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in this issue
• 'Dormant millions' to help enhance sports facilities
• Companies 'missing the fitness trick'
• Industry calls for 'fairer' alcohol rules
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By Tom Walker
Universal Studios and Reliance ADA Group have
opened talks over the possibility of establishing
a new US$1.5bn (£960bn, €1.1bn) theme park in
India. It is understood that Reliance would own
and operate the park while paying Universal
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By Martin Nash
The Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation has selected
Memphis-based architecture company Haizlip Studio
to redevelop the Elvis Presley Birthplace
attraction in Tupelo, Mississippi, US. More>> |
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BY Martin Nash
Following the news that the loss-making Benidorm
theme park was being put up for sale, Terra Mitica
has been leased to Mundomar Aqualandia with an
option to buy the attraction for €75m (£63m), the
global debt of the company. More>> |
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| Attractions Management features |
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Lighting:
Sining examples
Case studies of attractions that have
used clever lighting to create a truly
immersive experience for their visitors
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3D/4D:
Screen vision
We investigate how the advent
of 3D film in cinemas and consumer's
homes will affect the attractions industry
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Exhibition design:
Refresh and renew
Revamping an existing exhibition results
in a fresh offer for visitors, as these
recent launches demonstrate
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Science centre:
£3m funding for Jodrell Bank scheme
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) are to provide funding of £3.1m (US$4.6m, €3.8m) to kick-start the creation of a new Science Discovery Centre at Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory. View>> |
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| News in brief |
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28 Jul 2010
Guy Drouin mulling over expansion plans
Guy Drouin, the Canadian entrepreneur who launched Calypso, Canada's largest waterpark, in Ottawa in June has hinted that he might open further parks across the country. More>> |
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28 Jul 2010
New gorilla enclosure for Werribee zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia, is building a home for its latest additions - three male gorillas, which are being moved from Melbourne Zoo as part of a breeding programme. More>> |
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| Attractions product news |
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Astro-tec works on world's largest planetarium dome
FROM FUN-KIT.NET
Astro-tec, which currently offers standard lap seam
domes as well as ultimate seam domes without horizontal
seams, is working on another innovation - the world's
largest planetarium dome, at the Nagoya City Science
Museum in Japan.
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Creating another world
FROM FUN-KIT.NET
French theme park Futuroscope has used futuristic theming
to enhance its latest 4D experience, making visitors feel as
though they've entered the world of Arthur and the Revenge
of Maltazard.
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| Museum product news |
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Looking into the 3D future with Red Star
FROM MUSEUM-KIT.NET
Ben Smith, creative director at Red Star, says brands and
intellectual property (IP) are the way forward in the future of
3D and 4D, and also that attractions are asking for seasonal
films.
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Matrix Fitness Systems
Matrix Fitness Systems’ goal is to make commercial fitness
equipment that stands out and sets new industry standards.
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Athena Lockers launch at LIW
Garran Leisure Solutions have over 50 years’ experience in designing,
manufacturing and installing quality lockers. The new Athena Range has
been created specifically for the leisure industry and combines security
with strength and practicality.
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Octane Fitness UK Ltd
Octane Fitness is a premium, x-trainer only supplier with a
difference. The Pro3700 IFI model is the first elliptical x-trainer
to receive IFI Stage 2 accreditation, making it ideal for beginners
and IFI users.
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Fireco supplies Fire Risk Assessment & Training and Consultancy services including Fire Safety Awareness Training, Fire Warden Training, Fire Trainers Coursea and Fire Management Courses.
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01 Jul 2010
Dorgard opens up hotels
The Jupiter Hotel, located in an attractive early 19th Century
building in the centre of Amsterdam, has installed Dorgards
to allow fire doors to be legally held open, giving guests and
staff easy access without compromising fire safety.
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21 May 2010
Make music work for you
The emotional power of music can influence the decision making
process of your customers within seconds. It can increase
spending, prolong staying time as well as improving staff morale.
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