Jan 28, 2021 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on State of closure: California’s COVID-19 policies and the impact on tourism
The impact on tourism was nine times worse than the events of September 11.Jan 19, 2021 Judith Rubin Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Editorial: Current events and the US attractions industry
"Leisure sector growth is vital to general economic growth. It is inextricably tied to jobs, tourism, travel, retail, regional development, infrastructure development, the arts and more. "Nov 19, 2020 Joe Kleiman Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Homepage Slider, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on From classics to high tech: Themed Entertainment Association announces newest Thea Award recipients
The slate of 27th annual award recipients announced today will be celebrated with a series of Thea Awards Digital Case Studies rolling out from July - December 2021.Oct 07, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on COVID, fires, and theme park reopenings: the Golden State in 2020
Tourism spending in California is expected to drop to $66.1 billion in 2020, less than half of the 2019 totalSep 28, 2020 Joe Kleiman #83 - Waterparks and more!, 2020, Business, Education, Features, Homepage Slider, Theme Parks Comments Off on Theme park storytelling
"One of my large-scale research projects involved determining the characteristics of theme park narratives and how they have changed over time."Jul 13, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on When will California’s theme parks reopen?
The parks' plans involve a partnership between the parks, their employees, and their guests. All need to comply with their roles for the system to work.Jun 30, 2020 Martin Palicki #82 - Solving Problems with Innovation, 2020, Features, Homepage Slider, IPM Interviews, News, People Comments Off on Right place, write time
Hollywood screenwriter Bennett Yellin authors a new future in themed entertainment Photo: Bennett Yellin (center) with “Dumb and Dumber” stars Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey By Martin...Jun 23, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, Homepage Slider, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9
The reopening approach is deliberately fluid and phased, and there are many factors that are helping determine the timing of when various aspects of the business will reopen in a responsible way.Jun 10, 2020 Joe Kleiman #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Features, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes
With Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (RotR) open on both US coasts, many are heralding the attraction as the pinnacle of what Disney does bestJan 22, 2020 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28
The “Magic Happens” daytime spectacular celebrates the awe- inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position
Position profile is anticipated in mid-MarchFeb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for entertainment company client
The position is ideal for a technical proposal writer who...Feb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist
Little Canada is a highly detailed and animated journey...Feb 15, 2021 Comments Off on Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager
The main office/shop located in San Fernando with various...Feb 10, 2021 Comments Off on Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort near Angkor Wat
The initial phase is expected to be completed by 2025 at an...