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UK park could ‘unlock Bedford’s economic potential’, says Universal exec
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niversal's planned theme park in the UK has the potential to significantly drive economic growth and development in Bedford,
according to a senior executive at Universal. In December 2023, Universal announced its
intention to build a theme park in the UK following the acquisition of a 476-acre site south of Bedford. John McReynolds, the senior vice president
of external affairs for Universal Destinations & and engaged with local businesses to discuss the project's impact.
investment will help drive the developments that Bedford Borough Council.
mayor, Tom Wootton. The duo toured several local spots, including the La Piazza cafe, the Not Another Jungle garden center, and the Charisma gift shop.
could help unlock enormous economic potential
the Bedford borough and the many community members we have actively engaged with throughout
potential to be transformative for Bedford borough and deliver significant benefits for the UK economy.
drive footfall to existing local businesses, and unlock major investment into other local enterprises and infrastructure through their supply chain and Universal's planned theme park has the potential
to contribute close to £50 billion to the UK economy over the course of its construction and the first 20 years of operation. The project is expected to generate around
20,000 jobs during the construction phase, with an additional 8,000 permanent positions created once the resort is fully operational. Recently, Universal held a public consultation
regarding the proposed attraction, which has already received support from the leaders of six local councils. Following this, it was announced that
representatives from NBCUniversal will meet with discuss the development plans.
Triotech appoints new Sales Director
In a strategic move to strengthen its global reach, Triotech has announced the nomination of Nicolas Fournier as Sales Director. Nicolas brings over 15 years of experience in business development, with a decade of expertise in the entertainment sector. Nicolas will focus and Europe, as well as managing distribution in these regions.
"We're excited to welcome Nicolas to the Triotech team. His deep experience in entertainment, coupled with his strategic insight, makes him the ideal choice to propel our growth and expand our global footprint," commented Yannick Gemme, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Triotech.
Nicolas Fournier expressed his enthusiasm about the new role, stating, "I'm thrilled to join the Triotech Team and contribute to our pushing the boundaries aligns perfectly with my passion for creating exceptional guest experiences."
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