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02 Aug 2018
AECOM Economics transferring European operation to US, Middle East and Asia
AECOM – the multinational consulting and engineering firm that provides design, feasibility, masterplanning and construction services to clients all over the world – has dissolved the London-based European division of its entertainment economics arm. Founded in 1958, when it was known as Economics Research
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02 Aug 2018
Revenue up but profit down as Merlin reports half year results
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the operator reporting revenue increases of £24m (US$31.4m, €27m) for the first half of the year, but a decline in operating profits, which were down £10m (US$13m, €11.3m). For the 26 weeks ended 30 June, revenue was £709m (US$927m, €798m), up
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02 Aug 2018
Disney parks chair Bob Chapek to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2018
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek will deliver the keynote speech at this year's IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida. Taking place during the GM and Owners' Breakfast on 14 November, Chapek will offer insight into his more than 25 years of leadership at Disney. Considered by many to be the
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01 Aug 2018
'Traditional sports' sector driving growth of esports
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in investments in esports over the next year will come from the traditional professional sports industry. Two-thirds of respondents (68 per cent) to the 2018 Esports Survey Report think the involvement of traditional
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31 Jul 2018
Universal considering rumoured Fantastic Worlds theme park in Orlando
Comcast executive vice president Stephen Burke has confirmed that Universal is looking at building a fourth gate in Orlando, with the theme park set to be the latest to join Florida's lucrative theme park sector. Universal filed a patent in June for the name "Fantastic Worlds", leading many to speculate the
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30 Jul 2018
Video: Attractions Management News Flash 30 July 2018
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, 'Jurassic' Jeff Goldblum installation appears on London's Southbank, British Museum seeks to acquire 'Trump Baby' for dissent exhibition, English Heritage launches castles campaign and Warner Bros proposes US$100m aerial tramway
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27 Jul 2018
'No plans' to open SeaWorld park in China, says operator
SeaWorld has quashed rumours of a planned expansion into China, with the operator saying it has "no plans" to open a SeaWorld park in the country. There has been talk of SeaWorld moving into the Chinese market for some time, with Chinese investors Zhonghong Zhuoye Group (ZZG) taking up a majority stake in the
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26 Jul 2018
Hard Brexit is 'doomsday outcome' for Ireland, says tourism body
The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with the Republic's industry representative warning that it could cost the sector €500m (US$586m, £444m) in lost revenue over the next several years. With eight months to go until the UK exits the European Union (EU),
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26 Jul 2018
'No restriction' on ability to add new parks, says Six Flags president
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction" on the operator's ability to develop and acquire new theme parks worldwide, as it goes through one of the largest periods of growth in company history. Six Flags is currently undergoing significant expansion, both
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25 Jul 2018
Paddington comes to Japan's Pleasure Forest following ¥230m investment
A Paddington-themed visitor attraction has come to Japan, marking the Peruvian bear's first foray into the country's theme park market. Covering 4,420sq m (47,500sq ft), Paddington Town is an addition to Sagamiko Resort “Pleasure Forest”, offering five rides and attractions, including a railway line, miniature
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25 Jul 2018
Six Flags breaks more records as operator reports first-half revenues
Six Flags continues to top itself, after recording record revenues for the first half of the year, as the operator closes in on a ninth consecutive year of record financial performance. Revenues for the second quarter for Six Flags increased 5 per cent to US$445m (€380m, £338m) – a US$23m (€19.6m, £17.5m)
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25 Jul 2018
Virgin Voyages cruise ships to ride the wellness design wave
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings and animations from the latest Sir Richard Branson project, Virgin Voyages (a rebrand of the former Virgin Cruises), show a heavy wellness focus in its public areas. Featuring a running track, boxing ring, yoga deck,
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