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Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
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7 Editor’s letter

 The power of IP’s
Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

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12 People profile

 Joanna Lumley
Iconic British actress Joanna Lumley has given her patronage to a Peter Pan-themed literary visitor attraction

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16 People profile

 Marco Balich
Marco Balich on creating a stunning immersive experience allowing visitors to step inside the works of Michelangelo

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18 People profile

 Hal McEvoy
Hal McEvoy named as IAAPA president and CEO

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20 Science Centres news

 Qatar planetarium to open in December
Qatar’s first planetarium is scheduled to open its doors in late 2018 as part of a larger expansion of the country’s Katara Cultural Village

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20 Industry Opinion

 Science Centres
Gamification meets citizen dialogues writes Herbert MÜnder

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21 Visitor Attractions news

 Mountain gallery completed in China
A dramatic mountain-top arts centre has been built in the Hebei Province of China’s Yanshan Mountains

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22 Waterparks news

 Six Flags acquires Illinois’ Magic Waters
Six Flags is taking ownership of another attraction, adding the Magic Waters Waterpark in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to its growing portfolio

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22 Industry Opinion

 Waterparks
Necessity driving new ideas in the waterparks sector writes Aleatha Ezra 

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24 Theme Parks news

 Moomins attraction completes construction
Japan’s first Moominsthemed amusement park, located in Hanno near Tokyo, has completed construction and will begin a phased opening next month

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27 Museums & Galleries news

 Ice art gallery to open in Reykjavik
Norwegian entrepreneur Kirsten- Marie Holmen is to open an ice-themed art gallery in Iceland

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29 Heritage news

 Norwich Castle Museum granted £9.2m
The historic Keep at Norwich Castle in Britain is to be restored to resemble its Norman heyday following the injection of £9.2m (US$11.8m) financing from UK grants body the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

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30 Zoos & Aquariums news

 Brevard Zoo given boost for aquarium
Florida’s Brevard Zoo’s plans for a lagoon-themed aquarium has received a significant boost from a US$10m tax funding scheme from Brevard County

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32 Technology news

 Gallery launches AR puzzle game
US art museum the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has launched a new augmented reality app that is able to transform spaces into giant puzzles

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34 Interview

 Ken Bretschneider and Josh Shipley
Evermore is one of the US’s newest theme parks. We speak to CEO Ken Bretschneider and chief creative officer Josh Shipley

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44 Promotional feature

 Clip ‘n Climb
A market leader conquering the highest peaks

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46 Mystery shopper

 A walk in the shark
Tom Anstey visited the New York Aquarium to find out more about its major expansion

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52 Promotional feature

 Polin
Integrating technology into waterparks

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54 News report

 Mammoth implications
There are efforts being made to open a park with living woolly mammoths in Siberia

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56 Rides

 Themed dreams
We take a look at some of the major openings at visitor attractions worldwide

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On the cover: The legendary George Carlin is among those honoured in the new National Comedy Center
62 Theme Parks

 Fan power
Jordan Middleton explains how operators can best work with their audiences

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66 Tourism

 The Tourist Trap
What role could attractions play to keep tourism beneficial for residents and visitors alike? Kath Hudson reports

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70 Conference

 Creativity Cocktail
This year’s SATE conference came to the global epicentre for themed entertainment – Orlando – as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) searched for the secrets to “The Experience Recipe”.

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74 Promotional feature

 Whitewater
WhiteWater is branching out of the waterpark business as it introduces two new attractions products and its brand new Vantage guest engagement and management software

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77 Show report

 Enabling fun
Tom Anstey was on-hand to see what was on offer at this year’s Euro Attractions Show

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80 Promotional feature

 Alterface
Mixed Reality & Interactivity

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82 Museums

 The perfect punchline
The team behind the US’s new National Comedy Center share their experiences

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88 Museums

 Frozen delights
San Francisco’s Museum of Ice Cream is making its stay permanent following a hugely successful first year

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92 Promotional feature

 IdeAttack
IdeAttack specialises in the planning and design of high-end tourism destinations. Dan Thomas, explains more about the company and its work overseas in China

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96 Heritage and museums

 Kicking the dust
The Heritage Lottery Fund has created a scheme to engage young people in heritage

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100 Openings

 Dundee design
The V&A has opened a new home in Dundee, Scotland

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106 Promotional feature

 Simtec
Simtec is a flying theatre and simulator ride supplier for the attractions industry, as well as a manufacturer of driving and flight simulation applications

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110 Show preview

 IAAPA Attractions Expo
The 2018 IAAPA Attractions Expo kicks off on 12 November. Here’s what to expect from the show and its exhibitors

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View online
114 Promotional feature

 Picsolve
Capturing your visitors and destination in one shareable moment

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115 Attractions-kit.net

 Product Innovation
Suppliers present their latest launches 

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117 Promotional feature

 Sally Corporation
Sally Corporation partners with Aardman to create a Shaun the Sheep dark ride

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118 Promotional feature

 Simworx
Simworx CEO, Terry Monkton, takes us through the life of a ride, from conception to creation

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COMPANY PROFILES
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The TechnoAlpin SnowRoom is the most attractive and effective way for customers to cool down from h [more...]
TOR Systems Ltd

TOR Systems have been in this business since 1981. [more...]
DJW

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

The company was initially established in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
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IAAPA helps move leisure and attractions industry forward with IAAPA Expo Europe
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Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
Download PDF
View digital edition
Subscribe
Magazine archive
7 Editor’s letter

 The power of IP’s
Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

View in digital edition
View online
12 People profile

 Joanna Lumley
Iconic British actress Joanna Lumley has given her patronage to a Peter Pan-themed literary visitor attraction

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profile

 Marco Balich
Marco Balich on creating a stunning immersive experience allowing visitors to step inside the works of Michelangelo

View in digital edition
View online
18 People profile

 Hal McEvoy
Hal McEvoy named as IAAPA president and CEO

View in digital edition
View online
20 Science Centres news

 Qatar planetarium to open in December
Qatar’s first planetarium is scheduled to open its doors in late 2018 as part of a larger expansion of the country’s Katara Cultural Village

View in digital edition
20 Industry Opinion

 Science Centres
Gamification meets citizen dialogues writes Herbert MÜnder

View in digital edition
View online
21 Visitor Attractions news

 Mountain gallery completed in China
A dramatic mountain-top arts centre has been built in the Hebei Province of China’s Yanshan Mountains

View in digital edition
22 Waterparks news

 Six Flags acquires Illinois’ Magic Waters
Six Flags is taking ownership of another attraction, adding the Magic Waters Waterpark in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to its growing portfolio

View in digital edition
22 Industry Opinion

 Waterparks
Necessity driving new ideas in the waterparks sector writes Aleatha Ezra 

View in digital edition
View online
24 Theme Parks news

 Moomins attraction completes construction
Japan’s first Moominsthemed amusement park, located in Hanno near Tokyo, has completed construction and will begin a phased opening next month

View in digital edition
27 Museums & Galleries news

 Ice art gallery to open in Reykjavik
Norwegian entrepreneur Kirsten- Marie Holmen is to open an ice-themed art gallery in Iceland

View in digital edition
29 Heritage news

 Norwich Castle Museum granted £9.2m
The historic Keep at Norwich Castle in Britain is to be restored to resemble its Norman heyday following the injection of £9.2m (US$11.8m) financing from UK grants body the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

View in digital edition
30 Zoos & Aquariums news

 Brevard Zoo given boost for aquarium
Florida’s Brevard Zoo’s plans for a lagoon-themed aquarium has received a significant boost from a US$10m tax funding scheme from Brevard County

View in digital edition
32 Technology news

 Gallery launches AR puzzle game
US art museum the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has launched a new augmented reality app that is able to transform spaces into giant puzzles

View in digital edition
34 Interview

 Ken Bretschneider and Josh Shipley
Evermore is one of the US’s newest theme parks. We speak to CEO Ken Bretschneider and chief creative officer Josh Shipley

View in digital edition
View online
44 Promotional feature

 Clip ‘n Climb
A market leader conquering the highest peaks

View in digital edition
View online
46 Mystery shopper

 A walk in the shark
Tom Anstey visited the New York Aquarium to find out more about its major expansion

View in digital edition
View online
52 Promotional feature

 Polin
Integrating technology into waterparks

View in digital edition
View online
54 News report

 Mammoth implications
There are efforts being made to open a park with living woolly mammoths in Siberia

View in digital edition
View online
56 Rides

 Themed dreams
We take a look at some of the major openings at visitor attractions worldwide

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover: The legendary George Carlin is among those honoured in the new National Comedy Center
62 Theme Parks

 Fan power
Jordan Middleton explains how operators can best work with their audiences

View in digital edition
View online
66 Tourism

 The Tourist Trap
What role could attractions play to keep tourism beneficial for residents and visitors alike? Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online
70 Conference

 Creativity Cocktail
This year’s SATE conference came to the global epicentre for themed entertainment – Orlando – as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) searched for the secrets to “The Experience Recipe”.

View in digital edition
View online
74 Promotional feature

 Whitewater
WhiteWater is branching out of the waterpark business as it introduces two new attractions products and its brand new Vantage guest engagement and management software

View in digital edition
View online
77 Show report

 Enabling fun
Tom Anstey was on-hand to see what was on offer at this year’s Euro Attractions Show

View in digital edition
View online
80 Promotional feature

 Alterface
Mixed Reality & Interactivity

View in digital edition
View online
82 Museums

 The perfect punchline
The team behind the US’s new National Comedy Center share their experiences

View in digital edition
View online
88 Museums

 Frozen delights
San Francisco’s Museum of Ice Cream is making its stay permanent following a hugely successful first year

View in digital edition
View online
92 Promotional feature

 IdeAttack
IdeAttack specialises in the planning and design of high-end tourism destinations. Dan Thomas, explains more about the company and its work overseas in China

View in digital edition
View online
96 Heritage and museums

 Kicking the dust
The Heritage Lottery Fund has created a scheme to engage young people in heritage

View in digital edition
View online
100 Openings

 Dundee design
The V&A has opened a new home in Dundee, Scotland

View in digital edition
View online
106 Promotional feature

 Simtec
Simtec is a flying theatre and simulator ride supplier for the attractions industry, as well as a manufacturer of driving and flight simulation applications

View in digital edition
View online
110 Show preview

 IAAPA Attractions Expo
The 2018 IAAPA Attractions Expo kicks off on 12 November. Here’s what to expect from the show and its exhibitors

View in digital edition
View online
114 Promotional feature

 Picsolve
Capturing your visitors and destination in one shareable moment

View in digital edition
View online
115 Attractions-kit.net

 Product Innovation
Suppliers present their latest launches 

View in digital edition
View online
117 Promotional feature

 Sally Corporation
Sally Corporation partners with Aardman to create a Shaun the Sheep dark ride

View in digital edition
View online
118 Promotional feature

 Simworx
Simworx CEO, Terry Monkton, takes us through the life of a ride, from conception to creation

View in digital edition
View online
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Therme Group to expand global footprint with waterfront wellbeing resort in Toronto
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m) wellbeing resort in Toronto, Canada, at Ontario Place.
Jorvik's global art project will connect 14 cities
The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities around the world.
Disney World show goes gender-neutral
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as part of a strategy to become more inclusive to all guests.
IAAPA launches 'digital pass' to encourage delegates to take part virtually
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take part in its annual events – even if they can't make it to the shows in person.
IAAPA joins calls to ease border entry restrictions in the US and to revive tourism sector
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for the lifting of border entry restrictions and to help revive the visitor flow into the country.
Merlin hits the market with surge of new openings
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements, as the global visitor attractions industry begins to emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.
Saudi Arabia offers US$133m in loans to create 50 new attractions
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has pledged to provide SAR500m (US$133m, €112m, £96m) worth of loans to companies, in order to create new attractions and entertainment projects in the country.
Hong Kong's Ocean Park opens Water World with 27 new outdoor and indoor attractions
Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's first ever indoor wave pool.
Kengo Kuma-designed Hans Christian Andersen House opens in city of Odense
The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors to visitors in the Danish city of Odense.
Secret Cinema does Bridgerton tie-up with Netflix
Attractions Management understands that immersive entertainment specialist, Secret Cinema, has partnered with streaming giant Netflix to host a Bridgerton ball at a location later this year.
First full-scale franchised Madame Tussauds to open in Budapest during 2022
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a new Madame Tussauds in the heart of Hungarian capital city Budapest in early 2022.
Merlin to take Legoland Discovery Centres to Belgium with deal for Brussels site
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital city Brussels.
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COMPANY PROFILES
TechnoAlpin

The TechnoAlpin SnowRoom is the most attractive and effective way for customers to cool down from h [more...]
TOR Systems Ltd

TOR Systems have been in this business since 1981. [more...]
DJW

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

The company was initially established in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
+ More profiles  
FEATURED SUPPLIER

IAAPA helps move leisure and attractions industry forward with IAAPA Expo Europe
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is moving forward with plans to host IAAPA Expo Europe this September. [more...]
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International Wellness Tourism Conference

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01-07 Dec 2022

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tbc, Dunedin, New Zealand
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