2016-11-15 15:45 CET Busch Gardens Tampa honored with the 2016

Biannually, since 1980, the prestigious Applause Award honors a park whose management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with foresight, originality and sound business development.

The winner of the 2016 Applause Award is Busch Gardens Tampa, FL, USA.

“With a unique mix of world-class attractions, outstanding animal exhibits and strong seasonal events, Busch Gardens Tampa is not just one of the leading destination parks in North America, but also a favourite amongst Florida residents. Busch Gardens Tampa has through continuous re- investments, attention to guest value and a focus on employees as the primary source for long-term success, established itself as one of the beacons of the global attractions industry”, says Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, President & CEO, Liseberg Group and Chairman of The Applause Award Board of Governors.

The Applause Award was presented today at the opening ceremony of the 2016 IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Previous winners of The Applause Award:

1980 , Walt Disney World, USA

1982 Opryland, USA

1986 Center, USA 1988 Knott´s Berry Farm, USA

1990 EuropaPark, Germany

1992 , the Netherlands

1994 Universal Studios, Florida, USA

1996 , USA

1998 , USA

2000 Hershey Park, USA

2002 Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, USA

2004 Holiday World & Splashing Safari, USA

2006 Universal´s Islands of Adventure, USA

2008 Xetulul, Guatemala

2010 , USA

2012 Ocean Park, Hong

2014 ,

2016 Busch Gardens Tampa, USA

For more information, please contact:

Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, CEO Liseberg +46 761 00 8000 Liseberg är en av de ledande nöjesparkerna i Europa och erbjuder underhållning, attraktioner, restauranger och boende av högsta klass. Varje år tar parken emot cirka 3,2 miljoner gäster, vilket gör Liseberg till Sveriges mest besökta resmål.

Kontaktpersoner

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