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7 Editor's letter

 Help save the planet
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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12 People profile

 Michael Mercadante
New TEA president reveals his plans to take the organisation to the "next level" in the themed entertainment sector

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14 People profile

 Tyra Banks
Supermodel and entrepreneur announces plans for "first of its kind experiential attraction"

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16 People profile

 Anthony Geffen
Documentary maker on using immersive technologies to create "life-changing experiences"

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20 Science Centres news

 Europe’s largest science centre
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science centre in Europe, attracting upward of 30 million visitors per year

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20 Industry Opinion

 Science Centres
Keep calm, turn 30, and keep pushing boundaries

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21 Visitor Attractions news

 Antorcha to help SeaWorld reach 'full potential’
SeaWorld's new CEO Gus Antorcha has said he plans to help the organisation reach its "full potential", following several years of turmoil

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22 Waterparks news

 New attractions planned for US parks
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and rebranding by new owners Six Flags Entertainment

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22 Industry Opinion

 Waterparks
A new age of expectation

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24 Theme Park news

 K-Pop theme park at heart of US$4bn plans
A huge new development in Korea is set to go ahead after stalling twice since 2007, with the new attraction boasting a gargantuan K-pop and natural history theme park as its centrepiece

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27 Museums & Galleries news

 Self-constructing robot museum in the works
Turkish design bureau Melike Altinisik Architects (MAA) have been selected to build a museum of robotics with components that "construct themselves”

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28 Heritage news

 First ever Machu Picchu wheelchair tours offered
At 8,000ft (2,438m) above sea level, the Inca city of Machu Picchu is a stiff climb even for the able-bodied, and has been completely inaccessible for those in a wheelchair

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31 Zoos & Aquariums news

 Oklahoma City Zoo planning US$70m renovation
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated area for giraffes, penguins and African wild dogs, with other renovations also planned

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31 Industry Opinion

 Zoos & Aquariums
The importance of accreditation

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32 Technology news

 Google launches human discovery platform
Google Arts and Culture has launched a massive online science museum platform with a number of museums, curators and archivists in 23 countries around the world

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34 Interview

 Miguel Quintana Pali
The founder of Mexico’s eco-friendly cultural heritage attraction Xcaret speaks to Attractions Management

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On the Cover | Tyra Banks: Supermodel and entrepreneur eyes attractions market with new venture
42 Openings

 The road ahead
A preview of the biggest developments opening across the world in 2019

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50 Rides

 Hot Wheels
We look at the exciting and innovative rides opening this year

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54 Show report

 IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018
Attractions Management was in attendance in Orlando at the biggest show of the year

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56 Show report

 Awards Season
Revealing the winners of a number of prestigious awards handed out in November

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58 Show report

 Women of Disney
Some of Disney’s most talented female leaders share their stories about how they got to be where they are today

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62 Show report

 Charming the world
Tom Mehrmann and Roland Mack discuss how to become an ambassador for culture rather than a stereotype

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64 Interview

 Changing faces
We speak to the three men charged with leading IAAPA into its next century

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68 Mystery shopper

 Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
A new Ocean Park has opened near Shanghai. Alice Davis paid a visit

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72 Promotional feature

 Parkex
Why a good parking experience adds to the attraction

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74 Animal care

 Sea change
Merlin is preparing to launch the world’s first cetacean open water sanctuary

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80 Museums

 Climate Museum
Cultural consultant Bridget McKenzie is taking action against climate change

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84 Waterparks

 Splashing the cash
David Camp looks at the waterparks sector and how it can benefit the rest of the industry

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88 Attractions-kit.net

 Product innovation
Suppliers present their latest launches

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COMPANY PROFILES
QubicaAMF UK

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

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]
ProSlide Technology, Inc.

A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
DJW

David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]
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Attractions Management 2019 issue 1
Download PDF
View digital edition
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Magazine archive
7 Editor's letter

 Help save the planet
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online
12 People profile

 Michael Mercadante
New TEA president reveals his plans to take the organisation to the "next level" in the themed entertainment sector

View in digital edition
View online
14 People profile

 Tyra Banks
Supermodel and entrepreneur announces plans for "first of its kind experiential attraction"

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profile

 Anthony Geffen
Documentary maker on using immersive technologies to create "life-changing experiences"

View in digital edition
View online
20 Science Centres news

 Europe’s largest science centre
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science centre in Europe, attracting upward of 30 million visitors per year

View in digital edition
20 Industry Opinion

 Science Centres
Keep calm, turn 30, and keep pushing boundaries

View in digital edition
View online
21 Visitor Attractions news

 Antorcha to help SeaWorld reach 'full potential’
SeaWorld's new CEO Gus Antorcha has said he plans to help the organisation reach its "full potential", following several years of turmoil

View in digital edition
22 Waterparks news

 New attractions planned for US parks
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and rebranding by new owners Six Flags Entertainment

View in digital edition
22 Industry Opinion

 Waterparks
A new age of expectation

View in digital edition
View online
24 Theme Park news

 K-Pop theme park at heart of US$4bn plans
A huge new development in Korea is set to go ahead after stalling twice since 2007, with the new attraction boasting a gargantuan K-pop and natural history theme park as its centrepiece

View in digital edition
27 Museums & Galleries news

 Self-constructing robot museum in the works
Turkish design bureau Melike Altinisik Architects (MAA) have been selected to build a museum of robotics with components that "construct themselves”

View in digital edition
28 Heritage news

 First ever Machu Picchu wheelchair tours offered
At 8,000ft (2,438m) above sea level, the Inca city of Machu Picchu is a stiff climb even for the able-bodied, and has been completely inaccessible for those in a wheelchair

View in digital edition
31 Zoos & Aquariums news

 Oklahoma City Zoo planning US$70m renovation
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated area for giraffes, penguins and African wild dogs, with other renovations also planned

View in digital edition
31 Industry Opinion

 Zoos & Aquariums
The importance of accreditation

View in digital edition
View online
32 Technology news

 Google launches human discovery platform
Google Arts and Culture has launched a massive online science museum platform with a number of museums, curators and archivists in 23 countries around the world

View in digital edition
34 Interview

 Miguel Quintana Pali
The founder of Mexico’s eco-friendly cultural heritage attraction Xcaret speaks to Attractions Management

View in digital edition
View online
On the Cover | Tyra Banks: Supermodel and entrepreneur eyes attractions market with new venture
42 Openings

 The road ahead
A preview of the biggest developments opening across the world in 2019

View in digital edition
50 Rides

 Hot Wheels
We look at the exciting and innovative rides opening this year

View in digital edition
View online
54 Show report

 IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018
Attractions Management was in attendance in Orlando at the biggest show of the year

View in digital edition
View online
56 Show report

 Awards Season
Revealing the winners of a number of prestigious awards handed out in November

View in digital edition
View online
58 Show report

 Women of Disney
Some of Disney’s most talented female leaders share their stories about how they got to be where they are today

View in digital edition
View online
62 Show report

 Charming the world
Tom Mehrmann and Roland Mack discuss how to become an ambassador for culture rather than a stereotype

View in digital edition
View online
64 Interview

 Changing faces
We speak to the three men charged with leading IAAPA into its next century

View in digital edition
View online
68 Mystery shopper

 Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
A new Ocean Park has opened near Shanghai. Alice Davis paid a visit

View in digital edition
View online
72 Promotional feature

 Parkex
Why a good parking experience adds to the attraction

View in digital edition
View online
74 Animal care

 Sea change
Merlin is preparing to launch the world’s first cetacean open water sanctuary

View in digital edition
View online
80 Museums

 Climate Museum
Cultural consultant Bridget McKenzie is taking action against climate change

View in digital edition
View online
84 Waterparks

 Splashing the cash
David Camp looks at the waterparks sector and how it can benefit the rest of the industry

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

 Product innovation
Suppliers present their latest launches

View in digital edition
View online
LATEST NEWS
Excurio and The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle create evolutionary VR experience
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle to create Life Chronicles London, a free-roaming VR experience.
The Park Playground opens first immersive VR franchise in Porto
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal.
Bridgerton Season three – most Instagrammed locations
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable filming locations.
Getty Museum refuses to surrender prized Greek bronze to Italy
The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
Merlin unveils record-breaking Hyperia coaster at Thorpe Park
Merlin Entertainments has launched its new Hyperia rollercoaster at Thorpe Park to celebrate its 45th year.
Second Chaos Karts launches in Dubai
Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in Al Quoz, Dubai.
Vietnam Van Gogh exhibition uses VIOSO-powered immersive installations
Twenty-five cameras, nine servers, 70 projectors and a range of AV technologies are being used to bring the art of Van Gogh to life in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Use of cinematography techniques significantly increases engagement with VR
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically increase the aesthetic appeal and user engagement of virtual reality environments.
Disneyland Paris renames theme park as part of $2 billion transformation
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of the park’s US$2 billion transformation.
UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III.
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
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COMPANY PROFILES
QubicaAMF UK

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

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]
ProSlide Technology, Inc.

A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
DJW

David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]
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03-05 Sep 2024

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