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 show its will to survive,” “JRA partners with Holocaust & Humanity Center to present new AI exhibit,” “Disney's Jungle Cruise Attraction is Getting an Update,” “What 'vaccine passports' mean for your summer vacation,” “Lower House OKs ¥19 trillion extra budget despite criticism of virus measures.”

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 Asia 2021 to take place in Shanghai,” “Show Up: A New Social Convention for FECs,” “ADG creates neighbourhood FECs from Moscow’s Soviet cinemas,” “Pawprints and lion-ripped jeans: Struggling zoos and aquariums in Japan offer unique gifts for donations,” “Al Ain Zoo launches new mountain biking experience,” “Ocean Park in Hong Kong to overhaul business model.”

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 COVID-19,” “Around 80% of people in Japan believe the postponed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled or rescheduled,” “California's San Diego Zoo reports coronavirus cases,” “Tourism industry in Malaysia details expectations for 2021,” “Travel to Kamikatsu for a green epiphany: ‘Zero waste is about knowing yourself,’” “NEOM, The Line…The REAL Epcot,” “Moody’s new report outlines risk of climate vulnerable companies.”

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,” “Glamping at Singapore’s Changi airport as traveltainment help airports weather COVID.”
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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 after customers claim ‘religious exemption’ to wearing a mask; Discussion points taken from an interview with the new head of global content at Netflix.

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 travel and tourism sector,” “Walt Disney Company releases 2030 environmental goals,” “Self-driving vehicles launch at Wuhan’s Longlingshan Ecological Park,” “Wall Street’s Dilemma: What Are Tesla’s Shares Worth?,” “Army tests wrist-worn Covid-19 tracking device,” and “Tivoli donates Christmas trees to Corona test centers in Copenhagen, Denmark.”

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 massive purchase of Bitcoin, & 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook.

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; California lockdowns resume; Russia announces plan for tourism recovery; Technifex pivots to offering themed environments to real training; Enchanted Forest raises $350K in crowdfunding; Flamingo Mingle; Rage Rooms; Museums in China are cashing in on blind box gift campaigns.
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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 theatrical release; Qantas to require COVID-19 Vaccine to fly; Online shopping up 21.5% with 47% being via mobile; Cirque resuming in Summer 2021; USJ opens Super Nintendo World on Feb 4th; The National Gallery and The Design Museum sell tickets to digital exhibits; Monterey Bay Aquarium launces YouTube Music Playlists; Another Disney Minute.
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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 $500B travel spending dive, slow recovery through 2024; Academy Museum of Motion Pictures exceeds pre-opening fundraising goal by leaning mostly on private investors; The Dublin Zoo also leaned on private investors to raise operating capital; California’s theme parks may not open until summer 2021; Kennywood offers annual pass pandemic protection; Wine Bathing in Japan; Blooloop reports How Monterey Bay Aquarium is engaging AND generating revenue with Animal Crossing on Twitch; Imperial War Museum opens online center; Falcon’s Game Suite is the Karaoke Lounge of Gaming; and the International Association of Mixed Reality Sports is here.
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