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Attractions Plan for Explosive Growth in Asia
While we’ve been focusing on the US market the past few shows, there’s explosive growth showing in Asia and the UAE. Plus Scott and Philip
Everything Old Is New Again
Disney is doubling down on the day guest and working to secure staffing. A new slate of THEA recipients was announced, and Peppa the Pig.
IAAPA Expo 2021 In Review
IAAPA Week is over, Scott and Philip discuss the changes, how smaller isn’t necessarily bad, and some of the announcements made at IAAPA Expo. Show
Celebrating the Season 2021
Stories of Interest Visitors to Party City, Spirit Halloween, and Visit Halloween stores were above 2019 levels in September, a testament to early shoppers, and
Theme Parks are Catching Up and Looking Ahead to Fall
Catching Up and Looking Ahead to Fall This week we’re following up on trends impacting the day to day and the near future. Watch Now
The IP Wars – $80 Billion in Media Takeovers
Disney is reopening to out of state guests in California and Universal Orlando Resort is raising wages to compete on staffing. Companies are betting on
Combating Staffing Shortages and Resuming Travel
Circling Back to International Travel, Staffing Shortages, and Bets on Demand This week, we’re circling back to cover updates on some big topics from previous
Hospitality Infrastructure Strains
Going Maskless & Hospitality Infrastructure Strains This week’s major news is – of course – the CDC announcement that fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing
Staffing Struggles – Attractions are Struggling to Scale Staff
Staffing Struggles – Attractions are Struggling to Scale Staff as Demand Surges Fall is coming and as attractions ramp up, some are scrambling to find
Attractions Exploit Their Content Vault and Retailtainment Openings
There’s Gold in Your Content Vault – Plus ‘Retailtainment’ Openings How’s your merch game? This week we’re discussing large retailtainment openings and the land grab