Category: Business Strategy
Episode 289: Ade Jones talks about adventure tourism, freedom to succeed, and community relations
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! This episode is kindly sponsored by Attractions.io, the guest experience platform behind Merlin Entertainments’, San Diego Zoo’s, and the PGA Championship’s […]
Episode 282: Jakob Wahl talks about being curious, staying relevant, and the IAAPA member experience
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Jakob Wahl is the President and CEO of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). Frequently visiting the hometown […]
Episode 281 – Charles Coyle talks about learning from growing pains, rebranding a park, and continuing a legacy
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Charles Coyle is General Manager and Managing Director of Emerald Park, Ireland’s only theme park & zoo. If you have never […]
Episode 276: Dennis Speigel talks about feasibility & master planning, future trends, and that everyone wants to have fun
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dennis Speigel is the Founder and Owner of International Theme Park Services, Inc., a company centered around theme park consulting with […]
Episode 273: Renato Lenzi talks about using social media correctly, creating memories through emotions, and cohesive experiences across properties
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Renato Lenzi is the Chief Operating Officer of The Dolphin Company, one of the largest operators of marine experiences with locations […]
Episode 268 – Trish Higgins talks about advice for selling a business, entering new industries and managing the emotions of a transaction
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Trish Higgins is a founding partner of Chenmark, a business that specializes in buying, owning, and operating small businesses. With a […]
Episode 267 – Mike Abacassis talks about guests determining the brand, recovering from bankruptcy and treating leaders like investment managers
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Abecassis is the CEO of GameTime, a group of family entertainment centers in Florida. Since 2010, Mike has led Gametime […]
Episode 258 – Christina Schwartzman talks about opportunities in disguise, shifting business models and being calm
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Chrissy Soverns Schwartzman is the Chief Executive Officer at Sawgrass Recreation Park, a family retreat in South Florida with airboats, sanctuaries, […]
Episode 244: Brian Knoebel talks about recreating the past, family first and prioritizing value
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Brian Knoebel is a Co-Owner/Co-Manager of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. Brian began his career at Knoebels before he can […]