What's new in our Leisure and Attractions world? |
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Dear reader,
We've got an exciting roundup of news from our buzzing Leisure and Attractions industry this month. From popular venues re-opening their doors to a thrilling host of unique and record-breaking experiences launching in our region and across the globe, fun is definitely back in the cards!
Take a seat and dive into our May newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did creating it for you.
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Discover Motiongate Dubai is a Hollywood-inspired theme park located in Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showcasing themed areas and attractions based on DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and The Smurfs and was opened on December 16, 2016.
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Tamana is a developer and operator of authentic adventure concepts. Its foundations are rooted in the creation of Aventura Parks in Dubai, and its network of top designers/builders in Europe. Tamana brings a wealth of experience in the management and marketing of adventure and leisure parks, from concept development to operations, including design and delivery.
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Kraftwerk Living Technologies is one of the leading companies in the field of professional audio-visual system integration. We combine and synchronize high-quality systems to provide tailor-made overall solutions for the global market. We have executed numerous projects all over the world and have defined the standards for state-of-the-art system integration since its founding in 1992.
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H.B. LEISURE (HBL) is the leading player globally in the Skill Game sector - fun games that are played for prizes. Operating in 90 locations over 20 countries, HBL works in partnership with major theme parks and attractions, offering unique management expertise and complete games service. This includes providing top quality, fully themed games, and prizes, plus experienced HBL managers and trained staff, running all day-to-day operations. HBL’s games with generous prize offerings are extremely popular and create real excitement in the attractions that help operators increase their revenues and profitability.
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In the Leisure and Attractions industry, everybody would agree Health and Safety is by far a top priority for all operators. Leadership at all levels of the business, need to create and support a positive health and safety culture, by building relationships, where health and safety can be discussed and challenges solved as a team.
Please read on find out more from this article contributed by Mr. Steven Putzeys, Business Manager, Leisure & Entertainment, Al Shaya Group.
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ANTIC’S LAND is among the early and largest operating indoor family theme parks in the Middle East, based on an oriental theme story built up to provide full edutainment, mystery, fun and magical moments and thrills for those young in age and at heart.
We are happy to speak with Dr. Janardana Dattakumar, Director of Operations and the chief wizard at Antics Land to learn more about the theme behind the attractions, and how the attraction manages to successfully marry ancient theme with modern game offerings and continues to enjoy high popularity amongst its visitors.
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No matter what type of indoor entertainment venue we are looking at, they all hit an inflection point in the first decade of the 21st century — FECs, arcades, museums, indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks, bowling alleys — all had to start considering the impact of technology on their day-to-day operations.
This Complete guide on FEC Digital Transformation by Vinayaka Kamath, Business Head – MEA & Europe, Semnox Solutions DMCC is meant to serve as a starting point for anyone who wishes to learn more about the intricacies of digital transformations of indoor venues, where technology is a powerful facilitator in streamlining operations and creating seamless guest experiences.
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Cameron Mitchell has resigned his positions at the head of Majid Al Futtaim’s Vox Cinemas and FECs business to return to his native Australia. Read More
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Inside the venue, the Vox Cinema and the Magic Planet are integrated. The cinema, a multiplex with 15 screens, has the first Samsung Onyx screen in the UAE. Read More
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Diversified and futuristic family entertainment centre, Fabyland, today announced its debut in Sharjah at Rahmania Mall, bringing its array of eclectic games and key attractions for children, teens and adults. Read More
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The indoor theme park opened its doors on May 7. During its closed period, the park underwent extensive refurbishment and renovations, including upgrades to its rides and attractions. The extensive maintenance work included a complete sanitisation of the park and the implementation of strict cleaning programs. Read More
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Included among the upcoming releases is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, the top-grossing film of all time in Japan and one which recently recorded the biggest foreign-language debut in US box office history. Read More
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Working with Dreamworld Gamesite in Australia, the company has provided its integrated cashless business solution to the popular entertainment venue. Dreamworld Gamesite is now using Embed’s self-service kiosk alongside its smartTOUCH readers and integrated POS and PRIZES redemption management system. Read More
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“The industry-leading ride mix at Atlantis raises the bar for water parks around the world”, says Philip Baker, VP Business Development MENA, ProSlide. “We’re excited to shine a spotlight on all the innovative aspects of this revolutionary water park expansion, exclusively with Blooloop’s global audience". Read More
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The international market for family entertainment centres will start moving forwards and upwards in the coming months, says Alberto Borrero, international sales director at Intercard, the major supplier of player cards and management systems. Read More
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True to the brand, the latest additions to the Endless Surf team are lifelong surfers who bring decades of experience in board sports and venue development, and the ability to guide the creation of authentic surf experiences. Read More
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Semnox Solutions' suite of products is able to run operations for the 4-acre attraction in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India - including contactless solutions such as RFID lockers and silicone wristbands. It also means that park can streamline guest check-ins with Semnox’s XCESS readers and Desktop readers. Read More
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The new game is available for both the 6-player and 10-player versions of the SPREE Arena and brings gamers into a virtual bank heist. It is published by Reality on Demand Studios and developed by Knuckleheads Studios. Read More
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The location, home to over 140 interconnected trampolines and activities, now features an inflatable park that joins to the main deck of the trampoline court, allowing visitors to roam freely from trampolines to inflatables. Read More
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At an altitude of 62.5 degrees north, Norsk Tindesenter is the climbing gym closest to the North Pole. Located in the Norwegian town of Åndalsnes, at the arctic circle, the facility is far beyond just a gym – it is a Mountaineering Museum. Read More
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