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By Kate Corney | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
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Editor's letter: Authenticity
Having authenticity and human engagement at the heart of an attraction
creates an energy which ensures its success
Profile: Terri Irwin
The conservationist, social entrepreneur
and operator of Australia Zoo describes
how she and her late husband, Steve,
built up their business and how she and
her children are continuing his legacy
Analysis: Riding High
The TEA/AECOM theme index report
for 2012 shows that the industry's
continuing to do well with recordbreaking
attendances for many parks
Waterparks: Tapping the experts
The merging of waterparks and theme
parks, shared experiences and multiple
sensation rides are among the trends,
as we find out from the operators
Top Team: Class act
The first themed entertainment design
degree launched last September at SCAD.
The team behind the programme describe
their inspiration and the challenges
Space centre: Space age
Space Shuttle Atlantis has come home
to rest at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor
Complex. COO Bill Moore tells us how
people react when they see the shuttle
Mystery shopper: The cat's whiskers?
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is among the
attractions at the new Puteri Harbour
Family Theme Park in Malaysia. We pay
a visit to learn more about the offer
Heritage: Mary Rose Museum
King Henry VIII's war ship is brought
back to life in an exciting new museum,
which takes visitors back to the day
she sank, almost 500 years ago
Design project profile: All hands on deck
Mary Rose Museum's design team
tell us how they created a building
that complemented, but didn't
compete with, the famous ship and
the challenges of working around
the hot box it's being conserved in
3D/4D/5D: Work dimension
We find out how film distributors work
with operators and look at some of
the new products that are available
on the market for attractions
Show preview: EAS 2013
The suppliers reveal the products and
projects they'll be showcasing in Paris
Roman Baths adds Gateway ticket system Gateway Ticketing Systems has provided a new Visitor Management system for the Roman Baths in the historic city of Bath in Somerset, England. The system will let guests buy tickets for the baths and the nearby Fashion Museum, either as individual or combined tickets.
Each site will be running Gateway’s POS with online sales system for individuals, groups and the travel trade.
attractions-kit.net keyword: gateway
Roman Baths
Jora builds a 3D walk-through at Zoo Emmen Jora Entertainment has developed a new 3D Animal Experience attraction for Zoo Emmen in The Netherlands. Guests can walk through the world of the animals which, through the magic of special effects, comes to life. The 3D walk-through experience is the first of its kind in The Netherlands. Created by Jora Entertainment, the sister company of Jora Vision, it shows a world full of 3D effects, colours, scents and soundtracks, where the visitor plays an active role using all of their senses throughout.
attractions-kit.net keyword: jora
3D Animal Experience
Polin expands Hilton Dalaman waterpark Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey. The new rides include the Black Hole with natural light effects, where guests can experience dramatic special effects as they travel at high speeds through twists and turns; Wave Slide high-speed ride; Rabbit Slide for children; Clown Shower for a fun family experience; Giraffe Shower – a new Polin water feature for youngsters; and Mushroom Shower for child play areas.
attractions-kit.net keyword: polin
waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort
Zamperla’s whistle stop tour for Thomas Land Italian manufacturer Zamperla has created a new monorail ride for Drayton Manor Theme Park’s iconic Thomas Land attraction in Staffordshire, UK. The new £750,000 (US$1.17m, E885,600) Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour rail ride marks Thomas Land’s fifth anniversary at the park. Zamperla based Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour on the popular Thomas and Friends character Winston, who is the Fat Controller’s inspection vehicle. The seven-carriage monorail ride gives four riders per carriage a bird’s-eye view of Thomas Land along a 195m (640ft) long track at around 4m (13ft) high.
attractions-kit.net keyword: zamperla
Zamperla has created a new monorail ride
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in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew
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Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on
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By Kate Corney | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
Editor's letter: Authenticity
Having authenticity and human engagement at the heart of an attraction
creates an energy which ensures its success
Profile: Terri Irwin
The conservationist, social entrepreneur
and operator of Australia Zoo describes
how she and her late husband, Steve,
built up their business and how she and
her children are continuing his legacy
Analysis: Riding High
The TEA/AECOM theme index report
for 2012 shows that the industry's
continuing to do well with recordbreaking
attendances for many parks
Waterparks: Tapping the experts
The merging of waterparks and theme
parks, shared experiences and multiple
sensation rides are among the trends,
as we find out from the operators
Top Team: Class act
The first themed entertainment design
degree launched last September at SCAD.
The team behind the programme describe
their inspiration and the challenges
Space centre: Space age
Space Shuttle Atlantis has come home
to rest at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor
Complex. COO Bill Moore tells us how
people react when they see the shuttle
Mystery shopper: The cat's whiskers?
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is among the
attractions at the new Puteri Harbour
Family Theme Park in Malaysia. We pay
a visit to learn more about the offer
Heritage: Mary Rose Museum
King Henry VIII's war ship is brought
back to life in an exciting new museum,
which takes visitors back to the day
she sank, almost 500 years ago
Design project profile: All hands on deck
Mary Rose Museum's design team
tell us how they created a building
that complemented, but didn't
compete with, the famous ship and
the challenges of working around
the hot box it's being conserved in
3D/4D/5D: Work dimension
We find out how film distributors work
with operators and look at some of
the new products that are available
on the market for attractions
Show preview: EAS 2013
The suppliers reveal the products and
projects they'll be showcasing in Paris
Roman Baths adds Gateway ticket system Gateway Ticketing Systems has provided a new Visitor Management system for the Roman Baths in the historic city of Bath in Somerset, England. The system will let guests buy tickets for the baths and the nearby Fashion Museum, either as individual or combined tickets.
Each site will be running Gateway’s POS with online sales system for individuals, groups and the travel trade.
attractions-kit.net keyword: gateway
Roman Baths
Jora builds a 3D walk-through at Zoo Emmen Jora Entertainment has developed a new 3D Animal Experience attraction for Zoo Emmen in The Netherlands. Guests can walk through the world of the animals which, through the magic of special effects, comes to life. The 3D walk-through experience is the first of its kind in The Netherlands. Created by Jora Entertainment, the sister company of Jora Vision, it shows a world full of 3D effects, colours, scents and soundtracks, where the visitor plays an active role using all of their senses throughout.
attractions-kit.net keyword: jora
3D Animal Experience
Polin expands Hilton Dalaman waterpark Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey. The new rides include the Black Hole with natural light effects, where guests can experience dramatic special effects as they travel at high speeds through twists and turns; Wave Slide high-speed ride; Rabbit Slide for children; Clown Shower for a fun family experience; Giraffe Shower – a new Polin water feature for youngsters; and Mushroom Shower for child play areas.
attractions-kit.net keyword: polin
waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort
Zamperla’s whistle stop tour for Thomas Land Italian manufacturer Zamperla has created a new monorail ride for Drayton Manor Theme Park’s iconic Thomas Land attraction in Staffordshire, UK. The new £750,000 (US$1.17m, E885,600) Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour rail ride marks Thomas Land’s fifth anniversary at the park. Zamperla based Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour on the popular Thomas and Friends character Winston, who is the Fat Controller’s inspection vehicle. The seven-carriage monorail ride gives four riders per carriage a bird’s-eye view of Thomas Land along a 195m (640ft) long track at around 4m (13ft) high.
OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a larger
cultural campus that combines expanded exhibition spaces with learning, performance,
hospitality and public programming.
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick
Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and
private membership under one roof.
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana
Heritage
Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines immersive
storytelling with cutting-edge audiovisual technology to bring the sta
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-
long transformation programme that has seen almost US$200 million invested into the Texas
attraction.
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are
progressing, with the project set to transform the attraction into a global centre for reef
education and conservation.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
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COMPANY PROFILES
TechnoAlpin Indoor TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. With the Indoor snow division, TechnoAlpin c [more...]
Simworx Ltd The company was initially established
in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew
Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
Holovis Holovis is a privately owned company
established in 2004 by CEO Stuart
Hetherington. [more...]
