The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
A range of networking and learning events is on offer for attendees
A visit to Barcelona in September is a surefire way to widen your professional horizons in the attractions world, as Europe’s premier buying event and seminar programme arrives in Spain’s second most populous city.
With more than 9,000 attendees coming to the Euro Attractions Show (EAS), it’s set to be one of the busiest ever. In response, the organisers are promising 450 world-class exhibitors, a 12,000sqm (129,000 sq ft) trade show floor and a comprehensive education schedule based on what’s happening in the industry right now.
EAS 2016 is being held at the Fira Gran Via Convention Center from 18 to 22 September, with certain elements being hosted at PortAventura World, southern Europe’s leading theme park.
Who’s going? EAS always attracts strong interest from its base in central Europe, especially Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the Benelux region. The event is increasingly popular among companies from the Middle East and Africa, due in part to IAAPA European operations taking on the entire EMEA region. Interest from the Latin America area is noted because of the event being held in a Spanish-speaking country.
What will I see? On the exhibit floor – the largest in EAS history – buyers and decision makers can browse hundreds of different types of products and services. From rollercoasters and dark rides to family rides and water rides, from theming services to theatrical equipment and costume design, from POS and ticketing technology to food and beverage offerings and from resort and hotel development to waterpark design, attendees can find everything related to the leisure and attractions industry.
What can I learn? The education programme covers lodging and resort development, dining experiences, intellectual property, pricing and yield management, edutainment possibilities, event organisation, revitalising attractions, developing VIP guest programmes and much more.
Who’s speaking? The list of speakers includes a range of industry leaders, company owners and attractions operators, including representatives from Disneyland Paris, Efteling, Europa Park and Leolandia.
• Fernando Aldecoa, general manager at PortAventura World, is the star of this year’s CEOs Talk roundtable
• Ferrari’s Michele Pignatti Morano is discussing the power of the Italian brand as a park concept
• Sandy Clark, operations director at The View from the Shard, is talking about the benefits of VIP guest programmes
• Paul Chatelot, director for safety, prevention and the environment at Disneyland Paris, is presenting on developing an emergency response plan
• Margreet Papamichael, director economics, AECOM, is talking at a session on IPs in attractions
• Roland Kleve, managing director at Bobbejaanland, is sharing his ideas on how to renew and revitalise existing attractions
• Chris Perry, amusement executive at WhiteWater West, is giving a presentation making your park “epic”
• Søren Kragelund, president at Fårup Sommerland, is talking about how to implement lodging facilities at an attraction
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2016 issue 3
Editor’s Letter: Place-Shifting
Technology is giving us the
power to Place-Shift experiences
to create on-demand, immersive
attractions in any location
Promotional Feature: EAS - Beautiful Horizons
The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
Theme Parks: Desert Operations
On the brink of an entertainment revolution, Dubai looks forward to three major theme park openings. Attractions Management caught up with key decision- makers from the upcoming attractions
Mystery Shopper: Disney Delights
Disneyland Shanghai is the company’s first new theme park resort since 2005 and its biggest investment to date. TEA president-elect David Willrich went undercover to find out what Disney’s doing differently
Analysis: Part 3 - Benchmarking
Consultant David Camp asks how we measure success as he focuses on benchmarking and market penetration rates in part three of the series
Opinion: Media Frenzy
Is it time for media-based rides to raise their game? Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors from Oscar-winning special effects studio Framestore, believe Hollywood-standard content is the next step for the industry
Location: Fira Gran Via Convention Center, Barcelona, Spain
Dates: Conference: 18-22 September Trade Show: 20-22 September
IAAPA IAAPA Safety Institute Taking place on 19 September at PortAventura World, the programme educates operators about the latest developments and best practices in ride safety standards, loss prevention, risk management, ride design and safety compliance and will also examine best practices in waterpark safety and operations.
IAAPA Institute for Attractions Management This a two-and-a-half day programme, from 18 to 20 September at PortAventura World, blends classroom instruction and case studies with field work in five core areas: finance, marketing, leadership, facility operations and safety, and revenue operations. The institute is designed for industry professionals with less than five years of management experience.
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, is hosting part of the education programme
REGISTER NOW!
Registration is open for EAS 2016. Visit the website now to avoid disappointment. www.IAAPA.org/EAS
More information on EAS:
Visit www.IAAPA.org/EAS or contact the IAAPA Europe offices at [email protected]
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The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
A range of networking and learning events is on offer for attendees
A visit to Barcelona in September is a surefire way to widen your professional horizons in the attractions world, as Europe’s premier buying event and seminar programme arrives in Spain’s second most populous city.
With more than 9,000 attendees coming to the Euro Attractions Show (EAS), it’s set to be one of the busiest ever. In response, the organisers are promising 450 world-class exhibitors, a 12,000sqm (129,000 sq ft) trade show floor and a comprehensive education schedule based on what’s happening in the industry right now.
EAS 2016 is being held at the Fira Gran Via Convention Center from 18 to 22 September, with certain elements being hosted at PortAventura World, southern Europe’s leading theme park.
Who’s going? EAS always attracts strong interest from its base in central Europe, especially Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the Benelux region. The event is increasingly popular among companies from the Middle East and Africa, due in part to IAAPA European operations taking on the entire EMEA region. Interest from the Latin America area is noted because of the event being held in a Spanish-speaking country.
What will I see? On the exhibit floor – the largest in EAS history – buyers and decision makers can browse hundreds of different types of products and services. From rollercoasters and dark rides to family rides and water rides, from theming services to theatrical equipment and costume design, from POS and ticketing technology to food and beverage offerings and from resort and hotel development to waterpark design, attendees can find everything related to the leisure and attractions industry.
What can I learn? The education programme covers lodging and resort development, dining experiences, intellectual property, pricing and yield management, edutainment possibilities, event organisation, revitalising attractions, developing VIP guest programmes and much more.
Who’s speaking? The list of speakers includes a range of industry leaders, company owners and attractions operators, including representatives from Disneyland Paris, Efteling, Europa Park and Leolandia.
• Fernando Aldecoa, general manager at PortAventura World, is the star of this year’s CEOs Talk roundtable
• Ferrari’s Michele Pignatti Morano is discussing the power of the Italian brand as a park concept
• Sandy Clark, operations director at The View from the Shard, is talking about the benefits of VIP guest programmes
• Paul Chatelot, director for safety, prevention and the environment at Disneyland Paris, is presenting on developing an emergency response plan
• Margreet Papamichael, director economics, AECOM, is talking at a session on IPs in attractions
• Roland Kleve, managing director at Bobbejaanland, is sharing his ideas on how to renew and revitalise existing attractions
• Chris Perry, amusement executive at WhiteWater West, is giving a presentation making your park “epic”
• Søren Kragelund, president at Fårup Sommerland, is talking about how to implement lodging facilities at an attraction
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2016 issue 3
Editor’s Letter: Place-Shifting
Technology is giving us the
power to Place-Shift experiences
to create on-demand, immersive
attractions in any location
Promotional Feature: EAS - Beautiful Horizons
The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
Theme Parks: Desert Operations
On the brink of an entertainment revolution, Dubai looks forward to three major theme park openings. Attractions Management caught up with key decision- makers from the upcoming attractions
Mystery Shopper: Disney Delights
Disneyland Shanghai is the company’s first new theme park resort since 2005 and its biggest investment to date. TEA president-elect David Willrich went undercover to find out what Disney’s doing differently
Analysis: Part 3 - Benchmarking
Consultant David Camp asks how we measure success as he focuses on benchmarking and market penetration rates in part three of the series
Opinion: Media Frenzy
Is it time for media-based rides to raise their game? Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors from Oscar-winning special effects studio Framestore, believe Hollywood-standard content is the next step for the industry
Location: Fira Gran Via Convention Center, Barcelona, Spain
Dates: Conference: 18-22 September Trade Show: 20-22 September
IAAPA IAAPA Safety Institute Taking place on 19 September at PortAventura World, the programme educates operators about the latest developments and best practices in ride safety standards, loss prevention, risk management, ride design and safety compliance and will also examine best practices in waterpark safety and operations.
IAAPA Institute for Attractions Management This a two-and-a-half day programme, from 18 to 20 September at PortAventura World, blends classroom instruction and case studies with field work in five core areas: finance, marketing, leadership, facility operations and safety, and revenue operations. The institute is designed for industry professionals with less than five years of management experience.
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, is hosting part of the education programme
REGISTER NOW!
Registration is open for EAS 2016. Visit the website now to avoid disappointment. www.IAAPA.org/EAS
More information on EAS:
Visit www.IAAPA.org/EAS or contact the IAAPA Europe offices at [email protected]
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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.
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’
planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–
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in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew
Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
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Los Angeles. [more...]
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