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18 Aug 2016
Oman expands culture offering with opening of new national museum
More than a decade on from its conception, the National Museum of Oman has opened its doors to the public, showcasing the cultural heritage of the sultanate from prehistoric times to the modern day. The 13,700sq m (148,000sq ft) development in Muscat includes 4,000sq m (43,000sq ft) of space allocated for 14
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18 Aug 2016
Malaysia tourism ministry eyes astrotourism to draw visitors
Malaysia’s government is looking to the skies to draw visitors, with the Tourism and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) eyeing the astrotourism market to increase visitor numbers in the northern state of Sabah. “With a minimum cost, it is not impossible for astrotourism to increase tourist arrivals in Sabah,” said MOTAC
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18 Aug 2016
Northern Irish architects challenged to build pavilion for Belfast
Northern Irish architects have been given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Bjarke Ingels and design an architectural pavilion that “uplifts the soul and impacts on wellbeing.” Inspired by the annual Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Hyde Park – which has been created this year by Ingels and his
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17 Aug 2016
Yayoi Kusama's infinity rooms to tour the US
Famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will be the subject of a touring exhibition, with the 87-year-old artist's “infinity mirror” installations set to travel the US in 2017 through 2018. Debuting on 23 February 2017 at the Smithsonian Institution’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Yayoi Kusama: Infinity
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17 Aug 2016
Western Australia trialling humpback whale experiences
Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia is trialling swimming experiences with humpback whales, which the government hopes will turn the natural attraction into a major tourist destination. Through Australia’s winter months, an estimated 30,000 humpback whales head up the west coast to their annual breeding
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16 Aug 2016
London remembers 350 years since Great Fire of London with series of events
London landmark The Monument is marking the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London by hosting a series of educational events through August and September. The Monument – a tower erected in 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and the rebuilding of the city – is a major part of ‘Great Fire 350’,
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16 Aug 2016
Technical complications delay US$580m New York Wheel
Plans to open New York’s largest Ferris wheel have been delayed, with project leader and CEO Rich Marin, saying the 630ft (192m) high attraction will now open in April 2018. Originally scheduled for early next year before being pushed back to mid- and then late 2017, the US$580m (€514.8m, £447.1m) wheel has
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16 Aug 2016
New TEA president wants to grow membership through new offerings
The soon-to-be president of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) wants to grow the body's burgeoning membership base further by increasing its offerings and programmes. David Willrich, who succeeds current incumbent Steve Birket in November, was elected to his role following a unanimous decision by the
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16 Aug 2016
Firm appointed to oversee multi-million dollar Dubai resort and waterpark
Middle Eastern developer Nakheel and Spanish hospitality giant RIU Hotels & Resorts have officially kickstarted development on an 800-room resort and waterpark at Dubai’s artificial Deira Islands. Planning advisory firm Dar Al Handasah have been appointed to oversee the design, engineering and construction of
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Founded in 1977, Sally Corporation began as an animatronic production company to help market corporate brands in a unique and entertaining way. After 40+ years, Sally has evolved into the dark ride specialists of the industry, designing and manufacturing the most successful dark rides around the world.
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