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Article: The Thrill Factories Running amusement parks is no child's play. It takes smarts, hard work and a bit of luck, as investors across India are discovering.
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- September 9, 2007
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The amusement parks business ain't fun--or at least, that's the
India story of amusement parks for you. It's a roller coaster ride
for most like Kishkinta in Chennai, which has not yet broken even
after 12 years in business. Those who have managed to make a success
story out of such ventures, like Nicco Park in Kolkata, have no magic
formula to offer--except that they have successfully managed to tweak
their business model to make it work for them. Then there are newer
players like Adventure Island in Delhi, and Wonder La in Bangalore,
who might just redefine the business of fun parks in India with
signature rides that measure up to global standards.
Sample some hits 'n' misses. ...
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