Introduction
Global Attractions Market Report for Experience UK, with LDP
Introduction
The global theme park and location based entertainment( LBE) industry is entering a period of unprecedented momentum, and Experience UK members are positioned at the heart of this transformation. With major flagship investments such as Universal Studios, Therme Manchester and Puy du Fou drawing headlines, the UK is experiencing its most active pipeline of leisure development in decades. Yet these high profile ventures are only part of a broader surge: new projects are emerging across every segment of the LBE landscape, from theme parks and waterparks to competitive socialising, immersive attractions, and branded experiences.
As global demand accelerates, the UK continues to stand out as a leading exporter of creativity, design, strategy, and technical expertise. UK born competitive socialising concepts are shaping trends worldwide as key creative exports, and British consultancies, IP owners, designers, and suppliers remain among the most sought after in the international marketplace.
In an era defined by multi billion pound investment pipelines and rapidly intensifying international competition, understanding where, how, and why LBE development is occurring has become essential for strategic decision making. This report— prepared by Leisure Development Partners( LDP) for Experience UK— provides a clear and actionable outlook for each global region, drawing on LDP’ s extensive work across more than 80 countries and key insights from its free Experience Economist series of publications.
By combining global trends, regional forecasts, and development intelligence, this report equips UK companies with the insights they need to identify opportunities, benchmark international markets, and position themselves for success within a rapidly evolving global LBE industry. Whether exporting products, designing attractions, investing in new concepts, or entering emerging markets, UK businesses will find here the strategic context required to thrive in the next chapter of global entertainment development.
• The global attractions industry is rapidly expanding and developing
• This offers substantial opportunities for UK suppliers of products and services
• There is a wide range of information and support resources available to you, with a summary provided in theappendix of this document – using it will significantly enhance your prospects of winning business
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