The MSC Cruises experience embodies the elegant side of the Mediterranean to create unique and unforgettable emotions for guests, through discovery of the world’s cultures, beauties and tastes. MSC Cruises translates its passion for the sea into a commitment to excellence in hospitality, professionalism, dedication and mastery of every single detail to ensure the complete happiness and satisfaction of each and every guest.
A centuries-old relationship with the sea: Having a history is a privilege. While others need to invent theirs, we have a true story to tell. It begins more than 300 years ago, with the seafaring Aponte family from Sorrento in Italy.
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It is started as a studio touring attraction which was originated at Universal’s Hollywood location beginning around 1910s, then later in 1964 when it turned into a huge family amusement park destination, where guests can experience the behind the scenes look of the making of motion pictures and television programs, produced by Universal Studios and occasionally others, and ride the attraction based on world’s favorite feature films and television shows. The popularity of Universal Studios Hollywood had lead Universal to build another parks in Florida and overseas during the following years. Universal parks had not necessary to be built as entertainment studio-theme, other Universal parks (both current and former) can be themed to other experiences, like Universal’s Islands of Adventure, themed to islands of various experiences, Port Avenrua, themed to international countries, Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, themed to a water playground, and Volcano Bay, themed to Polynesian culture.
The theme parks were owned by Seagram through the ownership via Universal Studios.
In 2014, approximately 40.1+million guests visited Universal Studios theme parks, making it the third-largest amusement park operator in the world. It is a major competitor of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and SeaWorld Entertainment.
Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood was the first Universal Studios theme park to open on July 15, 1964, long after it was originated as a studio tour attraction in 1915, after the Universal original founder, Carl Laemmle opened Universal City.
In 1990, Universal Orlando Resort (formally called Universal Studios Escape) opened to the public in Orlando, Florida, started with Universal Studios Florida. In 1999, Universal Orlando had expanded into a vacation resort, with the opening of Islands of Adventure theme park, a Floridian version of the City Walk district complex, the series of hotels.
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Erik Wahl is an artist, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Unthink: Rediscover Your Creative Genius and Unchain the Elephant: Reframe Your Thinking to Unleash Your Potential. Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, Wahl’s work is focused on unlocking the creative genius within all of us. He has shared his powerful message with leading companies including AT&T, Disney, London School of Business, Microsoft, FedEx, Exxon Mobil, Ernst & Young, and XPrize, among many others, while his artwork has raised millions of dollars for charities.
Erik’s understanding of vision was originally born in the school of disappointment. After an eight-year career as a partner at a corporate firm, he became frustrated by the lack of innovative thought and corresponding profits he saw in business. So he set out to challenge companies to change their way of thinking while simultaneously pursuing his own individual passions. He rediscovered his love for art, and now plays in the business world by working through his artistic expression. Erik’s on-stage painting seamlessly becomes a visual metaphor that is the core of his message, encouraging organizations toward profitability through innovations and superior performance.
Erik Wahl spoke at the WOBI Forum NYC, and he covered the following Topics:
Uncovering new ways to make your organization more creative, innovative and profitable.
Helping your employees understand the need to become better storytellers within and for your company.
Embracing change: Leveraging chaos to capitalize on opportunities.
How to sustain excellence in a changing economy: On working smarter, not harder.
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TTPM, a consumer website publishing reviews, videos, and live price updates for toys, baby gear, kids electronics, sporting goods and pet toys, today announced the toy trends for summer 2014 and predicted an improved outlook for summer toy sales over 2013 during an industry press conference.
“Summer 2014 is promising for the toy industry. Blockbuster movies drive significant consumer interest, and we expect this year’s strong summer movie lineup will grow sales $500 million compared to the same time period in 2013,” said Jim Silver, CEO/editor-in-chief of TTPM. “After lackluster spring sales in 2013, the combination of popular movies and favorable weather is key for manufacturers and retailers to increase revenue during spring and summer.”
Held during the annual TTPM Spring Showcase, a one-day media event highlighting the season’s best in play, the press conference addressed the current state of the toy industry and revealed the 2014 TTPM Summer Play List, a round-up of the top toys chosen by TTPM editors to be the most fun and engaging items for children and their families this season.
“Over the past several seasons, we’ve seen a boom in classic toys—particularly in summer. When kids aren’t studying, they are outdoors and more able to engage in self-directed play, they naturally gravitate to time-tested classics like bubbles, chalk, ride-ons, water blasters and much more,” said Chris Byrne, content director aka The Toy Guy®. “Savvy toymakers have continued to innovate in these basic categories, provide diverse and imagination-rich products for kids and outstanding value for families.”
Recognized as a leading resource by consumers, the TTPM editorial team identified three key summer 2014 toy trends:
A BIGGER BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE LINE-UP
Compared with last year, the big screen will make a big impact this summer. The four key movie properties expected to increase sales in the toy aisle this season, as predicted by TTPM, are Transformers: Age of Extinction, Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue, Godzilla, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR TOYS
As the weather warms up, families reach for summer staples including bubbles, water blasters, chalk, scooters, and more. Manufacturers will introduce a variety of updated summer classics to encourage outdoor play for kids and are expected to be popular choices for parents looking to get their children outside and active.
BREAKOUT HITS
Several recently released toy lines are expected to heat up in the summer months. Even more popular than when they launched in 2013, TTPM named Disney’s Frozen and Minecraft the hottest two entertainment properties, stating both toy lines have been selling out at retail. The Lego Movie, an early surprise hit, also remains a ‘must have’ for the season. Consumers have been anticipating the release of Paw Patrol toys, based on the breakout animated series and expected to be hugely popular when they hit store shelves in June. The team also included The Happy’s, an introduction from Cepia, the makers of Zhu Zhu pets, to the list, advising parents and retailers to keep an eye on the new collection.
Informed by the season’s trends and selected by the TTPM editorial team, the 2014 TTPM Summer Play List is curated annually to help parents and gift givers discover the best new toys and children’s products hitting store shelves.
At the press conference, Silver also announced that the Shop for Kids by TTPM app is now optimized for iPad through a universal update. The app simplifies the experience of searching for and buying children’s products and provides access to the extensive TTPM database of thousands of in-depth expert reviews on the latest toys, baby gear, pet toys, sporting goods, children’s books, video games, and apps.
SPIDER-MAN is swinging back into theaters on May 2, 2014, in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2. The web-slinging super hero will square off against a powerful new villain, ELECTRO.
Hasbro captures the sequel’s excitement with its 2014 toy line with the new SPIDER-STRIKE technology, which lets the action figures activate special features on accessories and vehicles.
In the role-playing realm, kids can help thwart evil with new ways to sling webs! THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 MOTORIZED SPIDER FORCE WEB BLASTER is an electronic wrist-mounted blaster which slings foam discs up to 20 feet, letting kids recreate fast, web-slinging SPIDEY fun!
The hit animated series ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, airing on Disney XD, finds SPIDEY training with S.H.I.E.L.D. to be the best super hero he can be, and now Hasbro’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN toy line is full of big heroes for kids to get their hands on!
Hasbro’s new 2014 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN toy line features a big focus on big figures—a line of 12-inch TITAN HEROES figures and vehicles—and the biggest SPIDER-MAN action figure, a 31-inch articulated action figure!
The blockbuster MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS movie brought together big-screen Super Heroes IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, HULK and more for the ultimate action spectacular. That excitement has been carried on by the animated series MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE, airing on Disney XD.
Hasbro’s new 2014 MARVEL AVENGERS ASSEMBLE toy line features a big focus on big figures—a line of 12-inch TITAN HERO figures and vehicles!
MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA returns to theaters on April 4, 2014 in his second film, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. The storyline of this film picks up where MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS film leaves off, as STEVE ROGERS (a.k.a. CAPTAIN AMERICA) continues his heroic missions with S.H.I.E.L.D.
Hasbro will celebrate the world of CAPTAIN AMERICA with a new toy line featuring the beloved Super Soldier, his high-flying ally, the FALCON, and new villain, THE WINTER SOLDIER.
MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is a brand new, space-faring adventure blasting off in theaters on August 1, 2014 and expanding the boundaries of the MARVEL STUDIOS cinematic universe further than ever before. The film follows a diverse team of five aliens, led by PETER QUILL of Earth (a.k.a. STAR LORD) and featuring GAMORA, DRAX THE DESTROYER, GROOT and the wisecracking, genetically modified ROCKET RACCOON. Together, these self-described Guardians of the Galaxy will team up to defeat cosmic evil that threatens the entire universe.
Hasbro will celebrate the world of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY with a new toy line featuring innovative new electronic figures, role-play items and a galaxy’s worth of incredible spaceships and aliens.
