The importance of leisure in society
Free time and leisure are fundamental factors for society’s good physical and mental health.
IAAPA’s Global Perspectives of the amusement and entertainment parks.
According to the report of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), published at the end of 2019, the world market for such facilities is in good health, and its outlook for the next five Years are positive. But let's look at the details that the data reveals: public attendance at amusement and entertainment parks grew globally by 3.4% in 2018 compared to the previous year, to 1,121 million visitors. Even so, this growth was 0.8% lower than that experienced in the sector in 2017, and this is mainly due to a lower influx of public to the [...]
Tourism can be a positive activity for the planet.
Tourism, understood as the movement of the people from their normal place of residence to another place to enjoy leisure, rest, culture, health, business or family relationships, beyond ancient history, began with the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. As such, it is a phenomenon that has not stopped growing since. According to data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2018 there were 1,400 million international tourist trips, or one sixth of the world's population, and predictions indicate that in 10 years there will be 400 million more. The impact of this activity on particular destinations and the planet [...]
21 million visitors for the Mexican entertainment industry.
Image: Pixabay In Mexico, the leading Latin American country in amusement parks (which include zoos, aquariums, water parks and children's play centres), the entertainment industry is booming. This is demonstrated by the figures provided by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), at its first congress held in the country. According to the figures, the 1,741 establishments in the category receive 21 million yearly visitors, who spend a total of 530 million dollars on them. And the IAAPA forecasts for 2019 indicate a 6% growth. It’s also an economic activity that generates 3.5 million jobs in [...]