International Theme Park Services, Inc. (ITPS) provides consulting services for theme park and amusement industry projects. ITPS has consulted on over 500 projects in 55+ countries, offering a full-service approach from concept to completion.

International Theme Park Services, Inc.

International Theme Park Services, Inc. ("ITPS") has the experience to develop, design, audit, operationally plan, or operate your new or existing facility. This can involve any or all project development steps, from the initial feasibility study, into design, to the operational manuals and on-site training, product selection, management, property sales assistance, facility audits, and more.

ITPS has served over 500 projects in over 55 countries for 40 years. Considered a leader in the industry by the many companies who have used ITPS’ services, ITPS is still growing and offering its knowledge and experience to every continent. Dennis Speigel, President of ITPS, is a past Chairman of the IAAPA and remains active on their Advisory Board. He is called upon by people throughout the industry to advise and recommend on projects. A leader today and for the future, ITPS is there when you need assistance.

ITPS provides its services to: Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, Location Based Entertainment, Parks and Recreation, Children's Entertainment Centers, Hall of Fames, Sporting Venues, Themed Attractions, Resorts, and more!

ITPS is contacted daily by analysts from the leading investment banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, bond holders, and institutional investors for its research and viewpoint on the global theme park, attractions, and leisure industry.  ITPS is also contacted daily from the media for our insights.  Recently we’ve been quoted in or appeared on – The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, CNBC, along with a variety of other industry, national, and international media.

Let us provide the professional know-how and guidance you need!

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ANY INTERNATIONAL “MERGERS OF EQUALS” ON THE HORIZON? by Dennis Speigel - Kirmes & Park International Magazine
Now that the Cedar Fair / Six Flags merger of was equals was finalized on July 1, 2024, what if anything does this merger mean to the global industry and the European leisure market? Well, it is fair to say that America has always been the window on things to come around the world in leisure markets, and Europe is the first stop. But the global leisure markets are maturing just like the USA. In fact, the European leisure scene is maturing a little faster than the rest of the global markets because Europe was the second international market to begin developing after the USA.

Will we see USA companies making forays into Europe? Or will we see the larger European theme park operators begin the process of starting the roll- up and the merging of large leisure operations? I think this will be the case in the future.

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An Observation by Dennis Speigel:  "The Industry’s Pricing Paradox.”

The media and public perception have cast a shadow over theme park pricing, with both destination and regional parks being called out on their admission fees, their food pricing, and the additional add-on prices to every visit. In his latest observation video, Dennis Speigel takes a hard look at visitor concerns over these price increases and how an understanding of the industry’s pricing dynamics and innovative strategies can shift their perception. 

Be sure to click here to watch and listen to “The Industry’s Pricing Paradox.”

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Dennis Speigel talks about the recent Cedar Fair / Six Flags merger of equals on the 100th episode of The Attractions Group podcast.  Hear Dennis' take on the merger and what the potential could be.

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DISNEY’S FAIT ACCOMPLI!
by Dennis Speigel
Kirmes Park International

The Orlando tourism market continues to grow annually outpacing every other city in the United States. Tourism to Orlando in 2023 exceeded 74 million people! The tourism growth rate is expected to grow from 18.7% currently to over 21% by 2027. The second largest tourist city in America is Las Vegas, an adult-oriented playground, which draws 42 million per year, not a family conducive market. So, Orlando is the 500-pound gorilla as it relates to family tourism, and Florida is and remains Disney’s center of the universe (not to be confused with Universal’s Epic Universe!). 

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Attractions Experts Q&A: Dennis Speigel

For over 40 years, Dennis Speigel has run the globally respected full-service consultancy firm International Theme Park Services (ITPS), which he founded in 1983.

As an experienced leader in the industry, Dennis Spiegel has a long history of working on successful themed entertainment projects. As a former chairman of IAAPA, Dennis helped build the international membership by working with Germany, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan; he also received awards from the organization for Lifetime Achievement, Meritorious Service, and Outstanding Service.

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"The Pricing Paradigm, Get On Board" explores the dynamic evolution of theme park pricing over the past century. Dennis Speigel, a seasoned industry expert, traces the journey from strip tickets to the Pay-One-Price concept pioneered by Walt Disney, leading to the current surge towards dynamic pricing models. With changing consumer habits and the dominance of season passes, theme parks worldwide are rethinking their pricing strategies to enhance guest experiences and maximize revenue.

Speigel emphasizes the need for innovation in pricing systems to adapt to modern visitor schedules and preferences. He heralds the era of dynamic pricing as the next leap forward, promising transparency, increased guest satisfaction, and higher attendance. As theme parks brace for this paradigm shift, the article urges operators to embrace change and join the pricing revolution for a brighter future in the industry. All aboard for a thrilling ride into the future of theme park economics!

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The Coaster101 Podcast: 1 on 1 with “Mr. Theme Park,” Dennis Speigel

A former Kings Island and Kings Dominion General Manager, Dennis Speigel joins Andrew to talk all things development of Kings Island and Kings Dominion with some great coaster talk in between. Check out Dennis in the documentary “The Roller Coaster Wars That Birthed a Beast” on the VeryLocal streaming service – available through connected devices like Roku and Apple TV!

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PETA – THE INSANITY MUST STOP!
An Observation by Dennis Speigel

Yesterday, Peta made an incredibly idiotic and stupid request to Chance Rides to stop producing Carousel Rides / Merry Go Rounds with horses and other animals. Dennis addresses the absurdity of this request in today’s “An Observation by Dennis Speigel”, calling it not only ridiculous and imbecilic, but comically ludicrous. We’d love to hear your thoughts.  

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THE TRAINING AND SKILLS GAP IMPACT
by Dennis Speigel - Kirmes Magazine

The leisure and amusement industry has always implemented successful training programs. For decades, our programs included hiring young people that demonstrated potential, with the intention of grooming them to rise through the ranks and be rewarded with management positions. We taught standard operating procedures and used methods such as classroom-style training, shadowing an upper-level employee, role play scenarios, and even graded testing to assure knowledge.

We implemented follow-up processes to reinforce knowledge, staff went through extensive on-the-job training, and adjustments were made if the employee did not perform as expected. This process often took weeks and months. It was a way for our park managers to know that employees were being primed to take over key management positions when the time came. As we all know, the Covid pandemic has had a significant impact on our industry’s hiring and training programs, not only our theme park industry but the restaurant and hospitality industry in general. I have spoken to many colleagues recently who are in top management positions and who have expressed concerns over a “training and skills gap” that was generated by the pandemic.

How did this happen? I believe several important factors contributed to this decline of employee training during the pandemic.

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