3rd Annual Theme Park and Resorts World Asia Congress 2014

Organized by OPPLAND Media Group, and supported by THE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMISSION OF SONGJIANG, SHANGHAI, Blooloop Media, BBC Worldwide and KidZania, the 3rd Annual Theme Park and Resorts World Asia Congress 2014 was successfully held on Sep. 11th -12th , 2014 in Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai China. Over 200 theme park industry professionals from over 19 countries and regions including China National Tourism Administration, SHIMAO Group, SHENDI Group, Zhejiang Insight Holdings Group Limited, AVIC INTL, CHALIECO LEADERS, Hsin Chong Property, OCT Vision, Shanghai Disney Resort, Changying, BBC Worldwide, Blooloop Media, 4D Live Park etc. attended TPRW 2014, to meet new business partners and prospects at the event, and to capitalize on business opportunities at China’s booming theme park industry.

With the purpose of discussing China and World’s theme park industry development and new trend, the conference was divided into four themes: Outlooks and Status of Theme Park Industry in China for 2014; Best Practice for Integrated Theme Park Resort Development; The Diversity of Theme Park Development and Exploring Future Trend of China's Theme Parks.

The opening remarks were made by Mr. Lou, deputy director of THE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMISSION OF SONGJIANG, SHANGHAI. He gave sincere thanks to all attendees from government and enterprises. At 9 am, the vice president of Shimao group made a detailed analysis of the Gaoxiong Yida World impact in China’s tourism real estate; Then, Mr. Xu Weidong from AVIC INTL made a keynote speech on the project planning and development roadmap of AVIC’s large-scale integrated aviation theme park; Ms. Zhou from Shanghai Museum shared precious experience on operating in the face of increasing competition; General manager of Zhejiang Insight Angel Paradise Management Limited Mr. Liu Fudao discussed the future development of integrated theme park resort using Zhejiang Angel Paradise Resort as an example; As a symbol of the diversity of theme park development, Chris Yoshii from AECOM introduced Chinese family entertainment center; Shanghai OTC also shared experience on scenic innovation management.

Meanwhile, deputy manager of CHALIECO LEADERS Wang Yong, general manager Li Jian from OCT Vision, Excecutive Director Zhu Chaoqing of Australia China Theme Park, Dong Hoon LEE, the CEO of 4D Live Park - D’strict as well as the chairman of BETOP Media have all shared their respective experience in operations and construction practice. There’re also several panel discussions set up exploring the encountered opportunities and challenges in the operation and development process of theme parks.

Along with the main conference, 8 awards including Asia Theme Park of The Year 2014, Best Theme Park Resort Award were jointly given by THE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMISSION OF SONGJIANG, SHANGHAI and Blooploop Media. Shimao Group, Zhejiang Insight Holdings Group and other 8 companies accepted the award and made a short speech.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we thanks the Advisory Organization, Supporting Organization, Sponsors, Media Partners, Knowledge Partner and all attendees again, and hope to meet you all at the 4th Annual Theme Park and Resorts World Asia Congress 2015.

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