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Duty Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Company: Oxford Castle


Forest Centre Manager
Salary: £29,401 - £32,486
Location: Wendover, United Kingdom
Company: Forestry Commission
Visitor Services Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Darlington, United Kingdom
Company: Raby Castle
Exhibitions Manager
Salary: £20,000 per year
Location: York, United Kingdom
Company: JORVIK Viking Centre
Programmes and Events National Manager
Salary: £22,680 to £28,350 pa
Location: Slimbridge, United Kingdom
Company: The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Rides and Attractions Team Leader
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Company: 360 Play
Assistant Manager
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Company: 360 Play
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Company: 360 Play
Reception / Front of House Team Leader
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Company: 360 Play
Duty Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Company: Legoland Discovery Centre
Performance Team Leader
Salary: Competitive
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Company: The Dungeons
Facilities Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Hollywood, FL, United States
Company: Madame Tussauds
Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Company: The Eye Brand




in this issue

• Leisure projects compete for Stirling Prize
• Holidays driving fitness inequality
• Longleat hotel and waterpark plan


Property & tenders
Leisure Operator to manage the Central Milton Keynes Community Sports Facility (Sport Central)
Location: Company: Milton Keynes Council
Outdoor Pursuits Partnering Soft Market Test
Location: Walsall Company: Walsall Council
Opportunity to Operate Two Major West Midlands Leisure Centres
Location: Company: Solihull Metroplitan Borough Council
For Sale / To Let Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Location: Company: GVA
Invitation to Quote: Specialist Consultancy Advice - Leisure Facilities
Location: Company: Barrow in Furness Borough Council
A Historic Opportunity - Hastings Castle
Location: Hastings Company: GVA
More property/tenders>>

News headlines
Merlin chief executive to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2017  
Merlin chief executive to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2017

By Tom Anstey

Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has been named keynote speaker for the 2017 IAAPA attractions expo in Orlando, Florida. Varney, who has more than two decades of experience within the attractions industry, was appointed Merlin chief executive when the company was formed in 1999, later being appointed .... more>>
Interns at American Museum of Natural History create visitor tours for summer training scheme  
Interns at American Museum of Natural History create visitor tours for summer training scheme

By Tom Anstey

New York’s American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is hosting more than 30 local students for a summer of training, with the interns at the museum acting as tour guides for its visitors, putting a personal spin on things with their own unique theme. Part of the Museum Education and Employment Programme (MEEP) .... more>>

BBC plans culture festival to air alongside new art series in 2018  
By Tom Anstey

The BBC is seeking out museums, art galleries and libraries across the UK to run a series of cultural events alongside Civilisations – a new 10-part television series telling the .... more>>
Continuum purchases popular Welsh theme park Greenwood  
By Tom Anstey

Visitor attractions operator Continuum is expanding its reach, after the company announced the addition of Welsh theme park GreenWood Forest Park to its growing list of UK attractions. .... more>>
Last captive orca born at SeaWorld dies  
By Tom Anstey

The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought to be pneumonia at its park in San Antonio, Texas. The three-month-old calf, named Kyara, had .... more>>
Six Flags targets more waterpark acquisitions as new strategy brings results  
By Tom Anstey

Six Flags is continuing with its waterpark acquisition and development strategy after initial success with new parks in Mexico and California. The operator – which recently opened its .... more>>
Disney Union Announces it will seek a living wage as a ‘path out of poverty’  
By Ben Coxon

The Service Trades Council Union (STCU) – an umbrella organisation representing 36,000 Disney World Resort employees in Florida – is planning to hold talks with the company to discuss .... more>>
Disney legend Marty Sklar dies aged 83  
By Tom Anstey

Marty Sklar – the legendary Disney Imagineer and IAAPA Hall of Famer who played a part in the creation of almost every Disney theme park – has died aged 83. A 54-year career in which he .... more>>
Redeveloped £14.8m Hadrian's Wall visitor centre opens this weekend  
By Tom Anstey

Northumberland’s long-awaited Landscape Discovery Centre and Youth Hostel at Hadrian’s Wall – known as “The Sill” – will open to the public this weekend (29 July) after more than three years .... more>>
International Garden Festival returns to Quebec with mission to inspire children to have fun outdoors  
By Kim Megson

The International Garden Festival has begun in Quebec’s Redford Gardens, with six award-winning garden installations open to the public for the first time. The projects – which were chosen .... more>>
New attractions help Universal theme parks to surge in revenues  
By Tom Anstey

NBCUniversal's theme park division experienced a surge in revenue during Q2 thanks to its investment in new attractions. During the second three months of the year, revenue for the .... more>>
It takes 'more than money and cranes' to have theme park success, Six Flags tells Wanda  
By Tom Anstey

James Reid-Anderson, the chair of Six Flags, has told Wanda that it takes "more than money and cranes" to build successful theme parks after questions were raised about the viability of the .... more>>
Stephenson's Rocket returning to Newcastle for first time in over a century  
By Tom Anstey

Stephenson’s Rocket will act as the centrepiece for next year’s Great Exhibition of the North, with the historic locomotive returning to its home of Newcastle for the first time in more than .... more>>
UK attractions may need a licence to experiment with drones  
By Ben Coxon

Organisations in the UK attractions industry may need to apply for a licence if they wish to use drone technology. Large attractions operators such as Disney, Puy du Fou and Universal are .... more>>
Six Flags reveals record revenues  
By Tom Anstey

Six Flags has enjoyed a successful second quarter, with the operator recording record revenues for the period with numbers increasing by US$15m (€12.9m, £11.5m) year-on-year. The 4 per .... more>>

Features
Simworx

Promotional feature:
Simworx


UK-based attractions manufacturer Simworx is building on its global portfolio with a range of new projects in Dubai, China and Spain
3M

Promotional feature:
3M


3M Touch Systems is introducing interactive multi-touch displays to the museums sector, helping them create engaging visitor experiences that won’t be forgotten
HollandWorld finds developer, expands scope

Visitor Attractions news:
HollandWorld finds developer, expands scope


The Delta Development Group has signed an initial agreement to drive forward plans for a Dutchinspired theme park and leisure destination near Amsterdam in the Netherlands
IDEATTACK

Promotional feature:
IDEATTACK


IDEATTACK is working on a magical destination resort in Hunan Province, China. Founders Natasha Varnica and Dan Thomas walk us through the fairytale experience
EAS

Promotional feature:
EAS


The 2017 edition of the Euro Attractions Show is coming to Berlin, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever
Brian Cox

People profile:
Brian Cox


The famous physicist and the BBC's Tomorrow's World science engagement campaign
FORREC

Promotional feature:
FORREC


FORREC has worked with some of the world’s most recognisable characters and IPs. Here Steven Rhys shares some tips on bringing those cherished worlds to life
Speed Demons

Theme parks:
Speed Demons


PortAventura’s COO Mark Robinson on the company’s latest investment – Ferrari Land
Asia Attractions Expo

Show preview:
Asia Attractions Expo


Exhibitor news and updates in the run-up to IAAPA’s Asia Expo in Singapore
Product Innovation

Attractions-kit.net:
Product Innovation


Suppliers and designers tell the stories behind their latest product launches
Attractions product news

Sonic the Hedgehog turns 26

Sonic the Hedgehog turns 26

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 26th birthday Sega has launched Sonic Baby Air Hockey, a classic air hockey game reimagined for younger children.
 
Google brings back Glass tech with focus on improving job productivity

Google brings back Glass tech with focus on improving job productivity

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

Google’s Glass smart wear technology has been resurrected with job productivity in mind, two years on from the company scrapping its original consumer model.
 
Triotech partners with AMC for Fear the Walking Dead Survival

Triotech partners with AMC for Fear the Walking Dead Survival

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

Triotech has partnered with American broadcasting company AMC to create a new attraction at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas.
Museum product news

Save £50: Register now for the Licensed, Leisure and Entertainment Premises Conference

Save £50: Register now for the Licensed, Leisure and Entertainment Premises Conference

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

Join us at the annual briefing on what’s happening and why in the leisure property sector.
 
Kunstkraftwerk’s Devon Miles chooses Optoma

Kunstkraftwerk’s Devon Miles chooses Optoma

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

A recent art installation at a power plant in Leipzig, Germany, used 55 shortthrow Optoma Proscene projectors to incorporate contemporary art with the industrial structure.
 
Christie articulates Richard Mosse’s thermographic art

Christie articulates Richard Mosse’s thermographic art

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

A recent exhibition at the Barbican, London, featured footage taken by a long-range infrared thermographic camera capable of detecting body heat some 30km ) away.
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11-13 Aug 2017

China (Zhongshan) International Games & Amusement Fair

Zhongshan Convention Center, Zhongshan, China



12-13 Sep 2017

BALPPA Autumn Conference

Exeter Castle, Crealy Great Adventure Park, Paignton Zoo, Exeter/Paignton, United Kingdom



14 Sep 2017

Attractions Show

Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne, United Kingdom



24-28 Sep 2017

EAS (Euro Attractions Show) 2017

Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany



24-28 Sep 2017

World Canals Conference 2017

Erie Canal, Syracuse, United States



02-04 Oct 2017

MuseumNext USA

Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States



04 Oct 2017

VAC 2017 (The Annual National Conference of Visitor Attractions)

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom



05-06 Oct 2017

TEA SATE Conference

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, United States



12 Oct 2017

Group Leisure and Travel Trade Show

NEC (Hall 18), Birmingham, United Kingdom



16-19 Oct 2017

World Waterpark Association (WWA) Show

Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, United States



30 Oct 2017

MuseumNext Tech

tbc, Berlin, Germany



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TOP STORIES
Merlin chief executive to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2017
BY Tom Anstey
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has been named keynote speaker for the 2017 IAAPA attractions expo in Orlando, Florida.
Interns at American Museum of Natural History create visitor tours for summer training scheme
BY Tom Anstey
New York’s American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is hosting more than 30 local students for a summer of training, with the interns at the museum acting as tour guides for its visitors, putting a personal spin on things with their own unique theme.
BBC plans culture festival to air alongside new art series in 2018
BY Tom Anstey
The BBC is seeking out museums, art galleries and libraries across the UK to run a series of cultural events alongside Civilisations – a new 10-part television series telling the story of art.
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FEATURES
Analysis: Part 6 - Controlling costs
In part six of our eightpart series, consultant David Camp looks at keeping costs under control
Technology: Wheels in Motion
Orlando is to become a proving ground for self-driving cars. We look at the plans
Theme parks: Speed Demons
PortAventura’s COO Mark Robinson on the company’s latest investment – Ferrari Land
+ More features
SUPPLIER NEWS
Sonic the Hedgehog turns 26
To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 26th birthday Sega has launched Sonic Baby Air Hockey, a classic air hockey game reimagined for younger children.
Google brings back Glass tech with focus on improving job productivity
Google’s Glass smart wear technology has been resurrected with job productivity in mind, two years on from the company scrapping its original consumer model.
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LATEST JOBS
Duty Manager
Oxford Castle
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Forest Centre Manager
Forestry Commission
Salary: £29,401 - £32,486
Job location: Wendover, United Kingdom
Visitor Services Manager
Raby Castle
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Darlington, United Kingdom
Exhibitions Manager
JORVIK Viking Centre
Salary: £20,000 per year
Job location: York, United Kingdom
Programmes and Events National Manager
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Salary: £22,680 to £28,350 pa
Job location: Slimbridge, United Kingdom
Rides and Attractions Team Leader
360 Play
Salary:
Job location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Assistant Manager
360 Play
Salary:
Job location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Food and Beverage Team Leader
360 Play
Salary:
Job location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Reception / Front of House Team Leader
360 Play
Salary:
Job location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Duty Manager
Legoland Discovery Centre
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Boston, MA, United States
Performance Team Leader
The Dungeons
Salary: Competitive
Job location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Facilities Manager
Madame Tussauds
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Hollywood, FL, United States
Operations Manager
The Eye Brand
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Orlando, FL, United States
Marketing Manager
Legoland Discovery Centre
Salary: Competitive
Job location: San Antonio, TX, United States
Cluster Operations Manager
Sea Life
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Orlando, FL, United States
Trade Sales Coordinator
Legoland Discovery Centre
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Kansas City, MO, United States
Facilities Manager
Legoland Discovery Centre
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Boston, MA, United States
Social Media Specialist
Madame Tussauds
Salary: Competitive
Job location: New York, NY, United States
Duty Manager
Madame Tussauds
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Facilities Technician
Madame Tussauds
Salary: Competitive
Job location: San Francisco, CA, United States
General Manager
Madame Tussauds
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Las Vegas, NV, United States
Assistant Manager - Conferencing and Events
Derby City Council
Salary: Grade G £24,964 - £27,668 a year
Job location: Derby, United Kingdom
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