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22 AUGUST 2018 ISSUE 111 www.attractionsmanagement.com Liseberg makes largest ever investment

Valkyria – a steel dive coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard – opened to the public on 10 August at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden.

A SEK300m (US$33.6m, €29m, £26m) investment which also includes Loke – a Gyro Swing manufactured by Intamin – Valkyria is based on Norse Mythology and is a key part of the park's long-term masterplan. The name Valkyria is derived from the Norse mythology creature Valkyrie – a mythological creature that brought fallen warriors into the afterlife. "Valkyria is important. It is the biggest investment in the history of the QValkyria is based on Norse Mythology and is park – and one of the most complicated a key part of the park's long-term masterplan projects we have completed," said Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen, built in the north part of the park. In speaking to Attractions Management. that sense, Valkyria is a bit like an "It's the last ‘big’ attraction we insurance policy, making sure we have This is the last 'big' can construct in the park the next a relevant and updated attraction attraction we can few years, because we have a very product the next few years." construct in the park extensive infrastructure project being MORE: http://lei.sr?a=b2b3U Andreas Andersen

THEME PARKS MUSEUMS VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Dolly Parton reveals Kengo Kuma-designed Leolandia invests in Wildwood Grove plans Dundee V&A ready for launch cartoon-themed attraction US$37m project to include p3 Opening date for ﬂ agship p6 Park banks on popularity p8 rides and entertainment museum set for September of Masha and the Bear Attractions people

Disney chief Bob Iger: Fox acquisition offering company "new horizons"

isney chief Bob Iger consumer choice, brands Dhas said the company's matter more than ever and acquisition of Fox will our incredible portfolio of offer new compelling ways high-quality, in demand branded for it to bring its products content uniquely positions us to market, utilising newly- to strategically and successfully acquired intellectual property navigate this increasingly to create never-before seen dynamic marketplace," products across its portfolio, said Iger, speaking during including in its theme parks. an earnings call. The US$71.3bn (€63bn, "The assets we're buying £56.6bn) acquisition of Fox, fit perfectly with our plans which has now been approved to substantially grow our by Disney's shareholders, intellectual property portfolio sees Disney gain a huge QIger said the new assets will "fit perfectly" with Disney's plans and to bring our products media library and the rights to market in ways that to the first Star Wars film "In this era of unprecedented consumers, as well as the and the film rights to the consumer choice, brands creative community, find Fantastic Four and X-Men matter more than ever" extremely compelling." franchises – two IPs not For the quarter, Parks and obtained through its previous The move is expected to Disney likely planning to bring Resorts revenue at Disney multi-billion-dollar acquisitions have a significant impact on its new Fox IPs to its parks. increased 6 per cent to of Lucasfilm and Marvel. the theme park industry, with "In this era of unprecedented US$5.19bn (€4.47bn, £4bn).

Michael Bloomberg helps US arts attractions blossom with US$43m training scheme

loomberg Philanthropies "This initiative is aimed at helping B – the charitable arm of some of the country's most exciting Michael Bloomberg’s organisations reach new audiences" business empire – has granted 45 organisations apply to the Arts Innovation multiple organisations in each funding in efforts to help and Management programme, urban area to encourage and ﬁnance the US's small to which offers general operating support the healthy creative midsize arts organisations. support and management infrastructure of cities. To be spread across seven training including fundraising, “The arts inspire people, cities, including Austin, strategic planning, marketing provide jobs, and strengthen Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, and board development. communities,” said Michael Pittsburgh, and Washington The scheme targets non-proﬁt Bloomberg. “This programme QBloomberg has already DC, part of the US$43m arts organisations, "because is aimed at helping some of granted more than (€37.8m, £33.7m) funding of the vital role that they the country’s most exciting US$108m to over 500 initially goes to organisations play in building communities, cultural organisations organisations in the US in Atlanta, Georgia. The dand supporting artists". reach new audiences and organisations were invited to The programme focuses on expand their impact.”

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MANAGEMENT NEWS Contents issue 111

04 National Play Museum The US museum has entered the ﬁrst phase of a 100,000q ft expansion, which has a total fundraising goal of of US$60m (Ð52.5M, £47m).

05 Dundee's new museum The Kengo Kuma-designed V&A Museum of Design Dundee, Scotland’s ﬁrst dedicated design museum, is set to open its doors in less than a month.

06 Telus World adds to offer Canadian science museum Telus World of Science, based in the city of Edmonton, has announced that two QParton has been part-owner of the theme park since 1986 new spaces designed by architectural practice Dialog have opened.

"I used to imagine what it'd be like to 08 Cartoon area for Leolandia fly with a dragonfly – now all these Italian children’s theme park things are coming true to our guests" Leolandia is set to open the largest area it has ever created exclusively for a character, covering over 10,000sq m Dolly Parton reveals Wildwood 10 Comedy corner Grove expansion of Dollywood The first ever visitor attraction to celebrate American ountry singer Dolly Parton family through the woods. comedy opens its doors Chas announced plans Now all these things are for the US$37m (€32m, coming true for our guests to CLASSIFIED & JOBS £28.5m) expansion of her experience in Wildwood Grove." Dollywood theme park in Visitors will enter Wildwood Job opportunities Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Grove through the hollow 17 To feature new rides, live trunk of a giant fallen tree, entertainment and dining emerging into the imaginative Sign up to Leisure Opportunities: experiences, the Wildwood land envisioned by Parton. Online: www.leisuresubs.com Grove expansion of Dollywood At the heart of the land, a Email: [email protected] will open to the public in 2019. 55ft-tall (16.7m) tree grows Tel: +44 (0)1462 471930 "When I’d be out exploring from a cluster of natural Annual subscriptions: UK £34, in the hills around our home rock and boulders, offering UK students £18, Europe £45, RoW £68 in the Smoky Mountains, I'd a natural platform for live let my imagination roam free,” performances from the park's Attractions Management News is published 26 times a year by The said Parton. "I’d pretend that entertainers. At night, the Leisure Media Company Ltd, Portmill House, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, the frogs and butterflies were tree will come to life, with a Herts SG5 1DJ, UK. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. All my friends. I’d imagine about show featuring "butterflies rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored what it’d be like to fly with a glowing in a kaleidoscope in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, recorded or otherwise, without the prior permission of the dragonfly or to follow a bear of spectacular colour". copyright holder, Cybertrek Ltd. ©Cybertrek Ltd 2018 ISSN 2516-9114

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MUSEUMS National Museum of Play plans expansion

The National Museum of Play The project includes a has entered the ﬁrst phase multi-coloured, curved facade of a 100,000q ft (2,290sq parking garage for residents m) expansion, which has of the Neighbourhood of a total fundraising goal of Play, as well as visitors. US$60m (€52.5M, £47m). The whole project has been The works will see the designed by CJS Architects addition of a hotel, a new and is managed by LeChase atrium, outdoor play and exhibit Construction Services. areas and a ‘Neighborhood Monroe County executive of Play’ – a residential project Cheryl Dinolfo said: "It is with retail units, sculptures incredibly important that we and street ﬁxtures. provide the right support Having acquired nearby for these institutions QThe museum has set a fundraising goal of US$60m for the project property for $2m (€1.8m, to have people come £1.6m), the Strong to Monroe County." National Museum of Play’s “This is a once-in-a-lifetime Neighborhood of Play is opportunity to build something forecast to generate $130m that will be transformational This is a once-in-a- (€113.8m, £101.9m) in for our members, our guests, lifetime opportunity annual economic impact and our region,” added Steve Steve Dubnik for the Rochester, New Dubnik, CEO of the museum. York area it inhabits. MORE: http://lei.sr?a=U7q3y

MUSEUMS Smithsonian's famous Fossil Hall to reopen after ﬁve-year revamp

The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, will reopen its doors on 8 June 2019. Colloquially known as Fossil Hall, Qthe room was closed for a US$129m the room was closed for a US$129m (€113.2m, £101.4m) renovation in 2014 (€113.2m, £101.4m) renovation in 2014. The project has returned the the artefacts have never been displayed. museum’s wing, which ﬁrst opened A number of interactive displays will in 1910, to its original architectural also provide visual scientiﬁc learning. The hall is the most majesty. High ceilings, skylights Kirk Johnson, museum director visited room in the most and ornate moulding that had all said: "The Fossil Hall is the most visited natural history been hidden have been restored. visited room in the most visited natural museum in the world The hall’s main exhibition will feature history museum in the world". Kirk Johnson dinosaurs, plants and insects. Some of MORE: http://lei.sr?a=d8c3u_A

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Halloween returns to Universal Editor Liz Terry +44 (0)1462 431385 A raft of new, “terrifying” mazes will open at Universal Studios Florida as part of Managing editor the attraction’s Halloween Tom Anstey Horror Nights event. +44 (0)1462 471916 Based on the fourth installment of the Halloween slasher movie series, the Publisher Julie Badrick mazes will be set in the +44 (0)1462 471971 suburban town of Haddonfi eld, Q The attraction is based on the fourth Illinois on Halloween night, instalment of the Halloween move series where franchise protagonist Michael Myers has escaped and Diner. Revellers will then follow him Smith’s Grove Sanitarium as he wreaks terror across Haddonfi eld. Advertising sales and is hungry for revenge – Alan Howarth’s score will soundtrack Paul Thorman stalking his niece Jamie and the immersive experience, while the +44 (0)1462 471904 stopping at nothing to kill her. maze will include Myers in his classic The ‘Return of Michael featureless white mask and navy jumpsuit. Myers’ maze starts with Halloween Horror Nights has Advertising sales Myers's escape from the run for over a quarter of a century, Sarah Gibbs +44 (0)1462 471908 mental hospital and his with fans of horror turning up to be encounters with his fi rst involved in their favourite movies. victims at Penney’s Gas Station MORE: http://lei.sr?a=C8f2d_A Advertising sales Chris Barnard +44 (0)1462 471907

MUSEUM ARCHITECTURE Advertising sales Kengo Kuma-designed V&A Gurpreet Lidder +44 (0)1462 471914 Dundee prepares for launch

The Kengo Kuma-designed V&A Museum of Design Dundee, Scotland’s Newsdesk ﬁ rst dedicated design museum, is Tom Walker set to open its doors next month. +44 (0)1462 431385 Opening on 15 September 2018, the V&A Dundee will be the lauded Japanese architect’s ﬁ rst building in the UK. Product Editor Lauren Heath-Jones The cliffs of North Eastern Scotland were +44 (0)1462 471927 an inspiration for the building’s design. Its exterior cladding is made up of cast-stone panels that mimic the rugged cliff edges. V&A Dundee will showcase Scottish design through the ages and will also house Circulation Joe Neary QV&A Dundee is Kengo a café, restaurant and learning facilities. +44 (0)1462 471910 Kuma’s first building in the UK MORE: http://lei.sr?a=a2f4j_A

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SCIENCE ATTRACTIONS Dialog-designed Zeidler Dome opens

Canadian science museum the S.P.A.C.E.Gallery and Telus World of Science, we’re looking forward to based in the city of sharing the excitement Edmonton, has opened two with our guests.” new spaces designed by The spaces have been architectural practice Dialog. designed to give visitors The Zeidler Dome – an the opportunity to unravel immersive theatre and the mysteries of the planetarium – and the solar system through S.P.A.C.E (Stars, Planets, exhibitions that allow them Astronauts, Comets, Etc.) to warp the space-time Gallery – a space exploration continuum, manually create gallery – launched to pulsars, command a lunar QThe new addition off ers an immersive guest experience the public in July. lander and travel to the Frank Florian, director surface of the moon. of planetarium and space The planetarium immerses science at Telus World guests in the night sky and of Science, said: "This distant galaxies in 10K is an event almost a resolution and invites them This is an event almost year in the making. to see the Aurora Borealis a year in the making "We’re very excited – commonly referred to Frank Florian and proud to debut both as the Northern Lights. the Zeidler Dome and MORE: http://lei.sr?a=j7n6V

FUNDING Royal Society launches Places of Science museums fund

The Royal Society has announced “Places of Science”, a new funding scheme for small museums in Britain. The programme, which will award QThe funding will encourage museums to grants of up to £3,000 (US$3,800, engage with their local communities €3,300) to successful applicants, is intended to encourage museums to engage with their respective localities are under increasing ﬁ nancial pressure," through science storytelling. said Museums Association director, By incentivising the telling of stories Sharon Heal, who also sits on the which emphasise the important role of Places of Science allocation panel. Funding streams like science in local communities, Places "Funding streams like this, which this are crucial to of Science is expected to contribute allow them to explore new creative museums' survival to the sustainability of local-level projects, are crucial to their survival." Sharon Heal museums. "Museums across the UK MORE: http://lei.sr?a=z3B7H_A

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VISITOR STATISTICS English attractions experience bumper year

Historic properties and The British Museum attractions across England was the most visited 'free' experienced signiﬁcant growth attraction in England in 2017 in visitor numbers in 2017. for the tenth consecutive VisitEngland’s Visitor year with nearly 6 million Attraction Trends in England visitors, and the Tate Modern 2017 report shows that, of came a close second with the 1,400 sites surveyed, more than 5.5 million. historic properties such as The Tower of London mills, monuments, boats and topped the list as the most burial grounds saw the largest visited ‘paid for’ attraction increase in visitor numbers, for the ninth year running up 8 per cent on 2016. with 2.8 million visitors and Visits to farm attractions Chester Zoo came in second QBritish Museum remains the most visited attraction in England also experienced strong place with 1.9 million. growth in 2017, up 5 per "Our world-class cent on the previous year. attractions have once more Overall, visits to England’s proven to be a huge draw attractions rose by 2 for both UK and overseas Our attractions are a per cent in 2017. Visitor visitors," said minister huge draw for both UK attractions overall reported for arts, heritage and and overseas visitors increased spending of tourism Michael Ellis. Michael Ellis 7 per cent on 2016. MORE: http://lei.sr?a=S6C9B_A

IP ATTRACTIONS Leolandia to open themed area based on Russian cartoon

Italian children’s theme park Leolandia is set to open the largest area it has ever created exclusively for a character, covering over 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft). Masha and the Bear’s Woodland, a themed area based on the popular QThe attraction is based on Masha and the Bear Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear, will house seven attractions courtyard replete with a water for adults and children. playground, garden and pond, playground Vroom, a themed rollercoaster equipped with towers and bridges. designed for children, themed shops "This is a signiﬁcant investment This is a signiﬁcant and a train carriage-inspired refreshment leading to the creation of a themed investment for us point will all be available to children area, which is one of a kind," said Giuseppe Ira and their families as part of the area. Giuseppe Ira, president of Leolandia. The area will also include a landscaped MORE: http://lei.sr?a=E3N7X_A

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Insight

Culture is preserved by meaningful storytelling. What these artists have done is important and it should be celebrated

Journey Gunderson, executive director A place for laughs

The first ever museum honouring American comedy has opened in Jamestown. We take a closer look

for the ﬁrst time ever, the US can boast to have a museum dedicated to telling the story of American comedy. The attraction, which opened in FJamestown, New York, US, looks attract more than 100,000 visitors a year.

COMEDY CORNERS Design specialist JRA provided complete master planning, design, project management and art direction for the 37,000sq ft (3,400sq m) National Comedy Center, which took seven years to complete at a cost of around US$50m (€43.2m, £38.6m). As well as featuring 50 exhibits exploring comedy history – from vaudeville to viral memes – the museum will offer QThe US$50m museum will house a number visitors the chance to experience comedy of interactive multimedia presentations tailored to their tastes through an RFID bracelet. After creating a humour proﬁle,

10 attractionsmanagement.com ©Cybertrek Ltd 2018 ISSUE 111 QThe 37,000sq ft museum took seven years to complete

There's never been a national institution providing comedy with the opportunity for appreciation aff orded to other art forms

visitors can explore content tailored to fun competitions, guests can step into their individual tastes, from broad slapstick the shoes of comedy pros, trying their to edgy satire. Guests can then try their hand at cartooning, comedy writing, hand at comedy writing and stand-up, and live stand-up, and faux pie fi ghts – or take part in games and competitions. simply cheer on their friends. There are also a number of "Visitors will leave the museum with personal items on show – including a profound appreciation for comedy a Harley Davidson motorcycle icons and innovators, as well as the donated by actor Dan Aykroyd. tremendous infl uence of humour on how we think, live, and laugh." WHAT A HOOT National Comedy Center executive "As a nonprofi t cultural institution, director Journey Gunderson added: the museum celebrates comedy’s "There has never been a national great minds and unique voices, from cultural institution that provides comedy Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle," a with the opportunity for appreciation spokesperson for the museum said. often afforded other art forms. "Exclusive collections and world- "Culture is preserved by meaningful class exhibits give comedy fans an storytelling. What these artists have unprecedented behind-the-scenes look done is important, and it should be at the time-honed creative processes both celebrated and contextualised, that have elevated entertainment to an drawing connections that make the art. Along with educational games and past relevant to the present." QThe museum was designed by JRA

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OVisitors to the Kwik-E-Mart will be able to buy iconic foods featured in the show, such as Lard Lad Donuts and Buzz Cola

SimEx-Iwerks brings new Simpsons attraction to life at Myrtle Beach

imEx-Iwerks has partnered an exciting 4D adventure Simpsons to Myrtle Beach Swith FoxNext Destinations with The Simpson family. in a way that this incredible – the innovation unit of The Kwik-E-Mart, which will brand deserves," said Michael 20th Century Fox and Fox soft-launch on Thursday 17 Needham, founder and CEO of Networks – and Gracie Films August, immerses visitors Simex-Iwerks Entertainment. to create The Simpsons in Springfi eld's favourite "Launching this experience 4D, a new immersive convenience store, and offers will be the culmination of years attraction at Myrtle Beach a number of food and beverage of passionate effort to bring in South Carolina. options, including Springfi eld The Simpsons to life beyond The attraction, which staples Buzz Cola, Heat-Lamp the screen. We are creating a is expected to premiere Hot Dogs, Lard Lad Donuts series of memorable moments later this year, comprises and Squishees, as well as enriched with tremendous of two iconic Springfi eld Simpsons merchandise. detail throughout the attraction landmarks: The Aztec Theatre Guests will also receive so that guests feel they OMichael Needham, and the Kwik-E-Mart. a premiere-style souvenir are part of The Simpsons founder and CEO of The Aztec Theatre includes photo of themselves on the universe," Needham added. Simex-Iwerks Entertainment a fully themed lobby and a red carpet as they make ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD theatre experience 'rich in their way into the attraction. SIMEX-IWERKS detail' and takes guests on "We are thrilled to bring The

12 attractionsmanagement.com ©Cybertrek Ltd 2018 ISSUE 111 Lagotronics Projects to bring Farm Fair dark ride to Asia

agotronics Projects is L set to launch a new Farm Fair dark ride in Asia next spring, following the ride's OThe project will strengthen Lagotronics Projects' presence successful launch at Bayern in Asia's theme park and amusement industries Park in Reisbach, Germany. Called Stadlgaudi 4D, the cat and rooster then enlist the way through the ride, which ride will combine a true dark riders to help wake the other culminates in a firework show. ride experience with interactive animals so the fair can begin. "Our first Asian installation gamification elements. Riders then board a vehicle, proves that our Farm Fair IP is It features an immersive based on a rotating platform, suitable for all kind of theme- OMark Beumers, CEO queue line where guests and become part of the fair, and amusement parks all over of Lagotronics overhear some of the animals where they score points by the world," said Mark Beumers, – a horse, cat and rooster – hitting targets with a 'carrot' CEO of Lagotronics Projects. discussing plans to organise a cannon. Guests are also ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD Farm Fair, needing the help of greeted with a new farmyard LAGOTRONICS the other animals. The horse, scene as they make their

PARTNERSHIPS Picsolve signs partnership with Belgian-start up Panora.Me

icsolve has announced allows guests to create of content capture product Pa new partnership with unique, shareable content innovation. As we continue Panora.me, a Brussels- capturing their experiences. to expand across the globe based start up, that will see the Designed to combined a and partner with more world- company's Super Selfie tech- selfie with a postcard, Super class destinations, we want nology seamlessly integrated Selfie allows visitors to pose to keep pushing the bounda- into Picsolve's digital platform. for a camera, situated in a high ries and finding new ways for Super Selfie, which and distant location, which visitors to capture the joy and launched at this year's Asia takes multiple images of the excitement they experience." Attractions Expo in June, guests before panning out to "The Super Selfie is a per- fect example of that, and I'm OPicsolve CEO David Hockley looking forward to future inno- vations which will arise from take a panoramic shot of the this partnership," he added. scenery behind them. The end Raphaël de Borman, founder result is a short video with an of Panora.me, said: "To reach impressive zoom out effect more destinations world- that guests can keep as a wide it was important for souvenir of their experience. us to partner with a global Picsolve CEO David Hockley leader in content capture." said: "Our strategic partner- ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD ship with Panora.me will ensure PICSOLVE OPanora.Me's Super Selfie technology combines a selfie with a postcard we remain at the forefront

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Location: Somerset, UK Salary: From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum plus package APPOINTMENTS This unique and extensive visitor attraction and hotel development across 1500 acres of Somerset countryside is currently looking for a passionate food led, Food and Beverage Manager. The food and beverage culture will be led by the surrounding gardens, orchards and farmland, encompassing the very best seasonal produce from the south-west. Working closely with the Estate & Horticulture Managers this role will create, launch and operate a Garden Café (170 covers) Garden Terrace café (30 covers) Cider press café (100 covers) & Museum café (60 covers). The grounds will also host high proﬁle, bespoke events and parties. The focus is on quality, authenticity and consistent delivery. As Food and Beverage Manager you will be responsible for the EPOS set up, recruitment, and will be heavily involved in the marketing and ATTRACTIONS strategic planning; keeping ahead of food trends and culinary techniques, appropriate to the target audience. Reporting to the Estate Manager you will have full P & L responsibility, maximising revenue and managing all costs efficiently. This role requires a candidate with a successful track record in a senior Food and Beverage management role within a quality hospitality business. You must have a detailed understanding of food trends and cuisine in general, with some quality kitchen experience as a chef, preferable but not essential. Scheduled to open in the Spring 2019 this is a special project with a strong team culture. Combining nature and hospitality to create a truly wonderful and distinctive guest experience. Along with a competitive salary, there is an extensive beneﬁts package tailored for this role.

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Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) + pension Location: Newmarket, UK

This new and exciting senior management role To apply, please send your current CV and a will lead the commercial and operational teams covering letter, explaining your interest in this and is focused on commercial decision making, post and relevant experience and qualifi cations, business planning and cost control, through together with details of at least two referees and the ability to unite those teams around a shared information regarding your availability. Please vision and plan. also indicate if there are any restrictions on you taking up employment in the UK and, if so, The National Heritage Centre at Palace provide details. House is a footfall focused visitor attraction. The customer offer and experience needs to This job has been made possible by project be reviewed and improved continuously both funding through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s to maximize profi tability and to ensure the best Resilient Heritage Programme. experience for all visitors. Equality: The National Horseracing Museum We are looking for someone to drive all believe in the employment and advancement commercial aspects of the site with: of people solely on their ability to do the job s STRONGCOMMERCIALACUMENCOMBINEDWITH required. When recruiting people, we will, a fl air for fi nancial analysis and an ability to therefore, disregard their gender, marital status, manage complex commercial data race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, s PROlCIENCYINPRESENTINGCLEARANDCONCISE religion and sexual orientation. There will be no commercial reports to the management team, discrimination on the basis of disability trustees and stakeholders/funders s EXPERIENCEATMANAGEMENTLEVELWITHA Contract – Two Year Fixed term, Full-time strong track record in marketing/PR, retail Contract with possibility of extension and events in a destination tourist venue Closing date: 07 Sep 2018 where they have demonstrably improved the offering and have increased footfall, turnover and profi tability For more information s DECISIVENESSTOACTIONRELEVANTCHANGES and to apply now: s ABACKGROUNDWITHASUCCESSFULCOMMERCIAL destination tourist venue with a family- http://lei.sr?a=H5P4h focused visitor experience