JANUARY 2019


4 Park Hoppin’ With Paul Ruben


6-20 Park News Your monthly round-up


22-23 News Highlight Merlin Entertainment


24-25 Cover Story Great Coasters International


26-28 IAAPA Review Industry Event


30-31 Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Park Profile


32 Balppa Awards Industry Awards


33 Thea Awards Industry Awards


34-35 Kent Lemasters Interview


36-37 Gardaland Park Update


38 LOKE Ride Profile


40 Car Parking Guest Article


42-43 Industry Influencer Peter Cliff, Holovis


45-47 Safety Management Systems David Bromilow, Mobaro Park


48-49 Scent Florentina Anghel, AromaPrime and Ailsa Easton THEME3


50-51 Park People Martin Zurauskas, nFusion


52-53 Rainforest Lumina Asia-Pacific update


54-57 Brazil Latin American update


58 Guest Article Digital ordering in theme parks


60 Company Profile HUSS®


62 Coin-Op News Your monthly round-up


69 Show Guide Calendar


70 Web Guide Online Resources


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There is no better way to get started on an industry magazine than by getting out there and meeting the people that drive that industry, so I feel very fortunate that days into my role I was on a flight to Orlando, to what was undoubtedly the most exciting trade show of my life. It was also a chance, early on, to meet our North American editor, Paul Ruben, who I had already heard lots about (all good of course, Paul). What I did know, is that he loves to ride, and the


great thing is, he got me riding with him. I never thought for one minute that I would ever allow myself to be hoisted 250 foot in the air, only to plunge back down to earth, superman style, and do it with a smile on my face. But that’s exactly what happened. Thanks to Paul, his years of experience and ‘gentle pressure’ shall we say, I enjoyed a few exhilarating rides before undergoing the Park World initiation, Fun Spot’s Skycoaster. Turn to page 4 to get Paul’s take on it. Back at the Orange County Convention Centre it’s fair to say I was in awe of the creative experiences, projects and people I saw and met. Take a look at the highlights on pages 26-28, then head over to the Park World website to see even more. We’ve got a packed issue for you this month,


which including the first in a new series of Industry Influener features. We kick off with Peter Cliff, creative director, Holovis on page 42. Before I sign off, I’d like to say a huge thank you


to my predecessor Bryony Andrews who helped me prepare for this issue. I hope you enjoy it.


Becci Knowles, editor


Editor:


Becci Knowles (+44 1622 699140) bknowless@datateam.co.uk


North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


Contributors this issue: Astrid Gonzles Narino, Bryony Andrews, Ryan Jackson, Nick Hucker


Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124) mburgess@datateam.co.uk


Sales & Events Manager: Ed Baker (+44 1622 699106) ebaker@datateam.co.uk


Publishing Director: Paul Ryder pryder@datateam.co.uk


Managing Director: Parvez Kayani pkayani@datateam.co.uk


Publication Secretary:


Tracey Ballard (+44 1622 699109) parkworld@datateam.co.uk


JANUARY 2019 • ISSN 1462-4796


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