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IAAPA rolls out welcome mat in Berlin

IAAPA rolls out welcome mat in Berlin

Aug 09, 2017 #69 - Game Changers, 2017, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Museums, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets 0

InPark speaks with Karen Staley, IAAPA Senior Vice President of EMEA Operations
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The Integration of Things: InPark goes to InfoComm

The Integration of Things: InPark goes to InfoComm

Jul 31, 2017 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, Museums, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets 0

We put on our themed entertainment goggles and plunged into the 2017 InfoComm show to explore and highlight products and companies with a stake in the business of theme parks, museums and visitor...
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IAAPA leadership speaks out during AAE 2017

IAAPA leadership speaks out during AAE 2017

Jun 28, 2017 Asia, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, News, People 0

PHOTO: June Ko, Paul Noland, and Wuthichai Luangamornlert   At the Asian Attractions Expo in Singapore, InPark had the opportunity to meet with several leaders from IAAPA to talk about the...
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IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

Jun 12, 2017 Asia, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets 0

Ultimately, for a park to be successful, it must analyze and use data about its visitors and their habits. -- Brian Sands, AECOM
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Vekoma: Heavy Metal

Vekoma: Heavy Metal

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Business, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

"There will always be parks that want to aim for records, such as tallest, fastest or first, but that isn’t important for everyone."
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Six Flags: Behind the headsets

Six Flags: Behind the headsets

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Attractions, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Last year, Six Flags began redefining the coaster experience by adding optional virtual reality experiences, in conjunction with partners Samsung and VR Coaster, part of the Mack Rides family.
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Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand

Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Current Issue, IPM Interviews, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

InPark Editor Martin Palicki sat down with Luc at the 2017 TEA Summit in Anaheim, California to talk about the Thea Award winning Shanghai Disneyland and Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the...
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CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen

CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Attractions, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, World markets 0

“Working in the industry can be dysfunctional at times, but we wouldn’t want to do anything else!”
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Eleventh Hour: Themed Employment Specialists

Eleventh Hour: Themed Employment Specialists

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Business, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Theme Parks 0

Eleventh Hour collectively has 25+ years of experience in staffing and recruiting, and a genuine passion for and deep involvement in the entertainment industry.
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Go East, young man: Alterface in China

Go East, young man: Alterface in China

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Features, IPM Interviews, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

InPark’s Martin Palicki spoke with Benoit Cornet on how the company is evolving to meet the needs of the Chinese marketplace and the importance of Asia to the larger industry.
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