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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR DEAL 2014 vents organiser
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Consults has confirmed that the DEAL show in Dubai, UAE, will take place on April 8-10, 2014. DEAL 2014 will once again be held at the Dubai World Trade Center. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, chairman of IEC, said there is“ renewed energy” within the industry and that the Middle East region will soon see the“ state-of-the-art” amusement and entertainment products that were showcased at the event earlier this year.
Cedar Fair president to deliver IAAPA keynote
M att Ouimet, president and CEO of Cedar Fair, will share his thoughts on the theme parks and amusements industry at the forthcoming IAAPA Attractions Expo.
IAAPA has confirmed that Ouimet will deliver the keynote address at the general managers and owners’ breakfast at this year’ s IAAPA Attractions Expo on November 20.
Ouimet will discuss his
BTHA AGM TAKES PLACE THIS MONTH he 2013 British Toy
T and Hobby Association’ s( BTHA) AGM and Industry Day will take place at Great Fosters Hotel, Egham, Surrey, on Wednesday, June 26. The day will begin with the BTHA AGM, which will then be followed by the annual Toy Industry Day, which is open to BTHA members as well as retailers, licensors and other industry associated representatives. The Industry Day will begin at
leadership strategy, share his thoughts on developing young professional talent, and outline his vision for the future of the theme parks and amusements industry.
Ouimet is a 20-year veteran of the attractions industry, spending 17 years with the Walt Disney Company in a variety of roles including president of the Disneyland Resort. He also served in a variety of other business development and financial positions during his employment with Disney, including president of Disney Cruise Line and executive general manager of Disney Vacation Club.
Prior to joining Cedar Fair, Ouimet served as president of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and as president and chief operating officer of Corinthian Colleges.
10am and will feature presentations from a leading retail speaker, motivational speaker Phil Hesketh- a specialist in the psychology of persuasion and influence and there will also be an introduction to sustainability and how it
can positively impact companies’ bottom line, from Jae Mather, sustainability director at HW Fisher. The industry day will conclude with drinks and a chance to network with industry colleagues and a two-course lunch in Great Fosters’ atmospheric Tithe Barn.
THEME PARKS: CUBED n his latest sculpture
I project, James Dive of The Glue Society has compacted an entire fun fair- including rides, dodgems and even prizes- into a four-metre cube. The work, entitled Once, is on show at Scultpture by the Sea in Aarhus, Denmark, until July 1.
Calendar
UK EVENTS JUNE 2013
17-19 BALPPA Summer Conference Chessington World Of Adventures Surrey UK www. balppa. org 26 BACTA National Council Meeting Hippodrome Casino London UK www. bacta. org
UK EVENTS JULY 2013
3-5 British Destinations Annual Conference Cultural Centre / Park Inn Southend-on-Sea UK www. britishdestinations. co. uk
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JUNE 2013
4-7 Asian Attractions Expo 2013 Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore www. iaapa. org / AsianAttractionsExpo 26-27 International Bowl Expo Trade Show Las Vegas Convention Centre Las Vegas US www. bowlexpo. com
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