Search

The leisure industry posted a mere 0.1% growth in 1993, reflecting the adverse affects of the prevailing recession to business. The decline in revenues was further indicated by the decrease of visitors to Tokyo Disneyland. To remain competitive, amusement park operators develop new amenities and improve their facilities. Expositions are used to draw more customers. Some companies resort to motifs while others introduce rides that make customers feel as though they are being transported to strange lands.

Togo Japan Pres. Kazuo Yamada thinks that wooden roller coasters will appeal more to park-goers than steel roller coasters. According to Yamada, Togo Japan has developed new amenities such as the 'Ahnanda' and 'Ghost House' to remain competitive despite the prevailing recession. The company is also currently exporting amusement park facilities and is continuously developing new technologies for its products.