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This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with an analysis of their operation and management strategies. It also portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. The book is illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples. This book is intended for students in leisure and tourism management, and for practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks. It has 12 chapters and a subject index.

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  • "This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with an analysis of their operation and management strategies. It also portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. The book is illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples. This book is intended for students in leisure and tourism management, and for practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks. It has 12 chapters and a subject index."@en
  • ""This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with comprehensive analyses of their operation, strategies, finance and marketing. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, this book will be of interest to students in leisure and tourism management, and to practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks."--Jacket."@en
  • "From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. It portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, in the context of their role in the developing economy."@en

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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Electronic books"
  • "History"
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  • "Livres électroniques"
  • "Llibres electrònics"
  • "Computer network resources"@en

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  • "The Global theme park industry"
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  • "The global theme park industry"
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  • "The Global Theme Park Industry"@en

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