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FEC conference for burgeoning Middle East market nears A
dvanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) is launching the Future Play & Playspaces GCC
Conference on 17th-18th April 2017 in Dubai, UAE.
The event has been specifically designed to discuss new innovative concepts for Family Entertainment Centres in the GCC, top-tier mall operators and property developers play requirements, strategies to develop parks, playgrounds and upgrade public realm spaces, regulations and standards that govern the development of play facilities, and the indirect and direct benefits of play on children. The market for family entertainment centres in the region is expected grow significantly over the next three years. Abu Dhabi is investing $35m in developing parks
UNIS launches VR division V
and playgrounds alone in 2016. The GCC’s biggest skatepark opened in January 2016 in Dubai. Major malls in the GCC are planned to start construction in 2017 including Ishbiliyah City Centre in Saudi Arabia ($800m), Mall of Oman ($700m), Phoenix Mall in UAE ($544m), Ibn Battuta Mall Expansion ($450m). Future Play & Playspaces GCC Conference is an
opportunity for those developing, designing, building and equipping indoor and outdoor play facilities across the GCC region to understand the range of issues that are key to the sector’s development. New projects and initiatives will be discussed, complex regulatory matters explained and innovative solutions showcased.
www.futureplayandplayspaces.com
irtuix, developer of the popular Omni motion platform, has launched a partnership with Fun VR Tech, a new division of Universal Space (UNIS) created to distribute Active VR experiences to the
commercial entertainment market. The partnership is an expansion of Virtuix’s collaboration with UNIS in China, where it has installed dozens of its
Omni Arena gaming attraction. “Our partnership with UNIS in China has exceeded our expectations,” said Jan Goetgeluk, founder and CEO of
Virtuix. “UNIS has long standing expertise in the commercial entertainment market and has installed the Omni as part of their amusement packages in VR Arcades, Family Entertainment Centers, and shopping malls. While we are still fulfilling the remainder of our U.S. Kickstarter and Pre-Order packages, Fun VR Tech represents an opportunity for us to expand our successful UNIS partnership and make the Omni available to the digital out-of-home entertainment market globally.”
In addition to its Omni Arena packages, which contain either two or five Omnis, Fun VR Tech will also sell single Omni setups. “Fun VR Tech hopes to make active VR of this kind widely available, allowing professionals and commercial entertainment businesses to take full advantage of this technological marvel,” said Steven Tan, general manager of UNIS. Fun VR Tech has started selling its Omni Arena
attraction in North America and South America with plans to expand to additional global markets in the future.
in South America. The firm has been distributing the video graphic boards of Trestle already for many years for the US market and has now extended the agreement into a new continent. Trestle Corporation is a Hong Kong-registered
Suzohapp extends Trestle deal into South America S
uzohapp has signed an agreement with Trestle Corporation to become its preferred supplier
company with offices in the US and Asia. It focuses on developing niche products for the consumer gaming industry where products may have been discontinued. Trestle’s value comes in its ability to resurrect, remanufacture, or refurbish end of life (EOL) products. Its main focus is the manufacturing of video graphics cards for slot machines. According to Suzohapp, the Latin American gaming
market is very diverse and regulations vary from country to country. This often makes it difficult for local operators to source gaming machine components. The agreement will allow customers in traditionally difficult logistical regions to obtain essential gaming products immediately and at a cost effective price.
Margate’s Dreamland set to re-open
amusement park is unveiled on 28th April, following a makeover. The seaside attraction will see a wealth of “new and
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rejuvenated” features on offer, including vintage rides, landscaped gardens, live music, art installations and street food.
It comes after a £15million overhaul was announced
Matthew Philippsen, managing director of Trestle, commented: “Suzohapp is our perfect partner for South America. We ask operators and manufacturers who wish to use our products to reach out to Suzohapp”. Rafael Nottaro, Suzohapp director solutions for Latin
America, added: “We are pleased to work closely with this great partner. The team at Trestle has great knowledge of the video graphic board segment and this enables operators to continue to run popular, older machines. Our partnership with Trestle is a significant step to continue to grow and expand our business in Latin America”.
by operator Sands Heritage, who said the injection of funds from offshore company Arrowgrass would pay for new rides, restoration of existing attractions and major upgrades to its indoor and outdoor event spaces.
Jennie Double, commercial director at Dreamland
Margate, said: “We cannot wait to unveil the new park to locals and visitors alike. “By combining contemporary food and culture with authentic vintage rides and the uniquely British heritage that only we can offer – we believe we’ve captured something truly special with this newly imagined incarnation of Dreamland.” Dreamland Margate will be opening up 195 seasonal jobs across the business this summer. Bernie Morgan, chair of the Dreamland Trust, said: “It
is very good news that Dreamland is continuing to grow its attractions, which should encourage additional visitors and make it even more popular. “We are also delighted with the operator’s commitment to the heritage of the site, which includes the vintage rides. This is very important to us and the local community. The Trust will continue to support any positive changes helping to safeguard Dreamland’s unique offer and sustainable future.”
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www.globalamusementsandplay.com March 2017
reamland in Margate is set to enter a “new era” when the updated and re-landscaped
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