PRODUCT NEWS
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The Producers Group names Jonathan Casson as Vice President of Project Development |
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02 Nov 2017 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones |
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Jonathan Casson has seventeen years experience in the themed entertainments industry |
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The Producers Group has appointed industry veteran Jonathan Casson as its new Vice President of Project Development.
Casson will be responsible for strategic and business planning, as well as the development of partner relationships for themed entertainment projects, including theme parks, hotels, resorts and residences, restaurants, attractions, retail, dining and entertainment venues.
Casson joins the company with more than seventeen years experience, having previously served as director of Business Development for Live and Location Based Entertainment for 20th Century Fox, and director of Brand Development at BRC Imagination Arts. In addition Casson also serves as an adjunct professor of themed entertainment in graduate studies at CalArts.
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Maurer Rides introduces Spike Waterfight |
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Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
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Triotech launches new dark ride Primordial |
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Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US. |
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Small Footprint, Big Significance: Studio City Water Park |
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Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
diversify its tourism scene to attract new crowds. With the ambition of becoming the
leisure hub of China’s 72-million strong Greater Bay Area, the city began adding shows,
attractions, and family-friendly hotels. But the offering that truly stands out with fun
for everyone is Studio City Water Park – Macau’s first stand-alone water park, with all
the water slides and aquatic play structures supplied by WhiteWater. |
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How surf simulators are transforming the experience economy |
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The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth
in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring
memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other
generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits
in the attractions sector. |
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