EuroAmusement Professional Trade Magazine

What EuroAmusement Professional Trade Magazine does

EuroAmusement Professional (EAP) is a bilingual (German/English) B2B trade magazine covering the European leisure industry, published by the family-owned G.P. Probst Verlag GmbH in Lichtenau, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The publication is released bi-monthly (six issues per year in odd months) and serves as a core information source for amusement park and waterpark operators, thermal bath and spa executives, investors, consultants, architects, designers, and manufacturers/suppliers across Europe. It is officially designated a cooperating-organization publication for three principal industry associations — VDFU (German Leisure Parks), the European Waterpark Association (EWA), and VDV (German Amusement Machinery Manufacturers) — and is described by senior industry figures as 'Pflichtblatt' (mandatory reading).

Name

EuroAmusement Professional Trade Magazine

Legal name

G.P. Probst Verlag GmbH

Website

https://eap-magazin.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EuroAmusement Professional is a bilingual (German/English) B2B trade magazine published bi-monthly by G.P. Probst Verlag GmbH, serving European amusement park, waterpark, and leisure industry professionals with print, digital, and multimedia content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Publishing / Professional Media

NAICS

Information (51), Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Trade publishing
• Leisure industry media
• Professional journalism
• Amusement park media
• Bilingual trade press

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichtenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions providing postal delivery of print issues plus unlimited electronic access to current issues and archived content. Duration is 12 months/6 issues with automatic annual renewal unless cancelled 8 weeks before expiration. Online-only subscriptions provide electronic access to issues and archive.
2. Single Copy Sales: Individual magazine issues available for purchase without subscription, allowing readers to buy specific editions.
3. Advertising: The magazine generates revenue from advertisers in the leisure industry, with a media kit available for advertising opportunities. The publication features industry supplier advertisements prominently on its website and in print issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EuroAmusement Professional (EAP) is a bilingual (German/English) trade magazine for the European leisure industry, published six times per year in print and digital formats. It covers amusement parks, water parks, leisure attractions, spas, and suppliers, providing industry news, trend analysis, event coverage, and supplier information to leisure industry professionals across Europe.

Product overview

EuroAmusement Professional Trade Magazine is a bilingual (German/English) trade publication for the European leisure industry, published 6 times yearly by G.P. Probst Verlag GmbH. The portfolio includes the core print/digital magazine, e-reader editions, a media center with video galleries, podcasts, photo galleries, and industry books, plus a Buyer's Guide directory, ProfessionalJobs board, and industry newsletter. The magazine serves as the 'Pflichtblatt' (mandatory reading) for leisure park operators, waterpark operators, investors, consultants, architects, designers, and manufacturers across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EuroAmusement Professional Magazine Subscription (Print + Digital) Annual subscription delivering six bilingual (German/English) print issues per year covering the European leisure industry, combined with unlimited electronic access to current and archived issues. Targeted at leisure industry executives, park operators, and suppliers.
• EuroAmusement Professional Online Subscription (Digital Only) Annual online-only subscription providing electronic access to current and archived magazine issues for readers who do not require print delivery.
• Single Copy Sales Individual magazine issues available for one-time purchase without subscription commitment, allowing readers to buy specific editions.
• Student Subscription Discounted annual subscription tier offered to students with a valid enrollment certificate, providing access to the magazine.
• E-Reader Digital Edition Platform Dedicated electronic viewer platform providing digital access to all magazine issues for subscribers and single-copy purchasers.
• EAP Buyer's Guide Online manufacturer directory listing suppliers and manufacturers in the European leisure industry, helping operators source partners for rides, water attractions, and related products.
• EAP ProfessionalJobs Board Job listing service for the European leisure industry connecting employers with professionals, featuring positions such as park managers and location heads.
• EAP Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter delivering regular industry news summaries, new issue announcements, and event notifications to leisure industry subscribers.
• Magazine Advertising / Media Kit Advertising placements in the print magazine, on the website, and through digital channels, with a media kit available for leisure industry advertisers and suppliers.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VDFU (Verband der Freizeitparks und Freizeitunternehmen e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Association of Leisure Parks and Enterprises - listed as a cooperating organization and partner association. EAP provides industry coverage and the association serves as a key distribution and content channel for the magazine.
• European Waterpark Association (EWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe quality association of European waterparks, leisure pools and spas - listed as a cooperating organization. EAP covers EWA events, congresses, and awards while the association provides industry network access.
• VDV (Verband der deutschen Vergnügungsanlagenhersteller)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Association of Amusement Machinery & Accessory Manufacturers - listed as a cooperating organization. Partnership supports coverage of German amusement equipment manufacturers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blooloop: Leading global digital-first publication covering the attractions industry with news, features, supplier content, and an industry directory. Directly comparable B2B editorial mission and audience (operators, suppliers, investors) to EAP.
• Park World Magazine: UK-based print and digital trade magazine covering the global theme park and attractions industry. Closely comparable B2B trade publication model, distribution channels, and supplier advertising base as EAP.
• InPark Magazine: US-based B2B trade magazine covering theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, and attractions globally. Closely comparable editorial scope, advertiser base, and B2B distribution model to EAP.
• Attractions Magazine: Trade and consumer-facing attractions industry publication covering theme parks, water parks, and entertainment venues globally. Overlapping editorial scope and supplier coverage with EAP, though with more US consumer audience.
• Leisure Media Group (Attractions Management): UK B2B publisher of multiple leisure trade titles including Attractions Management magazine. Closely comparable multi-title B2B publishing model, supplier advertising base, and industry coverage focus to EAP.
• Amusement Today: Long-running US trade publication covering the amusement industry with print editions and digital news. Directly comparable mission and audience (park operators, ride manufacturers, suppliers) to EAP.

Broad incumbents

• IAAPA (Funworld): Global attractions industry trade association that publishes Funworld magazine and runs IAAPA Expo and IAAPA Expo Europe. Overlapping editorial mission and dominant event-coverage position vs. EAP, but as part of a much broader association portfolio.

Regional players

• Kirmes & Park Revue: Long-running German-language trade publication for the amusement industry, covering fairs, parks, and ride manufacturers in the German-speaking market. Directly comparable editorial mission to EAP but mono-lingual and more focused on the German-speaking region.

Emerging players

• Planet Attractions: Newer digital-first attractions industry publication with global news and supplier coverage. Partial overlap with EAP on editorial audience and advertiser base, but a digital-native model rather than legacy print.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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