Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the contribution made by this theme issue to the question: how far do theme parks and attractions contribute to social and economic sustainability of destinations? Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews some of the key contributions...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the dimensions and practices that have shaped the safety of amusement rides and devices in the US amusement park industry. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an overview and historical examination of key concepts and phenomena....