Stories of Recovery

Relocating a Roller Coaster Demands Careful Consideration

Attractions executives talk pros and cons of repurposing roller coasters from other facilities
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Smart Ways to Make Money in a Post-Pandemic World

Going cashless and offering online conveniences can elevate guest satisfaction and generate profits
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Summertime Promotions at FECs

Family entertainment centers get creative with deals and marketing to bring guests inside
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Bouncing Back from the Pandemic

Three attractions share how they’ve reworked operations to adapt to challenges brought on by COVID-19
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Roaring Into the Year of the Tiger

Vietnam's attractions are preparing for a post-pandemic boom
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Workcation: Remote Work on Vacation

How resorts and inns are using the rise in remote work to draw new business
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Operating During a Pandemic

Staffing and marketing strategies at China’s Atlantis Sanya

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Insights on Award-Winning HR Initiatives

IAAPA Brass Ring Award winners share on their human resources programs and their positive effects

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How the Pandemic Changed HR

Human resources teams remain flexible and update policies
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A Dream that Endures

Museo de Cera de la Ciudad de México survived an arduous founding, a massive earthquake, and a devastating fire to become an icon in Mexico City

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Staffing Lessons Learned for 2022

Theme parks evaluate and apply new strategies for finding and retaining staff
in the upcoming season
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What are human rights exhibit at Canadian Museum of Human Rights

Reviving Operations at Attractions

Operators share strategies for reopening following pandemic closures

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How New Rides Fared in 2021

Amusement and water parks share the success of their 2021 ride openings

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Dave Andrews winning Soaky Mountain Event

Feel-Good Moments of 2021

Attractions look back on the year’s positive experiences

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Launching in a Time of COVID-19

Lessons from new Asian attractions
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Bringing Business Back to FECs

Family entertainment center leaders share proven tactics for reviving facilities
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Shooting for the Stars

Kings Island’s Mike Koontz stays the course during a global pandemic
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How Attractions Respond to Negative Effects of COVID-19

Attractions discuss the victories, as well as the challenges, that came with overcoming the pandemic
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Guests enjoy Silver Dollar City's newest coaster, Time Traveler, when the park reopened for 2021

Lessons Learned for a Hopeful Future

How attractions are bouncing back in the wake of the pandemic
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Owners Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman at Grand Opening, Compass Entertainment Complex

Opening a New FEC Amid a Pandemic

A husband-and-wife team persevered throughout the pandemic to bring a family entertainment center to their community
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Hello from the Wild Side!

Wildlife Reserves Singapore hosts a Saturday morning webinar
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The Club House Arcade - Credit: City of Ardmore

The Clubhouse Benefits from Municipal Ownership

The 7-acre FEC in Ardmore, Oklahoma, features an arcade, mini-golf, go-karts, and a zip line
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The Keys to FEC Success in Asia

Family entertainment centers look to benefit from educational activities, reinvestment, and targeted attractions
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Designing from Across the Globe

Innovating with an all-virtual process
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Vaccine Passport or No Passport

How attractions could use verifiable vaccine passports
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Summer Camps Make a Safe Comeback

Attractions find success bringing back programs after 2020 closures
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Deno's Google Business Page Post (Credit: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park)

Social Media Strategies in the Era of COVID-19

Attractions share ways they respond to feedback and interact with guests online
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PPE (Credit: St. John Ambulance Saint Jean Canada)

Updates to First Aid Best Practices

Attractions should evaluate their first aid kits, PPE, and training procedures
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Promoting a Culture of Safety

The importance of sharing safe operating procedures with guests
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Young boy learns from Hula Hoop Official about Safe Distancing - provided by Sommerland-Sjaelland

Danish Amusement Park Cleverly Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

Recovery insights from Sommerland Sjaelland in Nørre Asmindrup, Denmark
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Reviving an FEC Birthday Party Program in 5 Steps

Two family entertainment center operators share new policies and creative ideas to host birthday parties
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Disneyland Resort - Credit: Joshua Sudock

California Theme Parks Get Creative

Before reopening, the state’s parks first host events to bring guests back in
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Chinese Theme Park Industry Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic

AECOM’s “2021 China Theme Park Pipeline Update” sheds light on trends and growth
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5 Things Not Going Away Post-Pandemic

Innovations in queuing, cashless transactions, and cleanliness offer long-term benefits at attractions
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The National Comedy Center relaunched and renamed its e-commerce site as The Comedy Shop, with all sales supporting the nonprofit museum. (Credit: National Comedy Center)

CLICK: Ramping Up Revenue Online

Generating merchandise sales beyond the gift shop
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Staying Connected

Virtual activities can enhance the guest experience and lead to in-person visits
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Screening Entry Screenings

Innovations in advanced sensors and AI enhance screenings at attractions
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How Leksand Sommarland Saved Summer

The amusement park shares key learnings from its shortest season ever
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Fueling the Recovery

Insight and ideas to power attractions in the age of coronavirus
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Sweet Dreams

The Dahl family continues to make Karls a family attraction brand
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Guest wearing face covering - Monterey Bay Aquarium

New Ways to Earn Revenue

Attractions leaders share campaigns and offerings to generate revenue
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