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By Kate Corney | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 3
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
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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.
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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.
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on
to Attractions Management’s free search engine
www.attractions-kit.net
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.
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design concept for a high-tech spa with body
mapping scanners to improve public health, for AI company Midjourney.
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has
broken ground on phase two of the hot spring development – the Ameyalli Resort and Spa –
which is due to open in 2028.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
