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COVER IMAGES AND DESIGN: RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT GLOBAL VILLAGE 85 A True Showmance Creating next-generation immersive experiences that guests crave SWIM VR TOMB RAIDER THE LIVE EXPERIENCE 99 Versed in the Metaverse Applying groundbreaking technologies to attractions 93 Masters of Reinvention Dubai’s Global Village perfects the art of change 107 Welcome to the Recovery Attraction suppliers talk about their business and look ahead4 Funworld | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 | IAAPA.org/Funworld O— BRAND-BASED ATTRACTIONS “You Can Be Anything” in the “World of Barbie” … 13 O— REGIONAL UPDATES … 16 O— FIRST LOOK KidZania Launches Fitness- Centric Concept … 26 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER VOLUME XXXVIII • ISSUE 6 Funworld is a member benefit of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. 39 ASSOCIATION NEWS IAAPA EXPO PREVIEW What to Expect at IAAPA Expo 2022 … 40 IAAPA EXPO EUROPE RECAP IAAPA Expo Europe Connects in London … 48 FEC SUMMIT PREVIEW FEC Summit Set to Reimagine, Transform, and Lead in Nashville … 56 IN MEMORIAM Lee Jewett moved the industry forward … 58 IAAPA FOUNDATION Young Professional Frank Hamedl Shares Benefits of Scholarship … 60 EVENT PREVIEW IAAPA Headquarters Hosts the Newly Updated Institute for Executive Education … 64 MEMBERSHIP Member Anniversaries … 65 Welcome New Members … 66 CALENDAR … 68 DEPARTMENTS LETTER FROM IAAPA … 8 AD INDEX … 122 TIM’S TURN … 124 ® Launch BUSINESS RESOURCES KILBURN LIVE O— GROWING NEW TALENT University Teaches Class on Entering the Attractions Industry … 28 O— MOVERS AND SHAKERS … 32 O— WHAT’S NEW … 34 O— THE ART OF ATTRACTIONS Theater in the Round Advances Expectations … 36 INSIDE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 113 Eye on the Prize New trends in redemption items at FECs excite guests while benefiting the bottom line 117 The Art of Networking Tap into every opportunity to reap rewards 120 A Fresh IDEA Taking meaningful action on inclusivitywww.luckeyclimbers.com6 Funworld | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 | IAAPA.org/Funworld Rope Drop Funworld (ISSN 08923752; mailed in Canada under IPM #0902179) is published bimonthly by IAAPA, 4155 West Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32837; phone: +1 321-319-7600. 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