DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY

The international demand for leisure and recreation opportunities has created a unique industry, Themed Entertainment. Although based on traditional development methods and processes, this industry often requires unique and unusual integration of creativity, design, technology and construction. Theme Park and Resort developments are the most visible examples; however family fun centers, museums, zoos, interactive exhibitions and even shopping malls now see the benefits of combining Themed Entertainment with their operations.

Too often, projects focus on the visual materials to 'sell' investors and other capital sources. While creativity and imagination are the foundation of the Themed Entertainment Industry, the projects must be financially viable, well organized and administered, with much more substance than just 'pretty pictures'.

Every project must be well planned and capable of being safely and efficiently operated and be easily and efficiently maintained. Projects must be set up the planning stages so the "business of show production and facility construction" are properly coordinated to meet the final schedules, budgets and quality expectations of the Owner. Equally important is to invest in the training and further development of dedicated, long-term, quality human resources who share the operating philosophy of the Owner / Developer.

During each phase in the development of a project, it is extremely important to include input and guidance from experienced themed entertainment personnel as a part of the overall design process, especially in regards to the operation of the business. This ensures that the project does not get too far along in design and financial development before potential problems are identified and corrected. Such review and input regarding the ability to actually operate the attraction, as well as attention to human elements (both employee and guest considerations), provide a necessary balance to other project team members who may not have knowledge of, or a vested interest in, a project's long-term business requirements.

Kathy McHugh Consulting is in the business of providing the expertise to assist clients in planning, implementing and administrating all of the elements that allow leisure and recreation projects to open successfully, making a profit, while operating efficiently, and long after opening day.

KMC is dedicated to assisting each client in the development of quality creative projects with operations that will provide safe operations and superior service to their guests, which will maximize the revenues and encourage return visitors.