Charles Read

Nov 15, 2024 | blooloop.com | Charles Read

The Experience Economy Meeting (TEM) was held on 6 and 7 November in Madrid. It brought delegates from the touring exhibition and cultural sectors together to network. They also learned about everything from tax law to erotic immersive experiences and everything in between. Hosted by Fever, Exhibition Hub and Semmel Exhibitions, with Imagine Exhibitions as special presenting sponsor, the popular event returned for the first time since the pandemic.

Nov 14, 2024 | blooloop.com | Charles Read

The Experience Economy Meeting (TEM) was held on 6 and 7 November in Madrid. It brought delegates from the touring exhibition and cultural sectors together to network. They also learned about everything from tax law to erotic immersive experiences and everything in between. Hosted by Fever, Exhibition Hub and Semmel Exhibitions, with Imagine Exhibitions as special presenting sponsor, the popular event returned for the first time since the pandemic.

Aug 7, 2024 | blooloop.com | Charles Read

On Episode 02 of Theme Park Academy, Adam Sandy and Mark Lofthouse are joined by Dominic Wray, the Managing Director of Blackgang Chine to delve into the world of nostalgia. Dominic, like Adam and Mark, has an eclectic skill set and extensive experience in the themed attraction business. Before joining as Park Manager at Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight in 2015, Dominic had been the Managing Director at Terror Island, an award-winning scare attraction.

May 3, 2024 | blooloop.com | Charles Read

The aim of the first NEXTIN summit, which took place 24th and 25th April in Madrid, was to, “explore what comes next in museums, architecture, design, technology and sustainability”. That it did so in spades was testament to the hard work of the organisers, Acciona Cultura, who delivered a smooth and professional event in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, and to the 300+ cultural and museum leaders who attended from across the world.   Museum conferences are not rare.

Sep 20, 2023 | blooloop.com | Charles Read

For over 100 years, Ripley Entertainment Inc. has been a world leader in providing family attractions. Over the years, it has grown from a small daily newspaper cartoon drawn by Robert Ripley, which first appeared in 1918, to a global entertainment business. Today, it operates more than 100 attractions under a dozen brands worldwide. This includes Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Aquariums, Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, Guinness World Record Attractions and many more.