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27 Nov 2018
Ardent chair Gary Weiss reveals plan to expand Dreamworld theme park
Gary Weiss, chair of Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure, has announced plans to expand the Australian theme park, with the plans aimed at boosting attendance following a "challenging year". Dreamworld has been under intense scrutiny since a 2016 accident on its Thunder River Rapids ride resulted in the deaths of
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27 Nov 2018
Staten Island Zoo reopens aquarium following US$9.2m renovation
The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m (€8.2m, £7.2m) upgrade. Included in the renovations, four new floor-to-ceiling tanks have been installed across a 3,642sq ft (338sq m) space, replacing 15 smaller tanks to create a more immersive experience for visitors.
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27 Nov 2018
Disney and Fox sued for US$1bn over failed Malaysia theme park project
Plans to open the world's first Fox-branded theme park have come to a screeching halt, with resort and casino operator Genting Malaysia filing a US$1bn (€883m, £784m) lawsuit against both Twenty-First Century Fox and Disney for abandoning the project. Fox seemingly emerged as a competitor in the theme park
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27 Nov 2018
Thailand’s tallest building unveils Ole Scheeren-designed skywalk
The MahaNakhon SkyWalk – an observation deck designed by German architecture studio Buro Ole Scheeren – has opened in Bangkok. Located a heartstopping 314 metres above the ground atop the 77-storey King Power MahaNakhon complex, the deck – dubbed the "Skytray" – features a walkable glass platform and bar,
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26 Nov 2018
Holovis targets cinema market with launch of new company
Experiential design firm Holovis is expanding its portfolio, launching a new company dedicated to creating attractions for the cinema market. Called Extended Cinema, the new business division will apply Holovis' technology design expertise to cinemas, developing location-based entertainment offerings, which
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26 Nov 2018
Grimshaw Architects offer first look at the newest Eden Project
London-based architecture firm Grimshaw have unveiled renderings of Eden Project North (EPN), a marine-centred recreational complex and leisure attraction in Morecambe, UK. Conceptualised for environmental charity Eden Project International, the new destination will take the form of a series of mussel-shaped
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22 Nov 2018
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens in China
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme park, a zoo and an aquarium. The Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park covers a huge 297,000sq m (3,196,881sq ft) area and is set to rival Shanghai Disney Resort as a top attraction in the Chinese metropolis, as it expects to
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22 Nov 2018
UNWTO and Niantic partner to push sustainable tourism in real-world games
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with real-world games developer Niantic in a bid to enhance sustainable global tourism. Niantic’s games – which include Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime – will be used in different regions around the world to build awareness of UNWTO’s ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign,
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21 Nov 2018
Unesco programme to link communities of three cities with heritage
A three-day workshop has taken place in the Malaysian city of George Town to tackle the pressures facing museums in the city and those in Melaka and the Philippines city of Vigan. Using funding from the Japanese government, the workshop, which ran from 29-31 October 2018, brought together 70 participants in order
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21 Nov 2018
Center Parcs unveils plans for Ireland's biggest waterpark
Center Parcs has unveiled plans to open a new waterpark destination at its site in Longford, Ireland, with the new attraction to open its doors in Q3 2019. Called Subtropical Swimming Paradise, the waterpark will be the largest in the country when it opens next year, covering 3,500sq m (37,674sq ft). Among
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20 Nov 2018
IAAPA 2018: Prestigious awards honour operators and individuals
A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this month, with a number of prestigious awards handed out during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida. Applause Award Kicking off the week, during the event's opening ceremony, Mexican
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20 Nov 2018
Whisky experiences among winners of ASVA's annual awards
The Scotch Whisky Experience and the Isle of Arran Distillery and Visitor Centre have been given top awards by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) at its annual conference. Winning the top prize in the marketing category, the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, pipped runners-up Edinburgh
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