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Why dynamic pricing makes family outings less fun
It will be harder for families on tighter budgets to access attractions if the prices keep changing based on algorithms.
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From theme parks to concerts, dynamic pricing is becoming increasingly common in Singapore’s and the global leisure sector.
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Kelvin Law
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The orderly queues and predictable pricing at Japan’s theme parks feel like a world away from Singapore’s latest entertainment pricing trend.
On a recent family trip, we were amazed at the consistency – from the months-long advance reservations for popular attractions like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Ghibli Park to the identical prices on Japanese and English menus.
