Analysis and trends Attractions Investment briefing Nigel Bland of Deloitte looks at
how attractions operators have
boosted revenues and acquired new
sites in spite of the recession.
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Analysis and trends Destination marketing One ticket for all can benefit the
attractions industry, but suppliers must
work together says Kathleen Whyman.
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Resources Industry Associations Full contact details for the industry
associations and organisations
that create the framework for
the attractions sector.
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Analysis and trends Is last performance still relevant? Lesley Morisetti, AECOM, and Alan Love,
BDRC, brief us on two key benchmarking
projects undertaken for the Association
of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).
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Analysis and trends Saddiyat Island An impressive cultural development is
taking shape. Helen Patenall reports.
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Resources Company profiles Find out more about top suppliers
and companies from across
the attractions industry.
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Attractions Management headlines
27 Jan 2012 British Museum receives £10m HLF funding The British Museum has secured £10m towards the completion of its World
Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC) in London from the Heritage Lottery
Fund (HLF). More>>
27 Jan 2012 More funding for V&A at Dundee scheme An additional £1.75m worth of Scottish Government funding has been made
available for the Victoria and Albert (V&A) at Dundee development over the next
three years. More>>
26 Jan 2012 Work begins on US$100m Space Shuttle attraction A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US
as work started on the new home for the decommissioned Space Shuttle
Atlantis. More>>
27 Jan 2012 Utah aquarium appoints firms for US$18m project Beecher Walker Architects and Layton Construction have been selected by the
Living Planet Aquarium board of trustees to build a new home for the attraction
in Draper City, Utah, US. More>>
26 Jan 2012 Launch dates for UAE museums revealed Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has revealed the opening dates
for three museums that form part of the Saadiyat Cultural District in the United
Arab Emirates. More>>
26 Jan 2012 Green light for Pontcysyllte centre plans Wrexham Council has approved proposals for the extension of an interpretation
centre at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site in Trevor, North
Wales. More>>
26 Jan 2012 US$35m Sunnylands Center nears launch The new US$35m (£22.5m, EUR27m) Sunnylands Center and Gardens, which forms part
of The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in California, US, will open its doors on
1 March. More>>
26 Jan 2012 2011 Wales Visitor Survey results released Wales' natural environment and the friendliness of its people are among the most
appealing features of visiting the country, according to the 2011 Wales
Visitor Survey. More>>
25 Jan 2012 Pickles rejects £200m Project Pinewood plans Plans for a £200m mixed-use development at Pinewood Studios, centred around a
working and living community for the creative industries, have been rejected by
the government. More>>
The Intelligenz solution to managing Australian tourism from fun-kit.net Intelligenz Solutions have implemented the
IntelliRecreation software management
solution to manage tours, cruises, campsites,
retail, inventory and POS at Gagudju Dreaming
in Kakadu, Australia. More>>
First WhiteWater Abyss for Malaysia from fun-kit.net WhiteWater West is to provide Sunway Lagoon
with Malaysia's first Abyss attraction.
Sunway Lagoon, in Petaling Jaya, will offer
one of the world's largest Abyss waterslides. More>>
IE Park/SOLI bumper cars for Asian theme parks from fun-kit.net Italian ride manufacturer IE Park/SOLI Bumper
Cars has delivered new bumper cars and tracks
to two of Asia's largest and most popular
theme parks. More>>
Adventure Golf Services teams with Joravision from fun-kit.net Two companies known for creating innovative
miniature golf venues are launching a joint
initiative for operating in the European and
Asian markets. More>>
World's tallest indoor coaster from Premier Rides from fun-kit.net Premier Rides is to design and manufacture a
signature high-thrill roller coaster for what
will be the largest mixed-use development
project in the world. More>>
Play & Attractions at LIW Play & Attractions is part of LIW, the
leading trade exhibition for the out-of home
leisure industry in the UK.
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IAAPA Founded in 1918, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, IAAPA, is
the largest international
trade association for permanently
situated amusement
facilities.
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IAAPA Europe The International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) was
founded in 1918. In 2008, IAAPA Europe
was officially incorporated.
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Triotech Founded in 1999 by Ernest Yale, Triotech
has developed award-winning products,
gained recognition on an international
scale and continues to innovate by bringing
revolutionary experiences to the
attractions market.
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Sarner Ltd Sarner is an International creative
design and audio-visual system integration
company that has been offering its
unique blend of design and technical
engineering for more than four decades.
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Colliers International Locum Destination Consulting was acquired
by Colliers International in 2006
after launching in 1999 and becoming
Europe's fi rst and leading destination
consulting practice.
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