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17 Dec 2012
Merlin expands European midway portfolio
Merlin Entertainments is expanding its midway brands in Europe with the opening of a Madame Tussauds attraction in Prague, Czech Republic. Due to launch in late 2013 or early 2014, the attraction is the latest project to be announced as part of
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14 Dec 2012
Disney to launch new spa concept
Disney is set to launch its new spa concept with the opening of Senses - A Disney Spa at its Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista next month. From January 2013, all spas, salons, and fitness centres across Walt Disney World will be owned and
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14 Dec 2012
February decision for fate of earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral
A decision on the future of New Zealand's earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral should be made by February 2013, the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch has announced. The building was deconsecrated last November and a decision had been made to partially demolish the heritage structure but this was halted under
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14 Dec 2012
New Zealand settlers museum reopens after refurbishment
A museum telling the social history of one of New Zealand's first cities has reopened in Dunedin following a four-year NZ$37.5m (US$31.69m, 24.21m euro, £19.64m) refurbishment. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum opened to the public on 8 December after a
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14 Dec 2012
India reveals multi-million dollar plans for tourist parks
India has announced plans worth Rs 1,000 Crore (US$183.6m, 140.3m euro, £113.9m) to develop 20 tourist parks across the country to mirror resort town developments in Cancun, Mexico and Sentosa, Singapore. Tourism Minister Shri Sahai revealed the
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14 Dec 2012
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island looks to expand
Waterpark operator Schlitterbahn - owner of the Galveston Island Waterpark in Texas, US – is in talks with a fitness club adjacent to the park with the view to buying the site to extend the park with new rides, additional parking and office and storage space. Owner of the 38-year-old Galveston Health and Racquet Club, Tom Cook, says that he has been looking for an
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13 Dec 2012
£4m culture programme for Glasgow 2014
A £4m cultural programme is set to launch in Glasgow and across Scotland during the run up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The £4m Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund is the result of a partnership between Glasgow 2014, Creative Scotland and Glasgow Life. It will be used to build momentum for the event and during the Games. The latest investment is expected to play an important role in enhancing the experience for
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13 Dec 2012
Yale reopens art gallery following US$135m revamp
The Yale University Art Gallery, in Connecticut, US, has reopened its doors this week following a US$135m (103.44m euro, £83.75m) expansion. The refurbished gallery occupies three buildings, expanding floor space to 21,328 sq m from 12,273 sq m, and houses African, Asian, Indo-Pacific, ancient American, European
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13 Dec 2012
Waterfront city for UAE
Another major tourism and leisure scheme has been unveiled for UAE, by The Al Zorah Development Company, which is a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Soldiere International. The resort will have a city centre with hotels, offices, retail and marinas, six beachfront hotels, a golf course, restaurants, a spa, a beach club with swimming pools and residential property. The resort also includes a Mangrove of the
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12 Dec 2012
ACE announces funding for strategic touring programme
Arts Council England (ACE) has just announced the successful applicants in the fifth round of its strategic touring programme, which is designed to develop audiences for the arts across England, particularly areas where access to high quality work is limited. More than £2.5m has been awarded to 10 organisations, including a partnership between The Spark Children’s Arts Festival and Leicester Library Services to develop a new
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12 Dec 2012
DCMS announces further spending cuts
The Chancellor’s autumn statement has included news that DCMS grants are to be cut by around 3 per cent over the next two financial years. Both Arts Council England (ACE) and DCMS-funded museums, in receipt of grant-in-aid, will receive a 1 per cent cut in 2013/14 and a 2 per cent cut in 2014/15. This will mean
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12 Dec 2012
Fundraising underway for New Zealand whale museum
Artist prints have been released this week to raise funds for a proposed whale museum planned for Picton, New Zealand. The concept for the National Whale Centre, which will eventually be housed in converted shipping containers looking over Picton's coast, was launched in June. Marlborough District Council has
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12 Dec 2012
Visions of China theme park developers sign deal with Rotherham council
The Visions of China theme park, planned for a former opencast coal mine in the Rother Valley Country Park, is one step closer to development with a lease agreement signed between the local council and developers. The proposed 120-acre attraction is projected to cost more than £100m and would showcase Chinese
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