The IAAPA Expo Europe (former Euro Attractions Show) took place this year from the 16th to 19th September in Paris. One of the highlights was the bestowing of theEuropean Star Award. A review of this event will follow in the upcoming issue. But here are the results of this year’s voting.
Bildquelle: Kirmes & Park Revue English Edition, Ausgabe 10/2019
The firstEuropean Star Award was bestowed in Berlin in 2012, and now was time for the 8th edition of the independent and non-profit award. ...
The firstEuropean Star Award was bestowed in Berlin in 2012, and now was time for the 8th edition of the independent and non-profit award. During its years of existence, it has developed into the most important award for the European leisure industry.
The winners were voted by an international team of experts in 14 different categories dedicated to the European theme park branch, to reward and bring attention to entrepreneurial courage and exceptional innovations within the industry. Choices could be made from theme and water parks throughout Europe, including Russia and Turkey, with the minimum criteria of at least one operating attraction at the park.
The annual slightly changed trade jury continues to keep theEuropean Star Award young and exciting.
This year‘s jury team is listed as follows:
■ Prof. Dr. Salvador Anton Clavé (Spain)
■ Nergis Aslan (Turkey)
■ Bas Bakkers (Netherlands)
■ David Callen (Great Britain)
■ Jeff Bertus (Netherlands)
■ Victor Cavaller (Spain)
■ Jessica De Jong (Netherlands)
■ Rik Engelen (Belgium)
■ Francesco Fabris (Italy)
■ Thomas Frank (Germany)
■ Dr. Felix Fritz (Germany)
■ Marcus Gaines (Great Britain)
■ Marshall Hill (Great Britain)
■ Marc Lacombe (Canada)
■ Alex Lemmens (Netherlands)
■ Mario O. Mamon (Philippines)
■ François Mayné (France)
■ Shaun Mc Keogh (Australia)
■ Yves Merienne (France)
■ Martin J. Palicki (USA)
■ Frédéric Pastuszak (France)
■ Wolfgang Payer (Austria)
■ Jochen Peschel (Germany)
■ Marek Pisarski (Poland)
■ Sven Popelier (Belgium)
■ Owen Ralph (Great Britain)
■ Darya Ratmanskaya (Russia)
■ Dr. Igor Rodionov (Russia)
■ Stefan Rothaug (Taiwan)
■ Adam Sandy (USA)
■ Wieland Schwarzkopf (Germany)
■ Dennis L. Speigel (USA)
■ Marc Spies (Germany)
■ Dr.h.c. Werner Stengel (Germany)
■ Francis Stokkel (USA)
■ Susan L. Storey (USA)
■ Eric Christopher Straube (Germany)
■ Dr. Sacha Szabo (Germany)
■ Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann (Germany)
■ Piotr Wiecha (Poland)
■ Melanie Yankers-Lauterbach (Germany)
■ Further editorial members also took part in the voting: Frank Lanfer, Agi Reddersen, Karl Ruisinger and Gerd Redderen.
We would like to thank all jury members, all our friends and this year’s sponsors – The Coca-Cola Company, Popcorn Affairs and naturally Parc Astérix – who have contributed to a successful event.
We warmly congratulate all theme parks voted among the Top 10 this year.
It is important to point out the independence of the votes. Targeted advertis - ing sales began only after the count of votes.■
