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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.
News Articles
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Proclaimed Most Popular Aquarium in US
Posted by on August 26, 2008TripAdvisor.com's Listing Ranks Gatlinburg Attraction as #1
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2008) - In its first listing of the nation's aquariums, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is being recognized as the most popular aquarium in the U.S. by TripAdvisor,com's travelers and editors.
"This is great validation for us! In 2001, the year we opened, we were the most attended aquarium in the U.S. with more than two million visitors and we have remained very popular year after year," said Steve File, General Manager of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, noting that since opening, more than 10 million visitors have enjoyed his attraction. "We're located in this small southern tourist town but now we're top of mind across America, thanks to this listing!"
The Gatlinburg aquarium's sister attraction, Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, ranked #4 on the same TripAdvisor.com's list.
TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is the first index of its kind to dynamically rank hotels and attractions worldwide based on the customer satisfaction rating of the given hotel or attraction. TripAdvisor has a proprietary algorithm for determining popularity that takes into account quantity and quality of TripAdvisor reviews, guidebook ratings and comments from all over the Web. In addition to being shaped by TripAdvisor's Popularity Index, the top 10 aquariums list was also influenced by TripAdvisor editors.
"Ripley's offers great family-friendly underwater attractions that are extremely popular among TripAdvisor.com travelers," said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor.
About Ripley's Aquarium
Ripley's Aquariums (http://www.ripleysaquariums.com/) are part of the Ripley Entertainment family of worldwide entertainment facilities. Ripley Entertainment Inc. is a division of the Jim Pattison Group, the third largest privately held company in Canada.
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Contact:
Karl Thomas
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
865-257-7775
Tim O'Brien
VP Communications, Ripley Entertainment
615-646-7465 - office
615-496-5949 - cell
Monthly Arhives
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Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Ranked as One of the Most Popular Aquariums in USPosted by on August 26, 2008
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Proclaimed Most Popular Aquarium in USPosted by on August 26, 2008
Ripley's Aquariums Among Most Popular in US; According to TripAdvisorPosted by Tim on August 11, 2008
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Ranked as One of the Most Popular Aquariums in USPosted by on August 8, 2008
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Proclaimed Most Popular Aquarium in USPosted by on August 8, 2008
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