In Episode 5 of Theme Park Academy, Maxwell Glorit shares his thoughts on the IAAPA Expo and discusses some of the many tools that IAAPA offers for those who want to enter the sector.
Glorit started his career on the operations side of the industry. He then joined IAAPA and now helps run its Ambassador Program, which offers students from around the world a unique opportunity for hands-on experience at the Association’s Expos.
If you are a young professional or aspiring to work in the attractions sector, this episode offers tips and advice on the best way to approach industry events.
The Theme Park Academy
Produced in partnership with blooloop, Theme Park Academy is a new podcast which looks behind the scenes at the theme park business, whether listeners are aiming to enter the sector or are looking to enhance their understanding.
Hosted by industry insiders Mark Lofthouse (senior manager of business development at RWS Global) and Adam Sandy (roller coaster sales and marketing director at Zamperla), Theme Park Academy is a go-to source for everything related to the business side of theme parks and themed attractions.
The first episode introduced the podcast and took a look at trends in the industry. In the second episode, Mark and Adam were joined by Dominic Wray, the managing director of Blackgang Chine, who delved into the world of nostalgia.
The third episode featured Andy Westfall, senior director of strategic planning and development at Herschend Family Entertainment, talking about Wildwood Grove at Dollywood. The fourth episode explored the world of haunts with Damien Gray, senior executive creative director at RWS Global.
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