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Attractions Management 2023 issue 1

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5 Editor's letter

The power of stories

We think we understand the value of storytelling, but do we really? It’s important to be clear on what it contributes to our industry, says Magali Robathan

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10 People

Simon Daniels

The director of the Handel & Hendrix in London attraction on the £3m revamp aiming to bring visitors closer to the musicians

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14 People

Jacqueline Stewart

The president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on honouring the stars of Black cinema

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18 People

Elizabeth Stallard & Jason Jacobs

On Sacramento Zoological Society’s vision for a new modern zoo with expansive savannahs and restaurants overlooking the wildlife

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22 News

The top international news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

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34 Interview

Tom Lochtefeld

The ‘father of artificial surf parks’ changed the industry with his pioneering sheet waves. Now he’s back to shake things up again with new deep water wave technology

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40 Talking point

Storytime

How can we use the power of story to connect to guests and create better attractions? We ask the experts

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48 Interview

Brian Zimmerman

The world’s fifth biggest zoo closed its doors in September 2022. We go behind the scenes of the Bristol Zoological Society to find out what happens next

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56 Sponsored

No matter the venue aquatic play delivers

Aquatic play helps keep kids happy, resulting in higher spend from families. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman shares some of the attractions using aquatic play to bring in more visitors and increase spend

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58 Museums

Eureka!

How the new science centre consulted with young people and industry to bring a quirky sense of fun to STEAM

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On the cover | Handel & Hendrix: Hear their music where it was written

66 Museums

New museums

From a Bangalore photography and art museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we review some exciting openings for 2023

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74 Marketing

Screaming for screening

With its edgy brand and young visitor base, Merlin’s London Dungeon was a natural choice for an innovative marketing campaign aiming to take the stigma out of STI testing

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78 Research

On the right track

After a rollercoaster ride, US theme parks are bouncing back, with opportunities for growth driven by gaming IPs, says Mintel

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80 Visitor centre

Fish tale

A floating visitor attraction in Norway has been designed to promote fish farming, as Magali Robathan discovered

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82 Research

The art of personalisation

AI is making it easier to personalise visitors’ online experience. We look at the available tools and their use

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86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From thawing dinosaurs to a dark ride simulator, the latest from the world of product design

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COMPANY PROFILES

Holovis

Holovis is a privately owned company established in 2004 by CEO Stuart Hetherington. [more...]

Taylor Made Designs

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

QubicaAMF UK

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

Polin Waterparks

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin has since grown into a leading company in the waterpa [more...]

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Attractions Management 2023 issue 1

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5 Editor's letter

The power of stories

We think we understand the value of storytelling, but do we really? It’s important to be clear on what it contributes to our industry, says Magali Robathan

View in digital edition
View online

10 People

Simon Daniels

The director of the Handel & Hendrix in London attraction on the £3m revamp aiming to bring visitors closer to the musicians

View in digital edition
View online

14 People

Jacqueline Stewart

The president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on honouring the stars of Black cinema

View in digital edition
View online

18 People

Elizabeth Stallard & Jason Jacobs

On Sacramento Zoological Society’s vision for a new modern zoo with expansive savannahs and restaurants overlooking the wildlife

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View online

22 News

The top international news stories from the Attractions Management news feed

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Tom Lochtefeld

40 Talking point

Storytime

How can we use the power of story to connect to guests and create better attractions? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online

48 Interview

Brian Zimmerman

The world’s fifth biggest zoo closed its doors in September 2022. We go behind the scenes of the Bristol Zoological Society to find out what happens next

View in digital edition
View online

56 Sponsored

No matter the venue aquatic play delivers

58 Museums

Eureka!

How the new science centre consulted with young people and industry to bring a quirky sense of fun to STEAM

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Handel & Hendrix: Hear their music where it was written

66 Museums

New museums

From a Bangalore photography and art museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we review some exciting openings for 2023

View in digital edition
View online

74 Marketing

Screaming for screening

78 Research

On the right track

After a rollercoaster ride, US theme parks are bouncing back, with opportunities for growth driven by gaming IPs, says Mintel

View in digital edition
View online

80 Visitor centre

Fish tale

A floating visitor attraction in Norway has been designed to promote fish farming, as Magali Robathan discovered

View in digital edition
View online

82 Research

The art of personalisation

AI is making it easier to personalise visitors’ online experience. We look at the available tools and their use

View in digital edition
View online

86 Attractions-kit.net

Product innovation

From thawing dinosaurs to a dark ride simulator, the latest from the world of product design

View in digital edition

LATEST NEWS

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.

Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.

Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out

A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.

Museum director apologises after comparing the city of Florence to a sex worker

Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex worker due to uncontrolled mass tourism.

Populous reveals plans for major e-sports arena in Saudi Arabia

Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a central landmark in Qiddaya City’s gaming and e-sports district, Saudi Arabia.

Raby Castle reveals ambitious plans to become a major visitor destination

Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the end of an ambitious two-year renovation project.

Wake The Tiger launches new 1,000sq m expansion

Wake the Tiger, the Bristol-based immersive art experience, is set to open its 1,000sq m expansion on Friday 2 February.

Merlin teams up with Hasbro and Lego to create Peppa Pig experiences

Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.

Tate Modern and Frame collaborate on a mind/body experience

London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin and sound yoga classes, following by a tour of the art gallery.

Elvis Presley Live is rolling out globally

Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert experience with a life-sized digital Elvis.

Carmel Lewis takes top spot at BRC

Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination Arts, heralding a new era for the company.

Perth Museum to launch at Easter with rare Jacobite objects

Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will tell the story of Perth – Scotland’s first capital.

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