Tyler Rizzo of Storyland Studios, the three-dimensional storytelling firm, and Storyland Consulting, will write a monthly column series on blooloop exploring a range of topics from the industry, including IP-based entertainment and other key trends to watch.
Rizzo is a seasoned theme park and hospitality executive with two decades of experience, collaborating with industry leaders. He holds an MBA in International Business Management with a successful history in various industry facets, including team leadership in international contexts.
Before joining Storyland Studios and Storyland Consulting, Rizzo served as corporate director at SeaWorld Entertainment, overseeing $600m of revenue across 12 theme and water parks, focusing on retail, ancillary and culinary departments. He drove innovative retail inventory strategies, conducted hands-on store visits and managed performance reviews. He also led in-park revenue analysis for Cedar Fair Entertainment.
Sharing insights into the latest trends
“I am thrilled to embark on this collaboration with blooloop,” says Rizzo. “In the dynamic realm of Strategic Storytelling, where art meets science, I’m genuinely humbled to contribute insights into the latest trends and practices in Strategy within the constantly evolving themed entertainment industry. I look forward to writing and sharing my column with you over the coming year, which promises to be a fascinating year for the industry.”
The first piece in the series is all about the next generation of IP-based entertainment and is available here.
The rapidly growing Storyland Studios has recently announced several new projects, including the design for the all-new LibertylandUSA theme park planned for South Dakota’s Black Hills and a new studio city in Lagos, as well as more projects in the US, including Storyville Gardens in Tennessee.
Storyland Studios is also currently working on Porto Boega, an all-new resort and visitor attraction on Boega Island in Portugal. This 50-hectare island was previously a farming settlement but has been unoccupied for many years.
