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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Family entertainment centers (FEC’s) and arcades use a significant amount of electricity to power games, lighting, and other equipment. Power Factor Correction (PFC) can offer several benefits for these businesses: Reduced Electricity Costs: Many utility companies charge penalties for a low power factor. Power Factor Correction improves the efficiency of electricity usage, reducing the reactive
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Energy Efficiency Group, in partnership with Theme Park Consultancy the Attractions Group, is introducing the Power Factor Correction concept to the family entertainment industry. Amusement parks, with their mix of rides, lighting, restaurants, concessions, etc. can benefit from power factor correction in a couple of ways: Reduced Electricity Costs: Many amusement parks use inductive loads
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Amusement parks are a great place to have fun, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. With so many rides, attractions, and restaurants to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to go and what to do. This is where interactive wayfinding comes in. Innovative rides, roller coasters, and shows
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Take your park’s experience to the next level! The Attractions Group has partnered with industry-leading hardware and software developers to design wayfinding solutions customized to any park, zoo, or entertainment venue. We’ll consult with your leadership to create a solution that encompasses the brand and unique theming of your venue. Sample Features: Interactive (and realistic)
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One of the most dangerous, most exhausting, most rewarding, most- whatever you want to call it- question anyone in a creative position pertaining to Guest Experience can ask themselves or a group: “What if?” Ask this question and let the creativity and innovation flood in. Full disclosure, I was nowhere near any conversation or whisper
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