Features Diving into 2019 TrendWatcher Henry Mason is always one step ahead,
analysing today’s trends to anticipate what tomorrow
might bring. Ever-enlightening, Henry looks at current
consumer expectations to help us foresee how best to
plan for constantly evolving audiences
Features On Reflection Epic, Wild and Great. Helen Patenall, editor of
Attractions Management Handbook, takes a look
at some of the stand out waterparks that made a
monumental splash onto the global scene in 2018,
setting a high benchmark for the years ahead
Features Fact or Fiction? Public trust in established institutions is at an all-time
low, providing a post-truth platform for social media
hearsay. Linda Conlon warns against the rising tide of
inaccurate data and tells us how science centres can
equip us with the tools to tell fantasy from reality
Resources Industry Associations Contact details of trade organisations representing
operators, manufacturers and suppliers in the
global attractions market
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions
saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III. More>>
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic
England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England. More>>
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo
and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort. More>>
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
central landmark in Qiddaya City’s gaming and e-sports district, Saudi Arabia.
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Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking
solution for the leisure industry and the newest addition to the Salto Wecosystem. More>>
Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
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Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US. More>>
Founded in 1977, Sally Corporation began as an animatronic production company to help market corporate brands in a unique and entertaining way. After 40+ years, Sally has evolved into the dark ride specialists of the industry, designing and manufacturing the most successful dark rides around the world.
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QubicaAMF provides the most innovative combination of tenpin bowling equipment, services and support to build thriving Bowling Entertainment Centres.
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