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Attractions Management 2010 issue 2
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5 Editor's letter

 Other dimensions
With major filmmakers now working in the format and massive budgets involved, we need to make sure we do it well if we want to keep the attention of an increasingly discerning public

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8 Museum news

 London's Jewish Museum reopens
The museum will explore the history of British jews

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9 Heritage news

 Heritage tourism worth £21bn a year
The UK's landmarks attract tourists from all over the world

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10 Gallery news

 OMA wins Quebec museum competition
The new 12,000sq m building will be located on Quebec’s main promenade

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12 Theme park news

 June opening for Harry Potter world
Visitors will be taken on a "forbidden journey" by Harry Potter and his friends

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14 Science centre news

 Jodrell Bank unveils visitor centre plans
The new attraction will include an observatory

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15 Zoo and aquarium news

 Sea lion exhibit for Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The exhibit will house the zoo’s 12-strong pack of sea lions

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16 BALPPA news

 UK parks 'benefiting from recession'
UK parks have opened a number of high-profile rides in the last year

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18 Waterpark news

 Indoor waterpark for Ukraine
The park is set to become one of the largest indoor parks in the world

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20 Profile

 Nick Varney
Merlin's chief executive reveals all about the Cypress Gardens acquisition, the company's rollout plans and why he thinks Merlin could eventually become the largest visitor attractions operator

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24 Top team

 Merlin Entertainments
The management team at the world's second largest visitor attraction company talk about the speculation behind future ownership of the company and their own individual responsibilities

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30 Planetariums

 The third dimension
As 3D films become more mainstream, we take a look at the offers available for planetariums and domed theatres and the pros and cons of the technology

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34 Ask an expert

 Commissioning destination films
A bespoke film adds a unique offer, but how do you get one made?

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36 New opening

 Magic moment
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is opening at Universal Orlando Resort

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40 Science centres

 DASA
The Dortmund exhibition is in the spotlight as the host of year's Ecsite and part of the European Capital of Culture

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44 Museums

 Night vision
Visitors can extend their visits during the European Night of the Museums

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46 Occupational hazard

 Burning issue
The director of Chattanooga Zoo describes dealing with a serious fire

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48 News

 Development pipeline
A round-up of forthcoming developments and openings around the world

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52 Preview

 The Mind Musuem
A preview of the Philippines' first world-class science centre opening next year

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54 Themed attractions

 Chocolate fest
A theme park in China made from chocolate and a Willy Wonka style factory in the Netherlands are among the offers

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58 Expos

 Flower power
Floriade 2012's MD explains how horticulture can help with sustainability

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60 Repurposing attractions

 Second life
A look at new attractions which are reborn on the site of a former attraction

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64 Finance

 Staying trend
The staycation trend has helped many European attractions in the recession

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68 Ticketing

 The virtuous circle
Advice for operators on managing their queues and ticketing systems

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72 Insurance

 Take cover
Two insurance experts advise how to protect against corporate manslaughter and accidental damage

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74 Multimedia and av

 Mass catering
Catering for all ages, audiences and nationalities is now easier thanks to the latest multimedia and audiovisual aids

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78 Waterparks

 High seas
A look at trends in the waterpark industry where activity in Asia and the Middle East is on the increase

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81 Product special

 Fun-kit
A selection of products for the industry

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84 Odd job

 Bewitched
The Witch of Wookey describes the joys of scaring people for a living

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Attractions Management 2010 issue 2
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

 Other dimensions
With major filmmakers now working in the format and massive budgets involved, we need to make sure we do it well if we want to keep the attention of an increasingly discerning public

Download PDF magazine
8 Museum news

 London's Jewish Museum reopens
The museum will explore the history of British jews

Download PDF magazine
9 Heritage news

 Heritage tourism worth £21bn a year
The UK's landmarks attract tourists from all over the world

Download PDF magazine
10 Gallery news

 OMA wins Quebec museum competition
The new 12,000sq m building will be located on Quebec’s main promenade

Download PDF magazine
12 Theme park news

 June opening for Harry Potter world
Visitors will be taken on a "forbidden journey" by Harry Potter and his friends

Download PDF magazine
14 Science centre news

 Jodrell Bank unveils visitor centre plans
The new attraction will include an observatory

Download PDF magazine
15 Zoo and aquarium news

 Sea lion exhibit for Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The exhibit will house the zoo’s 12-strong pack of sea lions

Download PDF magazine
16 BALPPA news

 UK parks 'benefiting from recession'
UK parks have opened a number of high-profile rides in the last year

Download PDF magazine
18 Waterpark news

 Indoor waterpark for Ukraine
The park is set to become one of the largest indoor parks in the world

Download PDF magazine
20 Profile

 Nick Varney
Merlin's chief executive reveals all about the Cypress Gardens acquisition, the company's rollout plans and why he thinks Merlin could eventually become the largest visitor attractions operator

Download PDF magazine
24 Top team

 Merlin Entertainments
The management team at the world's second largest visitor attraction company talk about the speculation behind future ownership of the company and their own individual responsibilities

Download PDF magazine
30 Planetariums

 The third dimension
As 3D films become more mainstream, we take a look at the offers available for planetariums and domed theatres and the pros and cons of the technology

Download PDF magazine
34 Ask an expert

 Commissioning destination films
A bespoke film adds a unique offer, but how do you get one made?

Download PDF magazine
36 New opening

 Magic moment
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is opening at Universal Orlando Resort

Download PDF magazine
40 Science centres

 DASA
The Dortmund exhibition is in the spotlight as the host of year's Ecsite and part of the European Capital of Culture

Download PDF magazine
44 Museums

 Night vision
Visitors can extend their visits during the European Night of the Museums

Download PDF magazine
46 Occupational hazard

 Burning issue
The director of Chattanooga Zoo describes dealing with a serious fire

Download PDF magazine
48 News

 Development pipeline
A round-up of forthcoming developments and openings around the world

Download PDF magazine
52 Preview

 The Mind Musuem
A preview of the Philippines' first world-class science centre opening next year

Download PDF magazine
54 Themed attractions

 Chocolate fest
A theme park in China made from chocolate and a Willy Wonka style factory in the Netherlands are among the offers

Download PDF magazine
58 Expos

 Flower power
Floriade 2012's MD explains how horticulture can help with sustainability

Download PDF magazine
60 Repurposing attractions

 Second life
A look at new attractions which are reborn on the site of a former attraction

Download PDF magazine
64 Finance

 Staying trend
The staycation trend has helped many European attractions in the recession

Download PDF magazine
68 Ticketing

 The virtuous circle
Advice for operators on managing their queues and ticketing systems

Download PDF magazine
72 Insurance

 Take cover
Two insurance experts advise how to protect against corporate manslaughter and accidental damage

Download PDF magazine
74 Multimedia and av

 Mass catering
Catering for all ages, audiences and nationalities is now easier thanks to the latest multimedia and audiovisual aids

Download PDF magazine
78 Waterparks

 High seas
A look at trends in the waterpark industry where activity in Asia and the Middle East is on the increase

Download PDF magazine
81 Product special

 Fun-kit
A selection of products for the industry

Download PDF magazine
84 Odd job

 Bewitched
The Witch of Wookey describes the joys of scaring people for a living

Download PDF magazine
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Tourism think tank explores gender equity and male allyship
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first female chair, Alison Cryer MBE, to discuss the importance of male allyship in the travel and tourism industry.
Shenzhen art museum opens exhibition showcasing work of MAD Architects
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened An exhibition which provides a retrospective of the research and practices of MAD Architects.
Timbaland, music producer to the stars, joins forces with Myndstream to co-create music that improves health and wellbeing
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Accenture says AI is bringing on a decade of deconstruction
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge – combined company will operate 51 theme parks and resorts
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Back in time – visitors experience 1960s healthcare in Black Country Museum's new living history centre
Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK, has opened a life-sized replica of a healthcare centre for infants, offering visitors an opportunity to discover how new and expectant mothers in the early 1960s were cared for and supported.
Attractions.io creates night-time map for Alton Towers
Attractions.io has created a bespoke nighttime app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the operator will use for its Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events.
Morgan’s Wonderland reveals plans for largest expansion in its history
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities – has revealed plans tol add attractions worth US$6 million in 2024.
Falcon’s Beyond, raises US$100m and begins trading on Nasdaq
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than US$100 million to support its growth strategy and completing a business combination with Fast Acquisition Corp.
SeaWorld to introduce marine life-themed rides and experiences 'at every park' during 2024
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at all three of its SeaWorld parks during Spring 2024.
Former Forrec executive, Matt Dawson, Joins JRA as VP of business development
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its new VP of business development.
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COMPANY PROFILES
QubicaAMF UK

QubicaAMF is the largest and most innovative bowling equipment provider with 600 employees worldwi [more...]
ProSlide Technology, Inc.

A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
Red Raion

Founded in 2014, Red Raion is the CGI studio for media-based attractions. [more...]
Holovis

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