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S&S Worldwide, Inc. President and CEO retires
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Tim Timco will be retiring as president & CEO of S&S Worldwide, Inc., after 40 years in the amusement industry. Tim’s retirement as president and CEO will go into effect September
IAAPA Expo Europe returns to London I
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1, 2022, but Timco will remain with the company through 2023 as a corporate advisor. Timco first joined S&S in 2012 as director of business development, was promoted to vice president - sales & marketing in 2014, became president of the company in 2015, and then promoted again to president and CEO in 2016. Under Timco’s leadership, S&S has continued to progress within the industry while attaining a number of achievements over the last six years. These successes include its best-selling and most successful roller coaster the 4D Free Spin Coaster, the Golden Ticket Award Winning Steel Curtain coaster (Kennywood) with the US record for the most inversions, Maxx Force coaster (Six Flags Great America) holding the record for the world’s fastest inversion, Tidal Surge (SeaWorld San Antonio) the tallest and fastest Screamin’ Swing by S&S, and the company recently signed its largest single contract in its history.
Island Theme Park. “We partnered with Sony Pictures in order to achieve an authentic experience that will be the first attraction of this level in Russia, in one of the world’s leading theme parks.” “In line with our growing Location Based Entertainment strategy, Dream Island Theme Park has done a fantastic job bringing this beloved brand to life and giving audiences the unique opportunity to transport themselves into the thrilling world of Hotel Transylvania,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In addition to the Hotel Transylvania ride,
Timco started in the industry with National Ticket Company and served as a senior executive for 25 years with them. Much of his time in the industry has been spent contributing and serving on multiple boards. Timco served four years as an IAAPA board member, four years as Chair of IAAPA’s M&S Committee, over 20 years on the PAPA Board of Directors, and six years being part of the BALPPA Management Committee. Tim Timco said: “I consider myself extremely fortunate and blessed. My 40 years in the amusement industry have been very rewarding both personally and professionally. I have developed relationships with people from all over the world that have become lifelong friends and have memories that I will cherish forever, but now it is time to move on to the next chapter in my life. I thank this wonderful industry, the amazing team at S&S and my dear family for all their support over the years, it certainly has been a great ride!”
Effective September 1, 2022, Jason Mons, currently the COO of S&S, has been promoted to president & COO of S&S. Mons started with the company in 2004 and has been the company’s COO since 2016. Timco added: “I am extremely confident that Jason will provide the leadership and wisdom in continuing the success and high standards that S&S has established within the amusement industry.” Effective September 1, 2022, Noboru Rachi, currently the CEO of Sansei Technologies Inc., will also take the position as CEO of S&S Worldwide, Inc.
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Over 500 exhibitors will take to the trade show floor. Opening on the September 13, the event includes not only the trade show, but also a four-day education conference with leading industry professionals giving unique insights from September 12.
Peter van der Schans, executive director and vice president of IAAPA EMEA, said: “With less than a month until we open the doors of the London ExCeL for IAAPA Expo Europe, the IAAPA team finalises plans for incredible learning opportunities, networking moments, and more that can only be found at the leisure industry’s premier annual event.”
guests will also find a “Tavern of Fear” snack bar, a “Vampire’s Bite” burger cafe and “Transylvania Treasures,” a gift store filled with Hotel Transylvania themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
Conference highlights include: September 12: Sustainability Day at Chessington World of Adventures Resort A full-day programme dedicated to the important issues and topics facing the global attractions industry regarding environmental, social, and economic sustainable operations. Water Park Day
Water park owners, operators, designers, and manufacturers come together to share best practices and learn about current trends in the water park industry including the psychology of play, water park health and safety issues, revenue operations, and design principles. September 13: Foodalicious: New Trends and Ideas to Innovate Your Food and Beverage Experience This session is a chance to learn from industry leaders who have been innovating food and beverage operations from pricing to promotion. Metaverse 101 Learn more about the Metaverse - augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), NFTs, and Web3 and how it could impact the attractions industry. Find out how it can and will shape the future of the (virtual) world and beyond. September 14: TEA Presents: The Things We Miss When Creating Attractions The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) takes a look at different areas of the attraction creation process. Speakers will highlight the importance of sensory elements, communication and accessibility in storytelling, designing with future operations in mind, and designing sustainably. Young Professional Forum and Reception IAAPA Foundation invites young professionals to network and learn from global attractions industry leaders and veterans. Attendees can ask their most pressing career-related questions and pick the minds and experience of successful attractions professionals. The forum is followed by a reception for young professionals for continued networking, discussion, and professional development. September 15: Planet Attractions Presents: How to Make Friends and Influence People - Working with Influencers In a world where online opinion can make or break a business, it's crucial for those in the consumer-facing attractions industry to understand how to work with their fanbase in a constructive way, helping them to create content and experiences which will ultimately benefit everyone involved. Brave Investments The IAAPA Europe Economic Impact Study provides the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts generated by the attractions industry at the regional and country level. IAAPA will share preliminary results from the latest report, followed by a discussion with leaders on things they wish they knew before making a capital investment.
Tornado Springs opens
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.
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.
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
SUMMER PART 4 2022
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AAPA Expo Europe, which takes place at London’s ExCel, returns to the capital for the first time since 2011, driving innovation, technology, and sustainability across the recovering ‘experience’ market, attracting industry leaders from the biggest theme parks to hotels, local attractions, and zoos. From rollercoasters to log flumes, apps, special effects, and smellscaping, the Expo takes place on September 12 -15 and will be jam-packed with the latest tech and innovation from businesses, services, and suppliers across the globe, all responsible for creating magically memorable experiences at visitor attractions. The event is the flagship European trade show of The Global Association for the Attractions Industry, with the UK representing the largest membership in EMEA including much-loved attractions Blackpool Pleasure Beach and industry-giant Merlin Entertainments, parent company to The London Eye, Thorpe Park, and SEA LIFE Aquariums.
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