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Attractions Management 2012 issue 4
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7 Editor's letter

National Monuments

As a global industry, we're constantly agonising over how we can lobby governments and stakeholders more effectively. Research which shows the economic impact of attractions would really help our cause

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10 Theme park news

Work begins on Warsaw park

Las Palm, the company behind the Adventure World Warsaw plans, has signed an official ‘hand over protocol' with Polish contractor Imtech Polska to mark the start of construction work on the 230-hectare (568-acre) resort

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12 Zoo news

World's largest marine park to open

The world's largest oceanarium is set to open at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore on 7 December

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14 Science centre news

$3.75m gift for Denver project

Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) in Colorado, US, has secured US$3.75m (€3m, £2.4m) towards the construction of its new Collections Conservation Center

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16 Waterpark news

Yas Waterworld prepares for launch

Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, is on course to open its doors on Yas Island by the end of this year

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18 Gallery news

Work begins on Abu Dhabi Louvre

Construction work is to begin on Abu Dhabi Louvre, the first Louvre museum outside Paris, at the beginning of 2013

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20 Museum news

April opening for Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum has announced it will open its doors to the public in April 2013 following the completion of a renovation and restoration programme lasting nearly 10 years

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22 Heritage news

Heritage attraction for Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has backed the development of a major visitor destination incorporating nature, traditions, and cultural heritage from the country's differing regions

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24 Profile

Mike Oswald

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens before the end of the year. General manager Mike Oswald describes the world-first rides and innovative attractions that have already won the waterpark its first award

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30 Theme parks

Morgan's Wonderland

Gordon Hartman describes the theme park he created for special needs people to play alongside able-bodied people

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36 Museums

Fashion show

Exhibitions profiling fashion designers are proving popular around the world

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40 Industry opinion

Back and forth

Industry experts give their views on the past 15 years and the next 15

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44 Design project profile

Smooth operator

JRA detail their design for the new tour and visitor experience at Jim Beam

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48 Show report

SATE

A look at the Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience conference

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50 Touring exhibitions

On the move

We look at what makes a touring exhibition successful and how it's put together

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54 Mystery shopper

Testing the water

Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon includes the world's largest artificially-made surf beach. We test the attraction's five parks

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58 Interview

Paul Noland

A chat with IAAPA's incoming president and CEO before he takes over in January

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59 Show preview

IAAPA 2012

Exhibitors reveal what they're promoting 64 3D/4D/5D: Fresh dimension We ask the experts how often operators should update their 3D/4D/5D offer

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64 3D/4D/5D

Fresh dimension

We ask the experts how often operators should update their 3D/4D/5D offer

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68 Show report

GSCA

The Giant Screen Cinema Conference

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70 Show preview

EAG

A preview of next year's attractions show

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72 Waterparks

Wet play

A look at the latest waterparks and rides

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78 Multimedia and AV

Multipurpose

Multimedia and AV are being used to deliver a variety of experiences

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82 Theme parks

Park and ride

The latest theme park rides and proposed parks around the world

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88 attractions-kit.net

Focus on ticketing

Solutions available in the market place

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92 Product focus

ATTRACTIONS-KIT

A selection of the latest products

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94 Buyers' guide


A source of attractions services

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COMPANY PROFILES
Clip 'n Climb

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

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Taylor Made Designs

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

Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
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How two water rides are creating refreshing adventures in Vietnam’s biggest theme park
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Red Raion - Testimonial Richard Needham - SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
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Attractions Management 2012 issue 4
Download PDF
Subscribe
Magazine archive
7 Editor's letter

National Monuments

As a global industry, we're constantly agonising over how we can lobby governments and stakeholders more effectively. Research which shows the economic impact of attractions would really help our cause

Download PDF magazine
View online
10 Theme park news

Work begins on Warsaw park

Las Palm, the company behind the Adventure World Warsaw plans, has signed an official ‘hand over protocol' with Polish contractor Imtech Polska to mark the start of construction work on the 230-hectare (568-acre) resort

Download PDF magazine

12 Zoo news

World's largest marine park to open

The world's largest oceanarium is set to open at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore on 7 December

Download PDF magazine

14 Science centre news

$3.75m gift for Denver project

Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) in Colorado, US, has secured US$3.75m (€3m, £2.4m) towards the construction of its new Collections Conservation Center

Download PDF magazine

16 Waterpark news

Yas Waterworld prepares for launch

Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, is on course to open its doors on Yas Island by the end of this year

Download PDF magazine

18 Gallery news

Work begins on Abu Dhabi Louvre

Construction work is to begin on Abu Dhabi Louvre, the first Louvre museum outside Paris, at the beginning of 2013

Download PDF magazine

20 Museum news

April opening for Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum has announced it will open its doors to the public in April 2013 following the completion of a renovation and restoration programme lasting nearly 10 years

Download PDF magazine

22 Heritage news

Heritage attraction for Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has backed the development of a major visitor destination incorporating nature, traditions, and cultural heritage from the country's differing regions

Download PDF magazine

24 Profile

Mike Oswald

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens before the end of the year. General manager Mike Oswald describes the world-first rides and innovative attractions that have already won the waterpark its first award

Download PDF magazine

30 Theme parks

Morgan's Wonderland

Gordon Hartman describes the theme park he created for special needs people to play alongside able-bodied people

Download PDF magazine

36 Museums

Fashion show

Exhibitions profiling fashion designers are proving popular around the world

Download PDF magazine

40 Industry opinion

Back and forth

Industry experts give their views on the past 15 years and the next 15

Download PDF magazine

44 Design project profile

Smooth operator

JRA detail their design for the new tour and visitor experience at Jim Beam

Download PDF magazine

48 Show report

SATE

A look at the Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience conference

Download PDF magazine

50 Touring exhibitions

On the move

We look at what makes a touring exhibition successful and how it's put together

Download PDF magazine

54 Mystery shopper

Testing the water

Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon includes the world's largest artificially-made surf beach. We test the attraction's five parks

Download PDF magazine

58 Interview

Paul Noland

A chat with IAAPA's incoming president and CEO before he takes over in January

Download PDF magazine

59 Show preview

IAAPA 2012

Exhibitors reveal what they're promoting 64 3D/4D/5D: Fresh dimension We ask the experts how often operators should update their 3D/4D/5D offer

Download PDF magazine

64 3D/4D/5D

Fresh dimension

We ask the experts how often operators should update their 3D/4D/5D offer

Download PDF magazine

68 Show report

GSCA

The Giant Screen Cinema Conference

Download PDF magazine

70 Show preview

EAG

A preview of next year's attractions show

Download PDF magazine

72 Waterparks

Wet play

A look at the latest waterparks and rides

Download PDF magazine

78 Multimedia and AV

Multipurpose

Multimedia and AV are being used to deliver a variety of experiences

Download PDF magazine

82 Theme parks

Park and ride

The latest theme park rides and proposed parks around the world

Download PDF magazine

88 attractions-kit.net

Focus on ticketing

Solutions available in the market place

Download PDF magazine

92 Product focus

ATTRACTIONS-KIT

A selection of the latest products

Download PDF magazine

94 Buyers' guide


A source of attractions services

Download PDF magazine

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RWS reveals new name, creates a 'powerhouse team' with JRA, Ted and ARC
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Ukrainian war museum among winners of Museums + Heritage Awards
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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.
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COMPANY PROFILES
Clip 'n Climb

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

TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different [more...]
Taylor Made Designs

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

Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
+ More profiles  
FEATURED SUPPLIER

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...]
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

 

24-26 Oct 2023

ASEAN Pool & Spa Expo

IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Thailand
24-27 Oct 2023

Synergy - The Retreat Show

Palmaïa, The House of Aia, Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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