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Attractions Management 2013 issue 4

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7 Editor's letter

Advance ticketing

Attractions are the last bastion of the 'pay on the gate' approach and it's time For this to change

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12 Theme park news

Jackie Chan theme park planned for Beijing

A theme park dedicated to Chinese superstar Jackie Chan is to be built in Beijing, China, according to reports by Chinese state media

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13 SATE report

Conference Report

'What's next?' was this year's theme, with a look at the future of developments and creative professionals

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14 Waterpark news

Legoland waterpark in Malaysia

Legoland has opened its first waterpark in Asia, with the Malaysian attraction becoming the largest Legoland Waterpark in the world

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16 Attractions news

Merlin confirms IPO for London

Merlin Entertainments, the second largest visitor attraction operator in the world, has announced that it will float 20 per cent of the company on the London Stock Exchange

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18 Science Centre news

India to build 18 science centres

India's National Council for Science Museums (NCSM) has announced plans for 18 more science centres, taking the total in the country to 66

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20 Zoo news

AZA announces award winners

The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation, innovation and design feats, at its yearly conference in Kansas City, US

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22 Museum and gallery news

Ellis Island museum reopens

Ellis Island Immigration Museum reopened its doors to the public on 28 October 2013 for the first time since Hurricane Sandy submerged the island last year

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24 Heritage news

World MonumentsWatch 2014

Venice, Italy and the entire country of Syria are among the cultural heritage sites at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change

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26 Profile

Joe Schott

The COO of Disneyland Paris talks about the park's new immersive Ratatouille dark ride, which is slated to open in 2014, and how the park has evolved from an American theme park to a European one

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30 Museums

World class collections

We celebrate the diversity of museums that have opened globally this year

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34 Zoos and aquariums

A roaring trade

Stephen Fuller explains the economic benefits that zoos and aquariums provide

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36 Science centres

New dynamic

Julie Moskalyk, Dynamic Earth's newly appointed director, reveals her plans for the Canadian earth sciences centre

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40 Occupational hazard

Weathering the storm

A year after Hurricane Sandy: How Liberty and Ellis Island were restored

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44 Augmented reality

Reality check

Blair Parkin debates if Google Glass and similar augmented reality devices are a technology fad or here to stay

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48 Interactivity

Heads up

Thinkwell's Craig Hanna ponders the issues of incorporating visitors' smart devices into your attraction

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52 Theme parks

Up and coming

We look at the eagerly anticipated theme parks and rides planned for next year

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56 Social media

Face value

Expand your social reach with technology

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60 Show preview

IAAPA 2013

The suppliers reveal the products and projects they'll be showcasing in Orlando

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66 Waterparks

Sliding scale

The world's largest slide is among the new waterpark offers on the market

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72 3D/4D/5D

Shared vision

Dinosaurs and dragons are being brought to life with 4D

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76 Intellectual property

The name game

BRC's Christian Lachel discusses the pros and cons of originality versus branding when theming new products

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80 Multimedia and AV

Simulate to stimulate

A round-up of inspirational projects that range from romance to outer space

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87 Ticketing

Entry points

How the latest systems can help increase visitor spend and encourage repeat visits

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90 Show preview

EAG 2014

A look at next year's entertainment show

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92 Show review

European Attractions Show

Lesley Morisetti sums up the show

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COMPANY PROFILES

Alterface

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

iPlayCO

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IDEATTACK

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RMA Ltd

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

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Attractions Management 2013 issue 4

Download PDF

Magazine archive

7 Editor's letter

Advance ticketing

Attractions are the last bastion of the 'pay on the gate' approach and it's time For this to change

Download PDF magazine
View online

12 Theme park news

Jackie Chan theme park planned for Beijing

A theme park dedicated to Chinese superstar Jackie Chan is to be built in Beijing, China, according to reports by Chinese state media

Download PDF magazine

13 SATE report

Conference Report

'What's next?' was this year's theme, with a look at the future of developments and creative professionals

Download PDF magazine

14 Waterpark news

Legoland waterpark in Malaysia

Legoland has opened its first waterpark in Asia, with the Malaysian attraction becoming the largest Legoland Waterpark in the world

Download PDF magazine

16 Attractions news

Merlin confirms IPO for London

Merlin Entertainments, the second largest visitor attraction operator in the world, has announced that it will float 20 per cent of the company on the London Stock Exchange

Download PDF magazine

18 Science Centre news

India to build 18 science centres

India's National Council for Science Museums (NCSM) has announced plans for 18 more science centres, taking the total in the country to 66

Download PDF magazine

20 Zoo news

AZA announces award winners

The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation, innovation and design feats, at its yearly conference in Kansas City, US

Download PDF magazine

22 Museum and gallery news

Ellis Island museum reopens

Ellis Island Immigration Museum reopened its doors to the public on 28 October 2013 for the first time since Hurricane Sandy submerged the island last year

Download PDF magazine

24 Heritage news

World MonumentsWatch 2014

Venice, Italy and the entire country of Syria are among the cultural heritage sites at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change

Download PDF magazine

26 Profile

Joe Schott

30 Museums

World class collections

We celebrate the diversity of museums that have opened globally this year

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Zoos and aquariums

A roaring trade

Stephen Fuller explains the economic benefits that zoos and aquariums provide

Download PDF magazine
View online

36 Science centres

New dynamic

Julie Moskalyk, Dynamic Earth's newly appointed director, reveals her plans for the Canadian earth sciences centre

Download PDF magazine
View online

40 Occupational hazard

Weathering the storm

A year after Hurricane Sandy: How Liberty and Ellis Island were restored

Download PDF magazine
View online

44 Augmented reality

Reality check

Blair Parkin debates if Google Glass and similar augmented reality devices are a technology fad or here to stay

Download PDF magazine
View online

48 Interactivity

Heads up

Thinkwell's Craig Hanna ponders the issues of incorporating visitors' smart devices into your attraction

Download PDF magazine
View online

52 Theme parks

Up and coming

We look at the eagerly anticipated theme parks and rides planned for next year

Download PDF magazine
View online

56 Social media

Face value

Expand your social reach with technology

Download PDF magazine
View online

60 Show preview

IAAPA 2013

The suppliers reveal the products and projects they'll be showcasing in Orlando

Download PDF magazine
View online

66 Waterparks

Sliding scale

The world's largest slide is among the new waterpark offers on the market

Download PDF magazine
View online

72 3D/4D/5D

Shared vision

Dinosaurs and dragons are being brought to life with 4D

Download PDF magazine
View online

76 Intellectual property

The name game

BRC's Christian Lachel discusses the pros and cons of originality versus branding when theming new products

Download PDF magazine
View online

80 Multimedia and AV

Simulate to stimulate

A round-up of inspirational projects that range from romance to outer space

Download PDF magazine
View online

87 Ticketing

Entry points

How the latest systems can help increase visitor spend and encourage repeat visits

Download PDF magazine
View online

90 Show preview

EAG 2014

A look at next year's entertainment show

Download PDF magazine
View online

92 Show review

European Attractions Show

Lesley Morisetti sums up the show

Download PDF magazine
View online

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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

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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

Alterface

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

iPlayCO

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

IDEATTACK

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

RMA Ltd

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