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Attractions Management
2013 issue 4

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7   Editor's letter: Advance ticketing
Attractions are the last bastion of the 'pay on the gate' approach and it's time For this to change

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12   Theme park news: Jackie Chan theme park planned for Beijing
A theme park dedicated to Chinese superstar Jackie Chan is to be built in Beijing, China, according to reports by Chinese state media

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13   SATE report: Conference Report
'What's next?' was this year's theme, with a look at the future of developments and creative professionals

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14   Waterpark news: Legoland waterpark in Malaysia
Legoland has opened its first waterpark in Asia, with the Malaysian attraction becoming the largest Legoland Waterpark in the world

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16   Attractions news: Merlin confirms IPO for London
Merlin Entertainments, the second largest visitor attraction operator in the world, has announced that it will float 20 per cent of the company on the London Stock Exchange

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18   Science Centre news: India to build 18 science centres
India's National Council for Science Museums (NCSM) has announced plans for 18 more science centres, taking the total in the country to 66

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20   Zoo news: AZA announces award winners
The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation, innovation and design feats, at its yearly conference in Kansas City, US

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22   Museum and gallery news: Ellis Island museum reopens
Ellis Island Immigration Museum reopened its doors to the public on 28 October 2013 for the first time since Hurricane Sandy submerged the island last year

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24   Heritage news: World MonumentsWatch 2014
Venice, Italy and the entire country of Syria are among the cultural heritage sites at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change

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26   Profile: Joe Schott
The COO of Disneyland Paris talks about the park's new immersive Ratatouille dark ride, which is slated to open in 2014, and how the park has evolved from an American theme park to a European one

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30   Museums: World class collections
We celebrate the diversity of museums that have opened globally this year

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34   Zoos and aquariums: A roaring trade
Stephen Fuller explains the economic benefits that zoos and aquariums provide

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36   Science centres: New dynamic
Julie Moskalyk, Dynamic Earth's newly appointed director, reveals her plans for the Canadian earth sciences centre

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40   Occupational hazard: Weathering the storm
A year after Hurricane Sandy: How Liberty and Ellis Island were restored

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44   Augmented reality: Reality check
Blair Parkin debates if Google Glass and similar augmented reality devices are a technology fad or here to stay

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48   Interactivity: Heads up
Thinkwell's Craig Hanna ponders the issues of incorporating visitors' smart devices into your attraction

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52   Theme parks: Up and coming
We look at the eagerly anticipated theme parks and rides planned for next year
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56   Social media: Face value
Expand your social reach with technology
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60   Show preview: IAAPA 2013
The suppliers reveal the products and projects they'll be showcasing in Orlando
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66   Waterparks: Sliding scale
The world's largest slide is among the new waterpark offers on the market
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72   3D/4D/5D: Shared vision
Dinosaurs and dragons are being brought to life with 4D
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76   Intellectual property: The name game
BRC's Christian Lachel discusses the pros and cons of originality versus branding when theming new products
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80   Multimedia and AV: Simulate to stimulate
A round-up of inspirational projects that range from romance to outer space
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87   Ticketing: Entry points
How the latest systems can help increase visitor spend and encourage repeat visits
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90   Show preview: EAG 2014
A look at next year's entertainment show
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92   Show review: European Attractions Show
Lesley Morisetti sums up the show
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93   Web gallery:
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