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TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2006
Executive Publisher: TEA
Executive Editor: Gene Jeffers
Introduction
Research: Economics Research Associates
Editor: Judith Rubin
One of the goals of TEA from the very start of the
Publishers: InPark Magazine, Park World
association was to be an industry leader in terms
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of information, education and standards and
practices. With the introduction of this report,
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TEA moves ever-closer to fulfilling that goal.
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This report is, plain and simple, the industry
About TEA
standard for attendance data as compiled by
The TEA (formerly Themed Entertainment Association) is
Economics Research Associates (ERA). ERA’s
an international nonprofit organization founded in 1991 annual theme park attendance report has always
to represent the creators of compelling experiences and
been a must-read for the industry—a tool for
places worldwide—from architects to designers, techni-
journalists; a resource for industry professionals
cal specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators to
artists, and builders to feasibility analysts—some 6,500
and others. TEA is proud to be working with ERA
creative specialists working in nearly 500 firms in 39 dif-
to release and distribute this report. We look
ferent countries.
forward to continuing the relationship and the
production cycle, so that you can look forward to
About ERA
Economics Research Associates is an international con-
a regular stream of these useful educational
sulting firm focused on economic analysis for the enter-
materials. We are also truly honored to be
tainment and leisure industry, real estate development, working with two fine magazines that support
public-policy analysis, tourism, and economic develop-
our industry, Park World and InPark Magazine, to
ment. Since its founding in 1958, ERA has completed over
ensure timely and efficient distribution of this
17,000 assignments yielding unmatched experience in
information to the widest possible audience
land use economics. Visit www.econres.com.
worldwide.
About the Editor
Judith Rubin is a prominent industry voice, since 1987
actively using the written word to promote the attractions
TEA will continue to build a library of trade
community on behalf of trade associations, publications resources and information that will be of endur-
and creative companies. Areas of specialization include
ing value to TEA members and the industry as a
urban development, theater technology, performing arts,
whole. Look for more initiatives of this kind to
themed entertainment, museums and heritage attractions,
safety, tech integration and effects, markets and trade
appear in the months and years to come.
events.
Initially Distributed By:
Sincerely,
Craig Hanna, Thinkwell Design & Production
International Board President, TEA
TEA’s Research Initiative Is Supported By
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