Six Flags Says It Is Just Getting Started With Its International Expansion

As Six Flags Entertainment sees it, the world outside North America could use some more theme parks. And the regional theme park company from Texas is ready to do its part. President and CEO John Duffey said during an earnings call Wednesday that projects in China and Dubai have both broken ground and are moving toward mid- to late-2019 openings. The company announced this week that it had signed final agreements for another two parks in China that are expected to open in 2020. "Six Flags has a unique brand that resonates with people around the world and we are just beginning to realize its potential," he said. He added that "very promising" discussions are ongoing in several other countries with more deals expected this year; the company has met with Saudi Arabian officials to ta