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What are the Most Exciting Trends and Opportunities in Middle East Attractions?
At DEAL Live by blooloop this week in Dubai we asked some of our speakers and sponsors to share with us what they think the most exciting new developments and future trends are for the Middle East attractions industry. Here are their answers… Content is key in driving footfall Ahmad Hussain bin Essa, CEO of Global Village Dubai […]
UK Companies a Big Hit at Experience Economy Forum in Zagreb, Croatia
Boasting a thousand-mile-long Mediterranean coastline with over a thousand islands, Croatia is ranked the 18th most popular tourist destination in the world. Planned investment into tourism and visitor attractions is expected to reach £500 million in 2017-18. Croatia is land of great opportunity for those in the attractions business. The potential for growth in the sector is huge and Croatia’s first first theme […]
KidZania – the Educational Entertainment Phenomenon that is Sweeping the World
Child-driven Play is the Key to KidZania’s Massive Success. KidZania is the world’s fastest growing global educational entertainment brand. With 24 locations across five continents, it’s a unique concept which immerses children from 4-14 in career-oriented role play, in the context of a mini city. KidZania London’s CEO, Eddie Kemsley talked to Blooloop about how the […]
April the Giraffe: Animal Adventure Park on Going Viral and Navigating a Media Storm
YouTube viewers have so far racked up over one thousand years watching the live stream of April the Giraffe, waiting for her to give birth to her calf at Animal Adventure Park in New York State. Live streaming from zoos is nothing new. So why has April’s impending motherhood captured the imagination of the public worldwide? […]
Protecting the Magic: Dominic Wigley Talks Safety First at Merlin Entertainments
Dominic Wigley joined Merlin Entertainments in 2014 as Group Health, Safety and Security Director. Less than a year later Merlin suffered their worst accident in the company’s history. The Smiler accident in June 2015 rocked the second largest attractions company in the world, and brought Wigley’s department into the spotlight. Blooloop talked to Wigley about […]
Titan the Robot: an eight foot tall PR magnet
In conversation with Nick Fielding, the creator of Titan the Robot.
Atlantis Rising – $1.6 Billion Atlantis Sanya Resort adds to the Buoyant Chinese Market
The $1.6 billion destination resort Atlantis Sanya will open at the end of the year on Hainan Island in China. Atlantis resorts celebrate the lost mythical kingdom of Atlantis, discussed by Greek philosopher Plato in 360 BCE. Russell Stokes, Vice President of Aquaventure Operations at Atlantis Sanya, spoke to Blooloop about the iconic luxury resort. He […]
Now is the Winter of IP Content: IAAPA's Winter Forum 2017, Dubai
The International Association of Amusement parks and Attractions European division, IAAPA EMEA, held its first Winter Forum in Dubai from January 31st to February 2nd. 150 attendees visited some of the the major new parks and attractions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These included Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Global Village, IMG Worlds of Adventure and the […]
As a global leader in designing & building mini golf courses, themed play areas & immersive environments, GREENSPAN transform spaces into unforgettable experiences. Offering end-to-end services, they combine creativity & craftsmanship with pioneering technology to elevate competitive socializing & redefine modern leisure.
We Make A Scene. Through our story-driven scenic design, fabrication and installation solutions, Adirondack Studios sets the stage for captivating visitor experiences.