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James Croll
With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.
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1st April 2022 - Legoland Korea set for 5th May opening
1st April 2022 - Peter van der Schans appointed as Executive Director and Vice President of IAAPA (EMEA) region
11th March 2022 - IAAPA Expo Asia 2022 in Hong Kong cancelled due to COVID
15th January 2022 - Themed Entertainment Association announces formation of China Development Council
9th December 2021 - IAAPA to present Middle East Summit in Dubai in February
24th September 2021 - Global attraction attendance report shows industry resilience in 2020 and the beginnings of recovery
12th March 2020 - East Asian theme parks remain closed as others continue to operate during Coronavirus crisis
26th March 2018 - Massive new integrated resort gets official opening on Korea’s Jeju Island
27th May 2016 - Asian theme parks lead global attractions industry growth
13th February 2015 - Work begins on 250 hectare Resorts World Jeju casino development
18th May 2015 - Seoul’s Lotte World Mall reimagined as flexible cultural space
15th October 2013 - Lotte World Korea gets new entrance and premium ticket experience
7th February 2012 - Lotte World waterpark signs US$22 million deal with WhiteWater
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