[quote]Ranging from Criss-Cross Tight Ropes to Burma Buckets, the 71-foot Ropes Course is filled with 48 fascinating obstacles suitable for the whole family to enjoy.”[/quote]
Galveston, TX, USA — Challenge your agility, balance and strength at Moody Gardens as you encounter the new five-tier Sky Trail Explorer Ropes Course and thrilling new Zip Line opening May 3.
Each participant is outfitted with a full body harness and a safety lanyard or sling line. This unique system also allows participants to choose their path through the course while going at their own pace with the ability to pass other participants at each platform.
Children between the ages of 2 through 7 can even take on an adventure of a smaller scale on the Sky Tykes Ropes Course that is appropriate for those who are 48 inches and under. The open course design allows for easy parent participation for any level of assistance needed. Parents can walk along side their child or simply step back and watch the smiles grow.
Thrill seekers can then take adventure to a whole new level at the Moody Gardens Zip Line. Snap into the harness, step to the edge of the zip line platform and glide over Palm Beach and the Lazy River 60 feet in the air for a bird’s eye view of the Moody Gardens Pyramids and tropical gardens.
[quote]The addition of Lucid and Ross brings the number of space explorers enshrined in the Hall of Fame to 87.”[/quote]
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA (Kennedy Space Center) – Space shuttle astronauts Shannon Lucid, the only American woman to serve aboard the Russian Space Station Mir, and Jerry Ross, the first human to complete seven space shuttle missions, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 during a ceremony held in the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Lucid and Ross were selected by NASA to become astronauts within two years of each other; Lucid in 1978 and Ross in 1980. Now retired, both achieved honorable milestones throughout their careers with NASA. Lucid joined the first U.S. astronaut class to include women and held the record until 2007 for the most flight hours in orbit by a female astronaut (5,354 hours, or 223 days). Ross was the first to break the world record for being the first human launched into space seven times.
The location for the induction ceremony, is fitting as both Lucid and Ross flew several times on Atlantis.
Atlantis carried Lucid to Mir for her historic 188 days on the space station in 1996. President Bill Clinton presented Lucid with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for her service aboard Mir, making her the first woman to receive the award. Lucid again flew on Atlantis for missions STS-34 and STS-43.
Five of Ross’s seven flights were flown on space shuttle Atlantis. In between his first launch into space on Nov. 26, 1986, aboard STS-61B Atlantis, and his last on April 8, 2002, with STS-110 Atlantis, he also flew on STS-27 Atlantis, STS-37 Atlantis, STS-55 Columbia and STS-74 Atlantis.
More than 25 legendary astronauts and space icons will walk the red carpet for the induction ceremony including 2013 inductees Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, as well as John Blaha, Karol “Bo” Bobko, NASA administrator Charlie Bolden, Vance Brand, Dan Brandenstein, Kennedy Space Center director Bob Cabana, Dick Covey, Frank Culbertson, Walt Cunningham, Owen Garriott, Hoot Gibson, Dick Gordon, Fred Gregory, Fred Haise, Steve Hawley, Jeff Hoffman, Edgar Mitchell, Pinky Nelson, Charlie Precourt, Brewster Shaw, Loren Shriver, Tom Stafford, Kathy Thornton and Jim Wetherbee.
Lucid and Ross will join the ranks of legendary space pioneers like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Jim Lovell, Sally Ride and John Young – all distinguished members of the Hall of Fame. Earlier inductees represent the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz programs.
The 2014 inductees were selected by a committee of Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials, flight directors, historians and journalists. The process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. To be eligible, an astronaut must have made his or her first flight at least 17 years before the induction. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and a NASA-trained commander, pilot or mission specialist who has orbited the earth at least once.
[quote]Maile is proving to be a great mom with strong maternal instincts.” — Michael Muraco, Animal Care Director, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom[/quote]
Vallejo, CA, USA (April 23, 2012) — A female Pacific harbor seal pup was born early Saturday morning at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Seal Cove exhibit, the first seal pup born at the park in eight years. The 20-lb. black, grey and white spotted pup, born to nine-year-old Maile, a first time mother, and 10-year-old male Dyson, was named “Lily” by staff in honor of her birth over Easter weekend.
“We expected the birth to happen any time over the past few weeks,” said Michael Muraco, animal care director. “Seal births are particularly unique in that the pup starts swimming within a few minutes after birth. Within a few hours, they’re already exploring.”
The Seal Cove exhibit was closed to the public the day of the birth, but the park posted a photo of the pup via social media. The exhibit reopened on Easter Sunday to the delight of guests who had an opportunity to see the newborn swim, sleep and nurse.
Pacific harbor seals, also known as true seals, are pinnipeds, and differ from sea lions in a number of ways, including having shorter, stouter flippers and no visible earflaps. When swimming, they use their hind flippers to propel through the water. Though not endangered, harbor seal colonies in the San Francisco Bay Area are vulnerable to human disturbance, climate change and human-produced pollutants.
Pups double their weight within the first four to six weeks nursing on the rich mother’s milk, which is about 45 percent fat, and then is weaned. In the wild, a mother will leave its pup after the first month to finish growing and fend for itself.
[quote]Nowhere else on earth can you find a park of this magnitude that is entirely dedicated to the wonders of the sea.” — Matt Houlihan, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Reynolds Polymer[/quote]
Grand Junction, CO, USA – The art of engineering oceans has left a large footprint with the opening of Chimelong in Guangdong, China. The massive new facility houses seven different areas that are designed to replicate different global habitats and aquatic regions. The aquarium is said to contain a total of 12.87 million gallons of water and claims several Guinness titles, including the world’s largest underwater dome room, largest aquarium tank and largest aquarium viewing window.
Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. created custom panels for many of the exhibits at Chimelong, including the penguin area, the freshwater exhibits, and the Beluga whale pool. Installation of the numerous panels and large tunnel sections is always a delicate process; however, Chimelong was especially diffi cult. RPT workers were faced with the challenging task of positioning panels without a crane on the already roofed architecture, a feat that few could have accomplished given the geometries that RPT had to negotiate.
The Polar Adventure attraction is home to the Beluga Experience, Polar Bear Village, and Penguin World, all of which feature RPT acrylic. Inside the Polar Bear Village is a 50 foot wide underwater demi-tunnel that required over 33,000 pounds of R-Cast. This unique concave panel brings visitors within inches of the largest inland carnivores in the world.
The viewing panels in the Beluga whale amphitheater pool showcase the remarkable clarity that is possible from R-Cast material. The center arched panel is 40 feet long by 6.5 feet tall giving spectators dynamic views into the whale’s activities below the surface. The two curved panels on either side of the main panel offer similar experiences and are each 26 feet long for a total of 92 feet of viewing opportunities.
A true RPT creation is the one-of-a-kind tunnel that runs through the penguin exhibit inside the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. Visitors are able to walk through the 68 foot long, curved, underwater tunnel and see multiple species of penguins including King, Gentoo, Emperor, Adelie, and Humboldt. This acrylic tunnel features a 120° bend and offers the unique feature of viewing two different penguin exhibits within the same tunnel. R-Cast acrylic made it possible to connect each habitat with acrylic, rather than concrete, for a seamless transition from one area to the next.
The Amazing Amazon attraction features a freshwater tunnel that is 87 feet long and takes visitors through an 88° bend. The crystal clear aquarium tunnel is only six inches thick and offers intimate views of two different river fish species, the South American river fish and the Asian river fish.
“It is always exciting to work on large projects, but it is truly an honor to have participated in the construction of the world’s largest aquarium,” commented Matt Houlihan, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This is our forte. When records are going to be tested, RPT always gets the call to be involved. Chimelong is a surreal environment.”
Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Center of CNCC Promotes Innovation, Cooperation
BEIJING, CHINA – The China National Children’s Center (CNCC), the Lao Niu Foundation and Beijing Normal University have chosen Cincinnati-based firm JRA (Jack Rouse Associates) for complete planning, design and project management of Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Center of CNCC (Beijing). The Center will enable children from infancy through age seven to enjoy an interactive and innovative experience of discovery. The 50 million yuan, 2,400-square-meter Center is located in the Xicheng District of Beijing and plans to formally open in January 2015.
The Discovery Center’s philosophy of education is to respect children, to value the moment when parents and their children interact with each other and to improve cooperation, attentiveness and perseverance. Children will be able to exercise their minds and bodies through observation, practice and exploration via a series of interactives and creative play experiences. They will also learn how to exercise proper judgment through testing, exploring and problem solving. Through the Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Center, the CNCC hopes to provide children with opportunities to understand the diversity of their world, discover their potential and improve their resilience in the face of challenges.
“We were honored to be chosen as the design and project management team for the Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Center,” said Mike Meyer, JRA Senior Project Director and design lead for the project. “In collaboration with the CNCC, we will strive to provide a wide space of exploration for a child’s mental, physical and emotional development. We look forward to creating another venue for China’s children to better understand themselves, their environment and their world.”
“We have retained JRA as the exhibit design and project management firm for the museum’s exhibits because they understand children’s needs and because JRA’s design philosophy coordinates with ours,” said Mr. Zhu Baoming, the head of CNCC. “JRA constantly strives for excellence and meets our expectations for quality. They are easy to communicate with, and they have a wealth of working experience in China.”
[quote]This is a historic day for LEGOLAND Florida.” — LEGOLAND Florida General Manager Adrain Jones[/quote]
Winter Haven, FL, USA — LEGOLAND Florida and Tampa Electric kicked off a groundbreaking partnership April 22 in a celebratory moment by making the 150-acre theme park run completely on renewable solar energy for the day in celebration of Earth Day – the first theme park to do so in the U.S. The celebration is part of existing and new conservation initiatives, including installations that will educate park guests about solar energy. As part of the partnership, LEGOLAND Florida will also permanently power a section of the park, Imagination Zone, on renewable energy.
“With our new partnership with Tampa Electric, we will give guests a whole new way to learn about renewable energy while also doing something that no other theme park in the U.S. has done before,” said LEGOLAND Florida General Manager Adrian Jones.
A celebratory moment was held just prior to park opening Tuesday, at approximately 9:45 a.m., with both Jones and Bruce Narzissenfeld, vice president of Marketing, Customer Service, Business Development and Fuel Operations for Tampa Electric, proclaiming the partnership and special green initiative. Even the confetti was eco-friendly. The focal point centered around LEGOLAND Florida running on renewable energy for an entire day, with environmental savings equal to removing three cars from the road for one year or planting six acres of trees.
The partnership also resulted in the installation of a 30-kilowatt solar panel array mounted atop the Imagination Zone attraction venue. Funded by Tampa Electric, the system supports Tampa Electric’s Renewable Energy program that lets the company’s customers purchase a portion of their electricity from renewable sources.
“This is a partnership built on doing the right thing for the environment,” said Narzissenfeld. “Together, we’ll teach the next generation about the benefits of investing in renewable fuels like the sun to produce electricity.
As part of the partnership, a new display will be placed inside the park starting in June, featuring an interactive 6-foot LEGO Earth model that educates guests on solar technologies. Located outside Imagination Zone, visitors will be able to affect the rate of LEGO Earth’s rotation with tactile solar panels. Guests will also enjoy an interactive zone that features LEGO mini model communities running on renewable energy inside the Imagination Zone.
The new areas add to the multiple educational aspects already within LEGOLAND Florida. The park gives kids a chance to learn and play with STEM-based activities such as LEGO MINDSTORMS robots, Build & Test and Power Towers.
LEGOLAND Florida has made a consistent effort for conservation since the park opened in 2011, including:
–The park recycled nearly 60 tons of bottles and cans in 2013, along with 176 tons of cardboard
–Throughout the park, guests can find over 180 recycled-made benches, with each made out of 800 recycled milk jugs
–Each of the park’s 310 trash cans (consisting of both waste and recycle only at a 1-to-1 rate) are made out of 330 recycled milk jugs
–LEGOLAND Florida has map recycling stations to avoid the waste of park maps that guests can acquire at the beginning sections of the park
–The LEGOLAND Water Park holds 26 benches and 88 trashcans made entirely out of recyclable materials
[quote]The event will serve as a major tourism driver for Las Vegas, expected to draw well over 300,000 people to our city over four days.” — Bill Hornbuckle, President, MGM Resorts International[/quote]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (April 23, 2014) /PRWeb/ — Rock in Rio, the world’s biggest music festival, has joined forces with entertainment giants MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Cirque du Soleil and Ron Burkle (The Yucaipa Companies) for the festival’s U.S. debut in Las Vegas in May 2015. An alliance founded on a shared commitment to creating innovative entertainment, Rock in Rio, MGM Resorts and Cirque du Soleil will redefine the modern music festival for U.S. audiences with a monumental combination of the biggest names in music and a fully immersive entertainment experience, all housed in a spectacular, custom-made “City of Rock.”
Over the past 30 years, Rock in Rio festivals have brought more than 1,120 performances to more than seven million people attending and one billion more watching at home around the world, and that number will grow next month at Rock in Rio Lisbon (Portugal) where The Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, Lorde, Arcade Fire and Ed Sheeran, among others, are scheduled to perform.
“We are thrilled to welcome MGM Resorts, Cirque du Soleil and Ron Burkle as part of the Rock in Rio USA family,” said Roberto Medina, founder, Rock in Rio. “It’s a testament to the festival’s 30-year history and outstanding reputation to have these entertainment giants on board and, with added power from the partners, our first Rock in Rio USA will be unlike any festival anyone has ever experienced – on the biggest stage in the world in the heart of Las Vegas.”
As the premier entertainment company in the world, MGM Resorts’ expertise in developing world-class infrastructure will lay the groundwork to transform 33 acres of prime Las Vegas real estate into the magical City of Rock. The permanent open-air concert venue will be located on The Strip near the corner of Sahara Avenue and have the capacity for 80,000 people per day. The design and layout will be signature Rock in Rio, complete with five stages; themed streets boasting the sights, sounds, and foods of Brazil, the U.S. and the United Kingdom; thrilling rides including a zip line; food courts, shopping areas and other activities. After the festival, the incredible venue will remain for MGM Resorts to host other entertainment experiences for people from around the world.
Bill Hornbuckle, president of MGM Resorts International, said, “The entertainment scene has changed dramatically in recent years, as has the way consumers want to experience their entertainment. With our innovative new partners at Rock in Rio and the creative geniuses at Cirque du Soleil, we will introduce Las Vegas to an unprecedented music festival in a setting that will never be replicated.” “
Having hosted resident shows in Las Vegas for more than 20 years, Cirque du Soleil will bring deep knowledge of the market and consumer behavior to the Rock in Rio partnership. This commitment to creating a close and emotional relationship with the public is part of what sets Rock in Rio apart from other music festivals and helps make it the world’s biggest music and entertainment event.
Jerry Nadal, senior vice president, Resident Shows Division, Cirque du Soleil, added, “As a creative live entertainment producer, Cirque du Soleil is uniquely suited to help bring an unforgettable mix of wonder, enjoyment and artistic excellence to Las Vegas with the first-ever Rock in Rio USA experience. Rock in Rio already is a cultural phenomenon around the globe, and we are excited to be part of the festival’s U.S. introduction.”
Rock in Rio, MGM Resorts and Cirque du Soleil plan to offer hospitality packages for tourists that will guarantee festival-goers an unforgettable and seamless experience not only at Rock in Rio USA but throughout their stay in Las Vegas.
The countdown to Rock in Rio USA also is supported by media partners iHeartRadio and NCM Network. Together, a robust advertising and communications campaign will bring news and announcements to consumers nationwide over the next 12 months.
Tickets for Rock in Rio USA will go on sale to the general public in January 2015, but they can currently be reserved, for a limited period of time – without any payment obligation – on the festival’s official website. For more information, visit www.RockinRio.com.
[quote]This joint venture exemplifies one of our stated strategies of developing Hakkasan Group into a multifaceted global lifestyle company.” — Khadem Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Hakkasan Group[/quote]
Las Vegas, NV, USA /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Hakkasan Group have announced the formation of a joint venture hotel management company, to be named MGM Hakkasan Hospitality.The strategic alliance will focus on the design, development and management of luxury non-gaming hotels, resorts and residential offerings under the Bellagio, Hakkasan, MGM Grand and SKYLOFTS brands in key international gateway cities and prime resort destinations across the globe. All of the hotel and resort projects currently under development by each group will be contributed to the joint venture, including MGM projects in the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia; and Hakkasan projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
MGM Hakkasan Hospitality marries the strengths of MGM Resorts International and Hakkasan Group. MGM Resorts is a world leader in experiential hospitality and is recognized for designing and operating destination hotels unparalleled in innovation, amenities and quality of service, while Hakkasan Group is a distinguished global lifestyle company offering a unique approach to restaurant, lounge, nightlife and daylife experiences.
“While hotel and resort projects have been part of our business plan for some time, it was crucial for us to find the best possible partner that could bring a wealth of experience and skill to the development and operation of branded products, and we believe there is no better choice than MGM Resorts International,” said Khadem Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Hakkasan Group.
Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, said, “Our partnership with the team at Hakkasan began with the incredibly successful opening of Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub at MGM Grand in April 2013. Growing that relationship to form MGM Hakkasan Hospitality provides us both with access to capital as well as the opportunity to join their internationally renowned lifestyle brand with iconic brands such as Bellagio and MGM Grand as we seek to create resort destinations and lifestyle experiences around the globe.”
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, operating destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company also owns 51% of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s website at www.mgmresorts.com.
Founded in London in 2001, Hakkasan Group pioneered modern Cantonese fine dining through its Michelin-starred restaurants Hakkasan Hanway Place, Hakkasan Mayfair, Hakkasan New York, Yauatcha and HKK. It has since expanded its Hakkasan locations globally to Miami, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, Doha, San Francisco, Las Vegas,Beverly Hills and the recent opening of Shanghai in March. Hakkasan Group’s brand portfolio also includes the Japanese fine dining concept Sake no Hana (London and Dubai), and social dining properties Searsucker (San Diego,Del Mar and Austin), Herringbone (San Diego and Los Angeles) and Social House at The Shops at Crystals. It also includes newly acquired nightlife venues such as PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace, WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool at MGM Grand, Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego, HQ Beach Club and HQ Nightclub at Revel in Atlantic City. Hakkasan Group is owned by Tasameem Real Estate LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company. For more information, visit www.hakkasangroup.com.
Each party is contributing brand licenses to the new MGM Hakkasan Hospitality, with a combined portfolio that boasts many of the world’s finest hospitality brands in Bellagio, Hakkasan, MGM Grand and SKYLOFTS. The new joint venture will aggressively pursue gateway cities around the world. Early targets will include such international destinations as New York, Beverly Hills and London. Additionally, Hakkasan Group will focus on placing other high-profile dining and nightlife brands into MGM Hakkasan Hospitality hotel and residential developments in order to maximize value from its portfolio of assets.
Hakkasan Group CEO Neil Moffitt will lead the joint venture, as he becomes CEO of MGM Hakkasan Hospitality, and MGM Hospitality COO Michael Evans will be COO of the newly formed company. The company will operate under a combined board and governance.
Moffitt said, “With existing projects already in the pipeline, a strong operational infrastructure and access to capital resources, MGM Hakkasan Hospitality will have more exposure to greater opportunities, improve the utilization of its resources and be more efficient in its operations.”
Burbank, CA (Apr. 23, 2014) — Thinkwell Group, a worldwide experience design and production agency specializing in the creation of theme parks, major attractions, events, museums, exhibits, expos, brands, and live shows around the world, today announced the appointment of Amin Rashmani as Director of Business Development, Middle East, effective immediately. In his role, Rashmani will forge strong business relationships and strategic alliances between Thinkwell Group and clients in the Middle East and North Africa, including among others, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, as Thinkwell continues to establish itself as a worldwide leader in experiential design. He will also be responsible for on-going operation of the office Thinkwell is establishing in Abu Dhabi.
“Amin Rashmani is the perfect addition to our team” says Kelly Ryner, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development for Thinkwell, “His architectural training and project management experience make him particularly qualified to engage with our current and future clients in the Middle East interested in creating unique guest experiences and location-based entertainment for their developments.”
Rashmani has more than ten years of experience in the design and construction industries; where he has held roles in business development, project management, design and architecture. Prior to Thinkwell, Rashmani was most recently the Managing Director of Water Technology’s Dubai office, where he worked on the Al Mina Palace Waterpark, Yas Waterworld, Wild Wadi Waterpark 2020 Masterplan, and Aspire Zone Water Features (in Qatar). While at Northeast Aquatic Design, he gained experience on a variety of recreation projects. Rashmani holds an MBA from Bentley University and is a registered architect in Lebanon. Additionally, he holds LEED AP and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications and is fluent in three languages: English, Arabic and French.
Prestigious Award for UK Creative & Entertainment Technology Team Also Marks 10-Year Company Anniversary
Upper Beeding, Sussex, UK – 22 April 2014 – Leading international AV creative house 7thSense Design – specialists in media serving for state-of-the-art digital display experiences – has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovation ten years after being founded. Known for some of the highest performance planetarium, 3D cinema, museum, visitor attraction, theme park, projection mapping, and live event installations worldwide, the UK-based team behind the Delta® Media Server will be presented with the award by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County in the coming weeks. Recognizing the best of British, the Queen’s Award is the highest accolade for UK businesses.
As providers of unique technology within the Entertainment industry, 7thSense is renowned for its proprietary Delta Media Server – an audiovisual solution designed to take the highest quality media and play it on any large-scale screen or projected display surface while maintaining the features and quality the content creator intended.
Since 2004, 7thSense has established itself across multiple specialist markets with its Delta Media Server and supporting software products – all of which are developed, tested and built in-house at the headquarters in Sussex, England. Now with a recently opened office in the United States, the team is adding another award to its credentials in a year that marks the business’ tenth anniversary.
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre. Image courtesy English Heritage
Speaking about the achievement, Ian Macpherson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, 7thSense says, “We are honored to have been recognized with a Queen’s Award. In our decade-long journey as a team we have achieved so much: building a reputation for quality, performance, export success, innovation and service and securing business with prestigious technology and integration partners – not to mention the size and scale of some of our end users.”
Driving some of the greatest entertainment & attraction spaces
Delta Media Server is a key component of some of the world’s most technically complex, and experientially breathtaking installations and visitor attractions, including Radio City Music Hall, Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Kennedy Space Center, the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, Sega Orbi, Japan, the California Academy of Sciences, and many theme park dark rides across Europe, China, the United States and Japan. To date, Delta has been installed in hundreds of locations across four out of five continents. Its impressive installation history and feature list has earned it the title of one of the most advanced systems of its kind.
Delta Media Servers power a projection mapped display on a superyacht at the Sky Diving World Championships Dubai. Image courtesy VLS.
Macpherson explains, “Our customers come to us with complex display challenges that nobody else can solve. They will not accept compromise in quality and reliability, and neither do we. Our ongoing success in themed entertainment markets is testament to that.”
“Delta has earned respect and status for its ability to play back high-resolution fully uncompressed video, with no loss of quality and zero artefacts. These features are imperative for our clients with giant screens and challenging displays – sometimes hundreds of metres wide – projecting 8K and beyond resolution with high frame rates and no margin for error or downtime.”
Innovation, people & customer focus behind award success
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovation category requires companies to demonstrate outstanding innovation and substantial improvements in performance and commercial success continuously over the last five years. Achievement is assessed for invention, design or production, the performance of the product submitted, export success, marketing and distribution, and after sales support.
The Delta Media Server is behind some of the world’s most advanced digital dome and planetarium installations.
“Our strategy has always been to deliver unrivalled customer service and the most compelling digital experiences through the medium of display quality on an extreme level. Although we remain small as a team, we’ve always set our sights high and work with many small, medium or large organizations. Our staff includes some of the best and most customer-focused minds in the industry – much of our success can be attributed to our determination to ensure our customers have what they need from us every step of the way,” notes Matt Barton, 7thSense Operations Manager.
“We’re always developing, improving, testing and updating our products,” concludes Macpherson. “Our clients represent the most demanding attraction, experience and display environments in the business. Since we’re usually the ‘behind-the-scenes’ guys with technology deep inside the high-end systems, I’m delighted to have such public and high-profile recognition with this prestigious award and look forward to future innovation and collaboration with our valued client base.”
For more information about 7thSenseDesign and Delta Media Server, please visit www.7thsensedesign.com
Radio City Music Hall in New York. Image courtesy Batwin and Robin.
