Data & Statistics
Spotlight on Statistics on the amusement industry, including information on jobs, consumer expenditures, and more.
Data and statistics on the amusement industry as a whole.
Resources
News, articles, and opinion pieces on amusement parks and waterparks. Also provides information on hotels and hospitality in general.
Trade publication providing news and current events in the amusement industry. Some articles can only be read with a subscription but there are also free resources.
Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Has information on industry topics such as working with animals and park safety.
Also see:
"International Ride Training provides the gold standard in operational safety services to the amusement industry."
Has information on certification and auditing.
Hosts events and publishes news about rollercoasters and the entertainment industry.
Not all information is free to non-members.
News about attractions and the amusement industry, including museums, theme parks, and zoos.
News, attraction reviews, travel, business, and similar topics in the industry.
Jobs, news, features, company profiles, and the Attractions Management magazine.
Associations
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
News, expos, and reports about a variety aspects of the entertainment industry.
Not all information is free.
Association for waterpark operators, owners and suppliers.
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
Education, seminars, and certifications for amusement ride safety.
National Amusement Park Historical Association
Resources, magazines, and data on classic amusement park rides.
The Northeast's Entertainment Association
"The Northeast's Entertainment Association, is the premier regional attractions association in the United States. We represent the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. We also have manufacturer and supplier members that support the industry.
NEAAPA follows legislative activity that will have an effect on the attractions industry on local, state and federal levels. Education programs are offered throughout the year covering topics of importance to our members. Social events are held in the Northeast United States and at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida."
International Association of Fairs and Expos
Resources and programs about the fair industry. Not all information is available without membership.
Pennsylvania Amusement Parks and Attractions
Information on roller coasters, water parks, and amusement parks in Pennsylvania.
The Themed Entertainment Association
"The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) brings together the creators & makers of experiences worldwide – from the creative storytellers to the technical builders, from operators to investors, and from idea to operation and beyond – and provides them with the tools, education, advocacy, community, and connections they need to help grow their businesses and their careers."
Has divisions worldwide.
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