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We’ve seen this story before. Hotels, malls, city centers, even attractions — chasing attention, attendance, spend and relevance during an economic blip. But this isn’t a downturn. It’s a wake-up call. And the destinations that win next won’t necessarily be the ones who throw capex at the wall. They’ll be...
Our panelists officially unveil the IDEAS Performance Playbook during this hands-on webinar, “Guest Experience Audits”! The playbook is a comprehensive, data-driven tool designed to elevate your destination’s performance. Some of the brightest minds in the business — Rick Allen, Bob Allen and Mark Edson — dive deep into the...
I mean, really… aside from actually visiting a new amusement park or destination and enjoying it as a guest, what’s more captivating than IAAPA’s “candy store” filled with the latest attractions technologies and listening to the industry’s great innovators that dreamt them up? The IDEAS team was thrilled to attend...
Twenty-first century zoos and aquariums are embracing the power of offering humans a way to connect with the broader ecosystems they share with other species. Done skillfully, interactive enhancements build on the human need for connectivity, bringing guests safely “closer” to the animals and deepening ways to move beyond spectation...
“Beyond the Touch Tank: Impactful Animal Exhibits Through Narrative Technology” brought together zoo and aquarium industry experts. The group included President of Zoo Solutions Jay Tacey, Vice President of Experience Design at the Florida Aquarium Pete Colangelo and Executive Vice President at IDEAS Mike Yager. They shared insights about...
What Is Destination Performance™? In an era defined by screen-driven social isolation, the desire for genuine human experiences has soared to unprecedented heights with close to 0.25 billion visits to theme parks around the world in 2023. This longing to ditch the sweatpants and dive into unforgettable adventures with friends...
"Achieving Destination Performance" united broad expertise from across the industry, including IDEAS’ Chief Storytelling Officer Bob Allen, former Senior Executive at Disney Parks and Resorts Rick Allen, and President and CEO of Jungle Island Resort Jeremy Hauwelaert. Each participant shared their experiences applying the Destination Performance dimensions to drive...
The Hero’s Journey – it is perhaps humanity’s oldest and most fundamental storytelling tradition. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to Star Wars, it is a narrative formula that consistently captures the human imagination by connecting our emotions to the trials, tribulation, and triumph of a character. This storytelling paradigm is...
Announces Joining The Summit and Expanding Leadership Team ORLANDO, FL (November 14, 2023) — IDEAS, The Orlando-based brand and experience design firm – is building on a 20-year history of creating branded immersive experiences around the world. From new, imaginative destinations to better healthcare, IDEAS is poised to grow its...
It has been fascinating to see the range of narrative on the hundredth anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. As has always been the case when it comes to “Waltology”, the stories range from the scholarly to bare snippets of legend with some pretty credible first-hand accounts threading through the...
Most of us spend the majority of our young lives in a classroom, eying the clock, waiting for the clangor of the bell to send us off to a weekend of fun and frivolous free time. But if you were anything like me as a kid, your Saturdays might still...
What’s the function of a conjunction? Where does a bill sit? And why is three such a magic number? If you grew up any time after 1973, these questions elicit a soundtrack of earworms that you hummed quietly to yourself as you poured over your grammar, civics, and algebra exams....
