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Analysis Of Future Economic Opportunities For Branson, Missouri, Harrison Price Company
Analysis Of Future Economic Opportunities For Branson, Missouri, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Branson/Lakes area, and the City of Branson in particular, experienced rapid growth in the early 1990s, driven largely by creation of music shows in an increasing number of new theaters. The growth of music shows slowed in the latter part of the decade and some theaters are now dark. Recognizing the change, the Board of Directors of the Branson Regional Economic Development Association (BREDA), which represents the diverse business and civic interests of the area, established an Entertainment Product Advisory Council (EPAC) consisting of representatives of business, entertainment and government to review the current situation and make recommendations for …
Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Pan-Am Centennial, Mcm Group International, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Pan-Am Centennial, Mcm Group International, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Can a centennial edition of the Pan American Exposition in 2001 be used to reinvigorate the regional economy? Will a celebration of international magnitude help reposition the image of Buffalo as a vital and energetic community? Does Buffalo have the will to reclaim its past glory? The Buffalo Niagara leadership, along with grass-roots community groups fascinated with the potential of a centennial celebration to catalyze a halt to the regions decades long decline, has urged an answer to these vital questions. In the fall of 1998, a Pan American Centennial Exploratory Committee was formed to evaluate the potential impact and …
Memorandum Review And Feasibility Assessment Of The Osorio Tourist Complex In Tramandai Rio Do Sul, Harrison Price Company
Memorandum Review And Feasibility Assessment Of The Osorio Tourist Complex In Tramandai Rio Do Sul, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report is a review of the theme park feasibility and planning studies prepared about the Osorio tourist complex in Tramandai Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The Osorio Tourist Complex is conceived as a multi-gated theme park derived from the history and military experience of the Brazilian military leader Marshall Osorio. Specifically, the Harrison Price Company was asked to provide objective input on and reaction to such planning considerations as: 1. attendance projections, including the impact of distance on results; 2. concept development; 3. pricing and pricing options by gate; 4. space allocations for parking; 5. ride mix; 6. required …
Attendance Projections And Admission Fee Recommendations For The Museum Of Railroad Technology, Harrison Price Company
Attendance Projections And Admission Fee Recommendations For The Museum Of Railroad Technology, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report provides a market analysis, projects attendance, and recommends an admission fee policy for the proposed Museum of Railroad Technology (MORT) in Sacramento, California. The report also includes design day attendance and parking requirements for MORT.
Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Centennial Of Powered Flight, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Centennial Of Powered Flight, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 2003 Dayton will produce an international yearlong celebration of the Centennial of Powered Flight. The 2003 Committee authorized Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a Feasibility and Economic Planning Study for the Festival of Flight. The study is divided into nine sections including this Introduction which describes the Centennial of Flight background, the purpose of the 2003 Committee, the role and structure of the National Historic park and the study scope and methodology. Section two, Program Concept Parameters, outlines the content of the program. This includes programmatic content, and descriptions of the Festival of Flight program, Air Force Museum …
Preliminary Project Assessment: The Centennial Of Flight Dayton, Ohio, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Project Assessment: The Centennial Of Flight Dayton, Ohio, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In 2003, Dayton was to produce an international yearlong celebration of the Centennial of Powered Flight. The 2003 Committee authorized Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a Feasibility and Economic Planning Study for the Festival of Flight. In follow-up to the Dayton site visit by Buzz Price and Mike Mitchell August 19 - 21, 1997 Harrison Price Company (HPC) was asked to submit a preliminary outline by September 15th concerning the developmental issues that needed to be addressed by the Committee. The report includes two sections: I. Study Scope and Methodology and II. Key Developmental Issues. HPC identified 14 key …
Analysis Of The Tourism Market In Bryan/College Station Texas, Harrison Price Company
Analysis Of The Tourism Market In Bryan/College Station Texas, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, the Bryan and College Station: Chamber of Commerce, Convention, and Visitors Bureau as well as the Bryan Business Council to study the status of the tourism market in the area. Impetus for this effort was provided by development of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum (GBL) which was scheduled to open to the public in 1997 on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU). HPC was charged with the responsibility of recommending a strategy for increasing the participation of Bryan/College Station in the …
Strategic Plan For Fiesta Texas 1995 To 2000, Harrison Price Company, International Theme Park Services
Strategic Plan For Fiesta Texas 1995 To 2000, Harrison Price Company, International Theme Park Services
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In early June, 1995, Fiesta Texas management met with Harrison Price of the Harrison Price Company (HPC) and Dennis Spiegel of International Theme Park Services (ITPS) to discuss redevelopment and strategic options with the aim of identifying and defining problems facing the organization. Out of that meeting the writing of a preliminary summary strategic business plan was authorized. It would attempt to express where the park was in its marketplace, and what might be done to improve its economic performance. Management requested that three alternative options be addressed and evaluated in the course of the work: 1. reducing costs (expenses …
Present And Future Market Value Of Fiesta Texas, Harrison Price Company
Present And Future Market Value Of Fiesta Texas, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report was prepared for La Cantera Development Company in September 1994, Report Number: 416. It is an appraisal of the market value of Fiesta Texas, defined as the value a willing buyer with a strong interest in the San Antonio market would likely be willing to pay for the park assets including its land. In addition, a future value of the park in the year 2005 was also calculated based on likely strategic planning goals in a workout approach to be carried out by the present ownership.
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of Visitor Attractions At The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of Visitor Attractions At The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Since July 1964, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DBRA) operated a car ferry service linking Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware across Delaware Bay. The ferry served as general transportation as well as a tourist sightseeing excursion service. DBRA engaged in a comprehensive master plan to redevelop and modernize landside terminal facilities at both ends of the route with the goal of increasing operating efficiency, and adding visitor services, and amenities including enhanced shopping, as well as adding revenue generating attractions to offset ferry operating deficits. Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained to undertake a consulting program to …
Briefing Materials - Attraction Concept Charrette For The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminals, Delaware - Nj, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Materials - Attraction Concept Charrette For The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminals, Delaware - Nj, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Since July 1964, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DBRA) operated a car ferry service linking Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware across Delaware Bay. The ferry serves as general transportation as well as a tourist sightseeing excursion service. DBRA engaged in a comprehensive master plan to redevelop and modernize landside terminal facilities at both ends of the route with the goal of increasing operating efficiency, and adding enhanced shopping, visitor services, and amenities, as well as adding revenue generating attractions to offset ferry operating deficits. Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained to undertake a consulting program to determine …
Charrette Summary Report - Attraction Development Potentials At Malmo, Sweden, Harrison Price Company
Charrette Summary Report - Attraction Development Potentials At Malmo, Sweden, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Euroc Fastigheter AB , Sweden’s major building materials conglomerate, was the owner of a massive quarry site in Malmo, Sweden. It was a primary source of limestone for cement production for over a century. Operations at the site were winding down and the quarry life as a mineral resource ended. Surface area of the quarry was approximately 80 hectares within a 100 hectare site. Through its subsidiary, The Theme Park Development Company, Ltd., Euroc was evaluating attraction and recreational development opportunities on this property, stimulated by the impending construction of a multi-billion kroner bridge connection between Copenhagen and Malmo. The …
Briefing Materials-Theme Park Development Company Charrette Malmo, Sweden, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Materials-Theme Park Development Company Charrette Malmo, Sweden, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The briefing materials of the Theme Park Development Company Charrette held in Malmo Sweden, March 3-4, 1994. Materials include: 1. Site information, including maps, 2. Growth regions and general economic considerations, 3. Resident market, 4. Tourism, 5. Comparative parks, 6. Agenda, list of participants, proposal. Euroc Fastigheter AB , Sweden’s major building materials conglomerate, the owner of a massive quarry site in Malmo, Sweden. It had been a primary source of limestone for cement production for over a century. Operations at the site were winding down and the quarry life as a mineral resource had ended. Surface area of the …
Preliminary Briefing - Nature Of The Reno Casino Hotel Market, Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Briefing - Nature Of The Reno Casino Hotel Market, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A comparison study of Reno and Las Vegas in terms of: resident market, resident economy, interernational visitors, ground transportation, seasonality, and hotel occupancy.
Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company
Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Recognizing the wide popularity and durability of the Oz fable, a Kansas City-based consortium known as Oz Resorts & Entertainment, Inc. proposed the development of a major themed amusement park called the Wonderful World of Oz, to be fittingly located in Kansas where the story takes place. The company acquired the rights to use the characters and images from the film in articulating the park's physical and entertainment content, and an endorsement has also been secured from The Baum Trust to draw on additional material in the Oz books. Landmark Entertainment Group was retained to design the park on a …
Tourism Development Strategy For Springfield, Missouri, Harrison Price Company
Tourism Development Strategy For Springfield, Missouri, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Leaders of Springfield, Missouri were interested in an action plan that would ensure Springfield of a maximum opportunity and share revitalization of tourism and development. This report contains the results of Harrison Price Company’s (HPC) research and consulting efforts. Section 2 contains a description of the resident market. Section 3 evaluates the existing visitor market. Section 4 presents data on the current tourist infrastructure. Section 5 extrapolates the prior data in an estimate of potential future visitation. Section 6 contains recommendations of a strategy to be pursued by the client to achieve a greater share of the future visitor market. …
Theme Park Potential In Sevilla, Andalucia, Harrison Price Company
Theme Park Potential In Sevilla, Andalucia, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In February 1992, Exploraciones Alcor, a development company headed by Mssrs. Bryan Jones and Wolfgang Herr, retained Harrison Price Company (HPC) to carry out a preliminary evaluation of the potential for developing a major themed attraction in or near Sevilla. The project would capitalize on the improving economic condition and tourist infrastructure in Andalucia and Spain, increased mobility in Europe attributable to the 1992 reforms and the extraordinary exposure Sevilla will receive from hosting the 1992 Universal World Exposition, the "Age of Discovery."
Hollywood Entertainment Industry Attraction/Retention Action Plan, Harrison Price Company
Hollywood Entertainment Industry Attraction/Retention Action Plan, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Los Angeles was engaged in a 30-year effort to revitalize Hollywood. A key to this effort was the maintenance of the economic health of the entertainment industry businesses which have historically been the backbone of the community's economy. The CRA was concerned that continued out migration of entertainment industry businesses to surrounding areas such as Burbank, Miracle Mile, West Hollywood and West Los Angeles would negatively affect the long-term health of Hollywood's resident and commercial base. Accordingly, the agency elected to prepare an Action Plan aimed at enhancing Hollywood's position as …
Hollywood Entertainment Industry Attraction/Retention Action Plan, Harrison Price Company
Hollywood Entertainment Industry Attraction/Retention Action Plan, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Los Angeles was engaged in a 30-year effort to revitalize Hollywood. A key to this effort was the maintenance of the economic health of the entertainment industry businesses which have historically been the backbone of the community's economy. The CRA was concerned that continued out migration of entertainment industry businesses to surrounding areas such as Burbank, Miracle Mile, West Hollywood and West Los Angeles would negatively affect the long-term health of Hollywood's resident and commercial base. Accordingly, the agency elected to prepare an Action Plan aimed at enhancing Hollywood's position as …
Comparative Economic Parameters For Alternative Regional Attraction Venues, Harrison Price Company
Comparative Economic Parameters For Alternative Regional Attraction Venues, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The task of this Phase 2 research program was to examine the economic performance of several recreation/attraction venues which might serve as role models for entry into various regional and major markets around the United States. The types of operations examined include: I. Family recreation centers, free-standing and mall related (like Forrest Fair in Cincinnati, River Falls in Clarksdale, Indiana, 49th Street Galleria in Salt Lake City and North Philadelphia, and Fame City in Houston). II. Adult-oriented night life activity expressed in venues such as the Sports Bar or Dave and Busters and other similar food and drink night spots …
Charette Briefing Book, Harrison Price Company
Charette Briefing Book, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Report no. 323 was sent to Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Charrette Participants. The report includes background information about the workshop, agenda, as well as participant names. The idea of the CRA Charrette was to turn to the entertainment industry for recommendations on ways to attract and retain entertainment industry businesses in Hollywood. Participants were invited to address this issue in a one-day workshop scheduled for September 20, 1991. Representatives from a wide range of entertainment industry businesses, big and small attended. The product of this meeting will be an Action Plan for Hollywood aimed at enhancing its position as …
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. …
Briefing Book And Background Data For Regional Attractions And Children's Parks, Harrison Price Company
Briefing Book And Background Data For Regional Attractions And Children's Parks, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report provides market analysis of the regional attractions in the US, background information for children's parks at Universal City & Orlando and gives insights on investment opportunities in regional parks and children's parks at Universal City and Universal Studios, Florida. Includes appendices: Legoland, Sesame Place, Idlewild Park and Castle Amusement Park. Prepared for MCA Recreation Services Group. Includes tables and appendices. Report no. 488.
Strategic Reinvestment Planning For Suzuka Circuitland And Tamatech Amusement Parks With Photographs And Drawings And Japanese Translation, Harrison Price Company, Grady Larkins Associates
Strategic Reinvestment Planning For Suzuka Circuitland And Tamatech Amusement Parks With Photographs And Drawings And Japanese Translation, Harrison Price Company, Grady Larkins Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Harrison Price Company (HPC) and Grady Larkins Associates conducted an analysis of recommended improvements for Suzuka Circuitland Amusement Park (SCAP) AND Tamatech (TT), two long Motopia or motorsports based attractions developed by Honda Motor Corporation. This report is organized as follows, Sections 2 and 3 deal with essential economic factors in present operations in SCAP AND TT related to attendance and capacity. Section 4 treats profitability of the two parks. Section 5 presents Larkin’s observations on thematic and design approaches at the two parks which influence the reinvestment program. Detailed program recommendations are presented in Section 6.
Economic Parameters For The Ellis Island Restoration And Immigration Park, Harrison Price Company
Economic Parameters For The Ellis Island Restoration And Immigration Park, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In the report by the Harrison Price Company for the Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty Centennial Commission certain essential economic constraints and parameters are described that control what could be done at Ellis Island to build a viable, self-sustaining attraction complex and achieve the desired restoration. Factors evaluated in a preliminary way are: Market size, Market penetration, Attendance, Capacity of site, Duration of visit, In-park design-day attendance area requirements, Cost of development, Per capital expenditures, Revenues, Operating surplus available for reserves and reinvestment.
Market And Financial Feasibility Of The Proposed Discovery Pavilion In Citywalk At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
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 …
Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company
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.
Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company
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.
Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company
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 …
Draft - Market And Financial Analysis Of The Dinosaur Project Exhibit Tour, Harrison Price Company
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; …