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5 Editor's letter

Asian Orlando

One thing all our forecasters agree on is the growing importance of the Asian market in terms of the opportunities it offers for development

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8 Science centre news

March opening for Taguig's Mind Museum

The Mind Museum, the Philippines' first "world-class" science-based attraction which is being developed in Taguig, is scheduled to open its doors to the public in March 2012

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10 Waterpark news

Waterpark planned for Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida, the Merlin Entertainments-operated attraction which opened its doors for the first time in October

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12 Zoo news

Merlin plans LLA takeover

UK-based attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Group has submitted a recommended takeover offer for its Asia-Pacic counterpart, Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA)

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14 Theme park news

$250m share buyback for Six Flags

US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a stock repurchase plan that allows the company to reacquire US$250m (€195m, £161m) worth of its stock by 2015

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17 Museum news

Helsinki Guggenheim a step closer

A new concept and development study into the development of a Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland, has identified a site along the South Harbour waterfront for the project

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18 Heritage news

Wine attraction for Bordeaux

Casson Mann has revealed that it is working in partnership with Paris-based architects X-Tu on the development of a new international cultural wine centre for Bordeaux, France

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19 Gallery news

NY Met reopens American Wing

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US has reopened its American Wing after completing a four-year renovation of the museum's galleries of American art

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20 Profile

Steve Peet

The new COO of Themed Attractions explains how he'll be using his experience to help the attractions industry in Malaysia become a sector worthy of international attention

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24 Industry opinion

Changing times

Nick Varney, Roland Mack, Al Weber Jr, Darrell Metzger and Michael Jolly tell us what's changed in the past 15 years and what they predict for the next 15

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28 Top Team

National Museum of Scotland

Returning to its original decor and the Victorian ideal of showcasing the whole world under one roof is the result of this £70m, 15-year development project

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34 Project review

French revolution

BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March

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38 Mystery shopper

Legoland Florida

We look at Merlin Entertainment's fifth Legoland Park which opened in October on the former Cypress Gardens site

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42 Project review

War heroes

Nick Farmer indulges his love of aeroplanes at Flight of Fantasy in Florida

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44 Science centre design

Exact science

We find out what operators need to consider when designing a science centre

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50 Analysis

Time is money

Alan Love analyses the impact of extending visits on increasing revenue

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52 Project preview

Adventure World Warsaw

Work begins on Poland's first destination theme park this spring

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54 Awards

Winning stories

The winners of the Thea Awards, which celebrate excellence in story telling

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57 3D/4D

New year resolutions

Conservation, history and pure entertainment are among the content of this year's newest 3D/4D offers

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60 Expo

Plant Life

Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the work he's doing for Floriade 2012

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63 Waterparks

Culture Club

Stephen Galbraith advises on waterpark culture in Asia and the Middle East

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66 Audioguides

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A round-up of some of the latest audioguides and apps available to the industry

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72 fun-kit.net

Focus on special effects

New special effects on the market

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74 Product focus

ATTRACTIONS-KIT

A selection of the latest products

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76 Buyers' guide


A source of attractions services

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Alterface

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instantprint

We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
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Attractions Management 2012 issue 1
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

Asian Orlando

One thing all our forecasters agree on is the growing importance of the Asian market in terms of the opportunities it offers for development

Download PDF magazine

8 Science centre news

March opening for Taguig's Mind Museum

The Mind Museum, the Philippines' first "world-class" science-based attraction which is being developed in Taguig, is scheduled to open its doors to the public in March 2012

Download PDF magazine

10 Waterpark news

Waterpark planned for Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida, the Merlin Entertainments-operated attraction which opened its doors for the first time in October

Download PDF magazine

12 Zoo news

Merlin plans LLA takeover

UK-based attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Group has submitted a recommended takeover offer for its Asia-Pacic counterpart, Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA)

Download PDF magazine

14 Theme park news

$250m share buyback for Six Flags

US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a stock repurchase plan that allows the company to reacquire US$250m (€195m, £161m) worth of its stock by 2015

Download PDF magazine

17 Museum news

Helsinki Guggenheim a step closer

A new concept and development study into the development of a Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland, has identified a site along the South Harbour waterfront for the project

Download PDF magazine

18 Heritage news

Wine attraction for Bordeaux

Casson Mann has revealed that it is working in partnership with Paris-based architects X-Tu on the development of a new international cultural wine centre for Bordeaux, France

Download PDF magazine

19 Gallery news

NY Met reopens American Wing

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US has reopened its American Wing after completing a four-year renovation of the museum's galleries of American art

Download PDF magazine

20 Profile

Steve Peet

The new COO of Themed Attractions explains how he'll be using his experience to help the attractions industry in Malaysia become a sector worthy of international attention

Download PDF magazine

24 Industry opinion

Changing times

Nick Varney, Roland Mack, Al Weber Jr, Darrell Metzger and Michael Jolly tell us what's changed in the past 15 years and what they predict for the next 15

Download PDF magazine

28 Top Team

National Museum of Scotland

Returning to its original decor and the Victorian ideal of showcasing the whole world under one roof is the result of this £70m, 15-year development project

Download PDF magazine

34 Project review

French revolution

BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March

Download PDF magazine

38 Mystery shopper

Legoland Florida

We look at Merlin Entertainment's fifth Legoland Park which opened in October on the former Cypress Gardens site

Download PDF magazine

42 Project review

War heroes

Nick Farmer indulges his love of aeroplanes at Flight of Fantasy in Florida

Download PDF magazine

44 Science centre design

Exact science

We find out what operators need to consider when designing a science centre

Download PDF magazine

50 Analysis

Time is money

Alan Love analyses the impact of extending visits on increasing revenue

Download PDF magazine

52 Project preview

Adventure World Warsaw

Work begins on Poland's first destination theme park this spring

Download PDF magazine

54 Awards

Winning stories

The winners of the Thea Awards, which celebrate excellence in story telling

Download PDF magazine

57 3D/4D

New year resolutions

Conservation, history and pure entertainment are among the content of this year's newest 3D/4D offers

Download PDF magazine

60 Expo

Plant Life

Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the work he's doing for Floriade 2012

Download PDF magazine

63 Waterparks

Culture Club

Stephen Galbraith advises on waterpark culture in Asia and the Middle East

Download PDF magazine

66 Audioguides

Apply here

A round-up of some of the latest audioguides and apps available to the industry

Download PDF magazine

72 fun-kit.net

Focus on special effects

New special effects on the market

Download PDF magazine

74 Product focus

ATTRACTIONS-KIT

A selection of the latest products

Download PDF magazine

76 Buyers' guide


A source of attractions services

Download PDF magazine

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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
Sally Corporation

Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...]
iPlayCO

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

Alterface’s Creative Division team is seasoned in concept and ride development, as well as storyte [more...]
instantprint

We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
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04-07 Nov 2024

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