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5   Editor's letter: Potter envy
While we were busy giving the Harry Potter books a Safeway supermarket award for its contribution to tourism, Universal was busy negotiating and planning the theme park in Florida More>>
 
8   Letters: Attracting opinions
Money talks More>>
 
10   Gallery news: Frick Collection to create new gallery
New York's Frick Collection is revisiting an idea first mooted almost 100 years ago to create a permanent gallery dedicated to sculpture and the decorative arts. More>>
 
11   Museum news: V & A Dundee design shortlist revealed
Six companies have been shortlisted to draw up plans for a landmark new building to house the proposed V&A museum at Dundee, Scotland. More>>
 
12   BALPPA news: Weston Pier rides nearing completion
The design and build of the eight rides that will be installed at the redeveloped Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare are nearing completion. More>>
 
13   Heritage news: New York's High Line gets award
New York mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has presented the 2010 Doris C. Freedman Award to the Friends of the High Line, for the latter's work in preserving a piece of New York's industrial history and transforming it into an innovative public space and heritage attraction. More>>
 
14   Theme park news: CDA in Futuroscope merger talks
Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) is in discussions with the Conseil Général de la Vienne with a view to merging the CDA group with the Futuroscope theme park near Poitiers in west central France. More>>
 
16   Science centre: £3m funding for Jodrell Bank scheme
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) are to provide funding of £3.1m (US$4.6m, €3.8m) to kick-start the creation of a new Science Discovery Centre at Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory. More>>
 
17   Zoo and aquarium news: National Aquarium to build park
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, US, is to build a US$5.4m (£3.5m, €4.4m) waterfront park. More>>
 
18   Waterpark news: Aldar to build waterpark on Yas Island
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties is to open a 16.4-hectare waterpark on Yas Island, the company's major leisure and entertainment destination. More>>
 
20   Profile: Guy Drouin
Canada's largest waterpark, Calypso, opened this June and expects to attract three million visitors a year. Its CEO talks about the launch of his second park More>>
 
24   Research: The TEA/AECOM Global Parks Report
Despite the economic climate, some operators reported an increase in profits and record visitor numbers in 2009, as AECOM and TEA's research reveals More>>
 
28   Top team: Association of Zoos and Aquarium
AZA's management team describes its rigorous accreditation process and how its Species Survival Plan aims to protect creatures for the next 100 years More>>
 
32   Conference review: Ecsite
The theme of this year's conference was risk as a source of creativity. BRC's Mark Hayward and event organiser Aliki Giannakopoulou describe the event More>>
 
34   Mystery shopper: Universal appeal
Does the newly opened Universal Studios Singapore live up to the hype? More>>
 
38   Feasibility study: Eastern promise
Christian Aaen explains how AECOM's feasibility study helped with the planning of Universal Studios Singapore More>>
 
42   Occupational hazard: Monterey Bay Aquarium
The curator describes how one of the exhibit sharks was recently killed More>>
 
44   Museums: Culture club
The Capital Cultural Manifesto aims to share British artwork with the world More>>
 
62   Lighting: Sining examples
Case studies of attractions that have used clever lighting to create a truly immersive experience for their visitors More>>
 
47   Audioguides: Guidelines
A look at some of the new ways audioguides are being used in attractions More>>
 
50   Profile: Colin Dawson and Martin Barratt
BALPPA's retiring and incoming CE talk about the association's work More>>
 
54   Planetariums: Reach for the stars
Industry experts offer advice on what you need to know to build a planetarium More>>
 
58   Exhibition design: Refresh and renew
Revamping an existing exhibition results in a fresh offer for visitors, as these recent launches demonstrate More>>
 
64   Show preview: PLASA
The annual show for the audio, light and video industry is going green More>>
 
66   Zoos and Aquariums: Creature comforts
Creating an authentic environment for animals and wet creatures is essential. We look at projects achieving this More>>
 
70   3D/4D: Screen vision
We investigate how the advent of 3D film in cinemas and consumer's homes will affect the attractions industry More>>
 
76   Show preview: LIW
A look ahead to September's Leisure Industry Week in the UK More>>
 
78   Biodiversity: Biodiversity is life, Biodiversity is our life
How attractions are getting involved with the International Year of Biodiversity. More>>
 
81   Fun-kit special: Waterparks
A round up of activity in this sector More>>
 
82   Product focus: Fun-Kit
Some of the latest products available More>>
 
84   Buyers guide: Book your space
A source of attractions services More>>
 
Latest jobs
Theatre and Stage Manager

Salary:£30,000-£35,000 pa (free of local taxes)
Location:Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Red Sea)
Company:Leisureforce
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Conference Centre Manager

Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 pa (free of local taxes)
Location:Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Red Sea)
Company:Leisureforce
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Bar / Complex Managers

Salary:£attractive + profit-related bonus
Location:Kent, United Kingdom
Company:Park Holidays UK Ltd
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Company:Titanic Foundation
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News headlines
27 Jul 2010

Nickelodeon-branded attraction for Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Kids entertainment brand Nickelodeon and the Pleasure Beach amusement park in Blackpool are to partner in the development of the UK's first Nickelodeon-branded attraction.

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26 Jul 2010

Farm attraction looking to expand

Rick Turner, the owner of two The Big Sheep visitor attractions in Devon has announced plans to open more sites across the UK.

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Diary dates
03-05 Aug 2010
ISRM National Pool Plant Operators Certificate (NPPO)
Teviotdale Leisure Centre, Hawick, United Kingdom

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28 Aug - 02 Sep 2010
World Leisure Congress and Leisure Games
Gangwon National University, Gangwon, South Korea

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28 Aug - 05 Sep 2010
ChunCheon 2010 World Leisure Congress and Leisure Games
Gangwon National University, ChunCheon City, South Korea

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Property & tenders
Outstanding Fitness Club Opportunity
Location: Inverness
 Company: Fit4Less

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Expressions of Interest from Suitably Qualified Organisations to Manage and Operate the Arrow Valley Visitor Centre
Location: Redditch
 Company: Redditch Borough Council

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Management and Operation of the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Sport and Leisure Centres
Location: Warrington
 Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council

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