Author: AttractionPros
Episode 228: Mark Locker talks about digital engagement, holistic strategy, and getting out of the way
Mark Locker is the Founder and CEO of Attractions.io, a mobile app platform for visitor attractions. Mark has been involved in the industry professionally for more than 15 years, but […]
Episode 227: Craig Buster talks about ownership culture, learning from failure, celebrating the wins
Craig Buster is GM of Wild Island in Sparks, NV. Craig started as a go kart attendant and quickly realized that he had something unique to offer. Three decades later […]
Episode 226: Josh and Matt talks about the attraction industry forecasts for 2022
There is a lot to look forward to in the new year. Accelerated adoption of technology, increasing pent-up demand from the public to visit attractions, and enhanced experiences that embrace […]
Forecasts from AttractionPros
Trends to Anticipate in 2022 There is a lot to look forward to in the new year. Accelerated adoption of technology, increasing pent-up demand from the public to visit attractions, […]
Episode 225: Phil Wilson talks about enjoying the ride, family matters, and innovative ride designs
Phil Wilson is the Executive Vice President of Extreme Engineering, a design firm Phil started with his Dad back in 1995. Since then they have created many award-winning attractions and […]
Episode 224: Bernie Campbell talks about bringing brands to life, perceived value, and creative problem solving
Bernie Campbell is a Regional VP of Sales for Whirley-DrinkWorks, which designs and manufacturers vessels for drinks and food items for theme parks and attractions, along with the programs that […]
Episode 223: Matt and Josh talk about executives with experience outside the industry, expecting change & being onboard, and breaking glass ceilings
The topics for this episode were crowd-sourced from AttractionPros listeners. The request was put out on social media to share topics or questions that Matt and Josh would discuss. We […]
Episode 222: Matt and Josh talk about the lost art of listening, reflection & reinvention, and the future of the industry
The IAAPA Expo has officially returned in person! From November 15th-19th, 2021, the global attractions industry convened once again in Orlando for the annual trade show and conference, after a […]
Episode 221: Chris Hightower talks about setting goals, careers in engineering, and promoting diversity
Chris Hightower is a Senior Engineer in Technical Services with Universal Parks and Resorts. His career started at Universal in high school as a production cook, and after he got […]