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Attractions Management 2011 issue 2

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5 Editor's letter

Finding new models

The industry is entering a new phase where operators can play with scale, location and the business model to extend their reach

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8 Museum news

Architect named for V&A works

Amanda Levete Architects (AL_A) has been appointed to lead the Exhibition Road scheme at London's Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, following an international contest

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10 BALPPA news

New tourism strategy revealed

England and Wales' May Day bank holiday could be moved to another time of year as part of the government's new strategy to increase tourism

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12 Heritage news

US$5m wing for Florida museum

A new US$5m (£3.1m, €3.4m) wing has been unveiled at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida, US

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14 Theme park news

2012 launch for Harry Potter tour

Warner Bros has announced plans to launch its new Harry Potter studio tour attraction at Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, in spring 2012

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16 Zoo & Aquarium news

Georgia Aquarium expands

Georgia Aquarium's newest and biggest addition - its sixth permanent gallery - opened to the public on 2 April

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18 Waterpark news

Evergreen Waterpark to open

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, US is to open a non-profit, educational waterpark on 6 June

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19 Gallery news

Greenland gallery plans unveiled

A team comprising Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), TNT Nuuk, Ramboll Nuuk and Arkitekti has been chosen to design a new national gallery in Greenland

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20 Science centre news

Saint Louis expansion to open

The Saint Louis Science Center (SLSC) in St. Louis, Missouri, US, will open a new expanded exhibition hall in July 2011

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22 Profile

Robert Firmhofer

The director of Poland's first science centre, Copernicus, talks about the venue's plans as host of Ecsite in May and how the site has become a symbol

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26 Planetariums

Copernicus Science Centre

The science centre's 16m domed planetarium opens in May. Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the company's work in designing a cutting-edge system

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28 Project preview

Museum of Liverpool

The world's first national city museum opens in July. Director Janet Dugdale explains its aim and how it's using the people's stories to convey its significance globally throughout history

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32 Interview

Andrew Lee

IAAPA Asia Pacific's executive director describes his plans for the association and its expo in June in Sentosa

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36 Design project profile

Doctor Who Experience

The cult sci-fi tv show has been brought to life in this interactive show experience and exhibition. Creators Sarner reveal how they used theatrical tricks to transport visitors into the Doctor's universe

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40 Analysis

Integrated Resorts

Imaginvest's Emmanuel Mongon investigates how Singapore's two new integrated resorts aim to transform the country into a leisure destination

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44 New opening

Peppa Pig World

Paulton Park in the UK's new theme park offer targets children under six with its lively recreation of the hit cartoon

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46 India

Bollywood bonanza or slumdog millionaire?

Advice from industry experts in light of India's growing attractions industry

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50 Multimedia and AV

Technology time line

Kevin Murphy looks at the history of multimedia and AV and where it's heading

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54 fun-kit.net

Multimedia and AV focus

A round up of some of the latest products available for the industry

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56 Occupational hazard

Politics on the menu

Advice on how to operate your venue when the president and first lady drop in

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58 Project Preview

Thrill seeker

Visitors wanting an adrenalin-fuelled experience in Orlando rather than a family day out, may soon get what they’re looking for at Orlando Thrill Park. Co-founders, Doug Rutledge and Joyce Arbucias, tell Kathleen Whyman about their white-knuckle offer

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60 3D/4D/5D

Fulldome versus flat screen

Can a flat screen compete with the impact of a dome or is content suffering? We ask the experts for their thoughts

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68 Ticketing

At the touch of a button

Operators can control much more than just ticketing with the latest technological offers available for attractions

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72 Waterparks

New wave

Waterpark suppliers are increasingly inventive as visitors seek more adrenalinfueled rides and thrilling surf offers

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76 Buyers' guide

Suppliers of attractions products

A source of attractions services

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COMPANY PROFILES

Polin Waterparks

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

IAAPA EMEA

IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...]

RMA Ltd

RMA Ltd is a one-stop global company that can design, build and produce from a greenfield site upw [more...]

Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]

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How two water rides are creating refreshing adventures in Vietnam’s biggest theme park

Aiming to become a top entertainment destination in southern Vietnam for both domestic and international tourists, VinWonders Phú Quốc opened in 2021 as the biggest theme park in the country. [more...]

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Attractions Management 2011 issue 2

Download PDF

Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Finding new models

The industry is entering a new phase where operators can play with scale, location and the business model to extend their reach

Download PDF magazine

8 Museum news

Architect named for V&A works

Amanda Levete Architects (AL_A) has been appointed to lead the Exhibition Road scheme at London's Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, following an international contest

Download PDF magazine

10 BALPPA news

New tourism strategy revealed

England and Wales' May Day bank holiday could be moved to another time of year as part of the government's new strategy to increase tourism

Download PDF magazine

12 Heritage news

US$5m wing for Florida museum

A new US$5m (£3.1m, €3.4m) wing has been unveiled at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida, US

Download PDF magazine

14 Theme park news

2012 launch for Harry Potter tour

Warner Bros has announced plans to launch its new Harry Potter studio tour attraction at Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, in spring 2012

Download PDF magazine

16 Zoo & Aquarium news

Georgia Aquarium expands

Georgia Aquarium's newest and biggest addition - its sixth permanent gallery - opened to the public on 2 April

Download PDF magazine

18 Waterpark news

Evergreen Waterpark to open

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, US is to open a non-profit, educational waterpark on 6 June

Download PDF magazine

19 Gallery news

Greenland gallery plans unveiled

A team comprising Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), TNT Nuuk, Ramboll Nuuk and Arkitekti has been chosen to design a new national gallery in Greenland

Download PDF magazine

20 Science centre news

Saint Louis expansion to open

The Saint Louis Science Center (SLSC) in St. Louis, Missouri, US, will open a new expanded exhibition hall in July 2011

Download PDF magazine

22 Profile

Robert Firmhofer

The director of Poland's first science centre, Copernicus, talks about the venue's plans as host of Ecsite in May and how the site has become a symbol

Download PDF magazine

26 Planetariums

Copernicus Science Centre

The science centre's 16m domed planetarium opens in May. Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the company's work in designing a cutting-edge system

Download PDF magazine

28 Project preview

Museum of Liverpool

32 Interview

Andrew Lee

IAAPA Asia Pacific's executive director describes his plans for the association and its expo in June in Sentosa

Download PDF magazine

36 Design project profile

Doctor Who Experience

40 Analysis

Integrated Resorts

Imaginvest's Emmanuel Mongon investigates how Singapore's two new integrated resorts aim to transform the country into a leisure destination

Download PDF magazine

44 New opening

Peppa Pig World

Paulton Park in the UK's new theme park offer targets children under six with its lively recreation of the hit cartoon

Download PDF magazine

46 India

Bollywood bonanza or slumdog millionaire?

Advice from industry experts in light of India's growing attractions industry

Download PDF magazine

50 Multimedia and AV

Technology time line

Kevin Murphy looks at the history of multimedia and AV and where it's heading

Download PDF magazine

54 fun-kit.net

Multimedia and AV focus

A round up of some of the latest products available for the industry

Download PDF magazine

56 Occupational hazard

Politics on the menu

Advice on how to operate your venue when the president and first lady drop in

Download PDF magazine

58 Project Preview

Thrill seeker

60 3D/4D/5D

Fulldome versus flat screen

Can a flat screen compete with the impact of a dome or is content suffering? We ask the experts for their thoughts

Download PDF magazine

68 Ticketing

At the touch of a button

Operators can control much more than just ticketing with the latest technological offers available for attractions

Download PDF magazine

72 Waterparks

New wave

Waterpark suppliers are increasingly inventive as visitors seek more adrenalinfueled rides and thrilling surf offers

Download PDF magazine

76 Buyers' guide

Suppliers of attractions products

A source of attractions services

Download PDF magazine

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“We finally have a space worthy of our collection”: V&A launches huge new Photography Centre

Coronation Street experience gets investment ahead of reopening

The popular Coronation Street Tour in Manchester, UK, has been expanded into a brand new visitor attraction that will open to the public next month.

NWTO: Mountain tourism now accounts for up to 16 per cent of international tourist arrivals

Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide as people head for sport, health and wellbeing travel.

Vikings gather for TEA’s SATE Europe conference at Europa-Park

Therme Group planning flagship US facility in Washington DC

Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a deal to work together toward identifying a site for a new Therme facility.

RWS reveals new name, creates a 'powerhouse team' with JRA, Ted and ARC

RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create one 'powerhouse team'.

Ukrainian war museum among winners of Museums + Heritage Awards

The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War receiving a Judges’ Special Recognition Award for "documenting history in real- time".

Ecorecreo reveals more details about Aquarium de Montréal

A 'world-class' aquarium, offering visitors 'spectacular habitats' and unique, immersive exhibits will open in Canada in 2024.

Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi

Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering immersive experiences – as well as dynamic habitats housing different species together, as they are in their natural habitat.

Bjarke Ingels among finalists chosen in design competition for National Museum of the United States Navy

Five prominent architectural practices have revealed their designs for the planned new National Museum of the United States Navy.

Young V&A, designed with and for young people, to open in July

A museum dedicated to children will open its doors in London, UK, on 1 July 2023.

Universal Parks & Resorts rebrands as Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of its offerings.

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COMPANY PROFILES

Polin Waterparks

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

IAAPA EMEA

IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...]

RMA Ltd

RMA Ltd is a one-stop global company that can design, build and produce from a greenfield site upw [more...]

Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]

+ More profiles

FEATURED SUPPLIER

How two water rides are creating refreshing adventures in Vietnam’s biggest theme park

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...