Table of contents - Special Issue: How far do theme parks and attractions contribute to social and economic sustainability of destinations?
Guest Editors: Ady Milman, Fevzi Okumus, Duncan Dickson
The global theme park industry
Ady MilmanThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the dimensions and practices that have shaped the present global theme park industry. The reader is first introduced to the characteristics…
A historical perspective and empirical analysis on development of theme parks in Japan
Seiji Kawamura, Tadayuki HaraThe purpose of this paper is to put modern history of theme park developments in Japan in perspective and identify the challenges associated with theme parks in Japan.
New visitor attractions in Singapore and sustainable destination development
Joan C. HendersonThe purpose of this paper is to review the characteristics of new style visitor attractions and their role in sustainable destination development with specific reference to two…
Impact of new attractions on theme park attendance
Pieter C.M. CornelisWhereas investments in new attractions continue to rise within the theme park industry, knowledge regarding the effects of new attractions on theme park performance and attendance…
The role of animal‐based attractions in ecological sustainability: Current issues and controversies
Amir Shani, Abraham PizamThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the contribution of animal‐based attractions to ecological causes – particularly wildlife conservation and environmental education – while…
Insight into amusement park ride and device safety in the United States
Brian Avery, Duncan R. DicksonThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the dimensions and practices that have shaped the safety of amusement rides and devices in the US amusement park industry.
Corporate social responsibility: what are the top three Orlando theme parks reporting?
Judy Holcomb, Fevzi Okumus, Anil BilgihanThe purpose of this paper is to examine what the top three Orlando theme parks report about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.
The contribution of theme parks and attractions to the social and economic sustainability of destinations
Ady Milman, Fevzi Okumus, Duncan DicksonThe purpose of this paper is to review the contribution made by this theme issue to the question: how far do theme parks and attractions contribute to social and economic…
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1755-4217Online date, start – end:
2009Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Hale Ozgit
- Ali Ozturen