Experience

Spider Entertainment

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2020 - Present

• • Feb 2021 - Present

  Spider are a Global leader in Out of Home Entertainment.We bring unrivalled industry expertise, international scale and financial strength to the retail property sector. Our consultancy services translate the latest trends into viable, successful attractions, whilst our operations team run profitable, pop-up and permanent attractions for investors, as well as running our own immersive, branded experiencesOur investment arm enables us to bring our own attractions to retail destinations, growing revenues, driving footfall and enhancing the visitor experience. Show less



HALO 2020 Consulting

• United Kingdom

• Founder HALO 2020 Consulting

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Kev Smith is Founder and Owner of HALO 2020 Consulting (Hospitaility, Attractions & Leisure Operations) Kev has over 30 years experience in operational management and commercial development across the Hospitality, Attractions and Leisure industry. Kev’s specialist skills in Commercial Development, Operational Systems, Business Planning and Leadership Development have been gained during his time at Center Parcs, Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, Continuum Attractions and Spider Entertainment. Kev has opened and operated numerous attractions including Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth; Yorks Chocolate Story, York; The Real Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh, Coronation Street The Tour, Manchester and Star Wars Secrets of the Empire, London to name but a few. Kev’s services are customised to meet the specific needs of each client and works collaboratively throughout the entire business process. Assisting clients to deliver or refine their projects Kev has built a niche consultancy with real hands on experience and data. Clients to date have included ITV, Battersea Power Station Development Company, Katapult, Mather & Co, Herefordshire County Council, Derby City Council, DIVR, Wyvernwood and Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust. Show less



Formerly at Continuum Attractions

• Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

• Previously New Business Development Director and Director of Attractions

  • Apr 2000 - Jul 2020



Continuum Attractions

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  A high quality tourist attraction and leisure brand; owning a growing portfolio of story-led experiences located in memorable places which create memories for our guests everyday.

• • Sep 2014 - Jun 2020

• • Apr 2000 - Jun 2020

• • Dec 2000 - Sep 2014



Continuum

• United States
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Attractions

  • 2000 - 2010



Sports and Leisure Management Ltd

• Hinckley, Leicestershire

• Contract Manager

  • May 1995 - Apr 1999



Center Parcs

• France
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 1988 - 1995

• • 1988 - 1995