Euro Attractions Show 2018

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Doug Akers

Doug Akers
Sr. Director, Park Operations
Universal Beijing Resort


Doug Akers is currently Director of Operations for Attractions at Singapore’s first Integrated Resort, Resorts World Sentosa. He oversees Operations at Universal Studios Singapore as well as shared services operations. He joined the resort in 2009 as part of its preopening and opening management team for Universal Studios Singapore, supporting the Attractions Operations department. Following the opening of the theme park and stabilization of operation, Doug had the opportunity to pre-open and launch the new Marine Life Park facility featuring Adventure Cove Waterpark, Dolphin Island, and S.E.A. Aquarium. Doug began his career at Busch Gardens Tampa in 1998, working through a variety of leadership roles and positions within the Merchandise Department, including VIP Tours, Vending, Revenue Auditing, Stroller Rental, and general retail operations. Following several years working with Busch Gardens, Doug joined Universal Orlando in 2004, serving management roles in both the Attractions Operations department as well as Parking & Transportation. Following his time with Universal Orlando, Doug was part of the opening management team for Hard Rock Park in 2007, running the day to day operations as the Attractions Manager and working with a highly talented team to bring to life the park where rock comes to play. While maintaining an active career within the theme park and attraction industry, Doug is also a graduate of the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management with a Bachelor’s of Science in Hospitality, focusing on theme park and attraction management. Doug has also worked with AIMS and IAAPA in the role of show ambassadors for several expos both state side and Asian Attractions Expo, and is a young professional member of IAAPA while sitting on the Young Professional committee with IAAPA as well as Asian Membership Committee. Doug’s hobbies include SCUBA diving, travelling, and visiting other theme parks.

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