Leisure Development Partners has released the third edition of its analytical publication, The Experience Economist, this time centred on the Americas. The report was launched during IAAPA Expo Orlando 2025 and continues LDP’s intention to supply the global attractions sector with clear, data-led insight that supports long-term planning and investment.
The latest edition examines the scale, structure, and economic influence of attractions across North, Central, and South America. It also reviews performance indicators for theme parks and water parks, presenting benchmarks designed to guide developers, investors, and operators as they assess opportunities across a broad and varied region.
Focus on Market Scale, Trends, and Investment Conditions
The Americas Edition draws on LDP’s proprietary datasets and its long-standing advisory experience. The report outlines the volume and value of attraction types across the region, while also considering population distribution, spending patterns, and known development pipelines.
LDP explained that North American markets continue to prioritise upgrades to established assets while pushing forward with new formats. One of the trends receiving attention is the growth of competitive socialising concepts. These formats have progressed rapidly in Europe and are now being adapted for North American audiences, influencing stand-alone venues and mixed leisure schemes.
Opportunities Across Central and South America
The publication also highlights the breadth of conditions across Central and South America, where leisure supply remains limited in several sizeable markets. According to LDP, this provides room for investment, but only when projects are carefully aligned with local income levels and spending behaviour.
LDP’s senior partners stressed that tailoring concepts to each market is essential. They noted that their work across numerous international territories allows them to advise clients with global context while remaining sensitive to local variables. This balance is intended to support decisions that match project scale, pricing strategy, and market expectations.
Value for Developers, Investors, and Operators
The Experience Economist series is written for industry stakeholders evaluating the feasibility of leisure and attraction developments. Each edition presents regional data, comparisons with global benchmarks, and insight into trends influencing attendance, pricing, and project viability.
The Americas Edition follows previous releases that examined Europe and the Middle East-North Africa region. The publication is available at no cost on LDP’s website, giving the industry a resource rooted in data rather than short-term commentary. Earlier issues remain available, and readers can register for future editions.
Continued Industry Engagement
LDP showcased the new report during IAAPA Expo Orlando 2025 at booth 2064, encouraging attendees to review the findings and discuss their implications for future development. The company’s presence at IAAPA reflects its ongoing role in supporting organisations across the visitor attractions sector, from early-stage market reviews to full feasibility studies and long-term strategy.
By providing a regional view backed by global expertise, LDP aims to help decision makers evaluate new ventures with greater clarity. The Experience Economist: Americas Edition adds another detailed reference point for teams considering opportunities in one of the most varied and commercially active regions in the global attractions market.
