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Feb. 7, 2021

Building a Town Square and Tiers of Play

This week on Green Tagged we explore the concept of building a town square and adding tiers of play to your offerings. Stories covered: “With no Mardi Gras parades, New Orleans transforms houses into ‘floats,’” “NBBJ unveils spiral tower with …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Rethinking the Guest Experience

This week on Green Tagged we cover the controversy surrounding Ocean Park in Hong Kong and then discuss other news that impact the guest experience worldwide. Stories covered: “Ocean Park in Hong Kong to overhaul business model,” “Ocean Park must …

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Jan. 25, 2021

A Show All About Pivots

This week on Green Tagged, we dedicate the entire show to pivots happening across the industry. Stories covered: “Disneyland in California to host COVID-19 vaccination site,” “LVHN setting up mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Dorney Park,” “IAAPA Expo...

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Jan. 17, 2021

The Climate Experience Economy plus New Covid Policies

This week on Green Tagged: Policies and Mandates to get back out in front of the COVID Spread and Climate Change leads to more Experience Based Economy. Stories covered: “Japan to halt all business travel in new step to curb …

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Jan. 11, 2021

The Capitol & Japan’s Shutdown – What it means for your attraction

On today’s Green Tagged, we discuss Combating Disenfranchisement and Designing for Empathy. Stories covered: “Inside the Capitol Siege,” “Japan declares 2nd State of Emergency,” “Busch Gardens Williamsburg to be open for first time in January,”...

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Jan. 4, 2021

Based on what we experienced in 2020, what can we do in 2021?

On today’s Green Tagged, we examine three trends that will impact your attraction in 2021: Demand regeneration, Changing Guest Expectations, and Deglobalization. Stories covered: Universal reaches capacity before 9AM; Denny’s hostess quits on the spot...

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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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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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