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Attractions Management 2022 issue 2

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5 Editor's letter

Open for all

We must listen to the communities we’re trying to serve if we’re going to make attractions inclusive for everyone, says Magali Robathan

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10 People

Nicolas de Villiers

The head of Puy du Fou on taking on America

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14 People

Dr Sue Walker

Chester Zoo’s head of science on a project aiming to save animals from extinction

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18 People

Danny Burzlaff

On AR, VR, world-building, avatar creation and the metaverse

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20 News

The top news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

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28 Interview

Chris Mather

As the Gretna Green Experience opens in Scotland, Mather & Co’s CEO shares the highs and lows of almost three decades in exhibition design

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36 Waterparks

Down to earth

The world’s first ‘living waterslides’, a hydroponic farm, rooftop beehives and more than 1,500 trees – all part of the Therme Manchester next generation waterpark’s aims to be as green as possible

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38 Museums

Gardens of the future

Dubai’s new Museum of the Future has opened with a bang. We look at how the innovative landscaping aims to support the museum’s message

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44 Technology

A whole new world

The metaverse is coming, and the attractions industry needs to pay attention. Lesley Morisetti explores the challenges and opportunities

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On the cover: Nicolas de Villiers, president of Puy du Fou, on taking on the US

50 Talking point

Neurodiversity and attractions

How can museums and attractions ensure they are as welcoming as possible for visitors with sensory needs? The experts share their tips

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60 Immersive art

In the picture

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is part of a massive trend promising to offer new perspectives on art and artists

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64 Awards

Museums & Heritage Awards

As the Oscars of the museum world celebrate the best, brightest and most creative, we take a look at this year’s winners

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74 Tourism

The winds of change

Attractions providers not willing to take risks and get truly creative will get left behind, says Dr Terry Stevens. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve

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80 Research

A sustainable future

Research shows that consumers want attractions to get greener, faster, and they’re actively pushing for change. BVA BDRC’s Jon Young talks us through the numbers

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86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration projections onto Buckingham Palace to Australia’s South Coast’s first rollercoaster, we take a look at some exciting product news from across the attractions industry

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COMPANY PROFILES

Red Raion

Founded in 2014, Red Raion is the CGI studio for media-based attractions. [more...]

Sally Corporation

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

instantprint

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

QubicaAMF UK

QubicaAMF is the largest and most innovative bowling equipment provider with 600 employees worldwi [more...]

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Polin

TechnoAlpin Indoor: The power of the cold

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Attractions Management 2022 issue 2

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Open for all

We must listen to the communities we’re trying to serve if we’re going to make attractions inclusive for everyone, says Magali Robathan

View in digital edition
View online

10 People

Nicolas de Villiers

The head of Puy du Fou on taking on America

View in digital edition
View online

14 People

Dr Sue Walker

Chester Zoo’s head of science on a project aiming to save animals from extinction

View in digital edition
View online

18 People

Danny Burzlaff

On AR, VR, world-building, avatar creation and the metaverse

View in digital edition
View online

20 News

The top news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

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28 Interview

Chris Mather

As the Gretna Green Experience opens in Scotland, Mather & Co’s CEO shares the highs and lows of almost three decades in exhibition design

View in digital edition
View online

36 Waterparks

Down to earth

38 Museums

Gardens of the future

Dubai’s new Museum of the Future has opened with a bang. We look at how the innovative landscaping aims to support the museum’s message

View in digital edition
View online

44 Technology

A whole new world

The metaverse is coming, and the attractions industry needs to pay attention. Lesley Morisetti explores the challenges and opportunities

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover: Nicolas de Villiers, president of Puy du Fou, on taking on the US

50 Talking point

Neurodiversity and attractions

How can museums and attractions ensure they are as welcoming as possible for visitors with sensory needs? The experts share their tips

View in digital edition
View online

60 Immersive art

In the picture

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is part of a massive trend promising to offer new perspectives on art and artists

View in digital edition
View online

64 Awards

Museums & Heritage Awards

As the Oscars of the museum world celebrate the best, brightest and most creative, we take a look at this year’s winners

View in digital edition
View online

74 Tourism

The winds of change

Attractions providers not willing to take risks and get truly creative will get left behind, says Dr Terry Stevens. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve

View in digital edition
View online

80 Research

A sustainable future

86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

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