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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 sales increase is encouraging, especially since we have limited price increases over the past two years," said Andreas Andersen, CEO of Liseberg. "But we will not reach our financial goals this year. The fact that we had fewer guests than in 2012 may be due to a combination of several factors. We shall be self-critical because we have not quite managed to fend off competition and fluctuations in the market."
NBCUniversal has appointed Page Thompson to the position of President International Operations for Universal Parks & Resorts. He will oversee existing licensed relationships with Universal theme parks in Singapore and Japan and play a leadership role in the planning and operation of future Universal parks around the world, including for the indoor Universal Studios theme park to be developed as part of the 'Galactica Park' project in Moscow, Russia.
At the global headquarters in Alexandria, USA, IAAPA has appointed Leslie Hutcheson as manager of family entertainment center (FEC) programs. In this role, she serves as the primary contact for IAAPA’s FEC members and develops programs, products, and services for the FEC segment of IAAPA’s membership. More specifically, Hutcheson’s responsibilities include serving as the staff liaison to the FEC Committee, coordinating the content for the FEC online community, producing the FunExtra newsletter, engaging in FEC-focused social media, coordinating education programs for FEC operators, serving as the direct contact for FEC members and prospective members, and more.
“This acquisition helps HFE diversify into a new but complementary business," said Joel Manby, HFE's president and CEO. "Becoming the new owners of this legendary team is a natural step as HFE continues to develop wholesome, immersive entertainment that parents can trust, entertainment that brings families closer together."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
