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NewsParcs will do a full coverage of the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 in Orlando to have a look at the latest trends and developments of the global theme park industry.
The Lifetime Service Award recognizes a member, individual or organization’s continual service to the attractions industry. Periales was born in Rio Ceballos, Argentina, in 1955. Cordoba was home to Periales’ first Neverland Park, which also served as the country’s first family entertainment center when it opened in 1989. Periales has more than 25 years of experience in the attractions industry. He has been a member of IAAPA’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the Latin American Advisory Committee, founder and president of the Argentinean Amusement Park Association (AAPA), and a member of the Board of the Association of Latin American Parks (ALAP). Bobbie Wages, vice president of operations at International Attraction Services and chairman of the IAAPA Service Awards Committee, said: “Marcelo has shown great leadership in the Latin America region, and IAAPA recognizes his passion and dedication to family entertainment. ”
James is CEO and owner of Jack Rouse Associates, which plans and designs visitor experiences for the entertainment industry. He began his career as a seasonal employee at Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio, as a stage manager. He also worked as director of operations at Canada’s Wonderland near Toronto, vice president of operations for the World’s Fair in Vancouver, and vice president of planning and development for Universal Studios in Orlando before joining JRA in 1992. James has also been a dedicated volunteer in the Themed Entertainment Association serving on the organization’s board of directors for seven years, and two years as president in 2001 and 2002. James currently serves on the IAAPA board of directors, as well as the Manufacturers and Suppliers, Space Allocation, and Nominating committees.
This award was presented posthumously to Ramsay for his devotion to the global attractions industry. His park experience began in 1985 at Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. He also worked in operations at Ripley’s Entertainment. During his career he worked diligently to develop inspection reports based on industry guidelines. Ramsay put his Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Safety to work and started CLM Entertainment, which performs loss control inspections, amusement ride safety audits, and expert witness testimony across the United States.These past three years have been intense for NewsParcs. Our magazine, which has been dedicated to the global theme parks industry since 1998, underwent major changes to become one of the most appreciated magazines among many...
CORPORATE | NewsParcs - Published on January 28, 2014The Compagnie des Alpes leisure parks recorded disappointing financial results during fiscal year 2012/2013 which ended on September 30. The...
CORPORATE | Compagnie des Alpes - Published on November 10, 2013Cedar Fair Entertainment Company has announced new record financial results through the first half of its fiscal 2013 ended on June 30. The operator...
CORPORATE | Cedar Fair Entertainment - Published on October 6, 2013The delicate operational situation of Euro Disney S.C.A. in the first half of its fiscal year 2012-2013 did not improve in the third quarter...
CORPORATE | Euro Disney S.C.A. - Published on September 9, 2013Adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the season and the ever difficult economic conditions in Europe have negatively impacted the activities...
CORPORATE | Compagnie des Alpes - Published on September 9, 2013Australian media company Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has reported total income of 936,357 million AUD (approx $845 million) for the twelve-months...
CORPORATE | Village Roadshow Theme Parks - Published on August 25, 2013The world's largest regional theme park operator Six Flags has announced a record high $451 million of revenue (€338 million) for the first s...
CORPORATE | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. - Published on August 18, 2013The theme parks and resorts of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) have once again achieved excellent financial performance in the third quarter of...
CORPORATE | The Walt Disney Company - Published on August 11, 2013
