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12 Oct 2023
Bob Rogers reveals Legends Panel line up for IAAPA 2024
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join Bob Rodgers for this year's Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida next month.
The panel, moderated and curated by Rodgers, the founder and chair of BRC Imagination Arts, has been a highlight of the event for the past 26 years.
It was set up with the view of sharing the "otherwise-lost wisdom" and methods of the industry’s great achievers, in a way that helps future creative leaders shape the future of the visitor attractions industry.
The 2023 edition – taking place on 15 November – will explore the lessons, tools and strategies that enabled Universal Beijing Resort to open in spite of Covid quarantines, lockdowns and more.
The three "legends" on the panel will share with delegates their insights, strategies and lessons.
Tom Mehrmann is the president and COO of Universal Destinations and Experiences, Pacific Rim. He was the president and general manager for Universal Beijing Resort during its development and worked with Universal Creative, the Chinese government and the Chinese partners to develop the strategies and teams that would operate the park.
Slyvia Hase is the current president of Hasbas Entertainment and has created an impressive body of award-winning, world-class events and live shows across the United States, Asia, Europe and South America.
At Universal Beijing Resort, she was the creative force that adapted How to Train Your Dragon from a film into the Thea-Award Winning stage spectacular, Untrainable – The How to Train Your Dragon Stage Spectacular, including the script, music, choreography and special effects.
She also led the creative development and production of the park's daily Universal on Parade, featuring themed floats, characters, and performers based on Universal's Despicable Me/Minions, Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda franchises.
Mike Hightower is the retired president of Universal Creative, a role which he was given after spending 26 years with Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR.)
During his career, he oversaw all aspects of planning, design, and creation of Universal theme parks, resorts, CityWalk venues, and new ventures worldwide – including the delivery of Universal Beijing Resort.
To find out more about the IAAPA Expo, click here.
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27 Nov 2023
Good Spa Guide Awards announces Britain’s top regional spas of 2023
Spas from nine regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Country, have won accolades
in the Regional Good Spa Guide (GSG) Awards 2023.
14 Nov 2023
Echelon Fitness teams up with Run Disney to tap into 170,000 runners
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney,
the road race division of Disney Sports Enterprises.
13 Nov 2023
Scotland named 2024 Global Wellness Summit host destination
Annual industry event, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), is headed to the Scottish coastal
town of St Andrews in 2024.
08 Nov 2023
GWS celebrates Simone Biles with Debra Simon Award for excellence in mental wellbeing
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the
2023 Debra Simon Award.
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07 Nov 2023
Global wellness economy reaches record-breaking $5.6trn – predicted to hit $8.5trn by 2027
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
06 Nov 2023
Largest-ever Spa China Summit welcomes global attendees to Manchuria
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Chinese city of Harbin.
27 Oct 2023
ukactive Awards winners revealed as sector unites in Leeds for a night of celebration
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were
celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023
were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
18 Oct 2023
Great Spa Towns of Europe Association hosts general assembly in Montecatini Terme
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) this week when it hosts the association’s third general
assembly of 2023.
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