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18 Jun 2013 Attractions Management: industry news and jobs
 
 
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Outside Catering Manager
Salary: C. £21,000 pa + benefits. Relocation Package Available
Location: Land’s End, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Company: Heritage Great Britain


Dance Instructor
Salary: Competitive
Location: Basildon, United Kingdom
Company: Everyone Active
Spa Receptionist
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Location: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Company: The West Bay Club
Massage, Beauty and  Holistic Therapists
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Location: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Company: The West Bay Club
General Manager
Salary: £28k - £30k + Benefits
Location: Tamworth, Staffs, United Kingdom
Company: Namco Operations Europe Ltd
Assistant Visitor Experience Manager
Salary: £20,001 pa
Location: Stowe, Buckingham, United Kingdom
Company: National Trust
Assistant Manager
Salary: c £19,000
Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom
Company: Canal & River Trust
Commercial Manager
Salary: £30,000 pa + benefits. Relocation Package Available.
Location: Land’s End, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Company: Heritage Great Britain
Coastal Activity Park Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Company: National Coastal Tourism Academy
LEISURE ASSISTANT
Salary: From £5.61 to £7.40 per hour
Location: Chiltern, West and South Oxfordshire and Swindon, United Kingdom
Company: GLL




in this issue

• £35m Mary Rose opens to public
• £9m Leisure Centre for Workington
• Brighton's iconic hotel opens spa


Property & tenders
To Let: Keele Golf Centre
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Company: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Management and operation of leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Location: Company: South and Vale
Management and operation of leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Location: Company: South and Vale
Opportunity to operate a swimming pool at Moor lane site
Location: Surrey Company: Castle Hill Primary School
An extraordinary business opportunity to be part of an extraordinary island
Location: Company: Enterprise St Helena
Expressions of interest sought to operate and manage Southend Marine Activities Centre
Location: Southend Company: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Notice for leasing of golf courses
Location: Liverpool Company: Liverpool City Council
Expressions of interest for the Management of Sports Centre Facilities
Location: Nottingham Company: Bilborough College
Managing, operating and delivering Suffolk Coastal District Council’s strategic leisure services
Location: Suffolk Company: Suffolk Coastal District Council
Soft Market Testing
Location: Swindon Company: Swindon Borough Council
For Sale - Flambards
Location: Helston, Cornwall Company: Jones Lang Lasalle
Gym for sale!
Location: London Company: R fitness
Offers invited for an asset transfer
Location: Newcastle Company: Newcastle City Council
More property/tenders>>

News headlines
Canadian waterpark opens CA$7m African river adventure   Canadian waterpark opens CA$7m African river adventure

By Miguel de Sousa

Billed as Canada's largest waterpark, Calypso Theme Waterpark has opened a new CA$7m (£4.3m, €5.1m, US$6.8m) attraction called Kongo Expedition.
 Oprah donates USD12m to new African American museum   Oprah donates USD12m to new African American museum

By Miguel de Sousa

Media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, has donated US$12m (£7.6m) to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, which is currently under construction in Washington D.C

George Lucas bids for US$300m San Francisco arts museum
George Lucas bids for US$300m San Francisco arts museum   By Miguel de Sousa

George Lucas, the creator of cinematic movie greats such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, is a step closer to opening a cultural arts museum in his hometown of San Francisco. Lucas is one of three finalists vying to secure a site in the Presidio National Park, which was formerly a military base. In his submission to the Presidio Trust, Lucas says the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum will be a unique first-of-its-kind institution, designed to serve as the country's premier venue for understanding the connections and lineage of illustrative and visual art.
Disney to build Star Wars theme park
Disney to build Star Wars theme park   By Tom Anstey

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly planning to open a Star Wars-based theme park in Disney World Florida by 2018.
St Louis Art Museum's new extension to open
St Louis Art Museum's new extension to open   By Miguel de Sousa

The St Louis Art Museum, in the US State of Missouri, has closed its doors until 29 June when it will reopen with a new East Building extension.
Zagreb Eye opens to the public
Zagreb Eye opens to the public   By Miguel de Sousa

Croatia's capital Zagreb will try to emulate the success of the London Eye when it opens its latest tourist offering, the Zagreb Eye.
Attendances at Asian theme parks on the rise
Attendances at Asian theme parks on the rise   By Tom Anstey

Standards and attendances of new theme parks and attractions in Asia is drawing record numbers of visitors, according to industry leaders at the recent Asian Attractions Expo in Singapore.
New Pilgrim City to be built in Saudi Arabia to house 200,000 visitors

By Aoife Dowling

A 1.6m sq m (17m sq ft) “pilgrim city” will be built in Saudi Arabia with modern facilities to house 200,000 Muslims who travel to Madinah for Haj and Umrah, Arab News has reported.
Natural History Museum Los Angeles unveils new features
Natural History Museum Los Angeles unveils new features   By Tom Anstey

The renovated and restored Natural History Museum (NHM) Los Angeles, in the USA, has introduced its two newest elements as part of a US$135m (£86.7m, 101.6m), 12 year overhaul.
Design details revealed for Jordan’s US$1.5bn Red Sea Astrarium
Design details revealed for Jordan’s US$1.5bn Red Sea Astrarium   By Aoife Dowling

Detailed plans have been announced for Jordan’s first billion dollar themed tourist destination, which is set to transform the coastal city of Aqaba.
Einstein Museum planned for Jerusalem
Einstein Museum planned for Jerusalem   By Miguel deSousa

First conceived two years ago, to strengthen Israel's national heritage, progress is finally being made been made in establishing a museum to honour Albert Einstein on Jerusalem's Mount Scopus.
€190m Mediterranean civilisation museum in Marseille set to open
€190m Mediterranean civilisation museum in Marseille set to open   By Tom Anstey

After more than a decade of planning and preparation, the new Mediterranean civilisations museum (Mucem) is preparing open its doors to the public.

Features
Film review

3D/5D/5D:
Film review


Two industry experts outline their business models and we look at some of the newest products entering the market
Den Blå Planet

Aquarium:
Den Blå Planet


The CEO and designer describe Denmark's new aquarium, which is shaped like a whirlpool and has 20,000 animals and up to 8,000 visitors a day


Web gallery:

A source of attractions services
Home improvement

Restoration:
Home improvement


The Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash project is restoring the famous singer's house, educating visitors about the New Deal era and revitalising the area
US$24m Living Planet for Utah

Zoo news:
US$24m Living Planet for Utah


A US$24m (€18.3m, £15.5m) Living Planet Aquarium is on track to open to the public in Utah, USA in December this year
Secondary spend

Product focus:
Secondary spend


New ways to earn additional income
New direction

Ticketing:
New direction


Tracking visitors movements is just one of the current trends in ticketing
The big idea

Museum:
The big idea


San Francisco's Exploratorium reopened in April in a venue three times its original size. The museum's Linda Dackman shows how the new space is being used
Attractions product news

Alcorn McBride makes a splash at Ruby Falls

Alcorn McBride makes a splash at Ruby Falls

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

Alcorn McBride audiovisual equipment was used to enhance the spectacular natural beauty of Ruby Falls in Tennessee, US.
 
Watchout multimedia by Dataton creates a dream spa world

Watchout multimedia by Dataton creates a dream spa world

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

Dataton Watchout image display technology has been used to create a private, multimedia dream spa world.
 
JPM introduces the new Magic 6

JPM introduces the new Magic 6

FROM ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET

JPM has announced it is repurposing the Magic 6 as an analogue game.
Museum product news

Acoustiguide launches historic tour for children at the Tower of London

Acoustiguide launches historic tour for children at the Tower of London

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

Acoustiguide has launched a children’s tour at the Tower of London, UK with the Historic Royal Palaces interpretation, curatorial and education teams.
 
Smart-working seminar part of the line up for IFSEC International 2013

Smart-working seminar part of the line up for IFSEC International 2013

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

Various speakers will be presenting about the crucial role of security in the leisure sector at IFSEC International, from 13 to 16 May, NEC, Birmingham, UK.
 
Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide by Antenna for Lichtenstein art display

Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide by Antenna for Lichtenstein art display

FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET

Antenna International has produced a new multimedia guide and mobile app to accompany Lichtenstein: A Retrospective, on display at Tate Modern, London until May 2013.
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Antenna International

Antenna designs and produces awardwinning mobile digital experiences for visitors to cultural and heritage attractions, engaging a wide spectrum of audiences in multiple languages via a broad range of technology and platforms.

Antenna International™ began life in 1984 as part of an experimental performing arts group. Our passion for storytelling, creativity and innovation has inspired us to become the world’s leading provider of visitor digital media applications and handheld multimedia experiences.
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