What They Don’t Tell You: 6 most important things to sort out when moving to the Netherlands

~ By Asia Cantoni Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in the Netherlands? You question yourself where to even start looking? Whether your purpose is to study, work or simply starting a new life: moving abroad is an adventure awaiting ahead of you. The fun travel guides are available on the web, but what you really need to know is the … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You: 6 most important things to sort out when moving to the Netherlands

Invitation (A)TPM Symposium | To Infinity & Beyond 26 June 2019

Attractions & Theme Park Management (ATPM) is celebrating its anniversary with a symposium on Wednesday 26 June 2019.

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You are invited to join us during the symposium of Attractions & Theme Parks Management at Breda University of Applied Sciences. The ATPM programme is celebrating its 5th anniversary, while the Theme Park Management programme is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

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(A)TPM is celebrating its anniversary!!!

That is why we are organizing a symposium on 26 June 2019 to showcase our achievements and allow students, alumni and our connections in the field to connect and exchange their experiences and ideas. We are inviting (inter)national speakers to create an exciting afternoon programme that will end with drinks and the opportunity to network. Are you as excited as we are? Send an e-mail … Continue reading (A)TPM is celebrating its anniversary!!!

An introduction to the Attraction and Theme Parks industry: The first project

~ By Leone van Erven After a long summer holiday, school has started again. Some students are excited for the new school year and some would have liked to enjoy a few more weeks of freedom. I was one of the people who was excited for the new school year. Not exactly knowing what I have gotten myself into, I was eager to learn more … Continue reading An introduction to the Attraction and Theme Parks industry: The first project

Serious Fun? How I got into this Roller Coaster Madness

~ By Jessica Rijneveld It is dream of many, but only 40 people a year, get the chance to be selected for the so called “ATPM” track. Also known as Attraction and Theme Park Management. Who does not want to work in themed or an attraction based environment ? It is one of the most popular sectors of the leisure industry and rapidly growing. Do … Continue reading Serious Fun? How I got into this Roller Coaster Madness

From Rollercoaster Tycoon to Attractions & Theme Parks management

~ By Tom van Bommel When I was 5 years old I did not want to become a police officer or firefighter, but the CEO of a Theme Park. My passion for Theme Parks started when I was young, especially because of Rollercoaster Tycoon and our annual passes for Warner Brothers Movie World. Approximately 5 years ago, my parents showed me an article from “de … Continue reading From Rollercoaster Tycoon to Attractions & Theme Parks management

Zoos & Attractions: Not If, But How?

This article is written by Timo van Boekel and his vision about hybrid zoos: “There has been a lot of discussion about the idea for a rollercoaster at Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen in the Netherlands lately. The main subject in this discussion was about the use of attractions within an environment with living animals. However, the combination between animals and attractions is already well known … Continue reading Zoos & Attractions: Not If, But How?