Fernando Algar Lizana, expert in theme parks and waterparks
A journey through the extensive career of the current COO of Motiongate Dubai, a career that has taken him from Europe to Asia and the Middle East.
Bogdan Petrescu, consultant in tourism and development. Part II
We conclude here the interview with Bogdan Petrescu, where you will find definitive points of view regarding the international tourism sector.
Bogdan Petrescu, consultant in tourism and development. Part I
Bogdan Petrescu is an independent consultant with an international career and much to say about the tourism and hospitality industry.
Huub Tak, leisure concept developer
Today we bring you the words and insights of a true specialist in the oriental leisure market.
Mr. Michael Wilkings, a long career in leisure and entertainment
The professional that we’re presenting to you in this edition has spent his whole life dedicated to the hotel and leisure sector. He shares with us the story of his professional career, his experiences as a hotel developer and his perspective of the future
Interview with Xavi Guerra, head of operations for Illa Fantasia
Xavi Guerra is a IAAPA consultant and head of operations for several water parks.
Interview with José María Letamendía
Passionate about leisure, José María Letamendía tells us of his experiences during the 10 years he worked in the multinational Parques Reunidos.
Enrique Perlado Campos, from the Aqualandia-Mundomar Foundation
Enrique Perlado Campos is the head of the Mundomar Foundation, a private non-profit foundation, with headquarters in the animal park of the same name, in Benidorm (Spain). The ultimate goal of this entity is to promote the care, conservation and preservation of nature and the environment, especially in the area of marine biology. We talked with him and this is what he told us: Amusement Logic: Let’s look back first; when and how did the Foundation begin? How has it evolved throughout the years? Enrique Perlado Campos: The Mundomar Foundation began in 2001, to develop free dolphin-therapy programs for kids [...]
Pedro Codina, expat expert in park management.
Amusement Logic: You’re a veteran in park management, how did you start in the sector? Pedro Codina: I started around 95/96 and it was a complete coincidence. I was in another sector and I had an acquaintance who was the sales director at Aqualand Torremolinos. There was a vacancy for a sales manager and he suggested I go. I grew with the company until I became the park director. A.L.: What did your studies contribute? P.C.: Spain is a country that is highly focused on tourism. I studied Tourism in Malaga and evolved within the tourist sector. Obviously, the sector [...]
Nikos Vangalatis, director of Aqualand Corfu.
Aqualand Corfu is located in the town of Agios Ioannis, in the centre of the tourist island of Corfu, and currently has 36 different slides, 15 adventure pools, plus a bubbling Jacuzzi and other exciting games and attractions. As its director Nikos Vangalatis tells us, the park also has “different catering services, such as fast food, grill, 'fritland', ice cream parlour and a bar, as well as lockers, a souvenir shop, another store for photography and one for massages and spa”. If to this we add the intermediate areas, landscaped with grass and mature maples, sunbeds and umbrellas, changing rooms [...]
