Lessons from Executives: Top Attractions Leaders Share their COVID-19 Impact

How do you lead a business, especially an attraction, during a pandemic?  Questions that we have never needed to ask before are now front and center as one of the most impacted industries fights to prove its resilience during the most uncertain time of the last century.

In this e-book, several executives, top leaders, and business owners share valuable insights, making this amongst the most comprehensive resources for attractions industry professionals.  We asked about the first actions taken, what would have been valuable to know at the very beginning, and how this event has disrupted their leadership style for the future.

Please provide your name and email address and you will be provided immediate access to the e-book!

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to each of the participants who took the time to contribute to this invaluable resource for the attractions industry.

Kurt Allen
President & CEO, Mississippi Aquarium

John Anderson
COO, Michigan Science Center

John Arie, Jr.
CEO, Fun Spot America

Jennifer Berthiaume
Vice President, Lion Country Safari

Sarah Cole
President & CEO, Glazer Children’s Museum

Matt Eckert
President & CEO, Holiday World

Eric Eimstad
General Manager, Miami Seaquarium

Roger Germann
CEO, Florida Aquarium

Christopher Gould
Senior Vice President, Iconic Attractions

Matthew Johnson
Executive Director, IMAG History & Science

AJ & Kevin Jowett
Owners, Revolution Off Road Adventures

Jim Kunau
General Manager, Island H2O Live!

Ike Kwon
COO, California Academy of Sciences

Brad Loxley
COO, Sun World

Tony Moore
Executive Director, Gathering Place

Tim Morrow
President & CEO, San Antonio Zoo

Michelle O’Brien
Owner, Fiesta Village Family Fun Center

David Rosenberg
Vice President, Guest Experience, Monterey Bay Aquarium

Jonah Sandler
Founder & CEO, Scene 75 Entertainment Centers

Luke Schueler
Founder & COO, Flying Squirrel Sports

Pat Simmons
Director & CEO, North Carolina Zoo

Christina Soverns Schwartzman
Chief Business Officer, Sawgrass Recreation Park

Dennis Speigel
President, International Theme Park Services

Glenn André Viste Bøe
CEO, Skånes Djurpark

Ken Whiting
President, Whiting’s Foods

Barry Zelickson
Owner, Big Thrill Factory