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08/02/2012
Mel McGowanParkology: Coney Island the First Theme Park?
parkology                     (park•ol’•o•gy) n. 1. The systematic study of the art and science of the theme park, especially the study of the origins, organization, development, and nature of said art form. 2. The indulgent ramblings of an industry veteran trying to make sense of it all also,  park•ol’o•gist n.
16/01/2012
Jeroen NijpelsFamily owned amusement parks: the reversal of a trend or a one-off?
In the amusement park industry, the last decade was characterised by a peak in the trend that family-owned businesses were sold to large corporations, investment funds and the like. Many questions were asked about the potential for success for this strategy, and most of these questions were justified.
19/12/2011
Keith ThomasFrom Melaka to Pigeon Forge: That was a year, that was.
Well, it’s nearly Christmas, a time to take stock and also to look forward. Firstly, 2011, what a year that was, eh? Did we see that one coming? If it went the way that you expected, well done and can we share a look into your crystal ball for 2012?!
17/11/2011
Mikkel SonneChic, Contemporary Christmas - The Champs-Élysées' Christmas illuminations
Possibly the most famous street in the world, Champs-Élysées in Paris, will be looking extra chic and contemporary this Christmas as they reveal their brand new Christmas illuminations.
15/11/2011
LinkedIn GroupWhat are you main objectives for the IAAPA Expo?
We asked the 3000+ members of Blooloop's LinkedIn group, “Are you planning on attending the IAAPA Expo? If so, what are your main objectives?”

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Attractions News

Feb. 8th, 2012
Chester Zoo Unveils £500k Giant Otter and Jaguar Exhibits at Half Term
Chester Zoo’s Development Director, Simon Mann, said that these exciting new developments will “breathe fresh life into the zoo”
Feb. 1st, 2012
Visitor Attractions: Have You Got the Chocolate Factor?
York is giving the X Factor a chocolate makeover as contestants with dreams of being part of the upcoming CHOCOLATE - York's Sweet Story attraction prepare for their auditions.
Jan. 31st, 2012
World's Largest Children's Museum Ranked as the Best on Forbes.com
The spotlight is shining even brighter on Indianapolis this week. Not only is the NFL's Championship game taking place; but, Forbes.com contributor Larry Olmsted ranked The Children's Museum of Indianapolis at the top of the 12 best children's museums in the U.S.
Jan. 30th, 2012
Utah Aquarium Board of Trustees Selects Architectural Firm and Commercial Contractor for New Building
The Living Planet Aquarium board of trustees selected Beecher Walker Architects and Layton Construction for the development, design and construction of the new Living Planet Aquarium, to be built in Draper City.
Jan. 26th, 2012
Kennedy Space Centre: Three Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2012 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction
Franklin R. Chang-Dìaz, Kevin P. Chilton and Charles J. Precourt will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Supplier News

Pan Amusements' Electronic Shooting Galleries Sure Fire Success at EAG London
Lotte World Waterpark $22M Deal Signed with WhiteWater
Waterparks: SplashTacular Partners with Hawaiian Falls
Lo-Q to install Q-band system in ninth Six Flags water park
Vortex Plan to attend the US Play Coalition's Conference on the Value of Play: Multi-Generational Ac...
Theme park ticketing systems: accesso Promotes Christensen, Pisorchik to VP
ProTraXX 16-channel Audio Repeater with Zone Paging Now Shipping from Alcorn McBride
Waterplay Solutions: Coveted Awards Announced for Waterplay Dealers
PGAV Destinations Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony at Kennedy Space Center
Cruden expands with move to new purpose-built Amsterdam facility

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