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28 Oct 2016
Universal and Dubai Holding scrap recession-plagued theme park plans
Long-touted plans for a Universal Studios theme park in Dubai have been officially scrapped, after the project’s main backers confirmed the plans have been abandoned. Zawaya reports that the theme park’s two main backers – Dubai Holding and Universal Studios Theme Parks and Resorts – have both pulled
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28 Oct 2016
WilkinsonEyre will design new UK National Railway Museum in Leicester
Architecture studio WilkinsonEyre have been selected to develop a brand new railway museum in Leicester, UK, after a period of public consultation. The new museum is a partnership between Great Central Railway, Leicester City Council and the York’s National Railway Museum. Located next to the historic railway
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28 Oct 2016
St Helena poised to hit the world stage after successful test flight
St Helena has hit a significant milestone in its history, with the remote island successfully conducting a technical stop at its new airport, opening up a world of potential tourism possibilities. The landing, which took place on 21 October, was important as there were concerns that it may be too dangerous
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28 Oct 2016
Apex Parks founder Al Weber Jr to lead IAAPA in 2019
Alexander “Al” Weber Jr, founder and CEO of Apex Parks Group, has been elected by the IAAPA Board of Directors to the post of second vice chair, and consequently IAAPA chair for 2019. Weber, whose chain of US-based attractions includes Big Kahuna’s Waterpark, Martin’s Fantasy Land, Sahara Sam’s Oasis and more
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27 Oct 2016
Herzog and de Meuron to design Museum of the 20th Century in Berlin
Swiss studios Herzog & de Meuron and Vogt Landscape Architects have won the keenly-contested design competition for the Museum of the 20th Century in Berlin. Over 40 firms – including Sou Fujimoto, Zaha Hadid Architects, David Chipperfield, OMA, Snøhetta and SANAA – were invited to submit their proposals for the
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27 Oct 2016
'Adverse weather conditions' hit Six Flags with shock Q3 decline
After a strong 2016, Six Flags has reported a surprise revenue decline, something the company blames on adverse weather during what is traditionally a strong period through the summer months. For Q3, Six Flags reported a 2 per cent drop in attendance, which is significant owing to the seasonal nature of its
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27 Oct 2016
Port house plans World of Wine museum and dining destination
The Fladgate Partnership, the company behind a number of brands of port, is building a wine-inspired visitor attraction in Porto, Portugal. Several different museum elements will come together to create the World of Wine destination, which will also have a strong food presence with multiple restaurants and a
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26 Oct 2016
London's Science Museum kickstarts search for new gallery designer
London’s Science Museum has kicked off the search for a lead designer to create its new London Science City Gallery. Applications are open until 21 November for firms to make their interest known. The selected practice will be responsible for the full coordination of design, engineering and services for the
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26 Oct 2016
World's oldest football club bids for World Heritage status
Sheffield FC – the world’s oldest football club – is bidding to Unesco to turn its original Olive Grove ground a World Heritage site. Founded in 1857, the team, which plys its trade in the eighth tier of English football is trying to raise funds to move back to the ground where it was first first founded.
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26 Oct 2016
US$11bn plan to turn Russia's Lake Baikal into tourism hotspot
Chinese investors are planning to invest US$11bn (€10.1bn, £9bn) in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with the aim of creating a tourism cluster around Lake Baikal – the world’s deepest lake. A consortium headed by Chungjingxin will invest the grand sum on the territory of the former Baikalsk Paper and Pulp Mill,
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