Pico Play creates ship icon for SplashMania
Versions of this article appear in Blooloop. Pico Play, a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of world-class themed attractions and entertainment, has completed work on a record-breaking waterpark in Malaysia. SplashMania, with the tagline “Where Nature Meets Fun”, is Asia’s largest rainforest water theme park, covering 18 acres (7.28 hectares)
Why the business of FUN is important
Having fun has positive biological effects. When we do pleasurable activities, it releases dopamine which leads to positivity and can counteract more uncomfortable feelings of hopelessness and stress. We currently live in a world of tension and stress, and having fun becomes fundamentally important for recovering energy, resting, and escaping from
10 tips for the long-term development of theme parks in Vietnam
On November 10, Darren McLean, Director of Pico Play gave a speech on the 10 keys to theme park success for the Vietnam market at the Meet The Experts (MTE) symposium at Melia Hotel, in Hanoi. Wehub Community and Savills Hotels cooperated to organize the Real Estate and Resort event -with
Meet the maestros of new lands and new attractions
Project Managers (PMs) in the attractions industry lead a very exciting life; responsible for the happiness of millions, all whilst navigating a sea of stakeholders and staff. But for all the twists and turns of cost and risk management, their communication and time management skills are 1st class. Have you considered
Pico Play shapes exciting careers with unrivalled opportunities for interns
If Pico Play’s newest interns learn only one thing during their three-month, paid work placement, it is that work can be fun. But the 14 second-year Malaysian university students who started their internships with the global fun-makers in August are learning so much more. They are gaining a richer understanding
Desk jockey or front line?
I am fortunate enough to have had a wide range of experiences from theme parks, major attractions, fast food, casinos, resorts, horse-racing, tourism and hotels. Some would say that I cover all the vices. That said, I am sometimes asked about my most interesting operational experiences. There are many