Episodes
Nov. 29, 2020
US Attractions Look to Diversify and Themed Experience Gaming Trends
This week on ‘Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30’ we examine the slow US recovery and what some attractions are doing to diversify revenue. Stories: The Malaysian Tourism Ministry reveals recovery plans for pandemic-hit travel sector; Reuters reports US...
Nov. 22, 2020
Destination Experiences & Carbon Neutral Trends
This week on Green Tagged we explore trends and new experiences in the theme park and themed entertainment industries. Universal Hollywood launches a drive-in experience; Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser; Own The Park at Great Wolf Lodge; IAAPA went...
Nov. 15, 2020
Does the Vaccine change anything for attractions? Plus, New Tech is coming.
This week on Green Tagged: How does a vaccine change planning at your attraction? While Buena Vista Street plans to open on November 19th, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed after only one weekend. The Pandemic has inspired a cornucopia of new tech,...
Nov. 9, 2020
The Hammer vs The Scalpel: Different approaches to tourism recovery
This week in Green Tagged: We discuss how different countries are recovering their tourism sectors amid the pandemic. The through line is, of course, how well local governments are containing the virus to ease consumer distress. Western countries...
Nov. 1, 2020
California's Reopening Decision and 10 Positive Trends
This week on Green Tagged: Commentary on California's Reopening Guidelines and 10 positive trends to come out of the Pandemic. Full show notes: www.greentaggedshow.com
Oct. 25, 2020
Are theme parks sustainable? More rightsizing and Ocean Park Faces Rebranding
This week on Green Tagged: Attractions weigh in on sustainability; Hong Kong has a new COVID Safe Certification Plan; India Operators Doubt Demand; Disney and Six Flags continue to Rightsize; Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Faces Rebranding Challenge; Both...
Oct. 18, 2020
7 Pivots you can learn from and Big Disney Moves
This week on Green Tagged: Big moves at Disney; Eastern State Penitentiary considering discontinuing Terror; INSIDE brings new voyeuristic experience to LA; coworking from a Ferris Wheel at Tokyo’s Yomiuriland; Aquarium Yoga debuts at Hong Kong’s...
Oct. 11, 2020
Reopening Redux, Indoor Events Struggle, Creative Pivots from Brands
This week on Green Tagged: California theme-park reopening redux; discouraging cruise news; USO to invest in affordable housing; “Frozen” sing-a-long returns while movie theatres close; Disneyland opens a popup; Shanghai Disney Resort celebrates...
Oct. 4, 2020
Lifting Restrictions, Layoffs, Reopening Struggles, & Pivot Ideas
This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must...
Sept. 27, 2020
Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27
This week on Green Tagged: An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan...
Sept. 23, 2020
BONUS: Halloween in 30
On this Bonus Green Tagged, everything you need to know about Halloween in 30 minutes: What 11 drive-in haunted attractions have in common, where they differ, and why it matters; a rundown of what every major US theme park is doing for Halloween;...
Sept. 20, 2020
Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 20
This week on Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 - Halloween-themed drive-in movies debut at theme parks in the US and UK; Round One is slated to Replace a Sears store in Florida; while droves of escape rooms pivot virtual others reopen in-person; updates...
Sept. 13, 2020
Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 13
This week on Green Tagged: ‘Schoolcation’ packages debut at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Cancellations for Mickey’s Christmas Party and IAAPA Expo, live performances are coming back, and the theme park capital of the world battles public attitude....
Sept. 6, 2020
Green Tagged for Sept 6
We divided this week’s news into three piles: the Florida and New York governors’ responses to how themed attractions can move forward during the pandemic, the evolution of IP experiences, and the trend to virtual. Full show notes here:...
Sept. 5, 2020
Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 Premier
August 30th Edition - Welcome to the Green Tagged Podcast! Top Stories Guggenheim approves plan to become more inclusive and racially diverse following accusations by employees of racism at the museum in New York. Chessington launches free safari...