Theme and Leisure Parks

In spite of the uncertain economic outlook, according to a report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) in February 2011, the global market for theme parks is forecast to reach US$29.5 billion by the year 2015.

Their findings suggest the key drivers of this growth will include the continuing trend for families to spend their free time on outdoor activities and the increasing popularity of mass entertainment; which is good news for theme park operators who invest heavily in developing attractions to draw new visitors and repeat customers looking to experience the thrills of the latest in technology and engineering.

The requirement to provide a safe and secure environment for both staff and visitors, free from the threat of anti-social behavior, petty crime, personal assault and risk of injury is of course paramount.

However, reducing these risks while managing the efficient flow of visitors, staff and vehicles is a huge logistical feat.

Core to the management of risk, containment of situations, implementation of emergency plans and providing excellent customer service lays in the ability to report threats, incidents and status quickly and efficiently, on a daily operational basis, but most especially in the event of a natural or man-made catastrophe where access for emergency services and the safe and fast evacuation of large numbers of people through multiple access points will need to be managed.

The most powerful means to delivering operational efficiency, safety and security is the ability for management and cross functional teams to communicate with each other reliably and instantly, anywhere on site, which is why two-way radios feature so prominently in theme park operations.

Typical uses of two-way radio communications in and around a theme park include:

Ideally suited to enabling voice and data communications throughout a theme park, Kenwood’s Nexedge® Digital trunked Two-Way radio solutions are designed to provide clear and reliable multi-user group radio communications. Infinitely scalable to accommodate large numbers of user groups spread across wide areas, Nexedge® Digital Two-Way walkie-talkies and in-vehicle units additionally feature an Analogue/Digital Mixed Mode which allows them to communicate automatically with any existing analogue radios whatever the make; providing a straightforward and economical way to use any existing radios while you upgrade to the benefits of digital.

For more information on Kenwood Nexedge® digital trunked two-way radio systems for the management of theme and leisure parks, please click here to post an enquiry.