This year, the leaders of the leisure, attractions, tourism, and entertainment industries will gather in Berlin, Germany, at Europe’s biggest showcase of products and services, complete with a range of educational sessions and networking events.
As well brushing up on their industry knowledge, best practices and the latest trends, attendees can meet with more than 500 different companies across the 12,000sqm (130,000sq ft) trade show floor.
EAS 2017 offers attendees the opportunity to grow, explore and connect through multiple channels: • Get an up-close look at the latest strides in amusement and entertainment technology. • Meet with key players in the global attractions industry. • Make central business decisions on the trade show floor. • Stay informed on industry best practice though seminars and demonstrations.
EAS 2017 also offers a comprehensive conference programme that features more than 20 educational seminars, plus the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers, IAAPA Safety Institute, CEO Talks, Lunch and Learn seminars, FEC and Waterpark forums, and the Leadership Breakfast.
This year also sees the launch of four brand new educational tracks. • The Digital Future Track focuses on modern technologies that can transform the visitor experience, from VR and AR, to big data and social media, to operational technologies like ticketing. • The Profit/Revenue Track includes seminars on fine dining versus volume dining, revenue generation and the pros and cons of hosting special events. • The Safety/Security Track focuses on ride safety, touching on crisis management and security, and offers a special panel for wildlife attractions operators. • The TEA Presents Track will include seminars on IP and branding, and “emmersive” experiences.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2017 issue 2
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
Science centres: Sparks Fly
The Wolf Museum of Exploration +
Innovation (MOXI) is a brand new science
centre in Santa Barbara, with a refreshing
approach. CEO Steve Hinkley tells all
Theme parks: Speed Demons
PortAventura’s COO Mark Robinson on the
company’s latest investment – Ferrari Land
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
Attractions: That’s the Spirit
Jameson’s visitor experience centre has
been revamped by BRC Imagination
Arts. Tom Anstey went to Dublin and
talked to the team about the project
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
• 11,000 attractions industry professionals • 20+ education sessions • 500+ exhibiting companies • 130 product categories • 21 hours of exhibit time • 4 days of networking opportunities • 1 IAAPA Safety Institute • 1 IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers
Details
Location: Berline Messe Exhibition Centre, Berlin, Germany
Dates: Conference: 24-28 September Trade Show: 26-28 September
IAAPA EMEA Forums
In 2017, IAAPA EMEA expanded its events schedule with the addition of a winter and spring forum. The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum was held in Dubai in January, giving attendees a valuable insight into the booming leisure and attractions industry in the Middle East region. The forum included educational visits to Bollywood Parks Dubai, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, IMG Worlds of Adventure and LEGOLAND Dubai.
The IAAPA EMEA Spring Forum was held over three days in May in Krakow, Poland. The event focused on the country’s attractions market, including trips to Energylandia, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Rynek Underground.
Look out for forum dates for next year.
IAAPA
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry.
Mission Statement “Our mission is to serve the membership by promoting safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the attractions industry.”
IAAPA hosts three trade shows on an annual basis: • Asian Attractions Expo from 14-16 June in Singapore • Euro Attractions Show from 26-28 September in Berlin, Germany •IAAPA Attractions Expo from 14-17 November in Orlando, Florida
More information on EAS:
Visit www.IAAPA.org/EAS or contact the IAAPA EMAE offices at [email protected]
Thousands of industry professionals do business on the trade show floor
The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum took place in Dubai and included a visit to Bollywood Parks Dubai / PHOTO: WASSIM RASLAM
The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum took place in Dubai and included a visit to Bollywood Parks Dubai
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
This year, the leaders of the leisure, attractions, tourism, and entertainment industries will gather in Berlin, Germany, at Europe’s biggest showcase of products and services, complete with a range of educational sessions and networking events.
As well brushing up on their industry knowledge, best practices and the latest trends, attendees can meet with more than 500 different companies across the 12,000sqm (130,000sq ft) trade show floor.
EAS 2017 offers attendees the opportunity to grow, explore and connect through multiple channels: • Get an up-close look at the latest strides in amusement and entertainment technology. • Meet with key players in the global attractions industry. • Make central business decisions on the trade show floor. • Stay informed on industry best practice though seminars and demonstrations.
EAS 2017 also offers a comprehensive conference programme that features more than 20 educational seminars, plus the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers, IAAPA Safety Institute, CEO Talks, Lunch and Learn seminars, FEC and Waterpark forums, and the Leadership Breakfast.
This year also sees the launch of four brand new educational tracks. • The Digital Future Track focuses on modern technologies that can transform the visitor experience, from VR and AR, to big data and social media, to operational technologies like ticketing. • The Profit/Revenue Track includes seminars on fine dining versus volume dining, revenue generation and the pros and cons of hosting special events. • The Safety/Security Track focuses on ride safety, touching on crisis management and security, and offers a special panel for wildlife attractions operators. • The TEA Presents Track will include seminars on IP and branding, and “emmersive” experiences.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2017 issue 2
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
Science centres: Sparks Fly
The Wolf Museum of Exploration +
Innovation (MOXI) is a brand new science
centre in Santa Barbara, with a refreshing
approach. CEO Steve Hinkley tells all
Theme parks: Speed Demons
PortAventura’s COO Mark Robinson on the
company’s latest investment – Ferrari Land
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
Attractions: That’s the Spirit
Jameson’s visitor experience centre has
been revamped by BRC Imagination
Arts. Tom Anstey went to Dublin and
talked to the team about the project
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
• 11,000 attractions industry professionals • 20+ education sessions • 500+ exhibiting companies • 130 product categories • 21 hours of exhibit time • 4 days of networking opportunities • 1 IAAPA Safety Institute • 1 IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers
Details
Location: Berline Messe Exhibition Centre, Berlin, Germany
Dates: Conference: 24-28 September Trade Show: 26-28 September
IAAPA EMEA Forums
In 2017, IAAPA EMEA expanded its events schedule with the addition of a winter and spring forum. The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum was held in Dubai in January, giving attendees a valuable insight into the booming leisure and attractions industry in the Middle East region. The forum included educational visits to Bollywood Parks Dubai, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, IMG Worlds of Adventure and LEGOLAND Dubai.
The IAAPA EMEA Spring Forum was held over three days in May in Krakow, Poland. The event focused on the country’s attractions market, including trips to Energylandia, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Rynek Underground.
Look out for forum dates for next year.
IAAPA
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry.
Mission Statement “Our mission is to serve the membership by promoting safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the attractions industry.”
IAAPA hosts three trade shows on an annual basis: • Asian Attractions Expo from 14-16 June in Singapore • Euro Attractions Show from 26-28 September in Berlin, Germany •IAAPA Attractions Expo from 14-17 November in Orlando, Florida
More information on EAS:
Visit www.IAAPA.org/EAS or contact the IAAPA EMAE offices at [email protected]
Thousands of industry professionals do business on the trade show floor
The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum took place in Dubai and included a visit to Bollywood Parks Dubai / PHOTO: WASSIM RASLAM
The inaugural IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum took place in Dubai and included a visit to Bollywood Parks Dubai
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–
Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism inv
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-
Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional
revenue opportunities.
The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions and
children’s meals as part of a summer cost-of-living support package designed to stimulate the
visitor economy and encourage family days out.
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
