Introduction
Six flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. They even plan on expanding even further to places like Dubai and Qatar. Since 1961, millions of families have trusted 6 flags to be a place that is friendly, clean, safe and most of all affordable. The entertainment provided in each park reaches every demographic from children to senior citizens.
Six Flags has dedicated itself to setting the standard for theme park entertainment. They have 20 theme, water and zoological parks across North America. They offer today's families a one-stop entertainment destination that is diverse and unique. Six Flags offers everything from thrill rides to water attractions, themed areas, children's areas, parades, concerts and shows, restaurants, games and merchandise outlets.
Background
Angus Wynne was the pioneer in family entertainment. He is the founder of Six Flags and opened the first one in Texas in 1961. He had a vision of a theme park that included themed presentations and performances in combination with new, exciting and innovative rides. His vision included six themed sections modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over the state of Texas during its history. All of this plus he made it close to home which ultimately made admission more affordable for everyone and the theme park was born.
Employment
There are many employment opportunities within Six Flags. They have employment opportunities for students with incentives such as free admission for you and a friend, spot bonuses, in park discounts and tuition reimbursements! Teachers can work there and do work in Public Relations, Accounting and Finance, and Purchasing. There is work for actors and entertainers who need experience. There is a place for anyone who would want to join their team, all you have to do is go on the website and apply.
Trends
As of now, trends in the economy are leading to lower ticket sales. Six Flags' business is almost completely dependent on middle-class American consumers ability to spend their money at the park. The months of July and August alone account for over half the business' revenue. They are in competition with other businesses that rely on the money of middle class americans as well such as movie theatres, clothing companies, restuarants, casinos,etc.
Mission
Six Flags is dedicated to providing everyone with a guest-friendly atmosphere, a clean and safe park so that everyone's experience is enjoyable and memorable. They want you to enjoy your time there and they want you to come back."Six Flags looks forward to continuing to provide families and guests of all ages with the best and most diverse entertainment experience they can find close to home."
Synopsis
In my experience in visiting the park with friends or family, I generally have an enjoyable experience. The park is clean and the employees are friendly. However the biggest problem is that the prices are too high for admission, food, drink, parking, and novelty shops not to mention the gas money it costs to get there. A single person can easily spend over a hundred dollars in one outing to the park, and for people that is just not reasonable. As for working there, I can definitely see the pros of working there because depending on what you want to do there is room to advance, and if you are a student they can help you finance school and help with loans. As far as cons go, the hours might not be desirable, or it might take too long to get to where you want to go. This agency fits into this leisure delivery system because it makes a profit. That is one of the most important things in this particular system because while they are dedicated to serving the public in providing a place for people to let loose and have fun, but everything in the establishment is meant to generate a profit.
Works Cited
www.investors.sixflags.com
"Summer Staycation Can Six Flags survive the economic roller?" june 24 2008 coasterwww.newsweek.com/id/143045
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