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Only World Group
Fun, food and good living. These three things are key to the business of the Only World Group, a stalwart of the Malaysian amusement industry. Park World editor Owen Ralph catches up with the man dubbed “Malaysia’s theme park king.”
S&S approaches 2010 with confidence
Fresh from receiving an IAAPA award for its Free Fly Coaster, S&S Worldwide has exciting plans for 2010. Park World has a quick chat with vice-president of sales and marketing Kevin Rohwer (pictured).
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
When it comes to wooden coasters, the use of trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) is pervasive. Although eight companies supply trains for wood coasters, nearly two-thirds are from PTC. Why? Since 1904 PTC has made the quality of its products top priority. Paul Ruben pays a factory visit.
Entertainment Rights
The owner of brands including Basil Brush, Postman Pat and George of the Jungle, Entertainment Rights boasts a portfolio of licensed properties perfectly suited to amusement park audiences. Recently acquired by Boomerang Media in the United States, the company now plans develop a varied range of branded attractions using its characters.
Catching up with Gary Goddard
Since its founding in 2001, Gary Goddard Entertainment has established itself as one of the leading design sources for themed attractions and destinations across the globe. Goddard has built his career on creating attractions that form emotional connections with their audience. He recently took time to discuss his current projects and some emerging trends with Park World.
OCT Group
The OCT Group is the operator of mainland China’s most popular theme park, part of a growing chain that will soon take in the cities of Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. But Happy Valley is only part of the story. Park World profiles the nation's largest amusement operator.
Dalian Sun Asia Tourism
Dalian Sun Asia Tourism Holding is a 12-year-old company held in high regard among the attractions industry in China. An operator of aquariums, animal encounters, children’s theme parks and hot spring spas, it is the only home-grown tourism company on the stock market in China, and a member of IAAPA.
PlayWorld
A former aviation engineer (as indeed are many of senior members of RAAPA - the Russian Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions), Dmitri Vlasov decided to enter the amusement industry in 2002 following two years of research. Gerry Robinson met up with him at April's RAAPA Show in Moscow.
Mondial
Dutch ride builder Mondial is known for its range of solid, well-engineered flat rides and Ferris wheels. An established player in the world of travelling fairs and carnivals, the company also has a loyal following from a select group of parks. Park World visits Mondial’s premises to discover why there’s more to this manufacturer than many may realise.
