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Posts By David Whitworth

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Devising a pathway to project success for destination developments
5 years ago

Devising a pathway to project success for destination developments

THE development path to a successful themed project can sometimes be long and winding.

By Martin Zurauskas

While traditional real estate construction projects have 33 divisions of work, the specialised …
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Golden Horse aiming to create ‘happy days’
5 years ago

Golden Horse aiming to create ‘happy days’

IN recent years, as the attractions industry has developed, different types of facility have been favoured by visitors. Increasing numbers of people are enjoying attraction facilities and thus at the …
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René Hansen, MK Themed Attractions/MK Illumination
5 years ago

René Hansen, MK Themed Attractions/MK Illumination

René Hansen is the managing director of MK Themed Attractions (formerly Tema Design by MK Illumination) in Denmark, a division of MK Illumination. In an interview with  InterPark editor Andrew …
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Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge takes experiential story telling and the theme park experience to new heights
5 years ago

Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge takes experiential story telling and the theme park experience to new heights

Beth Whittaker takes a closer look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – the exciting new world created by Disney and Lucasfilm that takes park guests on their own intergalactic adventure


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Schwaben Park, Germany
5 years ago

Schwaben Park, Germany

SITUATED approximately 45 kilometers north east of the Baden-Württemberg state capital Stuttgart, Germany, in the Welzheimer forest, Schwaben Park is a family friendly venue with the proverbial ‘Swabian coziness’ that …
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Carowinds ‘strikes’ with biggest investment to date
5 years ago

Carowinds ‘strikes’ with biggest investment to date

Copperhead Strike double launch coaster anchors new themed area

Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, has debuted the Carolina’s first double launch coaster with the opening of Copperhead Strike for …
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Walibi Belgium debuts world’s first Erratic® Ride with opening of  Popcorn Revenge® from Alterface
5 years ago

Walibi Belgium debuts world’s first Erratic® Ride with opening of Popcorn Revenge® from Alterface

THE official opening of the world’s first Erratic® Ride featuring its proprietary Popcorn Revenge® IP took place in May at Walibi Belgium.

According to the ride’s developer Alterface, the Popcorn …
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Shanghai hosts record-breaking IAAPA Expo Asia
5 years ago

Shanghai hosts record-breaking IAAPA Expo Asia

IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 (formerly Asian Attractions Expo) took place in Shanghai, China, from June 11  to 14 (trade show from June 12 to 14), with the event featuring the …
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Dyrehavsbakken, Denmark
5 years ago

Dyrehavsbakken, Denmark

SITUATED just 10 minutes’ drive north of Copenhagen is what is recognised as the oldest amusement park in the world.

With origins that can be traced back to 1583 and …
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Leisure industry growth continues apace
5 years ago

Leisure industry growth continues apace

By Dennis Speigel

Continuing his series of articles on the attractions industry, International Theme Park Services (ITPS) president Dennis Speigel looks at the ongoing global growth of the leisure industry …
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