Al Cross moderates State of the Industry panel at TEA INSPIRE
PGAV Destinations Vice President Al Cross has brought together a powerhouse panel of industry leaders across the themed entertainment industry for the State of the Industry Panel Discussion at the Themed Entertainment Association’s (TEA) 2023 INSPIRE on April 13, 2023, at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.
This year, the State of the Industry Panel discussion will explore the influences and trends that are changing themed entertainment work and priorities and is sure to be an honest and challenging conversation. The panel will feature speakers from the themed entertainment industry, including:
- Winston Fisher-CEO, AREA15
- Michael Mack-CEO, Europa Park
- Dan Memis-Senior Vice President, CFO, Universal Creative
- Evi Sari-VP of Location Based Entertainment, WildBrain CPLG
- Darcy Troy Pollack-VP, Immersive Experience & Content Partnerships, MGM Resorts International
- Jakob Wahl-President and CEO, IAAPA
TEA INSPIRE celebrates excellence in themed entertainment around the world, offering attendees an immersive networking and educational experience. The event draws themed entertainment professionals and takes a deep dive into the annual Thea award recipients in an immersive case studies format, featuring direct responses to feedback.
Cross is a 30-year veteran of the attractions industry and has led projects around the world, including Discovery Cove, Georgia Aquarium, and Chimelong’s Ocean Kingdom. He’s currently co-leading a team on a major new project in the middle east.
About PGAV Destinations
PGAV Destinations is a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations. Now entering its sixth decade, the practice has evolved to become the ideal destination-consulting partner, skilled at developing growth-oriented master plans and translating those plans into successful projects. No other firm offers such an integrated approach to destination planning.
PGAV Destinations’ key clients include industry leaders such as SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Delaware North Companies, the Biltmore Companies, Bass Pro Shops, Ameristar Casinos, Universal Studios, The Gettysburg Foundation, the Saint Louis Zoo, and many others. Recent assignments include planning and design at many of the world’s “must-see” destinations, including the Grand Canyon, Biltmore Estate, Space Shuttle Atlantis, The Alamo, National Air & Space Museum, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Georgia Aquarium, the Hoover Dam, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. www.PGAVDestinations.com
About TEA
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is the international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers, and producers of compelling places and experiences – worldwide. For more information on TEA or to register for the 2023 TEA INSPIRE event, visit www.teaconnect.org.
