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n 20 September, Universal Beijing Resort celebrated a monumental milestone
- the grand opening of the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, Universal CityWalk Beijing, and two spectacular hotels, The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and NUO Resort Hotel. The official opening of the resort marked the establishment of a new cultural tourism landmark in Beijing, and capped off the culmination of 20 years of preparation and construction, turning the page on the beginning of a brand-new journey.
“The grand opening of Universal Beijing Resort is an important moment for Universal Parks & Resorts. Universal Beijing Resort has been 20 years in the making and marks an important milestone for Universal Parks & Resorts, our partners and everyone associated with this project,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts.
He continued: “We are grateful for the guidance and commitment this
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project has received from all levels of government. As for me, I have personally looked forward to this day for over 20 years and to now see our dream fulfilled is a source of great pride and satisfaction to me and our entire team.”
Representing a major investor in Universal Beijing Resort, Song Yu, party secretary and chairman of Beijing Tourism Group said, “In the process of cultural integration of world cultures, the establishment and opening of Universal Beijing Resort has brought a different charm to Beijing, a thousand-year-old capital, and has also brought the advantages of the Beijing sub-centre with more vitality. I believe that Universal Beijing Resort is set to have a bright and promising future and champion the expansion of the tourism industry in the capital city as a beacon of entertainment and service.” On the grand opening day, tens of thousands of guests visited Universal Beijing Resort to enjoy blockbuster
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and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
The board of directors of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, elected five new board members for 2022, including Wuthichai Luangamornlert, ICAE, as second vice chair, during its meeting on 26 September in Barcelona, Spain. Luangamornlert is managing director, Siam Park Bangkok Co, operator of the largest water and amusement in Bangkok. He will serve as first vice chair of IAAPA in 2023 and lead the association as chair of the board in 2024.
to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
“Wuthichai has grown up in attractions industry. He attended his first IAAPA trade show with his father in the mid-1980s and has been involved in the business and IAAPA ever since,” said Greg Hale, chairman of the IAAPA Governance Committee, and vice president and chief safety officer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “Wuthichai brings tremendous experience, expertise, and a unique perspective to this leadership role at IAAPA, and I know he will ensure the association provides the events, products, and services needed to help our industry fully recover from the global pandemic and thrive.”
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fun with immersive experiences, explore authentic movie scenes offered throughout the seven themed lands of Universal Studios Beijing, and experience the rich selection of rides and attractions, shows and entertainment, themed dining and merchandise options, as well as other extraordinary elements exclusive to Universal Beijing Resort. These include the first Kung Fu Panda themed land in Universal’s theme parks, the world’s
first Transformers themed land, the world’s first WaterWorld themed land, the world’s largest Minion Land, and a brand-new experience within the first Jurassic World Isla Nublar themed land. Furthermore, the Hollywood themed land with its magnificent Untrainable show, and the highly acclaimed The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land attracted guests with their authentic and immersive experiences.
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
IAAPA names Wuthichai Luangamornlert, ICAE second vice chair; elects new board members
Luangamornlert has more than 25 years’ experience in the water and amusement park industry. He has also served on numerous IAAPA committees including the Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Committee, the Governance Committee, the Asia Pacific Education Subcommittee, and the Water Park Committee. He was a member of the Relocation Task Force that led the association’s headquarters move from Alexandria, Virginia to Orlando, Florida and he was a member of the IAAPA Board of Directors from 2016 to 2018. Luangamornlert has also served as the president of the Thai Amusement and Leisure Park Association since 2010 and has been instrumental in establishing the Thai Safety Standards for Amusement Rides (Ministerial Regulation on Amusement Ride Control). He has also held multiple leadership positions in the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Tourism Council of Thailand.
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Luangamornlert has a master’s degree in marketing from Thammasat University and a master’s in finance from Chulalongkorn University. He also has a bachelor’s degree (with honours) in business and economics from the University of Salford in the United Kingdom.
In addition to the selecting Luangamornlert as second vice chair, the board also elected the following IAAPA members to serve the association on the board of directors in 2022:
and tourist park. Dreamworld is excited to announce that it
has entered into an agreement with experienced accommodation developer Evolution Group to fund and build an accommodation precinct on part of the surplus land owned by Ardent Leisure adjacent to the Dreamworld park. The accommodation offering will include a 4-star 250-room resort-style hotel, 40 bungalows and a 5-star tourist park with 100 powered sites. Dreamworld Resort will be designed to cater to all guests, especially interstate travellers, with a broad range of family friendly accommodation options, as well as restaurants, conferencing facilities and leisure facilities such as swimming pools and a gymnasium. Guests of Dreamworld Resort will also have exclusive
Facility Member Directors: Corrine Brindley, corporate vice president, state affairs, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, United States; Bonnie Weber, senior vice president of park operations, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, United States
Manufacturer and Supplier Member Directors: Har Kupers, Vekoma Rides Manufacturing, Netherlands, Advisory Board Director; John McReynolds, senior vice president, external affairs, Universal Parks & Resorts, United States
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