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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, 2014World theme park capital Orlando is about to welcome the global attractions industry for the 2013 edition of IAAPA Attractions Expo, the annual...
EVENT | IAAPA Attractions Expo - Published on November 10, 2013The 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, 2013Our Theme Park Supplier's News of the Week is a round-up of the latest news relative to companies supplying the theme park industry around the world. This weekly report covers topics such as corporate announcements, financial ...
NEW | Roundup of News - Published on October 21, 2013The World Waterpark Association (WWA), the global leading water-leisure trade association, has made a positive assessment of its 33th annual...
EVENT | World Waterpark Association - Published on October 21, 2013When The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment in 2009, its intention was to strengthen its position as a leading global provider...
NEW | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort - Published on October 13, 2013The NewsParcs' Theme Park Supplier's News of the Week is a round-up of the latest news relative to companies supplying the theme park industry around the world. This weekly report covers topics such as corporate announcements, ...
NEW | Roundup of News - Published on October 13, 2013Our Industry Roundup is a summary of the latest major news related to the theme park industry worldwide. We report news specifically on operators, owners, trade associations and related organizations, including trends, attendance...
NEW | Roundup of News - Published on October 13, 2013
