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Waterpark Industry Poised to Grow and Innovate in 2025

In 2024, waterpark owners and operators continued to face a highly competitive market as new development continues across many regions in the U.S. and Canada. While the growth in total waterpark square footage in 2024 was less than 2023, 2024 saw mo...

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David J. Sangree
MAI, CPA, ISHC, is President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors
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by David J. Sangree
14 April 2025Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)Amusement Parks
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Waterparks Maintain Momentum in 2024 Amid Growth and New Opportunities

In 2023, waterpark owners and operators saw a more competitive market as attendance levels remained similar to 2022 while ticket pricing growth was more subdued. This occurred due to increased competition from a variety of additional attractions and...

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MAI, CPA, ISHC, is President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors
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by David J. Sangree
12 April 2024Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)Amusement Parks
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India’s Budding Amusement & Theme Parks Sector

India’s amusement & theme parks industry is still nascent, accounting for only a minuscule global market share, however, demand in this segment is expected to increase in the future. Read on to know more.

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Mandeep S Lamba
MRICS, President (South Asia), New Delhi
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by Mandeep S Lamba, Dipti Mohan and Dhwani Gupta
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Takeaways from the World Waterpark Association 2022 Conference

David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC and Adam Zarczynski, CHIA attended the World Waterpark Association annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in October. In addition to presenting at the Waterpark Design, Development, and Expansion Workshop, they enjoy...

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Takeaways from the World Waterpark Association 2022 Conference21 October 2022Hotel & Leisure AdvisorsAmusement Parks
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