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Attractions Management Issue 1 Volume 27

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5 Editor's letter

Supersensory

With our growing insight into how to engage visitors’ more complex senses, it’s time for a new approach, says Magali Robathan

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10 People

Jakob Wahl

IAAPA’s new executive VP and COO shares his plans

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14 People

Philippe Chiwy

De Pinxi’s founder on Choco-Story Bruges and the SpaceBakery project

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18 People

Cassie Poland and Ollie Smith

On taking over the attraction they grew up in – Drusillas

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22 News

The top news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

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32 Immersive experiences

Joseph Wisne

Truly ambitious attractions providers need to push the boundaries of immersive design by engaging visitors’ senses of pain, danger, balance, justice and more, argues Roto’s CEO

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40 Interview

Esther Dugdale

As the Burrell Collection relaunches and Eden Qingdao takes shape, Event’s creative director shares her tips for creating experiences that spark joy and curiosity

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48 The arts

Room to grow

Could the space age, ultra flexible design of the new Taipei Performing Arts Center provide a model for future attractions spaces?

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52 Museums

Ones to watch

From an AI museum built by robots to the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, we take a look at some exciting 2022 openings

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On the cover: On the power of experience platforms

62 Research

Slavery links

As demand for growing honesty in relation to links to slavery and colonialism grows, should attractions be open about their history? Jon Young investigates

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68 Opinion

Vince Kadlubek

Art engages and delights visitors. Kadlubek argues that attractions should embrace and support artists and look for shared initiatives

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72 Waterparks

Waves of change

As The Wave inland surf lake announces plans to open six more sites, we go along for a surf and a sit down with CEO Craig Stoddart

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78 Experience economy

Joe Pine

Experience platforms represent one of the biggest growth opportunities in today’s experience economy, argues Joe Pine. Here’s how to get them right

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82 Interview

Cale Heit

With new themed coasters open at Motiongate Dubai and some intruiging projects underway, Forrec is making the most of the pent up demand for shared experiences. CEO Cale Heit tells us more

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86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From Merlin’s new deal with Attractions.io to the US waterparks teaming up with Accesso, we take a look at some of the exciting new product launches from across the attractions industry

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COMPANY PROFILES

Clip 'n Climb

Clip ‘n Climb currently offers facility owners and investors more than 40 colourful and unique Cha [more...]

Polin Waterparks

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin has since grown into a leading company in the waterpa [more...]

DJW

David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]

iPlayCO

iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]

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Proslide Tech Inc - ProSlide's all-in-one waterplay entertainment center

RideHOUSE is an iconic waterplay complex purposefully designed for young kids and families to enjoy. Find out more...

Art of Cryo

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LATEST NEWS

Scruffy Dog and Simtec launch Fisher-Price themed trackless ride

Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless dark ride featuring the popular Mattel IP, Fisher-Price.

Dohmen and Bertens join forces to launch Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants

Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered to set up a consultancy for the tourism and visitor attraction sectors.

Puy du Fou to create first US attraction

Puy du Fou is set to enter the US attractions market with its iconic, immersive themed visitor experience, after securing a partnership with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian (ECBI).

Mather & Co-designed Gretna Green Experience opens to the public

A visitor attraction celebrating the history of the Scottish parish of Gretna Green – and its heritage as a destination for 'runaway marriages – has opened to the public.

Project to save last major bellfoundry which cast bells for St Paul's and Washington National Cathedral

A project to save the UK's last major bellfoundry has moved to the next stage, with the launch of a tender to find contractors for the redevelopment work.

Hettema Group and Themespace merge to form THG

Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company called THG.

World’s first living waterslides announced for Therme Manchester

Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa, opening in 2025 – will include the world's first "living waterslides".

Toronto Zoo unveils 10-year masterplan

Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the 287-acre attraction's visitor experience.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi set to become world's largest aquarium

Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest aquarium.

Natural history museum planned for Abu Dhabi

A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space.

Controversial London music venue, MSG Sphere, gets full planning permission

The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given full planning permission by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

Clifford's Tower opens to the public after £5m redevelopment

Clifford’s Tower in York, considered one of England’s most important buildings, has opened to the public following a £5m redevelopment.

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