Nestlé Library

The Global Theme Park Industry by Anton Clavé. 2007. Call number: GV1851 A35 C53.
Provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with analysis of their operation, strategies, finance, and marketing.

Theme Park Tourism. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
The IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents more than 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries.

Tourist Attractions and Parks
Leading publication for management of leisure facilities, attractions, entertainment, and amusement centers.

Theme Park Tourism. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more.

Amusement Parks industry report. Encyclopedia of Global Industries (Available in Business and Company Resource Center).
Industry snapshot, including organization, background, current conditions, and industry leaders.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
The IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents more than 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries.

National Council of Attractions
Provides a listing of companies in several amusement categories.

International Amusement Industry Buyers Guide. Amusement Business. Reference GV1851 A3 A557 2003
Provides a directory of service and equipment supply companies for the amusement industry, including an index of companies organized by product and service category.

Largest Amusement and Recreation Companies. Business Rankings Annual. Reference Z7164 T87 B97.
Top 10 companies ranked by number of employees and sales.

Theme Park Tourism. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more.

Statistical Survey: Amusement Facility Operations Survey. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Reference GV1851 A3 A48x 2002
Profiles the financial performance of theme parks and amusement parks by country.

Capital Investment Survey. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Reference GV1851 A3 C37x 2000.
Reports worldwide capital investment in amusement parks and attractions by facility, country, region, type of facility, and project type.

Funworld. Current Periodicals.
Covers prevailing trends, new technologies, and best practices in the amusement industry.

Tourist Attractions and Parks
Leading publication for management of leisure facilities, attractions, entertainment, and amusement centers.

Hospitality and Tourism Complete
Article database providing access to scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism.