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Dataton's Pickup audioguide

Dataton's Pickup audioguide offer has been put to interesting use in two current exhibitions -Dronning Margrethe og Arkælogien at the Moesgård Museum in Denmark, and And There Was Light, a touring exhibition which opened in Gothenburg, Sweden in March 2010. More>>
OOKL's new iPhone apps

OOKL has launched a service allowing attractions to create their own iPhone apps for all visitors to download. More>>
A compact 4D experience with Sega Amusements Europe

For a more compact 4D experience, Sega Amusements Europe offers an eight-seater (more seats can be added if desired), 4D motion theatre, with a library of 3D films, which can be installed into existing buildings within a couple of days. More>>
Global Immersion and Our Dynamic Earth

In Scotland, 4Dventure at Edinburgh's Our Dynamic Earth is a £700,000 (US$1m, 820,000 euro) 4D attraction, provided by Global Immersion and part funded by the Scottish Government. More>>
 
Astro-tec works on world's largest planetarium dome
FROM FUN-KIT.NET

Astro-tec, which currently offers standard lap seam domes as well as ultimate seam domes without horizontal seams, is working on another innovation - the world's largest planetarium dome, at the Nagoya City Science Museum in Japan. More>>
 
Kettal unveils Landscape furniture
FROM FUN -KIT.NET

A range of new furniture, called Kettal Landscape, has been unveiled by the Kettal design studio. Featuring modern architectural shapes intended to blend in with natural settings, Kettal Landscape is a complete system that comprises configurable daybeds, pergolas and personalised aluminium furniture. More>>
Marvel Super Heroes 4D at Madame Tussauds
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Madame Tussauds in London, UK, and Marvel Entertainment joined forces this year for a new exhibition, Marvel Super Heroes 4D. Madame Tussauds in London, UK, and Marvel Entertainment joined forces this year for a new exhibition, Marvel Super Heroes 4D. More>>
Creating another world

French theme park Futuroscope has used futuristic theming to enhance its latest 4D experience, making visitors feel as though they've entered the world of Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard.
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Looking into the 3D future with Red Star

Ben Smith, creative director at Red Star, says brands and intellectual property (IP) are the way forward in the future of 3D and 4D, and also that attractions are asking for seasonal films.
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Group interactivity with Espro and Phonak

For the first time, Espro Acoustiguide and Phonak are bringing interactivity to group tour guide systems.
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01 Jul 2010
Dorgard opens up hotels

The Jupiter Hotel, located in an attractive early 19th Century building in the centre of Amsterdam, has installed Dorgards to allow fire doors to be legally held open, giving guests and staff easy access without compromising fire safety. More>>
 
21 May 2010
Make music work for you

The emotional power of music can influence the decision making process of your customers within seconds. It can increase spending, prolong staying time as well as improving staff morale. More>>

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Aromatherapy Associates gifting sets
Launching globally from September 2010, Aromatherapy Associates (AA) have unveiled a new addition to their gifting collections.
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Crystal Clear Oxygen Therapy
This painless oxygen therapy system uses puncture jet technology to drive high-pressurised streams of oxygen, combined with a patented anti-ageing serum, through the skin's barrier defence system into the deeper layers of the epidermis.
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For Goodness Shakes rises to EIS challenge
In 2008, the English Institute of Sport set For Goodness Shakes (FGS) a challenge to create a powder that combined nutrition with taste.
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Collinson provides hall for Stanground students
Stanground College in Peterborough has gained a new sports facility.
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Kettal unveils Landscape furniture
A range of new furniture, called Kettal Landscape, has been unveiled by the Kettal design studio.
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Achieve Inner Balance
A complete line of Zero Gravity massage chairs have been unveiled by Johnson Health Tec under their Inner Balance Wellness line.
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Renew with the Rainforest
Organic skincare brand ILA has introduced a new range of products that use ingredients direct from the Amazon.
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Looking into the 3D future with Red Star
Ben Smith, creative director at Red Star, says brands and intellectual property (IP) are the way forward in the future of 3D and 4D, and also that attractions are asking for seasonal films.
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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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Chief Executive

Salary:-
Location:Belfast, United Kingdom
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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