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By Kate Corney | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
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Editor's letter: Authenticity
Having authenticity and human engagement at the heart of an attraction
creates an energy which ensures its success
Profile: Terri Irwin
The conservationist, social entrepreneur
and operator of Australia Zoo describes
how she and her late husband, Steve,
built up their business and how she and
her children are continuing his legacy
Analysis: Riding High
The TEA/AECOM theme index report
for 2012 shows that the industry's
continuing to do well with recordbreaking
attendances for many parks
Waterparks: Tapping the experts
The merging of waterparks and theme
parks, shared experiences and multiple
sensation rides are among the trends,
as we find out from the operators
Top Team: Class act
The first themed entertainment design
degree launched last September at SCAD.
The team behind the programme describe
their inspiration and the challenges
Space centre: Space age
Space Shuttle Atlantis has come home
to rest at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor
Complex. COO Bill Moore tells us how
people react when they see the shuttle
Mystery shopper: The cat's whiskers?
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is among the
attractions at the new Puteri Harbour
Family Theme Park in Malaysia. We pay
a visit to learn more about the offer
Heritage: Mary Rose Museum
King Henry VIII's war ship is brought
back to life in an exciting new museum,
which takes visitors back to the day
she sank, almost 500 years ago
Design project profile: All hands on deck
Mary Rose Museum's design team
tell us how they created a building
that complemented, but didn't
compete with, the famous ship and
the challenges of working around
the hot box it's being conserved in
3D/4D/5D: Work dimension
We find out how film distributors work
with operators and look at some of
the new products that are available
on the market for attractions
Show preview: EAS 2013
The suppliers reveal the products and
projects they'll be showcasing in Paris
Roman Baths adds Gateway ticket system Gateway Ticketing Systems has provided a new Visitor Management system for the Roman Baths in the historic city of Bath in Somerset, England. The system will let guests buy tickets for the baths and the nearby Fashion Museum, either as individual or combined tickets.
Each site will be running Gateway’s POS with online sales system for individuals, groups and the travel trade.
attractions-kit.net keyword: gateway
Roman Baths
Jora builds a 3D walk-through at Zoo Emmen Jora Entertainment has developed a new 3D Animal Experience attraction for Zoo Emmen in The Netherlands. Guests can walk through the world of the animals which, through the magic of special effects, comes to life. The 3D walk-through experience is the first of its kind in The Netherlands. Created by Jora Entertainment, the sister company of Jora Vision, it shows a world full of 3D effects, colours, scents and soundtracks, where the visitor plays an active role using all of their senses throughout.
attractions-kit.net keyword: jora
3D Animal Experience
Polin expands Hilton Dalaman waterpark Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey. The new rides include the Black Hole with natural light effects, where guests can experience dramatic special effects as they travel at high speeds through twists and turns; Wave Slide high-speed ride; Rabbit Slide for children; Clown Shower for a fun family experience; Giraffe Shower – a new Polin water feature for youngsters; and Mushroom Shower for child play areas.
attractions-kit.net keyword: polin
waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort
Zamperla’s whistle stop tour for Thomas Land Italian manufacturer Zamperla has created a new monorail ride for Drayton Manor Theme Park’s iconic Thomas Land attraction in Staffordshire, UK. The new £750,000 (US$1.17m, E885,600) Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour rail ride marks Thomas Land’s fifth anniversary at the park. Zamperla based Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour on the popular Thomas and Friends character Winston, who is the Fat Controller’s inspection vehicle. The seven-carriage monorail ride gives four riders per carriage a bird’s-eye view of Thomas Land along a 195m (640ft) long track at around 4m (13ft) high.
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Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on
to Attractions Management’s free search engine
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By Kate Corney | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2013 issue 3
Editor's letter: Authenticity
Having authenticity and human engagement at the heart of an attraction
creates an energy which ensures its success
Profile: Terri Irwin
The conservationist, social entrepreneur
and operator of Australia Zoo describes
how she and her late husband, Steve,
built up their business and how she and
her children are continuing his legacy
Analysis: Riding High
The TEA/AECOM theme index report
for 2012 shows that the industry's
continuing to do well with recordbreaking
attendances for many parks
Waterparks: Tapping the experts
The merging of waterparks and theme
parks, shared experiences and multiple
sensation rides are among the trends,
as we find out from the operators
Top Team: Class act
The first themed entertainment design
degree launched last September at SCAD.
The team behind the programme describe
their inspiration and the challenges
Space centre: Space age
Space Shuttle Atlantis has come home
to rest at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor
Complex. COO Bill Moore tells us how
people react when they see the shuttle
Mystery shopper: The cat's whiskers?
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is among the
attractions at the new Puteri Harbour
Family Theme Park in Malaysia. We pay
a visit to learn more about the offer
Heritage: Mary Rose Museum
King Henry VIII's war ship is brought
back to life in an exciting new museum,
which takes visitors back to the day
she sank, almost 500 years ago
Design project profile: All hands on deck
Mary Rose Museum's design team
tell us how they created a building
that complemented, but didn't
compete with, the famous ship and
the challenges of working around
the hot box it's being conserved in
3D/4D/5D: Work dimension
We find out how film distributors work
with operators and look at some of
the new products that are available
on the market for attractions
Show preview: EAS 2013
The suppliers reveal the products and
projects they'll be showcasing in Paris
Roman Baths adds Gateway ticket system Gateway Ticketing Systems has provided a new Visitor Management system for the Roman Baths in the historic city of Bath in Somerset, England. The system will let guests buy tickets for the baths and the nearby Fashion Museum, either as individual or combined tickets.
Each site will be running Gateway’s POS with online sales system for individuals, groups and the travel trade.
attractions-kit.net keyword: gateway
Roman Baths
Jora builds a 3D walk-through at Zoo Emmen Jora Entertainment has developed a new 3D Animal Experience attraction for Zoo Emmen in The Netherlands. Guests can walk through the world of the animals which, through the magic of special effects, comes to life. The 3D walk-through experience is the first of its kind in The Netherlands. Created by Jora Entertainment, the sister company of Jora Vision, it shows a world full of 3D effects, colours, scents and soundtracks, where the visitor plays an active role using all of their senses throughout.
attractions-kit.net keyword: jora
3D Animal Experience
Polin expands Hilton Dalaman waterpark Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey. The new rides include the Black Hole with natural light effects, where guests can experience dramatic special effects as they travel at high speeds through twists and turns; Wave Slide high-speed ride; Rabbit Slide for children; Clown Shower for a fun family experience; Giraffe Shower – a new Polin water feature for youngsters; and Mushroom Shower for child play areas.
attractions-kit.net keyword: polin
waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort
Zamperla’s whistle stop tour for Thomas Land Italian manufacturer Zamperla has created a new monorail ride for Drayton Manor Theme Park’s iconic Thomas Land attraction in Staffordshire, UK. The new £750,000 (US$1.17m, E885,600) Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour rail ride marks Thomas Land’s fifth anniversary at the park. Zamperla based Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour on the popular Thomas and Friends character Winston, who is the Fat Controller’s inspection vehicle. The seven-carriage monorail ride gives four riders per carriage a bird’s-eye view of Thomas Land along a 195m (640ft) long track at around 4m (13ft) high.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
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