🏆 The @ukthemeparkawards winners have spoken! We’re back at BLACKPOOL @pleasure_beach for Episode Two from the UK Theme Park Awards - and this time, we’re speaking to the winners 🎧 Tune in to hear all the gossip over on: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/the... #UKThemeParkAwards
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Skip the Queue is a podcast for visitor attraction owners, directors and suppliers who want to improve their organisations and deliver a better experience for their guests. Brought to you by Merac Hosted by Andy Povey
🏆 The @ukthemeparkawards winners have spoken! We’re back at BLACKPOOL @pleasure_beach for Episode Two from the UK Theme Park Awards - and this time, we’re speaking to the winners 🎧 Tune in to hear all the gossip over on: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/the... #UKThemeParkAwards
What Makes a Great Attraction? The Winners Have Their Say | Skip the Queue
In this special episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey speaks to the winners of the UK Theme Park Awards in Blackpool to discover what makes a truly great attraction. From storytelling and guest experi...
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🏆 The @ukthemeparkawards winners have spoken! We’re back at BLACKPOOL @pleasure_beach for Episode Two from the UK Theme Park Awards - and this time, we’re speaking to the winners 🎧 Tune in to hear all the gossip over on: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/the... #UKThemeParkAwards
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Every great attraction starts with an idea. But where do those ideas really come from? We're joined by Stephen Reid, Director of Attraction Brand Consultants, to explore the often-overlooked role suppliers play in shaping the future 🎧 skipthequeue.fm/episodes/ste... #attractionpodcast
Every great attraction starts with an idea. But where do those ideas really come from? We're joined by Stephen Reid, Director of Attraction Brand Consultants, to explore the often-overlooked role suppliers play in shaping the future 🎧 skipthequeue.fm/episodes/ste... #attractionpodcast
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This week on Skip the Queue, @queerbritain.bsky.social CEO Andrew Given shares the thinking behind the decision, the psychology of giving, and what other visitor attractions can learn from putting trust in their visitors Tune in: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/and... open.spotify.com/episode/6eAg...
Lawrence Roots returns to Skip the Queue to give attractions the scoop on how to win a @ukthemeparkawards Andy and Lawrence also meet Josh Haywood at @crealyresort Voting is now open! Have your say: ukthemeparkawards.com/login open.spotify.com/episode/01fc... #ukthemeparkawards
Lawrence Roots returns to Skip the Queue to give attractions the scoop on how to win a @ukthemeparkawards Want to have a say on which attraction should come out on top? Voting is now open! Have your say: www.ukthemeparkawards.com/login Tune in: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/law... #ukthemeparkawards
When life gives you VAT cuts, what's your next move? We have Clive Morris from CCM Consulting, he's providing his insight on the information we have now, and what this could mean for the ongoing VAT charges within leisure and attractions. skipthequeue.fm/episodes/cli... #AttractionsVAT
When life gives you VAT cuts, what's your next move? We have Clive Morris from CCM Consulting, he's providing his insight on the information we have now, and what this could mean for the ongoing VAT charges within leisure and attractions. skipthequeue.fm/episodes/cli... #AttractionsVAT
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Andy is joined by Adriaan van der Hek to unpack the realities of dynamic pricing. They explore the opportunities, the challenges and the misconceptions surrounding one of the sector's biggest talking points skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dyn... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GWn... #DynamicPricing
Andy is joined by Adriaan van der Hek to unpack the realities of dynamic pricing. They explore the opportunities, the challenges and the misconceptions surrounding one of the sector's biggest talking points skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dyn... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GWn... #DynamicPricing
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Andy is joined by Adriaan van der Hek to unpack the realities of dynamic pricing. From where it all began to how operators are using it today Listen: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dyn... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GWn... Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/b... #DynamicPricing
Boost your bottom line: Understanding Dynamic Pricing with Adriaan van der Hek | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Adriaan Van Der Hek to unpack one of the visitor attraction industry's most debated topics: dynamic pricing. They discuss how dynamic pricing...
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🎢 What’s coming to theme parks in 2026? In this Summer Special, we had Owen Ralph on the mic, who is joined by 3 theme park operators from the UK and Norway Lawrence Mancey @paultonspark James Cox @blackpoolpleasurebeach Hogne Høstmælingen @Hunderfossen skipthequeue.fm/episodes/law...
🎢 What’s coming to theme parks in 2026? In this Summer Special, we had over the mic to Owen Ralph, who is joined by three theme park operators from the UK and Norway Lawrence Mancey @paultonspark James Cox @blackpoolpleasurebeach Hogne Høstmælingen @Hunderfossen skipthequeue.fm/episodes/law...
Creating Tomorrow's Attractions: Inside Three Major 2026 Launches - Lawrence Mancey, James Cox, Hogne Høstmælingen and Guest Host Owen Ralph | Skip the Queue
In this Summer Special of Skip the Queue, guest host Owen Ralph is joined by three theme park operators for a closer look at their new attractions for 2026. Lawrence Mancey discusses Paultons Park’s n...
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This week on Skip the Queue, we’re joined by Matt Stubbs, Creative Director at @littlelionentertainment, to explore a brand-new experience coming to London this autumn. #ArcadeArena London 🎧 Tune in skipthequeue.fm/episodes/mat... #STQS7 #LittleLionEntertainment #ArcadeArena
This week on Skip the Queue, we’re joined by Matt Stubbs, Creative Director at @littlelionentertainment, to explore a brand-new experience coming to London this autumn. #ArcadeArena London 🎧 Tune in skipthequeue.fm/episodes/mat... #STQS7 #LittleLionEntertainment #ArcadeArena
Inside Arcade Arena: Building the World’s New Live Gaming Experience - Matt Stubbs | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Matt Stubbs, Creative Director at Little Lion Entertainment, to explore the rise of live video game attractions and the launch of Arcade Aren...
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In this week’s episode, Andy Povey is joined by Duncan Phillips, Founder & Managing Director of DP Associates - Strategic Leisure Consultancy, and part of the team behind @360_play, to discuss Universal's plans for a major new destination resort in the UK Listen in 🎧 skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dun...
We’re handing over the mic to guest host Olly Reed from Navigate Agency 🎙️ Olly is joined by Rob Comley from @ChesterZoo and Simon Townsend from @edenprojects.uk to unpack the very real media storm sparked by the attractions industry’s open letter to the Met Office. skipthequeue.fm/episodes/oll...
The Weather Forecast Debate Every Attraction Is Talking About - Rob Comley and Simon Townsend with Guest Host, Olly Reed | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, guest host Olly Reed from Navigate is joined by Rob Comley of Chester Zoo and Simon Townsend of the Eden Project to discuss the growing impact of weather forecasting...
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NEW EPISODE 🎙 Hear from Bala McAlinn from Complete Works, a company helping attractions and visitor destinations rethink how guests move, interact and experience their space through theatrical techniques. Listen in skipthequeue.fm/episodes/bal... #theatricaltechniques #storytelling
Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots, founder of the Theme Park Network - a dedicated B2B platform connecting theme parks, suppliers and industry professionals across the sector. @ukthemeparkawards Tune in: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/law... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/76aC... #UKThemePark
In this week’s episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots, founder of the Theme Park Network - a dedicated B2B platform connecting theme parks, suppliers and industry professionals across the sector. Tune in: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/law... #UKThemeParkAwards
Theme Park Awards: How They Work and Why You Should Care - Lawrence Roots | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots, founder of the Theme Park Network — a dedicated B2B platform connecting theme parks, suppliers and industry professionals acr...
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We explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way heritage stories are told and experienced. Joining Andy is Dominique Bouchard, Heritage & Engagement Director @leedscastleuk and soon-to-be Creative Director at @shakespearebtrust Listen! skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dom...
We explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way heritage stories are told and experienced. Joining Andy is Dominique Bouchard, Heritage & Engagement Director at @leedscastleuk and soon-to-be Creative Director @shakespearebtrust.bsky.social skipthequeue.fm/episodes/dom...
How is AI starting to play a role in visitor attractions - Dominique Bouchard | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way heritage stories are told and experienced. Joining us is Dominique Bouchard, Heritage and Engagement Dire...
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This week, we’re handing over hosting duties to Ruth Read Director @blooloop Ruth is joined by Vero Celis, of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, alongside Marie Rayner, Sustainability Lead @StorylandStudio skipthequeue.fm/episodes/ver... #STQS7 #sustainability
This week, we’re handing over hosting duties to Ruth Read Director @blooloop Ruth is joined by Vero Celis, of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, alongside Marie Rayner, Sustainability Lead @StorylandStudio skipthequeue.fm/episodes/ver... #STQS7 #sustainability
Climate Action in Attractions: What’s Holding the Industry Back? - Vero Celis and Marie Rayner with Ruth Read | Skip the Queue
We have a special guest host, Ruth Read, Director of blooloop and greenloop, the leading annual conference focused on sustainability within the attractions sector. In this episode of Skip the Queue, s...
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Andrew Zimmerman CEO of Journey is joining us to talk about how Journey creates those experiences, how the agency handles the continual change in guest expectations and how it approaches projects for its different clients Listen skipthequeue.fm/episodes/and... #newepisode #journey
Andrew Zimmerman CEO of Journey is joining us to talk about how Journey creates those experiences, how the agency handles the continual change in guest expectations and how it approaches projects for its different clients Listen skipthequeue.fm/episodes/and... #newepisode #journey
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Debs Griffin joins us from @sundown.adventureland, a truly unique attraction shaped not just by its story, but by the women behind it. Listen here: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/deb... or wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0YX3... #STQS7 #SundownAdventureland
Debs Griffin joins us from @sundown.adventureland, a truly unique attraction shaped not just by its story, but by the women behind it. Listen here: skipthequeue.fm/episodes/deb... or wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0YX3... #STQS7 #SundownAdventureland
What Three Generations of Women Can Teach Us About Running a Theme Park - Debs Griffin | Skip the Queue
In this episode of Skip the Queue, we’re joined by Debs from Sundown Adventureland, a truly unique attraction shaped not just by its story, but by the women behind it. What started as a small petting ...
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