program transcends these earlier efforts and formulates, …

Memorandum Report Planning Parameters For The Coca Cola Pavilion At Atlanta Underground, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The report assesses opportunities and options at the Coca Cola Pavillion in the Atlanta Underground and includes the following sections: introduction, description of the Atlanta Underground Project, market support, projected unduplicated attendance, concept, development cost, attendance, and summary.

Burbank Entertainment Center Summary Observations, Harrison Price Company, Winslow, Nicholas S.

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This document summarizes the observations of the Burbank Entertainment Center project meeting held by the economic planning team on Friday, February 19, 1988 at WDI. The meeting aimed to reconcile sizing and economics for the various components proposed for inclusion in the project, and produced an overview assessment of the project, an examination of the design and analytical work conducted, and the implications of the Burbank Center findings on the "Disney Center" concept. The document includes the first draft and final copy. Handwritten "202D C" (Report no. 202, Subject category D, Restriction code C) on p. 10.

Background Material For Leisure Park In Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This document is background information for the charrette related to the proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park development. The document is divided into the following five sections: 1) Summary of proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park Development Program, 2) Overview of the market environment, 3) Inventory of existing and proposed attractions in the Brisbane-Gold Coast Region, 4) Supplementary data on the Gold Coast Economy and tourist industry, and 5) News articles of interest.

The Effect Of Interpretive Theatre On Children In The Museum Setting, Douglas Stuart Miller

Legacy ETDs

This study consisted of research conducted at The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) and The Georgia Southern Museum (GSM). Research at SMM consisted of exploratory research involving an unobtrusive observation of interpretive theatre programs performed at that museum and the effect of interpretive theatre on museum visitors. Particular attention was paid to the influence of theatre on children as the sample population for continued research at GSM was children ages 8-12. Subjects for this study were selected at random from the entirety of the sample population visiting the museum during the times of observation. Data recorded at SMM was compiled, …

The U.S. Travel Market To Spain, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The main objective of this research proposal is to provide a database for the Spanish National Tourist Office about the current potential U.S. resident market of the Spanish Tourist Product. The study will explore the attitudes, perceptions and preferences of potential U.S. residents who have high propensity to travel to foreign destinations, in particular to Spain. In addition the study will identify specific segments of the market (in particular geographic and demographic) to which promotional campaigns should be addressed.

United States Travelers To Spain: Perceptions Of Spain As A Vacation Destination By First Time Travelers, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

PRE-TRIP PERCEPTIONS ABOUT SPAIN: Respondents agreed that: Spaniards are warm, cordial, and charming; that Spain is a warm destination; that Spain has a large variety of quality arts and crafts for sale; that the shopping in Spain is no longer a bargain; and that a visit to Spain should last between two and three weeks. Respondents disagreed that : Spaniards are dishonest people; that there is hardly any night life in Spain; that Spanish food is similar to Mexican food in the United States; that Spanish people are like Hispanic people in the United States; that Spain is a fascist …

Orlando's New Tourism Promotion Slogan: Concept Testing, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The main objective of this research proposal is to provide an in-depth analysis of potential new tourism promotion slogans for Orlando. The study will explore the attitudes, perceptions and preferences of Central Florida's tourists with regard to a few proposed slogans (by an advertising agency) OR a few sogans that will be generated by the tourists themselves. A few selected slogans will be tested quantitatively through personal interviews of tourists.

Feasibility Analysis For Proposed Entertainment Facilities At China City In London, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Mountleigh Tianjin Dockland P.L.C. retained the Harrison Price Company to prepare a feasibility analysis for the revised entertainment program. The contract calls for an assessment of the potential markets, projections of attendance and patronage, recommended sizing and capacity guidelines, pricing, revenue generating potential, and a proforma financial analysis. This report summarizes the most pertinent data, analysis and findings of the feasibility analysis.