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14 Mar 2013
Museums and Galleries to benefit from 'lifetime giving' initiative
A new scheme that allows people and companies to donate cultural treasures in return for a reduction in their tax liability has come into effect. The Cultural Gifts Scheme is administrated by the Arts Council on behalf of the secretary of state for culture, Media and Sport. It allows owners of cultural objects
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14 Mar 2013
Glasgow 2014 promotes accessible tourism
Glasgow has outlined how tourists with disabilities will be accommodated at next year's Commonwealth Games. Initiatives would include access statements at Glasgow hotels, giving visitors an accurate picture of accessibility, and training volunteers in disability equality and awareness. Speaking at the 12 March Accessible Tourism conference in Edinburgh, Games minister Shona Robison said VisitScotland had been working with
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13 Mar 2013
Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre secures development funding
The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea, Wales has secured a development grant to build on its vision to become a world-class centre for learning in the lead up to the 2014 centenary of the poet's birth. The centre houses the largest collection of Thomas
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13 Mar 2013
Spafinder survey: two thirds of travel agents report growth for spa travel
More than two-thirds of travel agents saw positive growth in hotel, resort and destination spa bookings last year, according to a new Spafinder Wellness survey. The survey noted that 68 per cent of agents reported growth in 2012 spa bookings, up from 37 per cent in 2011 and that the average price-per-night-booked is also rising significantly. Findings are based
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13 Mar 2013
New historical resource centre to open in East Sussex
A major partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the University of Sussex will see around 350,000 items moved from the Royal Pavilion & Museums to new historical resource centre The Keep, beginning next month. Based in Falmer the facility will house the area's archives and historical records including: maps and plans; written records; photographs and films; prints and drawings; oral
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12 Mar 2013
Will.i.am launches education scheme at Science Museum
A new scheme to engage disadvantaged youth with science and technology has been launched by international pop star will.i.am, in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, at the Science Museum in London. Funded by a £500,000 donation from the Grammy-winning artist, the scheme will deliver workshops aimed to inspire
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12 Mar 2013
Australia's Art Gallery of New South Wales to double in size
Australia's Art Gallery of New South Wales has revealed it plans to double in size and transform itself into an art museum for the "Asian century", in time for the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2021. An international architectural competition
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12 Mar 2013
'Bond effect' helps Cineworld push profits up by 15 per cent
Cinema operator Cineworld has reported pre-tax profits of £38.5m for 2012 - a 15 per cent increase on the £33.4m it made in 2011. Announcing its full-year results, the group said the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise - Skyfall - was the "outstanding film of 2012". During the year, Cineworld
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12 Mar 2013
ALVA releases list of most visited UK attractions for 2012
Attractions in Liverpool and Scotland have experienced noticeable increases in popularity, according to figures released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) which detail the most popular UK attractions in 2012. The annual list is still, however, dominated by London attractions and was topped
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11 Mar 2013
Spanish museums respond to government spending cuts
Spain’s museums are raising entry prices, sending works abroad, seeking private donations and opening longer to offset cuts of their state funding by up to one third. According to AFP, The Prado will receive 30 per cent less funding this year, the Reina Sofia 25 per cent less and the Thyssen-Bornemisza 33 per
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11 Mar 2013
Warner Bros. donates props to Smithsonian
Warner Bros. has donated more than 30 artefacts to Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian National Museum of American History, including props from Batman & Robin and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The artefacts, officially presented at a donation ceremony on 8 March, come from 13 Warner Bros. films spanning from 1943
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11 Mar 2013
Wakefield One museum opened by Sir David Attenborough
A new museum and library has launched at the centre of the Merchant Gate development in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Wakefield One, which was officially opened by wildlife presenter Sir David Attenborough, is located on the ground floor in the council's
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11 Mar 2013
Alton Towers reveals details of new £18m roller coaster
Alton Towers Resort has worked with researchers at New Scientist to ensure its news £18m roller coaster The Smiler delivers park visitors maximum thrills. The ride, which will reach speeds of 85km/hr along 1,170m of track, will feature "twisted psychological effects to mess with riders' minds" including blinding
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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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