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accesso Names Lee Cowie CEO as Company Pushes Deeper Into AI TicketNews
Sectors: ticketing · technology
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The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has named Brad Rutherford as its chief animal conservation officer. Rutherford joins the aquarium during its $500 million strategic plan, which involves revitalising the visitor experience, improving animal care, and addressing global conservation issues. "I have dedicated my career to the conservation of wildlife, both on land and sea, across multiple continents and committed myself to mission-focused work, so I am eager to join a respected, recognized leader in animal care, research, education and welfare in Chicago," said Rutherford. Shedd Aquarium on the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago "I hope to both contribute to and communicate about all the work the aquarium is doing to protect this planet." In his new role, Rutherford will oversee the aquarium's animal care and welfare, veterinary health, conservation work and animal science teams. Previously, Ruthe…
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Shedd Aquarium names Brad Rutherford as chief animal conservation officer. The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has named Brad Rutherford as its chief animal conservation officer. Rutherford joins the aquarium during its $500 million strategic plan, which involves revitalising the visitor experience, improving animal care, and addressing global conservation issues.
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Disneyland Resort Culinary Pastry October 2026 Hiring Events Disney Careers
Sectors: recruitment
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V A Dundee appoints four new board members
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Tenaya Stone Spa Hiring Event - October 13th or October 29th, 2026 Disney Careers
Sectors: recruitment
accesso Appoints Lee Cowie CEO to Accelerate AI and Product Integration Strategy Konsulteer
Sectors: ticketing · technology
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How $150M Cox Science Center renovation may inspire our next workforce The Palm Beach Post
Sectors: recruitment
Universal Destinations Experiences has announced Luc Bondar as its new chief brand and commercial officer. Bondar is succeeding Alice Norsworthy , who has held leadership roles with Universal for more than 18 years and plans to retire at the end of 2026. He will lead the company's brand and commercial organisation, highlighting the use of Universal's brand, products and experiences to create more personalised guest relationships while utilising technology and data to drive growth. Bondar has extensive experience in marketing, loyalty and commercial operations across the travel, technology, financial services and retail industries. Universal Orlando is set to launch a new nighttime spectacular at Epic Universe; 'Universal Celestial Goodnight' Universal Previously, he served as chief operating officer and president of MileagePlus at United Airlines, overseeing brand and consumer marketing,…
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Universal Destinations Experiences names new chief brand and commercial officer. Universal Destinations Experiences has announced Luc Bondar as its new chief brand and commercial officer. Bondar is succeeding Alice Norsworthy , who has held leadership roles with Universal for more than 18 years and plans to retire at the end of 2026.
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Oriole Bird mascot, Mr. Splash employees among layoffs in Baltimore - The Athletic The New York Times
Sectors: recruitment · water-parks
Designing a great themed experience is only part of the challenge. The real test comes when that experience opens its doors and has to work for thousands of guests, day after day. That is where operations becomes inseparable from design. Few people understand that relationship better than Jon Storbeck . He began his career as an attractions host at Disneyland and went on to lead Walt Disney’s original park before becoming vice president and general manager of Knott’s Berry Farm . Over four decades in the attractions industry, Storbeck has seen how creative vision, operational reality, and guest expectations come together. Now retired, Jon Storbeck's career spans over three decades with Disney as well as almost ten years as VP and general manager of Knott's Berry Farm I recently sat down with him to talk about what makes a theme park successful, how to create an authentic sense of place,…
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What makes a theme park endure?. Designing a great themed experience is only part of the challenge. The real test comes when that experience opens its doors and has to work for thousands of guests, day after day.
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Digonex, an expert in dynamic pricing solutions that provide visitor attractions with customised and automated systems to drive revenue, is fostering client growth and success through the promotion of Kelly Degenhart and Kris Kiger, and the appointment of Christy Carlson. The expert team also includes seven PhD economists who create the company's pricing intelligence technologies, blending human intelligence and insights with advances in AI and machine learning to increase income and elevate the visitor experience. Enhancing client implementation and success As chief client officer, Degenhart will lead Digonex's client implementation and success operations, including daily interactions to support price recommendations and reporting. She will also spearhead efforts to onboard new clients and support data and technology integrations with clients' ticketing partners, of which there are almo…
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Digonex announces team changes to support client growth and success. Digonex, an expert in dynamic pricing solutions that provide visitor attractions with customised and automated systems to drive revenue, is fostering client growth and success through the promotion of Kelly Degenhart and Kris Kiger, and the appointment of Christy Carlson. The expert team also includes seven PhD economists who create the company's pr…
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks