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Market And Financial Feasibility Of The Proposed Discovery Pavilion In Citywalk At Universal City, Harrison Price Company Sep 1990

Market And Financial Feasibility Of The Proposed Discovery Pavilion In Citywalk At Universal City, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Discovery Pavilion is exploring the market and financial feasibility of locating in the new CityWalk area of Universal City, California. CityWalk will add approximately 205,000 square feet of entertainment, restaurant, and retail space to the existing entertainment complex at Universal City. Discovery Pavilion would complement UCLA Extension, an anchor of the project, as a major cultural draw to the area. As a basis for discussion with MCA, and ultimately to assist in raising the necessary capital for the project, Discovery Pavilion commissioned Harrison Price Company to conduct an economic study to estimate probable attendance, revenue and operating expense. This report …

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Wet N' Wild Summer Nights Impact Study, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies Sep 1990

Wet N' Wild Summer Nights Impact Study, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

1. The median party size of visitors to Wet N' Wild's Summer Night was four. This was consistent in both phases of the survey. 2. Over one third of the respondents decided to come to the Summer Nights event on the day of their visit, one quarter decided a day prior, and one quarter decided 2-7 days prior to their visit. 3. Slightly more than one half of the respondents entered the park after 5 P.M. citing the half price admission and convenient time as their primary motivation for coming in the evening. Only a small proportion of the respondents …

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Charrette Summary: Concept And Development Potentials For A Waterfront Center At Kishiwada Port City, Harrison Price Company Aug 1990

Charrette Summary: Concept And Development Potentials For A Waterfront Center At Kishiwada Port City, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

To facilitate and stimulate the process of development planning of Kishiwada City, management of Fukunan Kaihatsu Company authorized a charrette conference in which company management and an outside group of planning professionals addressed the question of an appropriate concept for development on this site. This report endeavors to summarize the findings of the charrette and its preparatory work. Sections of the report include: 1) introduction, 2) site conditions 3) market orientation, 4) recommended land use, and 5) site planning. The proposed long-term redevelopment of Kishiwada City includes residential, hotel, and visitor attraction elements.

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Port Disney : Preliminary Master Plan : Executive Report, Walt Disney Company Jul 1990

Port Disney : Preliminary Master Plan : Executive Report, Walt Disney Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Walt Disney Company has focused its theme park and resort development talents on a unique oceanfront site in Long Beach, California to create a waterfront destination resort called "Port Disney". Port Disney draws upon the rich waterfront heritage of the City of Long Beach while laying a cornerstone for a new vision for the City. Gathered together at Port Disney are a variety of ocean-oriented uses providing recreation and enjoyment for residents from Southern California and visitors from around the world. The Preliminary Master Plan, includes: DisneySea, Five New Resort Hotels, Specialty Retail and Entertainment, A Water Plan, 400 …

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Theme And Concept Master Plan For The Soniya Hills Resort, Sonia Village, Nara Prefecture, Harrison Price Company, David A. Price Associates Jun 1990

Theme And Concept Master Plan For The Soniya Hills Resort, Sonia Village, Nara Prefecture, Harrison Price Company, David A. Price Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Fukunan Kaihatsu Company acquired a picturesque mountain site near Soniya Village in Nara Prefecture and proposes to develop an important new resort complex. Harrison Price Company was retained to develop concept recommendations appropriate for this site, its supporting market, and client. This report is organized in four sections: 1) introduction, 2) economic and physical geography and demographics of the site, 3) site planning judgements of the project team developed under the leadership of Adam Krivatsy and the proposed development program, 4) presents the schematic illustrated expression and thematic orientation of the project prepared by David A. Price Associates.

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Economic Supplement To The Baton Rouge Riverfront Development Plan, Harrison Price Company Jun 1990

Economic Supplement To The Baton Rouge Riverfront Development Plan, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Eskew Filson Architects was retained by the Downtown Development District to be the lead consultant in the preparation of a Downtown Riverfront Development Plan for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a member of the Eskew Filson Design Team, Harrison Price Company (HPC) assisted in assessing the economic potential of alternative project components and preparing the recommended development program. HPC's efforts revolved around a two-day programming workshop held at the Louisiana Arts and Science Center in Baton Rouge on April 24 & 25, 1990. Prior to the workshop, HPC prepared and distributed a briefing book containing pertinent background information on Baton Rouge …

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Wet N' Wild Marketing Study: In Park Survey, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies Jun 1990

Wet N' Wild Marketing Study: In Park Survey, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

A sample of 300 visitors to Wet N' Wild were interviewed during the month of June, 1990.

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Wet N' Wild Marketing Study: Off-Site Survey, Ady Milman Jun 1990

Wet N' Wild Marketing Study: Off-Site Survey, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

1. Almost one half of the respondents were somewhat familiar with Wet N' Wild while more than one third were unfamiliar. Compared to May 1990 survey, a larger proportion of the respondents (20%) were very familiar with Wet N' Wild. 2. The majority of the respondents (87%) had never visited Wet N' Wild. One half of June respondents who had visited the park, went there within the past two years. About 40% had visited the park over five years ago. 3. The admission fee to Wet N' Wild was perceived to be $15. The park was perceived to appeal more …

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The U.S. Travel Market To Spain: Perceptions Of U.S. Residents Who Have Never Visited Spain, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies Jun 1990

The U.S. Travel Market To Spain: Perceptions Of U.S. Residents Who Have Never Visited Spain, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The major objective of this study was to identify and understand the image of Spain as a tourist destination among experienced European travelers who had never visited Spain. The study also identified the demographic characteristics, travel behavior, and exposure to promotion and advertising about Spain of U.S. residents who had never visited Spain.

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Baton Rouge Riverfront Analysis, Harrison Price Company May 1990

Baton Rouge Riverfront Analysis, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

A letter to Allen Eskew, Eskew & Filson Architects from Nick Winslow, Harrison Price Company (HPC). The letter begins with the following summary. Pursuant to your request, HPC is pleased to offer the following summary notes concerning the Baton Rouge Riverfront Development project based on the workshop of April 24 and 25, 1990. HPC's report, scheduled for completion within two weeks, will provide the background for the summary findings discussed herein. The specific components recommended for development within the Riverfront district included attractions, commercial projects, and amenities. Each of these is discussed in the report.

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Background Briefing Materials For Baton Rouge Riverfront Charrette, Harrison Price Company Apr 1990

Background Briefing Materials For Baton Rouge Riverfront Charrette, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Background Briefing Materials for Baton Rouge Riverfront Charrette. Sections include: 1) overview, 2) background data, 3) demographic data, 4) tourism, 5) greater Baton Rouge traffic counts, 6) attractions, 7) shopping center data, 8) selected restaurant data, 9) Baton Rouge office space, and 10) comparable waterfront redevelopment projects.

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Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company Jan 1990

Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Prepared for MCA, Inc. This memorandum by Harrison Price Company is an expansion of its previous studies on the economic outlook for themed retail facilities at Universal City done in 1982 and an initial retail demand projection for the festival center space in 1985. It covers economic position of the Universal City Complex, comparable retail/entertainment projects and economic potential for retail on Main Street. Includes tables. Report no. 478. Final Report.

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Spain As A Vacation Destination: Perceptions Of United States Residents, Ady Milman Jan 1990

Spain As A Vacation Destination: Perceptions Of United States Residents, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The purpose of the focus group sessions was to identify significant perceptions about Spain from Los Angeles residents who traveled to Spain and other foreign destinations. In particular, the discussions focused on the image of Spain as a vacation destination, their experiences there, motivation to travel to Spain, and exposure to promotion in the Los Angeles area. The methodology used was to start each discussion by introducing broad issues of vacation travel, traveling to foreign destinations, and incrementally narrow down to a full discussion about Spain as a vacation destination.

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Government Of Spain U.S. Market Study, Ady Milman Jan 1990

Government Of Spain U.S. Market Study, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The purpose of the focus group sessions was to identify major areas of concern among experienced U.S. residents who traveled to foreign destinations. In particular, the discussions focused on the the image of Spain as a vacation destination and the variables that influence the choice of Spain as a vacation destination. The methodology used was to start each discussion by introducing broad issues of vacation travel, travelling to foreign destinations, and incrementaly narrow down to a full discussion of the Spanish Tourist Product.

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Waikiki Sketchbook : Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Executive Summary, November 1989, Harrison Price Company Nov 1989

Waikiki Sketchbook : Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Executive Summary, November 1989, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Waikiki sketch book includes master plan alternatives studied by the Waikiki Master Plan Workshop. The sketches illustrate key recommendations of the Queen Emma Foundation's Waikiki Master Plan Workshop. The ideas and alternatives were selected from a wide range of concepts discussed by the Foundation and by the fourteen professionals who participated in the workshop.

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Main Summary Report: Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Harrison Price Company Nov 1989

Main Summary Report: Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This is an Executive Summary Report on the findings and the recommendations of the Queen Emma Foundation planning workshop held on November 2-4, 1989. The Waikiki Master Plan Workshop sponsored by the Queen Emma Foundation took on the task of defining a planning and improvement process for the long-term future of Waikiki. The report includes information about the current status, as well as opportunities and constraints of Waikiki. The report covers: tourist, resort, and residential areas, the beach, open spaces, pedestrian areas, long range transportation improvements, the role of a convention center, the Queen Emma Center District, the role of …

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Background Briefing Materials: Waikiki Master Planning Charrette, Harrison Price Company Nov 1989

Background Briefing Materials: Waikiki Master Planning Charrette, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Background Briefing Materials for the Waikiki Master Planning Charrette has the following sections: 1) Waikiki planning and zoning, 2) Background, 3) Waikiki Convention Center, 4) Waikiki tomorrow: a coference on the future sponsored by Waikiki Improvemennt Association, 5) Tourism, 6) Waikiki retail market, 7) Waikiki office market, 8) Waikiki traffic, 9) Building permits and construction Hawaii, 10) Examples of other relevant development projects, 11) Examples of organization structure.

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Charrette Summary: Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Harrison Price Company, Robert Lamb Hart, Planners And Architects, John Carl Warnecke & Associates Nov 1989

Charrette Summary: Waikiki Master Plan Workshop, Harrison Price Company, Robert Lamb Hart, Planners And Architects, John Carl Warnecke & Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Waikiki sketch book illustrates key recommendations of The Queen Emma Foundation's Waikiki Master Plan Workshop. Recommendations resulted from a wide range of concepts discussed by the Foundation and by the fourteen professionals who participated in the workshop. The Queen Emma Foundation's concern for the future of Waikiki is paralleled by other groups in Honolulu, and these sketches incorporate many of the ideas that have been advanced in recent years. Together they indicate a way to: 1) improve Waikiki, 2) adapt it to serve diverse and changing trends in the visitor industry, 3) enhance its unique Hawaiian qualities, which attract visitors. …

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Tourist Hotel Food And Beverage Imports In Fiji And Vanuatu, Larry Dwyer Nov 1989

Tourist Hotel Food And Beverage Imports In Fiji And Vanuatu, Larry Dwyer

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

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Backstage Disneyland : A Personal History, Van Arsdale France Oct 1989

Backstage Disneyland : A Personal History, Van Arsdale France

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Backstage Disneyland: A Personal History is the unpublished autobiography of Van Arsdale France, in which he describes how he came to work for a nascent Disneyland in 1954. It provides Mr. France's detailed inside account of working for Walt Disney and developing Disneyland's employee training program.

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Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company Oct 1989

Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Fiscal impacts on Anaheim and Long Beach due to future Disneyland theme park and Disney Hotel investments.

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Sojourn: A Time In Egypt, Deborah L. Miller Oct 1989

Sojourn: A Time In Egypt, Deborah L. Miller

Institute for the Humanities Theses

This work is a chronicle of events and ideas experienced by the author while traveling in the Arab Republic of Egypt in December, 1986 and January, 1987. The illustrations at each chapter head were drawn to help the reader understand the nature of the story of each chapter.

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Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company Sep 1989

Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Ex Terra Foundation has proposed the development of a traveling exhibit of dinosaur fossils. The exhibit would have a life of four to five years and would be Initiated in North America and then travel to other parts of the world, such as Asia and Europe. The Terra Foundation retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to conduct an independent evaluation of the proposed tours market and financial potential. The report has the following sections: Section 1, Introduction; Section 2, brief summary of major conclusions and recommendations; Section 3, the envisioned scope and content of the Dinosaur Project is described …

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Sea World Acquisition, Harrison Price Corporation Aug 1989

Sea World Acquisition, Harrison Price Corporation

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Report no. 479 was sent from Harrison A. Price to Frank Stanek and Tony Young. The report includes obervations on Sea World park operations, including, management performance, attendance, capital reinvestment, and feasibility of park replication abroad. The report includes a critque of Sea World's senior executives.

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Wet N' Wild Mtv Summer Break Nights Impact Study, Ady Milman Aug 1989

Wet N' Wild Mtv Summer Break Nights Impact Study, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

1. The majority of the respondents decided to come to the MTV Summer Break Nights event on the day of their visit or a day prior to their visit. 2. The majority of the respondents entered the park after 5 P.M. mainly because of the reduced admission price and time convenience. Almost a quarter entered after 5 P.M. because of the MTV event. 3. The respondents heard about the MTV Summer Break Nights event from other people, radio and TV. MTV was the major channel where information was gathered, as well as a local radio station (BJ 105). 4. The …

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Draft - Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company Aug 1989

Draft - Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Ex Terra Foundation has proposed the development of a traveling exhibit of dinosaur fossils. The exhibit would have a life of four to five years and would be Initiated in North America and then travel to other parts of the world, such as Asia and Europe. The Terra Foundation retained the Harrison Price Company to conduct an independent evaluation of the proposed tours market and financial potential. The report has the following sections: Section 1, Introduction; Section 2, brief summary of findings; Section 3, description of the Dinosaur Project; Section 4, venue selection for the dinsaur project exhibit tour; …

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Visitors To Wet N' Wild And Typhoon Lagoon: Focus Groups Of Central Florida Residents, Ady Milman Aug 1989

Visitors To Wet N' Wild And Typhoon Lagoon: Focus Groups Of Central Florida Residents, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The purpose of the focus group sessions was to identify major areas of concern among Central Florida residents who visited Wet N' Wild and Typhoon Lagoon. In particular, the discussions focused on visitors' experience, similarities and differences between the two parks, perception of value for money, perceived market appeal, retrn visits, advertising, and accessibility to the parks.

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Briefing Materials - Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette, Harrison Price Company Jun 1989

Briefing Materials - Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Briefing materials for the Marina Pacifica Mall Charrette. Materials include: maps, demongraphic information, market information (competition); tenant background information, financial information, retail sales (trends and potential), retail rents, retail concepts, retail planning and performance factors, restaurant industry data, office real estate market, project description, project performance, project entitlements, and concept study.

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Wet N' Wild Marketing Study Part Ii: In Park Survey, Ady Milman Jun 1989

Wet N' Wild Marketing Study Part Ii: In Park Survey, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

1. The majority of the respondnets had not been to Wet N' Wild previously. 2. Most respodents decided to visit the park a day prior to, or on the day of their visit. 3. Repondents were influenced to visit the park by brochures, their previous experience with Wet N' Wild, and word of mouth recommendations. 4. The most frequently used facilities were the Wave Pool, Raging Rapids, and Lazy River. 5. Most respondents purchased food and beverage in the park and were quite satisfied with quality, prices, and service. Over one third of the respondents visited the Surf Shop and …

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Charrette Summary - Concept Analysis For The E.R.C. Project In Limburg Province/Briefing Materials E.R.C. Charrette In Brussels (Belgium), Harrison Price Company May 1989

Charrette Summary - Concept Analysis For The E.R.C. Project In Limburg Province/Briefing Materials E.R.C. Charrette In Brussels (Belgium), Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Kempenso Steenkolenmijnen (KS) the Belgian national coal corporation is investigating the feasibility of developing a major recreation/leisure/education center, dubbed the E.R.C. Project. in Limburg province. As a check on the planning process KS retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at reviewing the existing concept from a market and economic viewpoint. HPC and KS invited a group of designers, concepteurs, planners, and experts in the recreation and leisure time business to a four day conference on March 20-24, 1989.

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