The Insights from IAAPA specials continue with reaction and exclusive interviews from the latest IAAPA Expo Europe held in Barcelona. The next port of call was an in-depth chat with Andrea Casagrande, Sales Manager at Gosetto.
On the round of topics were Gosetto’s new ride Luna with the creation of the ride and novel naming, market conditions, and future industry developments.
Gosetto’s IAAPA Dealings
“We have met a lot of people, and it seems that we will have good feedback. You speak, you talk and when you talk, you know, you never know.”
Tell about your new ride concept
“We present our new ride called Luna, Italian for Moon. Let’s say it’s a family ride. It has different features because it’s a tower going up and down with a central axis. You have a central arm and two gondolas at its side with six seats each and the gondola rotates independently.
“There is a motor for each one, but not only because there is a paraglide effect. So, when the tower goes up and down, it makes this effect like a paraglide. So, it’s something new, and at the same time the gondola rotates 360 degrees. We have already sold the first Luna model in France. We cannot say the park, but next year it will be installed.”
How long has this been in the pipeline?
“I’d say six months. So, we designed, let’s say, we start the product now, and it will be ready in January, February.
“In terms of the rides’ name, in this case, we started with AI. We gave some information, and it gave us a list of 10 names. Then we conducted a detailed research report in our offices which followed by each employee choosing two names. And the one who won was Luna so this was a process.
“We wanted an Italian name because, you know, the ride are almost an English name and they are talking about jet, space, fighter, double name, double word. We wanted something simple to call, or lunar. It’s short, but very memorable as well and that’s very important.”
Expectations from IAAPA Trading
“We expect the visit of a lot of European parks and hope the season was good. Expectation, of course, is always, there, you know, pushing our dark rides and funhouses. These are our two main products that we hope to sell.”
How are the markets treating Gosetto in different countries?
“The market is good. We have already some orders for the next years, so we are happy. It’s better than, you know, after the COVID, during COVID was very, very tough. But we can say that this season was not as good as last year, but last year was fantastic. This year is good.
“Last year was like the comeback after COVID. Last year was really unbelievable. It was like a comeback, a strong comeback we can say. The industry is important in general; it is good for everyone.”
How do you see the industry evolving?
“Developing of course. We need to always develop new products. For example, our main target is to create a new ride every three years. Even if you are a family company, we always study, design and prepare for something new, giving a boost also for the other rides we have.”
Image: Gosetto
