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Ripley's VP of Communications, Tim O'Brien can be reached at obrien@ripleys.com or in his office at 615-646-7465 or on cell at 615-496-5949.
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Ripley Entertainment President to Visit China’s Asian Amusement Expo
Posted by Tim O'Brien on July 7, 2006ORLANDO, Fla. (July 7, 2006) - Bob Masterson, president of U.S.-based Ripley Entertainment, will be in Shanghai attending the Asian Expo, sponsored by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre from July 12-14.
He will be a part of the Expo's opening press conference at 10 a.m. on July 12, and will be a guest speaker at the Leaders' Luncheon later in the morning where he will speak on "The Business of Fun,??? along with Rob Norris, IAAPA chairman. Mr. Masterson will be available to media immediately following the luncheon and for the remainder of the week to discuss Ripley's unique expansion plans for the Chinese Tourism market.
Briefly, the company plans to build attractions and other leisure facilities that will attract and appeal to the internal Chinese tourism markets. As a large and creative entertainment company, Ripley's fills an unusual niche in that it is one of the world's largest attraction companies, with more than 12 million in annual attendance. What makes this company unique is that it attracts this volume of business without owning or operating a theme park or amusement park. It specializes in day-part attractions, where a family can enjoy several hours of fun and excitement without making a major commitment - in time or money.
ABOUT RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT: Ripley Entertainment is a global leader in the attractions industry. It's a vibrant, quirky company that has evolved since Robert Ripley drew his first Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. The ever changing and expanding company has extensive worldwide presence, featuring more than 50 attractions in 10 countries, including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Kuwait. In addition to its attractions, Ripley Entertainment has a thriving book publishing business, it's Believe It or Not! television show is syndicated in 100-plus countries, and its licensing division is growing rapidly. The Believe It or Not! cartoon, the longest running newspaper cartoon in history, is read in 200 newspapers in 42 countries. The company is a division of The Jim Pattison Group, one of Canada's largest privately owned companies, with 27,000 employees and sales of more than $5.7 billion.
For more information on Ripley Entertainment or to set up an interview with Mr. Masterson in Shanghai, contact Tim O'Brien, VP Communications of Ripley Entertainment. (615) 496-5949-cell or Obrien@ripleys.com
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