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WWA 2022, Oct 4-7 in Las Vegas
We’re longtime supporters of this annual show for the waterpark industry, organized by the World Waterpark Association. Check out the sessions and exhibits, celebrate the 2022 Leading Edge Awards, and grab your copy of InPark from the literature bins. InPark publisher Martin Palicki will be attending.

From the archives (2019): Try a drop of this – Ten leading innovations in tech for waterparks, by Freddie Martin
TEA SATE Las Vegas, Oct 12-15 at UNLV
Get set for SATE - See our interviews with co-chairs Shannon Martin and Gregory Senner about how they’re working to deliver a unique conference experience that makes the most of its Las Vegas location. SATE also features the new slate of TEA Masters. Martin Palicki will attend and copies of InPark will be available to delegates.

From the archives (2015): At SATE, “T” stands for Technology, by InPark Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman
IAAPA Expo 2022, Nov 14-17 in Orlando
It’s almost IAAPA Expo time again, and we’re looking forward to the ultimate trade show for our industry, as we do every year. InPark will be attending, reporting and exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2022. You can pick up a copy of InPark in the literature racks - or stop by our booth (#871) to say hello to Martin Palicki, Judith Rubin (InPark Editor) and the team.

Perspective: InPark recently attended IAAPA Europe 2022 - see the report from Martin Palicki, “Joy meets Experience.”
MAPIC/LeisurUP 2022, Nov 29 – Dec 1 in Cannes
MAPIC brings the retail, food, leisure and tech communities together for dialogue on developing lifestyle destinations. LeisurUp, hosted by MAPIC is dedicated to accelerating location-based attractions in leisure destinations.


Editorial: Industry associations keep us going, by Judith Rubin
Still disrupting after all these years
How great companies continue to evolve, innovate and lead
PGAV Destinations has been designing extraordinary experiences for 55 years. We hear from the emerging generation of leaders - their passions and perspectives. At the heart is a core principle: protecting every client’s story while engaging every guest. Story by Gene Jeffers
Celebrating 38 years in business, the creator of FauxFire® and WaterWeb™ continues to break new ground in the guest experience realm - physical and virtual - with a revamped company structure and business model, including a Products division. Monty Lunde remains at the helm. Story: Judith Rubin
Led by CEO Jeb Terry, Cosm is charting new directions in immersive experience, live events and more with the innovative CosmX Display. The company has the combined resources of three established firms acquired in 2020: Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc. and LiveLike VR (now Cosm Immersive). Story: Judith Rubin
Visionary collaborations
Around the world we are seeing a variety of innovative and influential resort developments. Many include waterparks, and when they do, Polin Waterparks is often a preferred partner. A recent example is Vinpearl Nha Trang resort complex and its adjoining theme park, VinWonders Nha Trang. Story by Joe Kleiman
Meow Wolf and the UCF Themed Experience graduate programs have begun a unique workshop. In this article, Professor Peter Weishar, who heads the UCF Themed Experience programs discusses the role of writing and narrative with Meow Wolf’s Todd Richins, Ken Neville and Michael Wilson.
From the editors
EPCOT-ting around
Articles about Disney’s EPCOT on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, by Martin Palicki and Joe Kleiman

Judith Rubin hits a milestone in people years and industry service.
Where to find InPark
InPark issue 92 (September) is now available! Sign up for a digital subscription so you never miss anything from us!
 
In October, you can find print copies of #92 at two industry events in Las Vegas: TEA SATE Las Vegas and the World Waterpark Association annual trade show.
 
Attending IAAPA Expo in Orlando this November? Print copies of InPark issues 92 and 93 (November) will both be available there. You still have time to participate and get visibility for your company: see our media kit, or contact Martin to explore possibilities.
Freelance with us
We are expanding our pool of contributing writers. We are also seeking a News Editor. Send queries and writing samples to InPark publisher Martin Palicki.
Sponsor love
This edition of the InPark Report is sponsored by Imagination Playground, creator of unique, versatile, customizable playroom products that can quickly transform a space into a place for play, engrossing children in hours of creative engagement.

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