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Support and reports for re-opening in #COVID times, from ESA, WWA & AIA

Support and reports for re-opening in #COVID times, from ESA, WWA & AIA

May 12, 2020 2020, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Support and reports for re-opening in #COVID times, from ESA, WWA & AIA

In the business of theme parks, waterparks, attractions and live events, both operators and suppliers are looking for safe ways to restart business and resume gatherings in the real world.
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How attractions industry creatives and geeks shelter in place, inventively

How attractions industry creatives and geeks shelter in place, inventively

May 11, 2020 2020, Business, COVID-19, Features, Haunts, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on How attractions industry creatives and geeks shelter in place, inventively

The inventiveness of the themed entertainment industry, its team-oriented culture and sense of humor assert themselves even in COVID lockdown.
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Getting back on the road in COVID times? Travel advisors want to help you plan.

Getting back on the road in COVID times? Travel advisors want to help you plan.

May 08, 2020 2020, Business, COVID-19, Features, Headlines, News, Uncategorized, World markets Comments Off on Getting back on the road in COVID times? Travel advisors want to help you plan.

"A travel advisor has people on the ground, people they can vouch for, that can help take care of you in a crisis."
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MAPIC 2020 + LeisurUp to convene in Cannes in November

MAPIC 2020 + LeisurUp to convene in Cannes in November

May 07, 2020 2020, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, News Comments Off on MAPIC 2020 + LeisurUp to convene in Cannes in November

MAPIC 2020 is introducing a new element, LeisurUp, billed as "the new global B2B leisure event to create unique live experiences."
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Resuming activity in COVID times: Support and reports from Bacta, IAAPA and UFI

Resuming activity in COVID times: Support and reports from Bacta, IAAPA and UFI

May 06, 2020 2020, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Headlines, News, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Resuming activity in COVID times: Support and reports from Bacta, IAAPA and UFI

As theme parks, museums and the supplier community look for safe ways to restart business in the real world, trade organizations such as IAAPA, Bacta and UFI are producing targeted studies and...
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AAM and InfoComm trade gatherings go virtual for 2020

AAM and InfoComm trade gatherings go virtual for 2020

Apr 15, 2020 2020, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Headlines, News, North America, Uncategorized, World markets Comments Off on AAM and InfoComm trade gatherings go virtual for 2020

by Judith Rubin, InPark Magazine Editor Some of the well established trade shows that had cancelled their real-world meetings for 2020 are now being re-imagined in virtual form. Two examples...
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What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do?

What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do?

Apr 13, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Education, Features, Headlines, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets Comments Off on What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do?

A well-rounded program is a must.
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What will it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021?

What will it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021?

Apr 10, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Business, COVID-19, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, James Ogul, Technology & Media, Uncategorized, World Expos, World markets Comments Off on What will it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021?

All of these challenges can be seen as opportunities - grand opportunities of the kind that a world’s fair should and must embrace.
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ETC offers face shields for medical workers

ETC offers face shields for medical workers

Apr 08, 2020 2020, Business, COVID-19, Features, Headlines, News, Uncategorized, World markets Comments Off on ETC offers face shields for medical workers

Face Shields are available in lots of eight and sold at cost.
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Mad Systems creates new ventilator prototypes and wants to supply them where they are needed

Mad Systems creates new ventilator prototypes and wants to supply them where they are needed

Apr 02, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Features, Headlines, News, People Comments Off on Mad Systems creates new ventilator prototypes and wants to supply them where they are needed

Maris Ensing has gone into his workshop to create innovative solutions to the ventilator shortage.
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