Theme park owner in Bali is thrown for a loop by Indonesia's wild ride

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Taman Festival Bali in Indonesia, a proposed $100 million theme park in Bali, is now nearly empty despite being a hit during its Oct. 1997 opening. The tourists are not coming in as expected because of fears of forest-fire haze and political disturbance. The few guests do not yet pay the $27 ticket price for admission and rides and the average take per person is about 20,000 rupiah, or $1.36 at the current exchange rates. Owner Bambang Pangetsu said the park is lucky if it draws in 200 people on weekends, much less than the projected 1,200-daily minimum guests. Many of the park's attractions are inoperative or remain to be uninstalled. The park's $5 million laser equipment is awaiting insurance to cover the $150,000 cost needed to repair the damage after it was struck by lightning.

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A proposed $100 million theme park in Bali is now nearly empty despite being a hit during its Oct 1997 opening

Facilities & equipment, Amusement and Theme Parks, Indonesia, Theme Parks, Amusement parks, Article, Taman Festival Bali

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Souvenirs vying for dollars: remember July 1 with a limited-edition pieces

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Hong Kong's retail industry is busy marketing its special 'limited edition' souvenir items to mark the occasion of the handover of Hong Kong to China. Many of these souvenir items are marketed to niche sectors, such as the affluent and collectors. Souvenirs range from the usual t-shirts to the more pricey collectibles, such as silvercrafts, crystals and swords. These items are priced several thousands of Hong Kong dollars over their common counterparts.

Marketing, Methods, Retail industry, Retail trade, Special events, Merchandising, Hong Kong-China reunification question, Souvenirs (Keepsakes)

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