Martin Palicki

Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare blends the latest in technology and design with the charm of the original Phantom Theater attraction at Kings Island. Image courtesy of Kings Island / Six Flags.

Every so often it feels right to change the way the magazine looks – not for the sake of change, but because the industry it serves has evolved and grown. This is one of those moments. Our refreshed design is a visual expression of what I am seeing everywhere I turn: a themed entertainment community that is rebuilding confidence, expanding geographically and, more than ever, working together. That sense of momentum runs through this entire issue.

With the opening of its Riyadh headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Financial District, RWS Global has made a clear statement about its long-termcommitment to the Middle East. Leading that effort is AJ Gardner, VP, Operations | Middle East. His career spans theme parks, opera, live entertainment, and large-scale destination development across the U.S. and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).