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Category Archive: #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Zoos & Aquariums

Michael Mercadante: Giving back

Michael Mercadante: Giving back

Nov 05, 2018 #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Zoos & Aquariums 0

Michael Mercadante, President of Main Street Design, Inc. and a Senior Exhibit Designer with the firm, was recently elected to serve as International Board President of the Themed Entertainment...
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JCO: Theming beyond the theme park

JCO: Theming beyond the theme park

Nov 05, 2018 #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Asia, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, North America, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums 0

JCO, based in St. Louis, MO, specializes in master planning and attraction design for zoos, community and commercial enterprises and theme parks, and over the course of 10 years in business has built...
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The Hettema Group: Inside the experience designer’s studio

The Hettema Group: Inside the experience designer’s studio

Nov 05, 2018 #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Features, IPM Interviews, People, Theme Parks 0

Founded by Phil in 2002, The Hettema Group has gone on to become one of the premier companies creating immersive stories for guests around the world.
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AAE Wrapup: IAAPA in Hong Kong

AAE Wrapup: IAAPA in Hong Kong

Sep 14, 2018 #74 - EME/Waterparks, 2018, Asia, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Estimates indicate the Expo attracted more than 9,000 participants, including 6,500 qualified buyers and 393 exhibiting companies.
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Mack Solutions: Designing Rulantica

Mack Solutions: Designing Rulantica

Sep 14, 2018 #74 - EME/Waterparks, 2018, Business, Europe & Middle East, IPM Interviews, People, Water Parks, World markets 0

With a unique theme and detailed storytelling, the park is one of the most eagerly anticipated openings for 2019.
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Weber Group: Meet the partners

Weber Group: Meet the partners

Sep 14, 2018 #74 - EME/Waterparks, 2018, Attractions, Business, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Theme Parks 0

The new Weber Group is managed by four partners, all of whom were actively involved in the business prior to the reorganization.
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IAAPA, BRPH, accesso: Faces and places

IAAPA, BRPH, accesso: Faces and places

Sep 14, 2018 #74 - EME/Waterparks, 2018, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, IPM Interviews, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets 0

"The beautiful thing about the creative and entertainment industries is that people arrive there from very unique paths and backgrounds."
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Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires: Exclusive interview with Mr. Hernan Lombardi

Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires: Exclusive interview with Mr. Hernan Lombardi

Jun 01, 2018 Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, James Ogul, Latin America & Mexico, News, World Expos, World markets 0

The number of visits to Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires is estimated at 9.4 million, by the organizers.
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A Bid for Expo 2027 Minnesota

A Bid for Expo 2027 Minnesota

May 11, 2018 Business, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, James Ogul, News, North America, People, World Expos, World markets 0

"We have chosen an ideal location conveniently located along our light-rail line and near our international airport – the #1 rated airport in North America, serving 30-40 million passengers per...
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nWave: Visioning forward

nWave: Visioning forward

Apr 30, 2018 #73 - Asia and Technology, 2018, Attractions, Business, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks 0

"nWave keeps pace with evolving markets and evolving technology. High-quality 3D is a core product for us; it is unique and a major factor in keeping our content moving forward, and the result is...
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