Clete and David set the tone for the next chapter for the Attractions Group Podcast! Thanks for listening to this weeks episode! Texas Water Park: https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journ… Kennywood junction: https://www.post-gazette.com/life/rec… #AttractionsIndustry #ThemeParks #AmusementParks #Zoos #Hospitality #IndustryPodcast #attractionspodcast #GuestExperience
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David Detling and Clete Reinberger are the new hosts of the Attractions Group Podcast! Previous and Founding hosts, Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig signed off for the last time Tuesday, February 12 in a handoff to the new hosts as they pursue further development of their Kings Island-focused podcast, named: Tower Topics. Though Don will
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The Attractions Industry, renowned for thrilling rides and captivating shows are also renowned as significant energy consumers. As these innovative, cutting-edge venues seek to enhance guest experience meanwhile optimizing operational costs, a partnership between the Attractions Group and Energy Efficiency Group of Cincinnati has emerged. Our partnership is excited to introduce Power Factor Correction (PFC)
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Creating memorable experiences is at the heart of attractions venues, from theme parks to zoos. However, the energy powering rides, lights, and food stands can strain both budgets and the environment. In recent years, IAAPA and other advocacy organizations have championed sustainability efforts across the industry. This push includes parks, zoos, waterparks, and the suppliers
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Role: Touring Attraction Production & Technical Manager Department: Operations Reports To: Tour Operations Director Position Type: Contract with the opportunity to become salaried. Compensation: $90,000 per year + transport, accommodation and per diem Location: On Tour in North America POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Production and
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In today’s competitive attractions industry landscape, simply offering a lightly themed area or environment sometimes causes reactions to fall short of management expectations as they become “ordinary” quickly. Thrills fade as quickly as they come on when the newer, taller, faster, etc. get introduced. Guests crave experiences – journeys that linger in their mind long
Read More...Parks, Zoos, Water Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, etc. have A LOT of moving parts, fans, motors, pumps, climate controlled buildings with open doors, compressors- ALL of which contribute to low Power Factors, even if everything you implement is “high efficiency.”
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Companies of all industries across the US continually look for ways to reduce their financial footprint. However, with good financial governance, also comes the desire for sustainability by reducing an environmental footprint. Venues in the Attractions Industry, Zoos in particular, always look for ways to live and breathe sustainability efforts. Power Factor Correction (PFC) contributes
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We’ve talked about Power Factor Correction for a few years now. We’ve also spent a great deal of time discussing the solution, but not enough about what may cause it in the first place. The Attractions Industry is a catch-all term for several very distinct types of venues: Theme Parks, Zoos, Water Parks, and Family
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We get asked all types of questions about Power Factor and Power Factor Correction that cover the spectrum of Who, Why, Where, When, etc. Another such question is: “What are the costs associated with a low Power Factor rating in the Attractions Industry?” We know that Family Entertainment Centers generally have one meter though some
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