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Attractions Management 2023 issue 1
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5 Editor's letter

The power of stories

We think we understand the value of storytelling, but do we really? It’s important to be clear on what it contributes to our industry, says Magali Robathan

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Simon Daniels

The director of the Handel & Hendrix in London attraction on the £3m revamp aiming to bring visitors closer to the musicians

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14 People

Jacqueline Stewart

The president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on honouring the stars of Black cinema

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18 People

Elizabeth Stallard & Jason Jacobs

On Sacramento Zoological Society’s vision for a new modern zoo with expansive savannahs and restaurants overlooking the wildlife

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22 News


The top international news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

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34 Interview

Tom Lochtefeld

The ‘father of artificial surf parks’ changed the industry with his pioneering sheet waves. Now he’s back to shake things up again with new deep water wave technology

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40 Talking point

Storytime

How can we use the power of story to connect to guests and create better attractions? We ask the experts

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48 Interview

Brian Zimmerman

The world’s fifth biggest zoo closed its doors in September 2022. We go behind the scenes of the Bristol Zoological Society to find out what happens next

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56 Sponsored

No matter the venue aquatic play delivers

Aquatic play helps keep kids happy, resulting in higher spend from families. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman shares some of the attractions using aquatic play to bring in more visitors and increase spend

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58 Museums

Eureka!

How the new science centre consulted with young people and industry to bring a quirky sense of fun to STEAM

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On the cover: Hear their music where it was written
66 Museums

New museums

From a Bangalore photography and art museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we review some exciting openings for 2023

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74 Marketing

Screaming for screening

With its edgy brand and young visitor base, Merlin’s London Dungeon was a natural choice for an innovative marketing campaign aiming to take the stigma out of STI testing

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78 Research

On the right track

After a rollercoaster ride, US theme parks are bouncing back, with opportunities for growth driven by gaming IPs, says Mintel

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80 Visitor centre

Fish tale

A floating visitor attraction in Norway has been designed to promote fish farming, as Magali Robathan discovered

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82 Research

The art of personalisation

AI is making it easier to personalise visitors’ online experience. We look at the available tools and their use

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86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From thawing dinosaurs to a dark ride simulator, the latest from the world of product design

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COMPANY PROFILES
IDEATTACK

IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and design company with headquarters in Los Angeles. [more...]
Holovis

Holovis is a privately owned company established in 2004 by CEO Stuart Hetherington. [more...]
Clip 'n Climb

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

We lead the world in incredible museum, exhibition, and attraction design. We work across the herita [more...]
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Red Raion - Testimonial Richard Needham - SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
Last July 7th, Red Raion took part in the opening event of FICO Eataly World, the Italian theme park dedicated to food - the only one worldwide! Find out more...
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Attractions Management 2023 issue 1
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

The power of stories

We think we understand the value of storytelling, but do we really? It’s important to be clear on what it contributes to our industry, says Magali Robathan

View in digital edition
View online
10 People

Simon Daniels

The director of the Handel & Hendrix in London attraction on the £3m revamp aiming to bring visitors closer to the musicians

View in digital edition
View online
14 People

Jacqueline Stewart

The president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on honouring the stars of Black cinema

View in digital edition
View online
18 People

Elizabeth Stallard & Jason Jacobs

On Sacramento Zoological Society’s vision for a new modern zoo with expansive savannahs and restaurants overlooking the wildlife

View in digital edition
View online
22 News


The top international news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Tom Lochtefeld

The ‘father of artificial surf parks’ changed the industry with his pioneering sheet waves. Now he’s back to shake things up again with new deep water wave technology

View in digital edition
View online
40 Talking point

Storytime

How can we use the power of story to connect to guests and create better attractions? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online
48 Interview

Brian Zimmerman

The world’s fifth biggest zoo closed its doors in September 2022. We go behind the scenes of the Bristol Zoological Society to find out what happens next

View in digital edition
View online
56 Sponsored

No matter the venue aquatic play delivers

Aquatic play helps keep kids happy, resulting in higher spend from families. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman shares some of the attractions using aquatic play to bring in more visitors and increase spend

View in digital edition
View online
58 Museums

Eureka!

How the new science centre consulted with young people and industry to bring a quirky sense of fun to STEAM

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover: Hear their music where it was written
66 Museums

New museums

From a Bangalore photography and art museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we review some exciting openings for 2023

View in digital edition
View online
74 Marketing

Screaming for screening

With its edgy brand and young visitor base, Merlin’s London Dungeon was a natural choice for an innovative marketing campaign aiming to take the stigma out of STI testing

View in digital edition
View online
78 Research

On the right track

After a rollercoaster ride, US theme parks are bouncing back, with opportunities for growth driven by gaming IPs, says Mintel

View in digital edition
View online
80 Visitor centre

Fish tale

A floating visitor attraction in Norway has been designed to promote fish farming, as Magali Robathan discovered

View in digital edition
View online
82 Research

The art of personalisation

AI is making it easier to personalise visitors’ online experience. We look at the available tools and their use

View in digital edition
View online
86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From thawing dinosaurs to a dark ride simulator, the latest from the world of product design

View in digital edition

LATEST NEWS
Therme appoints UK CEO as £250m Therme Manchester gets planning approval
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, after a four-year journey.
Pocket Planet attraction to bring 'immersive miniverse' on London's famous Oxford Street
White Crane Lake visitor centre in Yingtan, China glows like a shining lantern on a lake
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed to look like a shining lantern within a forest.
New designs unveiled for Therme Canada Ontario Place and Therme Manchester
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario Place destination. The facility will deliver Therme Group's signature year-round family-friendly destination attraction concept alongside four more acres of public parkland.
Construction work to begin on Universal Resort Beijing's second phase 'by 2025'
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin by 2025.
Surf Park Summit programme and speaker line up confirmed
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event dedicated exclusively to the surf park industry.
TEA reveals date and location for SATE Europe 2024
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA SATE Europe event.
Project to turn Sydney Opera House into a giant screen with live audio-visual synchronisation wins Fast Co Innovation by Design Award
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video screens, has won the Experience Design category in Fast Company's 2023 Innovation by Design Awards.
Otherworld Philadelphia is a place where 'anything is possible'
A new immersive, interactive art experience – described as a place where 'anything is possible' – has opened in Philadelphia.
Sir Nick Varney to headline VAC as conference celebrates 20th anniversary
Sir Nick Varney, who was instrumental in Merlin Attractions becoming a global operator, has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC.
Disney reaches preliminary settlement in Magic Key lawsuit
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive practices" tied to the access programme.
Alton Towers founder and attractions industry legend, John Broome CBE, dies aged 80
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to one of Europe's biggest, has passed away aged 80.
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COMPANY PROFILES
IDEATTACK

IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and design company with headquarters in Los Angeles. [more...]
Holovis

Holovis is a privately owned company established in 2004 by CEO Stuart Hetherington. [more...]
Clip 'n Climb

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

We lead the world in incredible museum, exhibition, and attraction design. We work across the herita [more...]
+ More profiles  
VIDEO GALLERY

Red Raion - Testimonial Richard Needham - SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
Last July 7th, Red Raion took part in the opening event of FICO Eataly World, the Italian theme park dedicated to food - the only one worldwide! Find out more...
More videos:
+ More videos  

CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  
DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

05-05 Oct 2023

VAC 2023

QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
24-26 Oct 2023

ASEAN Pool & Spa Expo

IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Thailand
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