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🏗️ Construction Boom: Over 4,400 parks nationwide; according to IAAPA, the global association for amusement parks, the number will grow by 19 % annually through 2028. New heavyweights include Legoland Shanghai (the world’s largest) and projects like a Harry Potter studio and the largest Peppa Pig park.💵 Multiplier Effect: IAAPA finds that every ¥1 of park revenue generates about ¥3.8 in follow-on spending on hotels, restaurants, and transport—hence cities lure developers with tax breaks and infrastructure.👨👩👧👦 Family Draw: Despite meek wage growth, parents still splurge on experiences; the average domestic travel budget rose to ¥1,024 (≈ $140) per trip in 2024.🎫 Discount Tactics: To woo cautious consumers, Legoland Shanghai launched with a 50 % F&B discount; many parks rely on season passes and flash sales to stabilize attendance.
Why It Matters
- Boosting Domestic Consumption: Experience-based parks are part of Beijing’s plan to fuel consumption-driven growth and new tourism.
- Regional Value Creation: Construction and permanent jobs, plus new hotels and retail, bring fresh cash into underdeveloped areas.
- Investment Risk: High upfront costs create long payback pressures—operators must secure ancillary revenue from F&B, merchandise, and events to stay profitable.
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