Dolly Parton: The Attractions Operator
August 26, 2026How the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur also served as an attraction designer.
How the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur also served as an attraction designer.


IAAPA recognizes four industry visionaries whose leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions have helped shape the global attractions industry.
Q&A with Marcos Michan Kanan, chair of IAAPA's Latin America/Caribbean FEC Committee.


Peak season puts every part of an attraction operation under pressure. Guest volume increases, teams get stretched, vendors move quickly, supervision becomes harder, and small process breakdowns can create bigger risks.
This 60-minute moderated panel will explore how attraction leaders manage risk when volume is high and operations are moving fast. The conversation will focus on staffing pressure, supervision challenges, vendor activity, safety communication, incident reporting, and how risk, safety, security, and operations teams can stay aligned during busy periods.
Pittsburgh's Kamin Science Center unveils the Science of Speed exhibit, rooted in FEC attractions.
Story supersedes superlative
The new attraction marries new technology with storytelling