International Theme Park Services, Inc. ("ITPS") is a world-wide management and consulting firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA). Established in 1983, ITPS was formed to fill the demand for practical knowledge and hands-on experience in leisure and attendance driven industries. Our commitment to the success of the industry is demonstrated with all of our clients. We work with and value the goals of each project - small, medium and large. As a full service organization, ITPS is qualified to provide complete consultation and management services in the areas of: Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Resorts, Waterparks, Specialty Attractions, Family Entertainment Centers, Malls, Aquariums, and Zoos.
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posted by International Theme Park Services, Inc. # 12:05 PM
April 23, 2009
International Theme Park Services, Inc. Expands Training and Manual Development Services
A leader in the Amusement and Leisure Industry, International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”) announced today the expansion of its Training and Manual Development Services to encompass existing operating leisure facilities. Previously, ITPS offered these services specifically for newly developed start up attractions as part of its Pre-Opening Operational Services.
ITPS is now able to offer its comprehensive Training and Manual Development Services to existing facilities that need to improve and enhance their current programs, or do not have detailed, ”State of the Art” operating manuals and training programs currently in place.
“We are very excited to be able to offer our Manual development and Training Services to existing operating facilities. In these challenging economic times, effective staff training is extremely important and critical to the facility’s operation. It should not, and cannot be completely cut out of the operating budget. By utilizing our experience in developing training for new projects, ITPS can tailor its programs cost effectively for existing operating facilities“, said Shawn Haas, Vice President of Retail, Operations and Information Technology for ITPS.
ITPS is able to develop new manuals, provide expert review and enhancement of current materials, as well as update and standardize manuals and programs throughout all departments. ITPS can do this more efficiently and cost effectively than can be completed by in-house staff.
On-site training programs include everything from providing superior guest service and effective sales techniques, to train the trainer and ride operator certification. The ITPS manuals and training programs are customized to fit each facility.
“ITPS is uniquely positioned to assist facilities of any size or type, new and existing”, stated Dennis Speigel, President of ITPS. “We have worked with numerous Amusement / Theme Parks, FECs, Waterparks, Zoos, Aquariums and leisure attractions. As the Industry matures, ITPS has been called in quite frequently by small and large attractions to assist in their revitalization. We believe this expansion of our services will greatly benefit existing facilities who want world class manuals and training programs, but didn’t think they could afford outside experienced assistance.”
ITPS is now able to offer its comprehensive Training and Manual Development Services to existing facilities that need to improve and enhance their current programs, or do not have detailed, ”State of the Art” operating manuals and training programs currently in place.
“We are very excited to be able to offer our Manual development and Training Services to existing operating facilities. In these challenging economic times, effective staff training is extremely important and critical to the facility’s operation. It should not, and cannot be completely cut out of the operating budget. By utilizing our experience in developing training for new projects, ITPS can tailor its programs cost effectively for existing operating facilities“, said Shawn Haas, Vice President of Retail, Operations and Information Technology for ITPS.
ITPS is able to develop new manuals, provide expert review and enhancement of current materials, as well as update and standardize manuals and programs throughout all departments. ITPS can do this more efficiently and cost effectively than can be completed by in-house staff.
On-site training programs include everything from providing superior guest service and effective sales techniques, to train the trainer and ride operator certification. The ITPS manuals and training programs are customized to fit each facility.
“ITPS is uniquely positioned to assist facilities of any size or type, new and existing”, stated Dennis Speigel, President of ITPS. “We have worked with numerous Amusement / Theme Parks, FECs, Waterparks, Zoos, Aquariums and leisure attractions. As the Industry matures, ITPS has been called in quite frequently by small and large attractions to assist in their revitalization. We believe this expansion of our services will greatly benefit existing facilities who want world class manuals and training programs, but didn’t think they could afford outside experienced assistance.”
posted by International Theme Park Services, Inc. # 10:02 AM
April 15, 2009
ITPS Amusement INdustry News celebrates 10 years - "Are you IN?"
International Theme Park Services, Inc. ("ITPS") began sending out daily news updates of the Amusement and Leisure Industry in 1999 as a service to it's clients. As the news expanded over the years, ITPS extended its distribution to not only its clients, but also the Industry's leaders, decision makers, park operators, investors, enthusiasts and others interested in keeping up with what is happening on a daily basis.
The ITPS Amusement and INdustry News is a compilation of news stories regarding the Amusement and Leisure Industry. Each day, ITPS searches the Internet for news articles, compiles a summary and a link to the article and emails the news as a free service to numerous individuals. The articles are separated into categories - Amusement/Theme Park, Waterpark, Zoos and Aquariums, FEC/LBE/Museums and Other related stories.
The staff at ITPS reads through the morning stories and compiles those that most related to those topics so that our readers do not have to take the time to read through the hundreds of news stories themselves. "The ITPS Amusement INdustry News has been and continues to be a great resource for those interested in the business of fun. Its a quick read of what's hot and happening in the Amusement and Leisure Industry.
Anyone who wants to be IN the know for the leisure industry reads our daily news", said Shawn Haas, Vice President of Retail, Operations and Information Technology for ITPS."Are you IN?" - To sign up for the ITPS Amusement INdustry News daily email updates, email shawnhaas@interthemepark.com
Updates throughout the day are also provided on Twitter under itpsnews. This is a way to know what is happening throughout the day, not just in the morning edition of the daily news.
About International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”)ITPS, where “FUN IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS,” is globally the leisure industry’s leading independent, full-service consulting firm. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, ITPS is uniquely qualified to assist in all aspects of entertainment project development, and has worked on over 450 projects and in 40 countries since its inception in 1983. ITPS is contacted daily by analysts from the leading investment banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, bond holders, and institutional investors for its research and viewpoint on the global theme park, attractions, and leisure industry. ITPS is also contacted daily from the media for our insights. No one knows the Leisure Industry like ITPS.
The ITPS Amusement and INdustry News is a compilation of news stories regarding the Amusement and Leisure Industry. Each day, ITPS searches the Internet for news articles, compiles a summary and a link to the article and emails the news as a free service to numerous individuals. The articles are separated into categories - Amusement/Theme Park, Waterpark, Zoos and Aquariums, FEC/LBE/Museums and Other related stories.
The staff at ITPS reads through the morning stories and compiles those that most related to those topics so that our readers do not have to take the time to read through the hundreds of news stories themselves. "The ITPS Amusement INdustry News has been and continues to be a great resource for those interested in the business of fun. Its a quick read of what's hot and happening in the Amusement and Leisure Industry.
Anyone who wants to be IN the know for the leisure industry reads our daily news", said Shawn Haas, Vice President of Retail, Operations and Information Technology for ITPS."Are you IN?" - To sign up for the ITPS Amusement INdustry News daily email updates, email shawnhaas@interthemepark.com
Updates throughout the day are also provided on Twitter under itpsnews. This is a way to know what is happening throughout the day, not just in the morning edition of the daily news.
About International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”)ITPS, where “FUN IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS,” is globally the leisure industry’s leading independent, full-service consulting firm. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, ITPS is uniquely qualified to assist in all aspects of entertainment project development, and has worked on over 450 projects and in 40 countries since its inception in 1983. ITPS is contacted daily by analysts from the leading investment banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, bond holders, and institutional investors for its research and viewpoint on the global theme park, attractions, and leisure industry. ITPS is also contacted daily from the media for our insights. No one knows the Leisure Industry like ITPS.
posted by International Theme Park Services, Inc. # 10:19 AM
July 20, 2008
International Theme Park Services, Inc. Signs Contract to Manage Istanbul Theme Park
Dennis Speigel, President of International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”) and Enver Nalbant, Chairman of ORA Istanbul, announced today that ORA Istanbul has selected ITPS for the following services to their developing multi-faceted leisure, retail project: Feasibility Study, Design Review, Ride and Attraction Procurement, Pre-Opening Operating Services and Long-Term On-Site Management.
Mr. Nalbant said that after a global search for a management organization by ORA, ITPS was selected to be the company to manage this major new theme park project.
The Turkish project consists of Istanbul and Turkey’s first theme park, a major retail mall, large screen cinema complex and Turkey’s largest performing arts and concert arena.
Speigel said, “Istanbul, Turkey is a wonderful cosmopolitan city which needs and can sustain a major project of this type. The location in the market is a prime site which we believe will have the greatest opportunity for attracting the attendance segments to each facet of the project.”
Further Speigel said, “We have worked in Turkey for twenty years on various types of leisure attractions. This is by far the largest project of this nature to develop in Istanbul or Turkey. We are pleased to be selected as the management and coordinator for the theme park.”
ITPS is celebrating 25 years of service to the Theme Park Industry. The company has worked on over 450 projects in 45 countries since its formation in 1983.
The ORA Istanbul Theme Park was designed by Valerio Mazzoli.
Mr. Nalbant said that after a global search for a management organization by ORA, ITPS was selected to be the company to manage this major new theme park project.
The Turkish project consists of Istanbul and Turkey’s first theme park, a major retail mall, large screen cinema complex and Turkey’s largest performing arts and concert arena.
Speigel said, “Istanbul, Turkey is a wonderful cosmopolitan city which needs and can sustain a major project of this type. The location in the market is a prime site which we believe will have the greatest opportunity for attracting the attendance segments to each facet of the project.”
Further Speigel said, “We have worked in Turkey for twenty years on various types of leisure attractions. This is by far the largest project of this nature to develop in Istanbul or Turkey. We are pleased to be selected as the management and coordinator for the theme park.”
ITPS is celebrating 25 years of service to the Theme Park Industry. The company has worked on over 450 projects in 45 countries since its formation in 1983.
The ORA Istanbul Theme Park was designed by Valerio Mazzoli.
posted by International Theme Park Services, Inc. # 10:05 AM
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