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9 Editor's letter

Investing in India

India's middle class will grow to half a billion people over the next 20 years, while total consumption in the country will quadruple, making it the world's fifth largest consumer market

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12 Theme park news

Euro Disney eyes third Paris attraction

Euro Disney SCA has revealed its ambition for a third Paris theme park development after securing an agreement with the French government to expand its operations.

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14 Museum news

Rome museum nets RIBA Stirling Prize

Zaha Hadid Architects have picked up the RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 for the design of MAXXI, the National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome, Italy.

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16 Science centre news

Architect appointed for Las Cruces

An architect has been appointed to design the new Museum of Nature and Science in Las Cruces, New Mexico, US.

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18 Zoo park news

Expansion for Pittsburgh Zoo

A five-acre expansion has been proposed at Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania, US.

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19 Heritage news

New design for Museum of Tolerance

The Los Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Center has unveiled a new design for its planned Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, Israel, to be built at an estimated cost of US$100m (£64m, €72m).

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20 Waterpark news

Great Wolf to open California resort

Waterpark operator Great Wolf Resorts has secured a license and management agreement to open and operate a park in Garden Grove, California, US.

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22 BALPPA news

Council backing for Chester Zoo plans

Chester Zoo's plans for a major £225m (US$361m, €256m) expansion have been handed a boost after Cheshire West and Chester Council recommended the scheme for approval.

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24 Family Matters

Big Mack

We profile the German Mack family that has been in ride-building business for 230 years. This year the Macks are also celebrating the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Europa-Park.

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28 Ask an expert

Social networking

The opportunities to get involved with social networks are seemingly limitless. But what are the benefits? Which ones should you use? We ask the experts.

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32 Theme park design

Grand Designs

Innovation and themeing are just as important as having the tallest and fastest rides. Kath Hudson looks at the latest projects and trends in park design.

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36 Multimedia & AV

Multitasking

Telling your story using multimedia enhances the visitor experience. We chart some of the shining examples of exhibition design with multimedia at its heart.

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40 Finance

Invested interest

Deloitte's Nigel Bland and Liz Smith provide a financial review of the year 2010

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42 Top team

Ferrari World

The Ferrari World opened recently to great fanfare. Read all about the team behind the creation of a world first

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46 Interview

Robert Rippy

Robert Rippy steps up to take over as IAAPA chair for the next 12 months

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48 Interview

Nicolas Moulin, Terra Botanica

Evelyn Villame heads to the Loire Valley to pay a visit to the plant life theme park

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53 3D & 4D

Visionary tactics

How should attractions react to the recent resurgence of 3D in cinemas?

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60 Technology

This time it's personal

Customised attractions have proved a hit with visitors at Shanghai Expo 2010

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62 Mystery Shopper

Kingdom of Dreams

Jennifer Harbottle visits India's new flagship attraction. And discovers that the emphasis is solidly on shopping

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66 Waterparks

Splashing out

A look at the latest projects and openings in the waterpark sector

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72 Consultancy

Expert opinions

When costs are being cut on every level, can attractions still justify spending money on consultancy fees?

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78 Ticketing

Destination marketing

Kathleen Whyman finds out how ready the industry is to support destination marketing activities -such as having multiple attractions on just one ticket

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83 Interactives

Social action

Interactives are a proving great way to raise the bar and to create thrilling experiences for the modern, tech-savvy guest. Kath Hudson seeks out and reports on the latest - from 5D to in-ride devices

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Attractions Management 2010 issue 4
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Magazine archive
9 Editor's letter

Investing in India

India's middle class will grow to half a billion people over the next 20 years, while total consumption in the country will quadruple, making it the world's fifth largest consumer market

Download PDF magazine

12 Theme park news

Euro Disney eyes third Paris attraction

Euro Disney SCA has revealed its ambition for a third Paris theme park development after securing an agreement with the French government to expand its operations.

Download PDF magazine

14 Museum news

Rome museum nets RIBA Stirling Prize

Zaha Hadid Architects have picked up the RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 for the design of MAXXI, the National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome, Italy.

Download PDF magazine

16 Science centre news

Architect appointed for Las Cruces

An architect has been appointed to design the new Museum of Nature and Science in Las Cruces, New Mexico, US.

Download PDF magazine

18 Zoo park news

Expansion for Pittsburgh Zoo

A five-acre expansion has been proposed at Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania, US.

Download PDF magazine

19 Heritage news

New design for Museum of Tolerance

The Los Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Center has unveiled a new design for its planned Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, Israel, to be built at an estimated cost of US$100m (£64m, €72m).

Download PDF magazine

20 Waterpark news

Great Wolf to open California resort

Waterpark operator Great Wolf Resorts has secured a license and management agreement to open and operate a park in Garden Grove, California, US.

Download PDF magazine

22 BALPPA news

Council backing for Chester Zoo plans

Chester Zoo's plans for a major £225m (US$361m, €256m) expansion have been handed a boost after Cheshire West and Chester Council recommended the scheme for approval.

Download PDF magazine

24 Family Matters

Big Mack

We profile the German Mack family that has been in ride-building business for 230 years. This year the Macks are also celebrating the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Europa-Park.

Download PDF magazine

28 Ask an expert

Social networking

The opportunities to get involved with social networks are seemingly limitless. But what are the benefits? Which ones should you use? We ask the experts.

Download PDF magazine

32 Theme park design

Grand Designs

Innovation and themeing are just as important as having the tallest and fastest rides. Kath Hudson looks at the latest projects and trends in park design.

Download PDF magazine

36 Multimedia & AV

Multitasking

Telling your story using multimedia enhances the visitor experience. We chart some of the shining examples of exhibition design with multimedia at its heart.

Download PDF magazine

40 Finance

Invested interest

Deloitte's Nigel Bland and Liz Smith provide a financial review of the year 2010

Download PDF magazine

42 Top team

Ferrari World

The Ferrari World opened recently to great fanfare. Read all about the team behind the creation of a world first

Download PDF magazine

46 Interview

Robert Rippy

Robert Rippy steps up to take over as IAAPA chair for the next 12 months

Download PDF magazine

48 Interview

Nicolas Moulin, Terra Botanica

Evelyn Villame heads to the Loire Valley to pay a visit to the plant life theme park

Download PDF magazine

53 3D & 4D

Visionary tactics

How should attractions react to the recent resurgence of 3D in cinemas?

Download PDF magazine

60 Technology

This time it's personal

Customised attractions have proved a hit with visitors at Shanghai Expo 2010

Download PDF magazine

62 Mystery Shopper

Kingdom of Dreams

Jennifer Harbottle visits India's new flagship attraction. And discovers that the emphasis is solidly on shopping

Download PDF magazine

66 Waterparks

Splashing out

A look at the latest projects and openings in the waterpark sector

Download PDF magazine

72 Consultancy

Expert opinions

When costs are being cut on every level, can attractions still justify spending money on consultancy fees?

Download PDF magazine

78 Ticketing

Destination marketing

Kathleen Whyman finds out how ready the industry is to support destination marketing activities -such as having multiple attractions on just one ticket

Download PDF magazine

83 Interactives

Social action

Interactives are a proving great way to raise the bar and to create thrilling experiences for the modern, tech-savvy guest. Kath Hudson seeks out and reports on the latest - from 5D to in-ride devices

Download PDF magazine

LATEST NEWS
Sony Pictures to launch immersive Wonderverse entertainment destination
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in Chicago in December, featuring escape rooms, interactive exhibits, racing simulators, VR attractions, bumper cars and food and drink.
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
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning music producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Drake, has announced a partnership with health and wellbeing music provider, Myndstream.
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
Painting With Light

By combining lighting, video, scenic and architectural elements, sound and special effects we tell s [more...]
IDEATTACK

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

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

We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
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