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Tourist Attractions & Parks magazine has been serving the leisure entertainment industry for 40 years with the most authoritative, insightful and timely editorial plus the latest new product information and advertisements from all of the top vendors. The publication is the gold standard for shining a spotlight on the trends and changes that shape how its readership, which includes over 30,000 decision-makers, conducts business.

Get the attention your company deserves by positioning your ad in one of TAP’s recurring editorial sections, which include original stories by a talented group of contributing writers. Our unrivaled industry editorial focus includes:

  • The Large Park Report: Exclusive Stories from the Nation’s Large Parks
  • The Waves Waterpark Section
  • The Family Entertainment Center Report: Bowling, Roller Skating, Mini-Golf and Go-Karts,
    Laser Tag and Stories from The Industry Owls, a Group of FEC Experts
  • Trends Stories from the Inflatable and Party Rental Industry
  • Street Beat: Analysis and News from the Coin-op Industry
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • The Latest Innovations from the Museum Industry
  • Food Service Spotlight: Spotlight on brands, innovations and equipment
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: The latest in the rental and inflatable industry
  • Food Service News: Spotlight on brands, innovations and equipment
  • Foundations: A blueprint for success
  • Haunted House and Attractions News
  • Industry News: Breaking stories and trends.

 

Readership Classification Breakdown

Amusement Parks, Waterparks and Theme Parks2,974
FEC's, Arcades, Bowling Centers, Go-Kart & Mini-Golf9,899
Amusement & Bulk Vending Operators and Distributors2,879
Arena and Stadium Facilities1,779
Amusement Rental, Event Planners and Inflatable Buyers2,474
Fairs and Festivals2,570
Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, Gardens, Parks & Caves3,712
Ice and Roller Rinks1,133
Food and Merchandise Concessionaires1,394
Resorts, Hotels, Campgrounds983
Theme and Specialty Restaurants510
Raceways and Tracks91
Traveling Shows, Carnivals & Acts144
Manufacturers311
TOTAL READERSHIP30,853

Tourist Attraction and Parks Readership Sampling

Amusement Parks:

  • M&M Amusement Park
  • Holiday World
  • Lake Compounce

Amusement Operators:

  • WK Music & Vending
  • Derby City Vending
  • C&O Vending & Amusement

Waterparks:

  • Comanche Nation Waterpark
  • Sun Prairie Waterworld
  • Four Bears Waterpark

Fun Centers:

  • Funzerelli’s Family Fun
  • Lahey Family Fun Park
  • XTREME Indoor Karting

Zoos & Aquariums:

  • Miami Metro Zoo
  • Hot Springs Aquarium
  • Omaha Zoo

Museums:

  • Norman Rockwell Museumm
  • Granby Dino Museum
  • Zane Gray Museum

Bowling Centers:

  • Northampton Bowl
  • Funtime Lanes
  • Bowl-o-Drome

Food Service:

  • Crown Foods, Inc.
  • Miami Baseball Stadium
  • Charlie’s Food Concession

Fairs & Festivals:

  • Franklin City Fair
  • Kentucky Derby Festival
  • Three County Fair

Arena/Stadiums:

  • Value City Arena
  • Marquette Lakeview Arena
  • Joliet Memorial Stadium

Rental:

  • Kinflatables
  • Bounce House Rentals
  • Bryants Rental

Skating Centers:

  • United Skates of America
  • Pasadena Roller Skating
  • Skate Inn

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Engaging Guests’ Senses with Food
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Admissions and Ticketing
Welcoming Systems at Children’s Museums

Children’s museums greet thousands of guests each year, and they use a variety of admissions policies and procedures to...

Keeping it Clean
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