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Taking a stand on Diversity & Sustainability
Dec. 27, 2020

Taking a stand on Diversity & Sustainability

On today’s Green Tagged, we continue the Futureproofing discussion with two topics your attraction should tackle in 2021: Diversity and Sustainability. Stories covered: “The World Travel & Tourism Council published new diversity guidelines for the...

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Looking to 2021 – Future Proofing Your Attraction
Dec. 21, 2020

Looking to 2021 – Future Proofing Your Attraction

On today’s Green Tagged: Virtualizing pieces of your experiences and what the FTC’s case against Facebook means for your attraction.Stories: BBC’s new Radiophonic Travel Agency, VR waterslide at Vana Nava Water Jungle, Thailand, MicroStrategy’s...

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What Warner Brothers taught us about Pivoting the guest experience
Dec. 14, 2020

What Warner Brothers taught us about Pivoting the guest experience

This week on ‘Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30’ we dive deep into the ripples caused by Warner Brothers in the entertainment and attractions industry. Stories covered: Warner Bros CEO Jason Kilar explains his move in an interview with the NY Times;...

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Big Moves in DTC Paid Streaming, Vaccine Requirements, & Openings
Dec. 6, 2020

Big Moves in DTC Paid Streaming, Vaccine Requirements, & Openings

This week on ‘Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30’ we examine Big Moves in brands monetizing DTC digital experiences, vaccine requirements from Airlines, and big openings.Stories covered: Warner Bros to Release 2021 films on HBO MAX concurrently with...

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US Attractions Look to Diversify and Themed Experience Gaming Trends
Nov. 29, 2020

US Attractions Look to Diversify and Themed Experience Gaming Trends

This week on ‘Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30’ we examine the slow US recovery and what some attractions are doing to diversify revenue. Stories: The Malaysian Tourism Ministry reveals recovery plans for pandemic-hit travel sector; Reuters reports US...

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Destination Experiences & Carbon Neutral Trends
Nov. 22, 2020

Destination Experiences & Carbon Neutral Trends

This week on Green Tagged we explore trends and new experiences in the theme park and themed entertainment industries. Universal Hollywood launches a drive-in experience; Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser; Own The Park at Great Wolf Lodge; IAAPA went...

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Does the Vaccine change anything for attractions? Plus, New Tech is coming.
Nov. 15, 2020

Does the Vaccine change anything for attractions? Plus, New Tech is c…

This week on Green Tagged: How does a vaccine change planning at your attraction? While Buena Vista Street plans to open on November 19th, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed after only one weekend. The Pandemic has inspired a cornucopia of new tech,...

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The Hammer vs The Scalpel: Different approaches to tourism recovery
Nov. 9, 2020

The Hammer vs The Scalpel: Different approaches to tourism recovery

This week in Green Tagged: We discuss how different countries are recovering their tourism sectors amid the pandemic. The through line is, of course, how well local governments are containing the virus to ease consumer distress. Western countries...

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California's Reopening Decision and 10 Positive Trends
Nov. 1, 2020

California's Reopening Decision and 10 Positive Trends

This week on Green Tagged: Commentary on California's Reopening Guidelines and 10 positive trends to come out of the Pandemic. Full show notes: www.greentaggedshow.com

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Are theme parks sustainable? More rightsizing and Ocean Park Faces Rebranding
Oct. 25, 2020

Are theme parks sustainable? More rightsizing and Ocean Park Faces Re…

This week on Green Tagged: Attractions weigh in on sustainability; Hong Kong has a new COVID Safe Certification Plan; India Operators Doubt Demand; Disney and Six Flags continue to Rightsize; Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Faces Rebranding Challenge; Both...

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7 Pivots you can learn from and Big Disney Moves
Oct. 18, 2020

7 Pivots you can learn from and Big Disney Moves

This week on Green Tagged:Big moves at Disney; Eastern State Penitentiary considering discontinuing Terror; INSIDE brings new voyeuristic experience to LA; coworking from a Ferris Wheel at Tokyo’s Yomiuriland; Aquarium Yoga debuts at Hong Kong’s...

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Reopening Redux, Indoor Events Struggle, Creative Pivots from Brands
Oct. 11, 2020

Reopening Redux, Indoor Events Struggle, Creative Pivots from Brands

This week on Green Tagged: California theme-park reopening redux; discouraging cruise news; USO to invest in affordable housing; “Frozen” sing-a-long returns while movie theatres close; Disneyland opens a popup; Shanghai Disney Resort celebrates...

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Lifting Restrictions, Layoffs, Reopening Struggles, & Pivot Ideas
Oct. 4, 2020

Lifting Restrictions, Layoffs, Reopening Struggles, & Pivot Ideas

This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must...

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Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27
Sept. 27, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27

This week on Green Tagged:An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan...

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BONUS: Halloween in 30
Sept. 23, 2020

BONUS: Halloween in 30

On this Bonus Green Tagged, everything you need to know about Halloween in 30 minutes:What 11 drive-in haunted attractions have in common, where they differ, and why it matters; a rundown of what every major US theme park is doing for Halloween;...

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Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 20
Sept. 20, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 20

This week on Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 -Halloween-themed drive-in movies debut at theme parks in the US and UK; Round One is slated to Replace a Sears store in Florida; while droves of escape rooms pivot virtual others reopen in-person; updates...

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Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 13
Sept. 13, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 13

This week on Green Tagged: ‘Schoolcation’ packages debut at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Cancellations for Mickey’s Christmas Party and IAAPA Expo, live performances are coming back, and the theme park capital of the world battles public attitude....

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Green Tagged for Sept 6
Sept. 6, 2020

Green Tagged for Sept 6

We divided this week’s news into three piles: the Florida and New York governors’ responses to how themed attractions can move forward during the pandemic, the evolution of IP experiences, and the trend to virtual. Full show notes here:...

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Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 Premier
Sept. 5, 2020

Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 Premier

August 30th Edition - Welcome to the Green Tagged Podcast!Top StoriesGuggenheim approves plan to become more inclusive and racially diverse following accusations by employees of racism at the museum in New York. Chessington launches free safari...

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