IAAPA Chairman Roland Mack visits the Philippines

IAAPA CHAIRMAN VISITS MANILA. Roland Mack, Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions visited the country's only world-class theme park, Enchanted Kingdom. Seen in photo (from left to right): Cynthia R. Mamon, COO of Enchanted Kingdom; Marianne Mack; Roland Mack, IAAPA Chairman; Nadine Fund, Business Development Manager of German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. and Mario O. Mamon, Chairman and President of Enchanted Kingdom and IAAPA 2nd Vice Chairman.

The 2012 International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) chairman, Roland Mack visited the country during the last week of May. The visit paved the way for local industry leaders from the leisure, attractions and amusement parks industry to dialogue with Mack. Members of the local affiliate of IAAPA, the Philippine Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (PhilAAPA) also had the opportunity to discuss with the IAAPA chairman the latest trends and concerns of both the local and global industry.

Part of the IAAPA chairman’s tour in the country was a visit to Enchanted Kingdom.  Hosted by Enchanted Kingdom chairman Mario O. Mamon and COO Cynthia R. Mamon, Mack and his wife, Marianne, toured the country’s only world-class theme park. They were also joined by Ms. Nadine Fund, Business Development Manager of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. 

During the press conference, Mack stated that the amusement parks and attractions industry in a global scale is in a “very progressive phase”.  As parks are being built worldwide, the existing parks continue to expand and still develop. “It’s all about safety, innovation, creativity and quality. It’s a recession safe industry, if the recession is not too heavy,” Mack explained. As the Chairman of IAAPA, Mack’s eye is set on strategic development for the industry, international exchange of ideas and harmonization of safety standards. He sees the IAAPA as the channel to create an international standard because it is in the association that competitors get to talk about safety and technical issues.

Enchanted Kingdom Joins the Balik EsKwela Season

Savor the back-to-school season as Enchanted Kingdom gives students more reasons to catch a magical experience. With its edutainment treats, the world-class theme park is giving out discounts to students who wish to take a break during the weekends. The Student Saya Balik Eskwela promo entitles students to a P 350 worth of Regular Day Pass ticket originally priced at P 500. The discounted Regular Day Pass ticket is bundled with FREE Chuckie drink and 5 pcs. of Chicken nuggets. This promo for students will run until August 26, 2012.

Also this June, Enchaned Kingdom joins the whole nation in celebration of Independence Day. The theme park commemorates national heritage pride with "Storytelling: Rizal" that will awaken the Pinoy pride in you. Enjoy a wonderful Tribute to the Original Pinoy Music by musicians Ian Jacinto & the Siblings. Watch an unremarkable performance of La Filipiniana which showcases Philippine traditional folk dances with a twist. Don’t forget that another season of Enchante is on, as the group performs OPM hits people will never forget.

To continue with Enchanted Kingdom’s commitment to give its park guests edutainment treats, Animal Encounters and EKstreme Science can still be seen at the park. You can still catch the Simon & Silver Magic & Beyond Show, Benny & T-Top’s Food Trip, The Zion Show, EK Parade, the awesome Street Mimes and the regular Zone shows park wide.

Catch all these events in the weekends of June and take advantage of this full-swing celebration of back-to-school season and Philippine Independence.

And since June is also the month to commemorate all the fathers, Enchanted Kingdom will celebrate father’s day on June 17 through the Amazing DADventures race which will be a perfect event for father and child. This special event promises to give away a lot of EKciting prizes to those who will participate.

On June 23, the grandest launch of the official youth club of Enchanted Kingdom, Enchanted Kingdom Wizards Club (EKWC) will happen. EKWC is calling out kids and teens from 6 to 19 years old to join the coolest youth club in the South and enjoy a lot of benefits it can offer.

Enchanted Kingdom will also be going to Cebu on June 14 to 17 for the kick-off of Eldar’s Magical Mall Tour at SM Cebu and catch EK’s booth as it offer an array of merchandise and promo offerings during the Cebu Business Month at SM Cebu Trade Hall from June 15 to June 17.

June is also the month for the launch of Enchanted Kingdom’s School Caravan. EK will be visiting schools in CALABARZON, Metro and North to give edutainment to selected schools and offer a lot of EKciting treats just for the students.

Truly, Enchanted Kingdom will never stop in its attempt to provide magical and worthy experiences not only inside the park, but in the entire country as well. For more information, you may visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph or like Enchanted Kingdom on Facebook.