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President’sMessage

Dear Friends,

The information we received so far from our member amusement parks located in

various regions, the footfall in the summer season for almost all the parks

remained unaltered, if not more, compared to previous year.

It appears therefore, that global recession and economic slow down has not yet

impacted the amusement park industry in a big way in India unlike what has

happened in the Western countries. Let us hope for the best and we should go

ahead with our future plans cautiously with continuous cost cutting and cost

reduction measures to keep our companies healthy at all times.

Our much awaited Ernst & Young's Market Survey report on “Amusement Park

Industry in India” has just been received. It is very informative and would be

useful to all. Briefly, the Market analysis shows that this industry will be

growing at a rapid pace and with large investment the number of Amusement

Parks in India as well as footfall/revenue and employment generation will get

more than doubled by the year 2020. Please obtain your copy of this report from

IAAPI head quarters in Mumbai. Any eligible Company from India or from

abroad who would from now onwards enroll themselves as member of IAAPI for

3 years at a time will also get this report from IAAPI head quarters.

As requested by various amusement parks in Asia, IAAPA had organized a full

day Safety Training Programme during IAAPA Asian Attraction Expo in Seoul.

The entire programme and the expo were educative and informative. Similarly

IAAPI is also conducting safety training programmes in all the regions in India.

As we have always believed “safety” is the “key word” and is of “paramount

importance” for success of any amusement park and we are sure our members are

maintaining all the safety norms in all their fields of operation.

With warm regards

Arijit Sengupta

President

IAAPI

Making people

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President’sMessage

Dear Friends,

The information we received so far from our member amusement parks located in

various regions, the footfall in the summer season for almost all the parks

remained unaltered, if not more, compared to previous year.

It appears therefore, that global recession and economic slow down has not yet

impacted the amusement park industry in a big way in India unlike what has

happened in the Western countries. Let us hope for the best and we should go

ahead with our future plans cautiously with continuous cost cutting and cost

reduction measures to keep our companies healthy at all times.

Our much awaited Ernst & Young's Market Survey report on “Amusement Park

Industry in India” has just been received. It is very informative and would be

useful to all. Briefly, the Market analysis shows that this industry will be

growing at a rapid pace and with large investment the number of Amusement

Parks in India as well as footfall/revenue and employment generation will get

more than doubled by the year 2020. Please obtain your copy of this report from

IAAPI head quarters in Mumbai. Any eligible Company from India or from

abroad who would from now onwards enroll themselves as member of IAAPI for

3 years at a time will also get this report from IAAPI head quarters.

As requested by various amusement parks in Asia, IAAPA had organized a full

day Safety Training Programme during IAAPA Asian Attraction Expo in Seoul.

The entire programme and the expo were educative and informative. Similarly

IAAPI is also conducting safety training programmes in all the regions in India.

As we have always believed “safety” is the “key word” and is of “paramount

importance” for success of any amusement park and we are sure our members are

maintaining all the safety norms in all their fields of operation.

With warm regards

Arijit Sengupta

President

IAAPI

Making people

times!

smile in recessionary

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Editorial 3

Committee Members/Founder Members 4

Messages 6

Association Notice Board 8

Training Notes 11

National News 12

International News 13

Happenings 14

In Focus 18

Cover Story 22

Marketing 27

HR 30

Safety and Maintenance 34

Industry Trivia 38

History 42

Personal Development 46

Calendar of trade events 48

Ad Rates & ad Index 50

ome April and it is the start of a new financial year. All the members are C

requested to renew their membership for 1 year or 3 years. The membership renewal fee structure is as follows:

ORDINARY MEMBER

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

For 1 year : Rs. 5000For 3 years : Rs. 12000

For 1 year : Rs. 4000For 3 years : Rs. 10000

Membership RenewalsFOREIGN ASSOCIATE MEMBERFor 1 year : US$ 100For 3 years : US$ 270

(Service Tax extra)

All companies who wish to enroll as a member from the year 2009-2010 onwards may contact the IAAPI Secretariat on iaapindia@mtnl.net.in or pshirodkar@iaapi.org Call us at: 022-6523 1643.

Managing Committee

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IAAPI SUB COMMITTEES

New Committees Introduced:Advisory Committee Ashok Goel

Manufacturers & Export

Promotion Committee Shrikant Goenka

Awards Committee Yogesh Dange

Library Committee Rajeev Manchanda

PR Relations VGP Ravidas

IAAPI Global Alliance Committee Balwant Chawla

Sub – Committee Chairman Membership Committee Ajay Sarin

Thriller Committee Suraj Muchhala

Finance Committee S K Bhatia

Trade Show Committee N D Rana

International Relations Rajen Shah

Safety Committee Pradip Sharma

Training Committee Arijit Sengupta

Govt. Relations Committee Santokh Chawla

FEC Committee Ajaye Ruia

STATE CHAPTERS

Karnataka Yogesh Dange - -

Andhra

Pradesh M. Venkateswara Rao - G.B.K. Rao

Punjab - - Kulwant Singh

Chairman V.Chairman SecretaryNorth Rajeev Manchanda Monny Vijeshwar Ajay Sarin

East C. L. Chamaria Rajesh Jaiswal

West - -

South Yogesh Dange MGM Rajan

Chairman V.Chairman Secretary

Gautam Dhavle

Sohansinh Jadeja

Jose Punnose

REGIONAL COUNCILS

2009-2010 MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President:

Immediate Past President:

Mr. Arijit Sengupta

Mr. V.G.P. Ravidas

1st Vice President:

2nd Vice President:

Mr. N. D. Rana

Mr. Santokh Chawla

Members

* A Prasada Rao

* Ajaye Ruia

* Ajay Sarin

* Arunkumar Muchhala

* Ashok Goel

*

* M G M Rajan

*

* P Sharma

* Rajeev Manchanda

* Rajen Shah

Balwant Chawla

M Venkateswara Rao

* S K Bhatia

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* Sohansinh Jadeja

* Shrikant Goenka

* Suraj Muchhala

* Yogesh Dange

Satish Raj Deswal

Thriller Committee Chairman: Suraj Muchhala

On behalf of Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries :

7,IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 IndiaTel: +91-22-6570 7426/6570 7427/65231643Telefax: +91-22- 26827831Email: info@iaapi.org iaapindia@mtnl.net.inWebsite: www.iaapi.org

Published at: Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries, 7, IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 India

FOUNDER MEMBERS (IAAPI)

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Arunkumar Muchhala

Ashok Goel

Balwant Chawla

MGM Rajan

N.D. Rana

Nikhil Vakharia (Late)

Rajen S. Shah

Printed at: Jayshree Printers, A-1503, 15th Floor, Gurukul, Opp. Dahisar Rly. Crossing, Jaywant Sawant Road, Dahisar (W), Mumbai 400 068.

Edited by: Suraj Muchhala, 7, IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 India

Designed by: SOURCEprintz

For Private Circulation Only

Contributions represent the opinion of the authors and it is not necessarily the opinion of this journal or Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries.

Note: Editor reserves the right to edit, change modify, alter, delete any article/s and is not responsible for the same. Editor does his best to verify the information published but is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of the same. No material or part thereof may be reproduced without the written consent of Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries.

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Editorial 3

Committee Members/Founder Members 4

Messages 6

Association Notice Board 8

Training Notes 11

National News 12

International News 13

Happenings 14

In Focus 18

Cover Story 22

Marketing 27

HR 30

Safety and Maintenance 34

Industry Trivia 38

History 42

Personal Development 46

Calendar of trade events 48

Ad Rates & ad Index 50

ome April and it is the start of a new financial year. All the members are C

requested to renew their membership for 1 year or 3 years. The membership renewal fee structure is as follows:

ORDINARY MEMBER

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

For 1 year : Rs. 5000For 3 years : Rs. 12000

For 1 year : Rs. 4000For 3 years : Rs. 10000

Membership RenewalsFOREIGN ASSOCIATE MEMBERFor 1 year : US$ 100For 3 years : US$ 270

(Service Tax extra)

All companies who wish to enroll as a member from the year 2009-2010 onwards may contact the IAAPI Secretariat on iaapindia@mtnl.net.in or pshirodkar@iaapi.org Call us at: 022-6523 1643.

Managing Committee

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IAAPI SUB COMMITTEES

New Committees Introduced:Advisory Committee Ashok Goel

Manufacturers & Export

Promotion Committee Shrikant Goenka

Awards Committee Yogesh Dange

Library Committee Rajeev Manchanda

PR Relations VGP Ravidas

IAAPI Global Alliance Committee Balwant Chawla

Sub – Committee Chairman Membership Committee Ajay Sarin

Thriller Committee Suraj Muchhala

Finance Committee S K Bhatia

Trade Show Committee N D Rana

International Relations Rajen Shah

Safety Committee Pradip Sharma

Training Committee Arijit Sengupta

Govt. Relations Committee Santokh Chawla

FEC Committee Ajaye Ruia

STATE CHAPTERS

Karnataka Yogesh Dange - -

Andhra

Pradesh M. Venkateswara Rao - G.B.K. Rao

Punjab - - Kulwant Singh

Chairman V.Chairman SecretaryNorth Rajeev Manchanda Monny Vijeshwar Ajay Sarin

East C. L. Chamaria Rajesh Jaiswal

West - -

South Yogesh Dange MGM Rajan

Chairman V.Chairman Secretary

Gautam Dhavle

Sohansinh Jadeja

Jose Punnose

REGIONAL COUNCILS

2009-2010 MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President:

Immediate Past President:

Mr. Arijit Sengupta

Mr. V.G.P. Ravidas

1st Vice President:

2nd Vice President:

Mr. N. D. Rana

Mr. Santokh Chawla

Members

* A Prasada Rao

* Ajaye Ruia

* Ajay Sarin

* Arunkumar Muchhala

* Ashok Goel

*

* M G M Rajan

*

* P Sharma

* Rajeev Manchanda

* Rajen Shah

Balwant Chawla

M Venkateswara Rao

* S K Bhatia

*

* Sohansinh Jadeja

* Shrikant Goenka

* Suraj Muchhala

* Yogesh Dange

Satish Raj Deswal

Thriller Committee Chairman: Suraj Muchhala

On behalf of Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries :

7,IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 IndiaTel: +91-22-6570 7426/6570 7427/65231643Telefax: +91-22- 26827831Email: info@iaapi.org iaapindia@mtnl.net.inWebsite: www.iaapi.org

Published at: Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries, 7, IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 India

FOUNDER MEMBERS (IAAPI)

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

Arunkumar Muchhala

Ashok Goel

Balwant Chawla

MGM Rajan

N.D. Rana

Nikhil Vakharia (Late)

Rajen S. Shah

Printed at: Jayshree Printers, A-1503, 15th Floor, Gurukul, Opp. Dahisar Rly. Crossing, Jaywant Sawant Road, Dahisar (W), Mumbai 400 068.

Edited by: Suraj Muchhala, 7, IInd Floor, Radha CHS, Telly Gully, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 069 India

Designed by: SOURCEprintz

For Private Circulation Only

Contributions represent the opinion of the authors and it is not necessarily the opinion of this journal or Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries.

Note: Editor reserves the right to edit, change modify, alter, delete any article/s and is not responsible for the same. Editor does his best to verify the information published but is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of the same. No material or part thereof may be reproduced without the written consent of Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries.

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Messages

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ndians are family oriented by nature and Family Entertainment Centres(FEC) are a natural outlet

for Indian families to spend their leisure time. Multiplexes were granted licenses in Maharashtra Iwith a condition that there should be an entertainment center within the multiplex in addition to the

cinema screens. This gave a fillip to FECs.

Family Entertainment Centres directly and indirectly generate employment. However, State

Governments are levying varying punitive taxes and entertainment duties on FECs which is adversely

affecting the growth of this industry. Even a sport like pool/billiards was heavily taxed at Rs.5,000/- per

table per month bringing down the number of such parlours in Mumbai from 2000 to just a handful.

Just as restaurants & pubs are representing to the government to extend their operating hours in the

same manner, FECs can collectively use the platform of IAAPI to get their suggestions conveyed to the

proper authorities.

There is considerable interest from foreign companies to participate in the growing family

entertainment business in India. While there is a place for everybody in this industry, now is the time

for small operators to professionalize their operations in order to maintain or grow their operations.

The FEC Committee of IAAPI welcomes all FEC operators to contact the committee regarding their

suggestions and problems.

Warm Regards,

Ajaye Ruia

FEC Committee - Chairman

IAAPI is an excellent platform for FECs

In keeping with the times and the tremendous growth of the Global Leisure and Amusement sector, the

Indian Leisure and Amusement Industry has come of age over the last few years. Today, 'fun' is serious

business and the Indian industry is poised to not only make rapid progress within the country, but also

to make a global impact like never before.

In India, we see many ambitious projects coming up with an emphasis on being not only innovative but

also unique and that definitely augurs well for the industry. At a global level too, Indian companies and

products - with their inherent strengths of durability, affordability and good value for money - enjoy

great prospects and hold great promise. There is an urgent need to create awareness, not only in

emerging economies but also in the developed countries, about the potential of Indian companies and

products to make business more profitable with relatively lower investments. This will in turn lead to

wider acceptability of our products and gradually the recognition of India as a major and dominant

player in the global amusement sector. A fantastic worldwide opportunity beckons us and we need to

put our heads together and work hard to realize our great potential.

Best Wishes,

Shrikant Goenka

Exporters & Manufacturers Committee - Chairman

'Fun' is now serious business!

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ndians are family oriented by nature and Family Entertainment Centres(FEC) are a natural outlet

for Indian families to spend their leisure time. Multiplexes were granted licenses in Maharashtra Iwith a condition that there should be an entertainment center within the multiplex in addition to the

cinema screens. This gave a fillip to FECs.

Family Entertainment Centres directly and indirectly generate employment. However, State

Governments are levying varying punitive taxes and entertainment duties on FECs which is adversely

affecting the growth of this industry. Even a sport like pool/billiards was heavily taxed at Rs.5,000/- per

table per month bringing down the number of such parlours in Mumbai from 2000 to just a handful.

Just as restaurants & pubs are representing to the government to extend their operating hours in the

same manner, FECs can collectively use the platform of IAAPI to get their suggestions conveyed to the

proper authorities.

There is considerable interest from foreign companies to participate in the growing family

entertainment business in India. While there is a place for everybody in this industry, now is the time

for small operators to professionalize their operations in order to maintain or grow their operations.

The FEC Committee of IAAPI welcomes all FEC operators to contact the committee regarding their

suggestions and problems.

Warm Regards,

Ajaye Ruia

FEC Committee - Chairman

IAAPI is an excellent platform for FECs

In keeping with the times and the tremendous growth of the Global Leisure and Amusement sector, the

Indian Leisure and Amusement Industry has come of age over the last few years. Today, 'fun' is serious

business and the Indian industry is poised to not only make rapid progress within the country, but also

to make a global impact like never before.

In India, we see many ambitious projects coming up with an emphasis on being not only innovative but

also unique and that definitely augurs well for the industry. At a global level too, Indian companies and

products - with their inherent strengths of durability, affordability and good value for money - enjoy

great prospects and hold great promise. There is an urgent need to create awareness, not only in

emerging economies but also in the developed countries, about the potential of Indian companies and

products to make business more profitable with relatively lower investments. This will in turn lead to

wider acceptability of our products and gradually the recognition of India as a major and dominant

player in the global amusement sector. A fantastic worldwide opportunity beckons us and we need to

put our heads together and work hard to realize our great potential.

Best Wishes,

Shrikant Goenka

Exporters & Manufacturers Committee - Chairman

'Fun' is now serious business!

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Association Notice Board

s the world increasingly becomes a global village, the

impact of each happening is prominently felt across Aborders. The current economic slowdown was felt in the Middle

East at the otherwise exhuberant DEAL show, too. The popular

event that brings together the best of Eastern and Western

players in the industry, began on a low note this year but ended

on its traditional high. Held from April 25 to 27, 2009 at Dubai

World Trade Centre, the show as always had lots to offer.

IAAPI participated and represented the Indian leisure and

amusement industry alongside exhibitors from across the

globe. Products on display ranged from 3D & 4D animation

equipment, inflatable machines, vending machines, water

rides, soft toys and children's play equipments, electronic

machines, architects and many more.

IAAPI used the DEAL show as platform to interact with the

visitors and promote IAAPI AMUSMENT EXPO 2010. The

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REVIEW

DE Show 2009AL

A warm welcome to our new members!

Month Name of the Company Location Type of Membership

Apr-09

1 Charu Projects & Services Limited Guwahati Associate Member

2 Koochie Play Systems International Bangalore Ordinary Member

3 Ha-ko Enterprise Mumbai Ordinary Member

4 Manoj Stores Mumbai Ordinary Member

5 Suchirindia Hotels & Resorts Private Limited Hyderabad Ordinary Member

6 Fiberol (Rock & Water International) Pune Ordinary Member

7 International Recreation Parks (P) Ltd Noida Ordinary Member

8 Ananth Homes Chennai Ordinary Member

9 Lavasa Corporation Limited Pune Associate Member

May-09

10 Kokanratna Holiday Resorts Ltd Mumbai Associate Member

11 Russian Association Of Amusement Parks & Attractions (RAAPA) Russia Reciprocal Member

12 Malaysian Association Of Themeparks & Family Attraction (MAATFA) Malaysia Reciprocal Member

Jun-09

13 Uday Creations (P) Ltd. Nagpur Ordinary Member

14 Argentinean Amusement Parks Association (AAPA) Argentina Reciprocal Member

show was organized by International Expo-Consultants L.L.C.

and was graced by Chief Guests, President of U.A.E and Ruler

of Abu Dhabi; and Vice President and Prime Minister of U.A.E

and Ruler of Dubai.

All in all, a well-organised show that benefitted the exhibitors

and attendees equally!

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Association Notice Board

s the world increasingly becomes a global village, the

impact of each happening is prominently felt across Aborders. The current economic slowdown was felt in the Middle

East at the otherwise exhuberant DEAL show, too. The popular

event that brings together the best of Eastern and Western

players in the industry, began on a low note this year but ended

on its traditional high. Held from April 25 to 27, 2009 at Dubai

World Trade Centre, the show as always had lots to offer.

IAAPI participated and represented the Indian leisure and

amusement industry alongside exhibitors from across the

globe. Products on display ranged from 3D & 4D animation

equipment, inflatable machines, vending machines, water

rides, soft toys and children's play equipments, electronic

machines, architects and many more.

IAAPI used the DEAL show as platform to interact with the

visitors and promote IAAPI AMUSMENT EXPO 2010. The

8

REVIEW

DE Show 2009AL

A warm welcome to our new members!

Month Name of the Company Location Type of Membership

Apr-09

1 Charu Projects & Services Limited Guwahati Associate Member

2 Koochie Play Systems International Bangalore Ordinary Member

3 Ha-ko Enterprise Mumbai Ordinary Member

4 Manoj Stores Mumbai Ordinary Member

5 Suchirindia Hotels & Resorts Private Limited Hyderabad Ordinary Member

6 Fiberol (Rock & Water International) Pune Ordinary Member

7 International Recreation Parks (P) Ltd Noida Ordinary Member

8 Ananth Homes Chennai Ordinary Member

9 Lavasa Corporation Limited Pune Associate Member

May-09

10 Kokanratna Holiday Resorts Ltd Mumbai Associate Member

11 Russian Association Of Amusement Parks & Attractions (RAAPA) Russia Reciprocal Member

12 Malaysian Association Of Themeparks & Family Attraction (MAATFA) Malaysia Reciprocal Member

Jun-09

13 Uday Creations (P) Ltd. Nagpur Ordinary Member

14 Argentinean Amusement Parks Association (AAPA) Argentina Reciprocal Member

show was organized by International Expo-Consultants L.L.C.

and was graced by Chief Guests, President of U.A.E and Ruler

of Abu Dhabi; and Vice President and Prime Minister of U.A.E

and Ruler of Dubai.

All in all, a well-organised show that benefitted the exhibitors

and attendees equally!

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Training Notes

Two of our Mumbai-based members, Golden Swan City Club and Arihant Industrial Corporation Ltd, have booked 12 & 11

training programs respectively for the next fiscal year: 2009-10. During the series of sessions, IAAPI will train their teams on

various topics ranging from soft skills to safety for their staff

You can do the same for your organization! To know more about our round-the-year training package, contact IAAPI Secretariat,

Tel: 022-65231643 Telefax: 022-26827831 or email us at: tina@iaapi.org. Or visit www.iaapi.org for more details.

IAAPI Training Initiative crosses yet another milestone!

wo individual training programs were conducted at

Golden Swan City Club on April 13 and May 18, 2009. TThe topics covered during these sessions were “Enhance

your Communication Skills” and “Team building” respec-

tively.

The prime focus of the Communications Skills session was

to enable the participants to understand the benefits of

developing and enhancing core communication skills and

how a person's individual style of communication creates a

positive or negative impact on the guests visiting the club.

Various activities, role plays and discussion were part of

both the training programs to make them more interesting,

lively and interactive. “Know Your Communication style”

behavioral tool was also used on each participant to make a

detailed analysis of their individual style of communica-

tion.

rihant Industrial Corporation Ltd. conducted training

programs on April 23 and May 14, 2009 for a group of Aover 30 employees.

The subjects chosen by the management were 'Effective

Communication Skills' and 'Team Building'.

In the Team Building session, psychometric tools such as

Team Building Test and activities such as 'Build Tower',

'Survival Scenario' and 'What You Want in Your Team' were

conducted to give maximum learning benefit to the

participants. These two sessions were the start of the series

of 11 sessions to be held at AICL in the coming year! And the

response to sessions was truly encouraging!

* 'Interaction in the session was great. Everybody enjoyed

and ample opportunity was provided for all to participate.

Time allotted to cover the material was very good and

trainer's clarity and presentation was excellent.'

* 'The training session was made lively by striking a good

balance between theoretical and practical knowledge. My

suggestion would be to have a detailed discussion on

personal feedback and evaluation of participants at the end

of session. This would go a long way in enhancing learning

for the participants!'

Training at AICL, Mumbai

Participants' Speak

- Mr. Bane Govind, EDP In-charge

- Mr. Mihir Thakkar, Marketing Executive

AICL, Mumbai gets big on

Team Building!

Better communicators at Golden Swan City Club, Mumbai

14th May, 200923rd April, 2009

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

13th April, 2009

18th May, 2009

AAPI Eastern Region conducted its quarterly meeting on

May 30, 2009 at Energy Education Park, Kolkata with Mr. IM.L Chamaria at the Chair.

One of the key points discussed during the meet was the need

to increase the IAAPI membership in the Eastern Region.

While it was acknowledged that the region does not have many

amusement parks, efforts must be made to enlist the vendors

and suppliers of various engineering components and spares

manufacturers as IAAPI members so that they can derive

benefit by expanding their business all over India. There are

several Ride components, Fibreglass and Small ride manufac-

turers in West Bengal and since more than 120 dry and water

parks have been set up all over India, the business potential is

increasing day by day.

Mr. Arijit Sengupta, President, IAAPI, was also present in this

meeting and he requested that FECs which have now come up

in large numbers in and around Kolkata should be contacted by

our existing members to enroll them in IAAPI. Besides this,

Architects, Civil Engineering Farms, Clubs and other Service

Sector units can also become members of IAAPI.

During this meeting, IAAPI Eastern Region felicitated the

Excellence Award winners of IAAPI during 2008-09 in various

categories. Savin Kingdom, Rose Valley Real Estate and

Construction Ltd. and Innovators were presented with a

memento each as a token of appreciation from IAAPI Eastern

Region.

It is a practice in Eastern Region that all the regional meetings

are followed by a training program. Accordingly, Mr. Sengupta

made presentation on 'Safety Operations of Amusement

Industry". This was the presentation was made by him during

last CAAPA expo at Zhong Shun and it was appreciated by one

and all since "safety" is of prime importance for all the park

operators and ride manufacturers.

Action in the Eastern Region

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Training Notes

Two of our Mumbai-based members, Golden Swan City Club and Arihant Industrial Corporation Ltd, have booked 12 & 11

training programs respectively for the next fiscal year: 2009-10. During the series of sessions, IAAPI will train their teams on

various topics ranging from soft skills to safety for their staff

You can do the same for your organization! To know more about our round-the-year training package, contact IAAPI Secretariat,

Tel: 022-65231643 Telefax: 022-26827831 or email us at: tina@iaapi.org. Or visit www.iaapi.org for more details.

IAAPI Training Initiative crosses yet another milestone!

wo individual training programs were conducted at

Golden Swan City Club on April 13 and May 18, 2009. TThe topics covered during these sessions were “Enhance

your Communication Skills” and “Team building” respec-

tively.

The prime focus of the Communications Skills session was

to enable the participants to understand the benefits of

developing and enhancing core communication skills and

how a person's individual style of communication creates a

positive or negative impact on the guests visiting the club.

Various activities, role plays and discussion were part of

both the training programs to make them more interesting,

lively and interactive. “Know Your Communication style”

behavioral tool was also used on each participant to make a

detailed analysis of their individual style of communica-

tion.

rihant Industrial Corporation Ltd. conducted training

programs on April 23 and May 14, 2009 for a group of Aover 30 employees.

The subjects chosen by the management were 'Effective

Communication Skills' and 'Team Building'.

In the Team Building session, psychometric tools such as

Team Building Test and activities such as 'Build Tower',

'Survival Scenario' and 'What You Want in Your Team' were

conducted to give maximum learning benefit to the

participants. These two sessions were the start of the series

of 11 sessions to be held at AICL in the coming year! And the

response to sessions was truly encouraging!

* 'Interaction in the session was great. Everybody enjoyed

and ample opportunity was provided for all to participate.

Time allotted to cover the material was very good and

trainer's clarity and presentation was excellent.'

* 'The training session was made lively by striking a good

balance between theoretical and practical knowledge. My

suggestion would be to have a detailed discussion on

personal feedback and evaluation of participants at the end

of session. This would go a long way in enhancing learning

for the participants!'

Training at AICL, Mumbai

Participants' Speak

- Mr. Bane Govind, EDP In-charge

- Mr. Mihir Thakkar, Marketing Executive

AICL, Mumbai gets big on

Team Building!

Better communicators at Golden Swan City Club, Mumbai

14th May, 200923rd April, 2009

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

13th April, 2009

18th May, 2009

AAPI Eastern Region conducted its quarterly meeting on

May 30, 2009 at Energy Education Park, Kolkata with Mr. IM.L Chamaria at the Chair.

One of the key points discussed during the meet was the need

to increase the IAAPI membership in the Eastern Region.

While it was acknowledged that the region does not have many

amusement parks, efforts must be made to enlist the vendors

and suppliers of various engineering components and spares

manufacturers as IAAPI members so that they can derive

benefit by expanding their business all over India. There are

several Ride components, Fibreglass and Small ride manufac-

turers in West Bengal and since more than 120 dry and water

parks have been set up all over India, the business potential is

increasing day by day.

Mr. Arijit Sengupta, President, IAAPI, was also present in this

meeting and he requested that FECs which have now come up

in large numbers in and around Kolkata should be contacted by

our existing members to enroll them in IAAPI. Besides this,

Architects, Civil Engineering Farms, Clubs and other Service

Sector units can also become members of IAAPI.

During this meeting, IAAPI Eastern Region felicitated the

Excellence Award winners of IAAPI during 2008-09 in various

categories. Savin Kingdom, Rose Valley Real Estate and

Construction Ltd. and Innovators were presented with a

memento each as a token of appreciation from IAAPI Eastern

Region.

It is a practice in Eastern Region that all the regional meetings

are followed by a training program. Accordingly, Mr. Sengupta

made presentation on 'Safety Operations of Amusement

Industry". This was the presentation was made by him during

last CAAPA expo at Zhong Shun and it was appreciated by one

and all since "safety" is of prime importance for all the park

operators and ride manufacturers.

Action in the Eastern Region

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China's Harbin Ice Lantern Festival underwent a radical

change. Since its inception in 1963 one saw sculptures carved

out of huge blocks of ice of iconic Chinese monuments like the

Great Wall etc. This time around the festival had Disney

characters!

Recently the world's most famous ice festival became another

of the world's Disney theme parks, with a Disney licensing

company taking over operations from the local Communist

government. It was the first time that a private company ran

the ice festival. The Walt Disney Company did not actually

operate the ice festival, although it did look over the sculpture

designs to make sure they were in line with the Disney brand

guidelines.

So you had sculptures of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and

Winnie the Pooh. Snow White replaced snow dragons. Children

wandered through the frozen hallways of Aladdin's Castle

instead of a Qing dynasty palace. “It's a Small World” played in

one corner of the park.

International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment

Industry (IALEI) and the International Association of

Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) have recently

announced their intention to merge.

The IALEI board of directors held a meeting during Fun Expo

in Las Vegas and appointed a task force of members to work out

the details with IAAPA.

IALEI and IAAPA have since signed a memorandum of

understanding. The IAAPA board of directors and membership

of IALEI will vote on a final proposal in May.

The two trade associations believe that their coming together

will allow companies to have the best of both worlds with one

membership. They are both keen on promoting the attractions

of Family Entertainment Centers (FECs).

Six Flags, Inc has entered into an agreement with Trancas

Capital, LLC, the second largest operator of family

entertainment centers in the United States, to manage the

American Adventures family entertainment center, a park

located just north of Atlanta.

American Adventures offers 12 family rides, miniature golf, go-

kart track and the kid-friendly Foam Factory. American

Adventures has proven to be one of Atlanta's premier birthday

party locations.

Six Flags will continue to own the real estate and will enter into

a lease with Trancas, the terms of which have not been

disclosed. Trancas looks forward to lending its family

entertainment center expertise to this property.

Six Flags and

Trancas Capital join hands

China's ice festival changed forever

This festival in Zhaolin Park in its 35th season was a far cry

from the days of candles flickering in ice lanterns. The

Cinderella castle had an escalator running up and an ice slide

running down. The entire park glowed pink and blue and

yellow from neon tubes in the sculptures. A Ferris wheel

dominated the skyline.

Workers hauled chunks of ice out of the Songhua River and

created the Disney characters in two weeks.

IALEI and IAAPA Evaluate

Potential Merger

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National News

“Nicco Parks & Resorts

Limited , Kolkata has

achieved ISO 9001- Quality

M a n a g e m e n t S y s t e m

certification in the year

1 9 9 8 , I S O 1 4 0 0 1 –

Environment Management

System certification in the

year 2001 and during the year 2006, it obtained OHSAS –

18001 – Occupational Health & Safety System certification.

With these three prestigious certifications under its belt, Nicco

Parks & Resorts Limited has achieved the rare distinction of

becoming the first amusement park in the Indian industry to

have obtained all the above three management certifications.

These certificates have been obtained from the renowned

European Certifying authority M/s. Det Norske Veritus (DNV).

Actively pursuing Corporate Social Responsibility for many

years, finally in the year 2008-09, Nicco Park received Social

Accountability Certification - SA – 8000. Yet another feather in

Nicco's cap!

onderla, the amusement park in Bidadi on the outskirts Wof Bangalore promoted by the Rs 320 crore Kochi-based

V-Guard group, has grand plans to open its doors to a whole

new range of visitors.

It plans to cash in on the economic slowdown hitting

corporates. With a visitor capacity of up to 10,000 visitors at

any given time, Wonderla is positioning itself as the ideal

venue for corporate and institutional getaways.

It has observed that the corporates are on the lookout for local

venues for conferences and entertainment. Wonderla is

packaging itself as the ultimate destination for all types of

corporate events.

In addition to corporates, Wonderla is also looking to catch the

eye of many more educational institutions. In order to attract

them, it is ready to offer discounts

of up to 50 per cent. The

park also wants to

attract visitors from

neighboring states

like Tamil Nadu and

K e r a l a a n d i s

working earnestly

towards this goal.

Wonderla to woo corporates

and out of state visitorsNicco's quality

certifications make history!

The authorities in Uttara-khand are all

set to gift avid bird watchers. They plan

to popularize the Haripura Water Park,

which is spread over 1100 acres and is

located near the Haripura Dam, as a bird

sanctuary as well.

A large variety of beautiful migratory

birds come here in the winter. It is

believed that over 140 species of

migratory birds arrive annually. One can

spot birds like the Northern Shoveler,

Northern Pintail, Ruddy Shelduck, Red

Crested Pochard, Common Mergansar,

Godwel, Black Stork, Purpul Heron,

Indian Cormorant and more.

The authorities have resolved to spruce up the water park and

make it an ideal destination for some aqua fun and bird

watching. They intend to attract visitors from India and

abroad.

Haripura Water Park set to

double up as a bird sanctuary

Work in progress to build

‘Space World’An entertainment center cum state-of-the-art space-theme

park called 'Space World' will be ready to unveil in 2010.

Pune will house Asia's first hi-tech centre for space education

and entertainment. The park is being developed by the Lavasa

Corporation in collaboration with Dubai-based Space

Investment Company (SIC) at a cost of Rs. 400 crore. The SIC

is a partner and licensee of United State Space and Rocket

Centre that operates Space World Arabia in the UAE.

Hindustan Construction Company has been assigned the task

of building the structure. 19% of the cost of building the center

will be borne by Lavasa Corporation and the rest by SIC.

It will also have an

entertainment area for

live communication with

Internat iona l Space

Station, lectures by

a s t r o n a u t s a n d

simulations of various

missions. Looks like Pune

is all set for some out of the

world action!

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International News

13

China's Harbin Ice Lantern Festival underwent a radical

change. Since its inception in 1963 one saw sculptures carved

out of huge blocks of ice of iconic Chinese monuments like the

Great Wall etc. This time around the festival had Disney

characters!

Recently the world's most famous ice festival became another

of the world's Disney theme parks, with a Disney licensing

company taking over operations from the local Communist

government. It was the first time that a private company ran

the ice festival. The Walt Disney Company did not actually

operate the ice festival, although it did look over the sculpture

designs to make sure they were in line with the Disney brand

guidelines.

So you had sculptures of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and

Winnie the Pooh. Snow White replaced snow dragons. Children

wandered through the frozen hallways of Aladdin's Castle

instead of a Qing dynasty palace. “It's a Small World” played in

one corner of the park.

International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment

Industry (IALEI) and the International Association of

Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) have recently

announced their intention to merge.

The IALEI board of directors held a meeting during Fun Expo

in Las Vegas and appointed a task force of members to work out

the details with IAAPA.

IALEI and IAAPA have since signed a memorandum of

understanding. The IAAPA board of directors and membership

of IALEI will vote on a final proposal in May.

The two trade associations believe that their coming together

will allow companies to have the best of both worlds with one

membership. They are both keen on promoting the attractions

of Family Entertainment Centers (FECs).

Six Flags, Inc has entered into an agreement with Trancas

Capital, LLC, the second largest operator of family

entertainment centers in the United States, to manage the

American Adventures family entertainment center, a park

located just north of Atlanta.

American Adventures offers 12 family rides, miniature golf, go-

kart track and the kid-friendly Foam Factory. American

Adventures has proven to be one of Atlanta's premier birthday

party locations.

Six Flags will continue to own the real estate and will enter into

a lease with Trancas, the terms of which have not been

disclosed. Trancas looks forward to lending its family

entertainment center expertise to this property.

Six Flags and

Trancas Capital join hands

China's ice festival changed forever

This festival in Zhaolin Park in its 35th season was a far cry

from the days of candles flickering in ice lanterns. The

Cinderella castle had an escalator running up and an ice slide

running down. The entire park glowed pink and blue and

yellow from neon tubes in the sculptures. A Ferris wheel

dominated the skyline.

Workers hauled chunks of ice out of the Songhua River and

created the Disney characters in two weeks.

IALEI and IAAPA Evaluate

Potential Merger

CM YK

CM YK

12

National News

“Nicco Parks & Resorts

Limited , Kolkata has

achieved ISO 9001- Quality

M a n a g e m e n t S y s t e m

certification in the year

1 9 9 8 , I S O 1 4 0 0 1 –

Environment Management

System certification in the

year 2001 and during the year 2006, it obtained OHSAS –

18001 – Occupational Health & Safety System certification.

With these three prestigious certifications under its belt, Nicco

Parks & Resorts Limited has achieved the rare distinction of

becoming the first amusement park in the Indian industry to

have obtained all the above three management certifications.

These certificates have been obtained from the renowned

European Certifying authority M/s. Det Norske Veritus (DNV).

Actively pursuing Corporate Social Responsibility for many

years, finally in the year 2008-09, Nicco Park received Social

Accountability Certification - SA – 8000. Yet another feather in

Nicco's cap!

onderla, the amusement park in Bidadi on the outskirts Wof Bangalore promoted by the Rs 320 crore Kochi-based

V-Guard group, has grand plans to open its doors to a whole

new range of visitors.

It plans to cash in on the economic slowdown hitting

corporates. With a visitor capacity of up to 10,000 visitors at

any given time, Wonderla is positioning itself as the ideal

venue for corporate and institutional getaways.

It has observed that the corporates are on the lookout for local

venues for conferences and entertainment. Wonderla is

packaging itself as the ultimate destination for all types of

corporate events.

In addition to corporates, Wonderla is also looking to catch the

eye of many more educational institutions. In order to attract

them, it is ready to offer discounts

of up to 50 per cent. The

park also wants to

attract visitors from

neighboring states

like Tamil Nadu and

K e r a l a a n d i s

working earnestly

towards this goal.

Wonderla to woo corporates

and out of state visitorsNicco's quality

certifications make history!

The authorities in Uttara-khand are all

set to gift avid bird watchers. They plan

to popularize the Haripura Water Park,

which is spread over 1100 acres and is

located near the Haripura Dam, as a bird

sanctuary as well.

A large variety of beautiful migratory

birds come here in the winter. It is

believed that over 140 species of

migratory birds arrive annually. One can

spot birds like the Northern Shoveler,

Northern Pintail, Ruddy Shelduck, Red

Crested Pochard, Common Mergansar,

Godwel, Black Stork, Purpul Heron,

Indian Cormorant and more.

The authorities have resolved to spruce up the water park and

make it an ideal destination for some aqua fun and bird

watching. They intend to attract visitors from India and

abroad.

Haripura Water Park set to

double up as a bird sanctuary

Work in progress to build

‘Space World’An entertainment center cum state-of-the-art space-theme

park called 'Space World' will be ready to unveil in 2010.

Pune will house Asia's first hi-tech centre for space education

and entertainment. The park is being developed by the Lavasa

Corporation in collaboration with Dubai-based Space

Investment Company (SIC) at a cost of Rs. 400 crore. The SIC

is a partner and licensee of United State Space and Rocket

Centre that operates Space World Arabia in the UAE.

Hindustan Construction Company has been assigned the task

of building the structure. 19% of the cost of building the center

will be borne by Lavasa Corporation and the rest by SIC.

It will also have an

entertainment area for

live communication with

Internat iona l Space

Station, lectures by

a s t r o n a u t s a n d

simulations of various

missions. Looks like Pune

is all set for some out of the

world action!