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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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