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“Asian Attractions Expo 2013 is the premier venue to connect with leaders of the attractions industry in Asia,” concludes IAAPA president and CEO Paul Noland. “Whether you are a supplier or an attractions operator, the connections you make at this year’s Expo can be the key to your success in the rapidly growing Asian attractions market.”
Asian Attractions Expo takes place from 4 to 7 June at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. More than 5,000 industry professionals are expected to participate. The complete AAE event schedule, registration fees, travel advice and more is available at
iaapa.org/expos . If you're visiting the show, then make sure you pick up the June issue of Park World “hot off the press” from booth 640.
Halloween comes early to Alton Towers!
Last month saw the arrival at Alton Towers of a new UK event for operators of haunted attractions. The inaugural Halloween & Scare Attractions Show (H&SAS) was attended by over 100 delegates.
Organised by The Scare Network, the one-day conference, mini trade show and awards ceremony on 10 April attracted delegates from the UK, Jersey, Germany and the Netherlands. Seminars included a presentation from Jason
Delegates make their way to the Towers to
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Karl of AtmosFear! Scare Entertainment, discussing Imagineering and “the art of scare,” Rick Turner from The Big Sheep farm park with an insightful session on teamwork, and some interestingl facts, figures and case studies from Steve Tomlin from RANA Risk Management and Vision XS’ Tony Sefton. One of the day’s highlights was a “hands- on” workshop hosted by brothers Gary and
Simon Smith from Fear FX. Starting with just the bare skeleton of a room, two groups had 30 minutes to create, decorate and furnish a frightful environment that could easily be recreated in any scare maze. Other seminar topics included attraction operation and management, make- up, insurance and marketing, while a panel session with a team of experts rounded off the formal business. Following the conference, delegates were allowed access to The
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Left to right: Scare Network directors Kevin Sudds (H&SAS), Sally Duguid (Reaact), Stuart Beare (Tulleys Farm), Jason Karl (AtmosFear! Scare Entertainment) and Wayne Davis (H&SAS)
Sanctuary, Alton Towers’ seasonal scare maze, including an exclusive “lights on” tour with the park’s creative team. The evening finished off with dinner and the presentation of the Scare Awards, all winners of which were from the UK and can be seen at
scareawards.co.uk/2012-winners/ Planning is already underway for H&SAS 2014 with a date and venue to be announced shortly. Keep abreast of this and other scary stuff at
scarenetwork.co.uk
Keep screaming!
If you missed the Halloween & Scare Attractions Show and are looking either to expand an existing attraction or create a new one, then you might want to check out ScareCon next month in London. Europe's original conference and trade show for the scare attraction industry, now in its sixth year, takes place at the Islington Metaworks on Thursday 20 June. Talks are promised from some of the most interesting and diverse speakers in the industry, including award-winning scare attraction designers, zombie survival events, theatrical productions and ghost walks. After dark entertainment is also promised including a ScareBall costume party and “ an overnight scare experience like no other”, The Vigil. Places for the latter are extremely limited, so book soon. Registration for the daytime conference is a bargain £10. For the full programme see
scarecon.org
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