Arrivals in Japan are set to surpass the annual record of 31.9 million in seen 2019. While this tourism is necessary to prop up a shrinking economy, it's causing friction among the locals. Also, Qiddiya Investment Co. incorporates SEVEN to advance the Saudi entertainment industry, United Parks reports slight gains to start the year, and Cedar Fai /Six Flags are Struggling in Q1.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Japan sees record tourists in April
21:12 Qiddiya Investment Co. incorporates SEVEN to advance Saudi entertainment industry
23:48 United Parks shows earnings in Q1
26:50 Cedar Fair and Six Flags are Struggling
SOURCES
Japan:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/15/japan/foreign-tourists-3-million-second-month/
Qiddiya Investment Co. incorporates SEVEN to advance Saudi entertainment industry
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/15/japan/foreign-tourists-3-million-second-month/
United Parks reports slight gains to start the year
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202405/10211/
Cedar Fair and Six Flags Struggling in Q1
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202405/10213/
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