Leisure Quest International (LQI) was founded by its Chairman, Mark A. Driscoll in 1992. The Company is comprised of experts in the design of world-class entertainment developments, including theme parks, attractions, entertainment-based mixed-use developments and themed resorts.  

 

Innovation and creativity are fueled by exposure to new ideas, the exploration of new concepts and a belief that anything is possible. LQI's unique approach to development ensures that its client's projects stand out in terms of uniqueness, entertainment value, and sustainability.

 

LQI's professional team is comprised of over forty designers, planners, writers,  operations experts and architects. The Company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California and has maintained a regional headquarters in Beijing, China since 2001.  The collective experience of the LQI team goes beyond that of traditional design firms to include significant work on some of the most creative and innovative developments ever conceived.

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Mr. Driscoll is a tourism and attraction development expert with over 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and operation of  theme parks, attractions and other tourism based attractions and destinations.  Mr. Driscoll has worked extensively with public and private developers,  theme park and attraction operators, tourism development authorities,  and both Local and State governments in developing sustainable attractions that  deliver increased tourism revenue and drive economic growth.

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In Hollywood, Mr. Driscoll served as Vice President of an entertainment company where he led efforts to expand  business lines into the tourism sector through the development of integrated theme parks, themed hotels, resorts, and attractions. This included work with leading casino operators Caesars Palace, Hilton Hotels, and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as major theme park operators Universal Studios, Six Flags, Warner Brothers and Paramount Studios. 

 

In 1992 Mr. Driscoll established Leisure Quest to assist  clients in the development of successful and sustainable attractions and destinations. From offices in Los Angeles, Beijing,  Manila, and Dubai the Company assisted clients in the development, funding,  and operation of highly successful theme parks,  hotels and resorts, mixed-use developments, eco-based destinations, touring attractions, cultural and entertainment attractions, and live sporting events. Clients and Partners included Paramount Studios, Nike, IMG, CCTV, Tianjin Film and Television Group, Sheraton Hotels, Peanuts™, Nahkeel, among others.