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most rewarding thing for visitors is to have a large number of quality rides. That is what they currently value most. Also, capital investment could be as much as double for any ride when you consider the theming. We are very price sensitive in the region so any type of cost increase can affect ticket prices.
Who do you expect the big players to be in 10 years' time, domestically and internationally? I don’t think there will be a change in the US, because it’s a consolidated market. But in Asia I think we are going to see some surprises. I believe we will see some new big players. Many people may still not know about companies like OCT and Chimelong. Dalian Wanda Group is another one to mention. I also believe we will see the traditional players like Disney and Universal expanding their operations globally.
What park or attraction has most inspired you during your travels with IAAPA? Europa-Park in Germany has captured my attention. It’s a family-owned business like our own. They show incredible attention to detail. They have an amazing
Meet the vice-chairs
The IAAPA board of directors recently elected Disney’s Greg Hale as its second vice-chairman, meaning he will take to the helm of the association in November 2016, replacing Universal’s John McReynolds, who is set to succeed Gerardo Arteaga after his one-year term of office expires next November.
Greg Hale
A 26-year veteran of the Walt Disney Company and a familiar face at many industry events, Greg Hale is vice-president and chief safety officer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, starting his career with the company as manager of electrical and electronics engineering in 1988. He currently holds 63 patents around the world that have contributed to numerous innovations and inventions in the amusement industry and has been an active volunteer with IAAPA for more than 15 years. Hale received the association’s Public Affairs Award in 2003 and its Outstanding Service Award in 2010. As well as playing a key role in the association’s efforts to develop and harmonise industry safety standards around the globe, he has also been the chairman of the ASTM International – F24 Subcommittee on standards harmonisation since 2008.
John McReynolds, meanwhile, is senior vice-president of external affairs for Universal Parks and Resorts, staring his career in the parks and attractions industry in 1995 when he joined the Universal Orlando team as manager for government relations, having previously served on the staff of United States senator Connie Mack and in various capacities within the travel industry, civic and community organisations.
John McReynolds
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