Policy Episodes
Feb. 15, 2026
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for the Industry
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 9 after a $116 million wrongful death judgment - this episode is about what it means for the industry.
Guests: Scott Swenson, ICAE , Philip Hernandez, ICAE
March 31, 2025
The US Has a Branding Problem: Tourism Decline Threatens Theme Parks
International tourism to the US is projected to decline by at least 5% this year instead of the expected 9% growth, threatening a $72 billion reduction in total travel spending.
Guests: Scott Swenson, ICAE , Philip Hernandez, ICAE
March 16, 2025
Tariffs & Terror: Why and How Universal is Diversifying in an Unpredictable Market
Amid tariff concerns and market volatility, we explore how Universal is strategically diversifying its entertainment portfolio.
Guests: Scott Swenson, ICAE , Philip Hernandez, ICAE
Feb. 3, 2025
Merlin Slashes Entertainment Jobs as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
Trump’s proposed tariffs could drive up costs for theme parks, and Merlin Entertainment is cutting live entertainment across multiple locations—but what does it all mean for the industry?
Guests: Scott Swenson, ICAE , Philip Hernandez, ICAE
Jan. 26, 2025
Trump Policies and Theme Parks: Labor, Tariffs, Drones, and Ride Safety
Immigration reform, tariff hikes, federally controlled ride safety, and drone regulations - The Trump Administration's policies will shake up the theme park industry, and we must be ready.
Guests: Scott Swenson, ICAE , Philip Hernandez, ICAE