Swimming with the big fish

Article Abstract:

Managers of the new London Aquarium are expecting two million visitors during their first year. The aquarium, which opened in Apr 1997, is situated in the old County Hall building on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. It has 41 separate exhibits based on aquatic environments from around the world, but the focal points are two tanks, each holding nearly a million litres of water, which go through the three floors of the aquarium. The aquarium is part of the conversion of County Hall to leisure use, and represents a 25 million pounds sterling investment by Morita Aquarium.

Management, London, England, Museums, Art museums, Aquariums, Public aquariums, Morita Aquarium

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Domestic emphasis

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The Barcelona Olympics, Columbus' 500th anniversary celebrations and Expo 92 in Seville have raised the profile of Spain's leisure industry. However, developers have not capitalised on the achievement by providing purpose-built leisure facilities. Future tourist developments are likely to promote lesser-known areas such as the Basque region and Andalucia through emphasis on native culture. Infrastructure developments have improved access for tourist development.

Spain

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South of the border

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Jaime Souza Golan has devised Mexitlan theme park, Tijuana, Mexico to portray Mexican history and capitalise on about 25 million annual visitors to Tijuana. About 183 miniature scale models covering four acres depict Mexico's architectural heritage. Music and dance displays are also provided. However, attendance has been disappointing since opening in August 1991. Effective marketing of a high standard product is essential.

Mexico, Amusement parks, Tijuana, Mexico

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