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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.
After a succesful previous edition in Paris, SATE (which stands for Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience) will once again offer attendees to discover excellence in the design of compelling places and experiences and to learn about projects, and network within the business community. The event is especially dedicated for designers, producers, architects, operators, owners, technical designers, integrators, manufacturers and suppliers working within the attractions industry and beyond, while students and newcomers are also welcome.
Under the terms of the agreement, Universal and Legendary will notably join their forces to identify opportunities to expand upcoming Legendary's franchises and intellectual property into Universal's theme parks. "Legendary continues to prove that big ideas are relevant and profitable with our global movie-going audience. We couldn't be more thrilled to embrace the challenges and changing marketplace and we are also excited about what opportunities this will bring to our theme parks around the world," said Ron Meyer, President and COO of Universal Studios.
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has announced that George Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort, will speak at the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 Lunch and Learn event on Monday Nov. 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. He will explain how Walt Disney World Resort pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver the best possible experience for guests. A brief question and answer session will follow the presentation. 
The 110 trade associate members represent approximately 40 per cent of the total BALPPA membership and the group is made up of manufacturers and suppliers from the UK, elsewhere in Europe and further afield. As such they play a key role in supporting the association and its various activities, including with event sponsorship and specific areas of expertise. As Chairman of the group, Monkton will continue to have a place on the organisation’s Management Committee, along with Pickersgill, in order to represent the interests of the trade members and to put forward any issues they may wish to raise, either as a group or individually.The Compagnie des Alpes leisure parks recorded disappointing financial results during fiscal year 2012/2013 which ended on September 30. The...
CORPORATE | Walibi Belgium - Published on November 10, 2013Adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the season and the ever difficult economic conditions in Europe have negatively impacted the activities...
CORPORATE | Walibi Belgium - Published on September 9, 2013The French operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA), which owns a dozen leisure parks and attractions in Europe and North America - including Parc...
CORPORATE | Walibi Belgium - Published on June 18, 2013With the amusement park industry looking more and more for the best way to create immersive places and experiences for their visitors, designers...
CORPORATE | Walibi Belgium - Published on January 22, 2013This isn't really a surprise, the poor weather conditions in Belgium have not really been up to the expectations of theme parks operators since...
ECONOMY | Walibi Belgium - Published on July 15, 2012
