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Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

Sep 20, 2018 Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

This year, Triotech deployed its 180th XD Dark Ride attraction in Ecuador in Safari Xtreme park at Malecon 2000.
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Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Aug 30, 2018 Europe & Middle East, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Six Flags Entertainment Company announced a collection of world record-breaking roller coasters and family attractions, along with massive park upgrades and rebrands for the 2019 season.
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Justin Platt named to newly created Chief Strategy Officer position at Merlin Entertainments

Justin Platt named to newly created Chief Strategy Officer position at Merlin Entertainments

Jul 25, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Haunts, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Justin Platt named to newly created Chief Strategy Officer position at Merlin Entertainments

Having joined Merlin in 2011, Justin has been Managing Director, Resort Theme Parks since 2015.
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Former Parques Reunidos CEO Richard Golding replaces Peter Long as company’s Chair

Former Parques Reunidos CEO Richard Golding replaces Peter Long as company’s Chair

Jul 17, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Former Parques Reunidos CEO Richard Golding replaces Peter Long as company’s Chair

Richard Golding served as CEO of Parques from 2003 through February 2014. He was instrumental to the historical growth and development of Parques, organically through the improvement of park...
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Peanuts-themed dining arrives in Latin America with opening of Brazil’s Café Snoopy

Peanuts-themed dining arrives in Latin America with opening of Brazil’s Café Snoopy

Jul 05, 2018 Attractions, Business, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, Themed Dining/Retail, World markets Comments Off on Peanuts-themed dining arrives in Latin America with opening of Brazil’s Café Snoopy

“Expanding our Peanuts dining experiences into new territories is part of our larger Location Based Experience strategy."
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First Huss Explorer attraction to open in 2019 at Mexico’s Amikoo Resort

First Huss Explorer attraction to open in 2019 at Mexico’s Amikoo Resort

Jun 04, 2018 Latin America & Mexico, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on First Huss Explorer attraction to open in 2019 at Mexico’s Amikoo Resort

The gondola will move down a central, steel tower shaft into a totally enclosed, 360° projection scene, in this case as if submerging under the water, taking riders into an exciting and fascinating...
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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 Comments Off on Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires: Exclusive interview with Mr. Hernan Lombardi

The number of visits to Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires is estimated at 9.4 million, by the organizers.
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2017 TEA/AECOM Theme Index shows strong international growth led by Chinese properties

2017 TEA/AECOM Theme Index shows strong international growth led by Chinese properties

May 17, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on 2017 TEA/AECOM Theme Index shows strong international growth led by Chinese properties

This annual study shows growth and evolution in the global themed entertainment industry by charting attendance numbers and trends of the world's top-attended theme parks, water parks and museums,...
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Experiencias Xcaret Group: Xenses and sensibilities

Experiencias Xcaret Group: Xenses and sensibilities

Apr 04, 2018 #72 - Dubai/Museums, 2018, Attractions, Features, Latin America & Mexico, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Experiencias Xcaret Group: Xenses and sensibilities

The newest park to be built, Xenses, combines the essential elements of the Xcaret, Xel Ha and Xplor parks, but adds an additional element of curiosity and learning, while fully integrating the...
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Semnox Provides Full Payment Solutions for Pitamoni and LMBOL

Semnox Provides Full Payment Solutions for Pitamoni and LMBOL

Mar 23, 2018 Attractions, Business, Latin America & Mexico, News, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Semnox Provides Full Payment Solutions for Pitamoni and LMBOL

Multiple Parafait modules were implemented including the POS, Food & Beverage solution, RFID card system, Party Reservation and Inventory Management.
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