On this website, the experiences from the Attractions & Theme Parks Management students are discussed. As are the changes in the attractions and theme parks industry. But how do you get in this special track? Let’s go over the 3 different components. 1. Motivational letter The first step is letting know you are interested in the Attractions & Theme Parks track. Show your passion for … Continue reading ATPM: The Selection Process
Last week Goof Lukken, lecturer at the Attractions & Theme Parks Management track, travelled together with Dutch students of Tourism Management to Salou, Spain. They were visiting PortAventura World to get inspiration for a project concerning productivity that they are executing for the Efteling. And they were inspired! The resort consists of a theme park (with as a general theme exploration and countries), a waterpark, several … Continue reading Port Aventura World: a complete theme park resort
Last week, after the study trip to Europa-Park, the 3rd year Attractions & Theme Parks Management students started off their last project within the track: Change Management for Safaripark Beekse Bergen (Libéma). Let’s wish them the best of luck! Continue reading Kicking off: the last project
After visiting Steinwasen Park, the 3rd year students went to Badeparadies Schwarzwald in the afternoon. This swimming pool was a paradise on earth. The swimming pool exists of 3 parts: Galaxy, Palmenoase and Wellness. Galaxy is for children with water slides and a big swimming pool where you can play. In the Palmenoase it is more quiet. Children aren’t allowed in this part. It is … Continue reading Study trip year 3: part 3
This blog is the second blog about the field trip to Germany. One of the theme parks that we’ve visited during our field trip was Steinwasen-Park. The original plan was to write a few general articles about our field trip. However, this changed during the visit to Steinwasen-Park. There we decided to use one blog fully for this park. The park is located in Oberried, … Continue reading Steinwasen-Park, field trip part 2
Last week, the 3rd year Attractions & Theme Parks Management students went on their study trip to Germany. After finishing the project for Europa-Park, it was time to stay at the Camp Resort of this beautiful park in Rust. On Sunday the class left with a VIP bus from the NHTV to their first stop: Holiday Park. The marketing manager welcomed the class to the … Continue reading Study trip year 3: part 1
“Hello everyone, my name is Romesh Popelier. Currently I’m doing my internship. Next to my study at NHTV I’m studying Mechanical Engineering in Eindhoven to reach my dreamjob in the theme park industry as a ride engineer. At the Euro Attractions Show in Gothenburg last year I spoke with Jeroen Nijpels of JN Entertainment & Leisure Consultancy. Jeroen’s company represents different suppliers in the industry. … Continue reading Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Show
After weeks of doing research, analyzing data and developing a marketing & communications plan it was time to present our concept to Europa-Park. The park was represented by Henk Groenen, he is in charge of the marketing in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. After we’ve welcomed Mr. Groenen it was time for the presentation. Due to the confidentiality of this project we can’t go fully in-depth … Continue reading Moment of truth, presenting for the commissioner
“My name is Joyce Krielen and I am a lecturer within the Attractions & Theme Parks Management track. I lecture and coach in project 5, which is a Revenue Management & Finance course in which students are making investment choices to increase the profitability of a business. Besides this, I am coordinating year 3 of Attractions & Theme Parks Management and supervise placements and graduating students. I work … Continue reading Introducing: Joyce Krielen
On Monday, things were a little different than the usual Professional Development & Leadership classes for the 3rd year Attractions & Theme Parks Management students. The class was at the train station of Breda. After discussing what we were doing that day, which was learning about the Business Concept Model, Bart had a little surprise for us. We were going to visit the Happy Station. … Continue reading Special class: Happy Station
