More than 150 theme park representatives, experts and suppliers attended the 2017 Asia Attractions Golden Crown Awards ceremony presented recently by Asia Attractions in Shanghai.
Winners were recognised in a total of 16 categories for both operators and suppliers. The glittering ceremony and formal dinner was staged at the Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences in the Pudong district of the city on October 19. Asia Attractions is the leading business magazine for the amusement industry in China and a sister publication to Interpark.
Among the high-profile guests, Chinese theme park industry expert Zhu Xing attended the evening, along with Zhong Zinfu from Prominent Technology Enterprise and CAAPA’s water attractions committee, Zheng Wei of CCIA Cultural Tourism Development, Liu Yuzheng from Huayi Brothers Real Scene Entertainment, Ge Shiwei of Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park, Wu Chunlai from Suzhou Park, Li Pengwei of BRC Cultural Tourism Group, He Lin from Aoyuan Cultural Tourism, Lin Huanjie from the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China, Fang Long of Chengdu Aqua Magic, Wu Liubing from Changzhou Dinoland, Li Yanchan of Winsing Animation Group Park, and Shang Lishuang from World Carnival Amusement Park.
“As an active member of the amusement and attractions industry, we hope the awards will promote the healthy development of excellent, high-quality Chinese companies,” said Asia Attractions’ chief editor Zhang Li. “In turn this can encourage a healthy industry.”
The winners for 2017 were as follows:
Outstanding Master Planning Award
China: Guangzhou DongFang Culture and Tourism Industrial Development
International: Jora Vision Europe
Outstanding Theming, Design & Constructions Award
China: Elephant Sculpture Art
International: Polin Waterparks
Outstanding Roller Coasters Award
China: Golden Horse Technology Entertainment
International: Martin & Vleminckx
2017 Outstanding Major/Family Rides Award
China: Golden Horse Technology Entertainment
International: Huss Park Attractions GmbH
Outstanding Big Water Park Attractions Award
China: Guangzhou Dalang Water Park Equipment
International: WhiteWater West
Outstanding Ticketing Systems Award
Galasys Global (Suzhou), China
Outstanding Operations Management Service Award
Changzhou dinosaur land culture & Tourist Management, China
Outstanding Interactive Water Play Award
China: Zhengzhou Wolong Amusement Equipment
International: Vortex Aquatic Structures International
Outstanding Middle/Small Rides Award
China: Shenyang Chuangqi Amusement Equipment Co
International: Zamperla
Outstanding Playgrounds Award
China: Shenzhen Yonglixing Amusement Rides Co., Ltd
International: UNO Parks
Outstanding 3D Theatres & Dark Rides Award
China: Shanghai Hirain Digital Technology
International: Holovis International
Outstanding VR Products Award
Beijing Shenlinqijing Culture, China
Outstanding Live Performance/Stunts Award
Creative Garden Group, China
Outstanding Themed Food & Beverage Award
Changzhou Joyland, China
Outstanding Themed Event Award
The QXTD Lion City, China
Outstanding Innovative Entertainment Award
Fruit Man Theme World, China
All of the companies included on the awards shortlist had projects operating in China from 2016 to June 2017. More than 100 Chinese and 50 foreign firms competed in three rounds of voting. The first round saw Chinese parks nominate companies and suppliers for inclusion, the second round came in the form of voting via WeChat, while the third round saw industry experts cast the final vote. The 2018 Asia Attractions Golden Crown Outstanding Suppliers & Parks Awards will launch this coming June. For more information concerning application dates and sponsorship opportunities, contact Han Zhao.
