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20 Mar 2019
SeaWorld COO leaving company after 34 years
Following the conclusion of SeaWorld's search for a CEO, its chief operating officer, John Reilly, has announced he will be leaving the company at the end of this month following a 34-year tenure. Reilly, who joined SeaWorld in August 1985, acted as chief parks officer until February last year when he was named
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20 Mar 2019
An undersea adventure: Snøhetta’s 'Under' welcomes its first diners
Under – an underwater restaurant and research facility that evokes the romance and wonder of Captain Nemo's Nautilus – has opened in Lindesnes, Norway. Conceptualised by Scandinavian design firm Snøhetta, the grey-coloured building, which was shaped to appear like a sunken periscope, can accommodate up to 40
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19 Mar 2019
VisitEngland's "microgap" campaign targets young Brits
VisitEngland is looking to provide domestic tourism a boost through a campaign inspiring young Brits to take short breaks at home in England. At the heart of the campaign is the promotion of "microgaps" for youngsters – described as short domestic breaks of one to three nights. The initiative includes a
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18 Mar 2019
Heatherwick Studio's latticework Vessel finally opens to the public
The tentatively named "Vessel" sculpture – arguably the most recognisable landmark in the entire Hudson Yards Development – has opened its doors in Manhattan, New York. Conceived by London-based architecture practice Heatherwick Studio, Vessel, which was inspired by the "ancient stepwells of India" stands 46
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18 Mar 2019
London Mayor launches drive to 'bring back domestic visitors' to capital
London mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a drive to promote London to visitors from other parts of the UK in response to a decline in domestic tourism to the city. While international visits to London have increased during each of the past five years, there has been a decline in the number of domestic visitors – day
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15 Mar 2019
Proposed new Melbourne water park would be southern hemisphere’s largest
A new AU$100m (US$70.87m, €62.6m, £53.39m) indoor waterpark in Melbourne, Australia, will be the largest such park in the southern hemisphere upon completion, according to the partners behind the project. Zagame’s Wild Water Park will be situated in the south-eastern suburb of Dingley Village. Comprising
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15 Mar 2019
IMG CEO denies sale rumours as Middle East feels economic pressure
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell the record-breaking indoor theme park, following rumours of a takeover published by the media. According to a Bloomberg report, the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group – which owns Worlds of Adventure – is "exploring options for the
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15 Mar 2019
Orange Coast College Planetarium completes construction
The new planetarium at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, is now finished and will open on 23 March. The US$23m (€20.3m, £17.3m) project broke ground in 2016 on the site of the previous planetarium at the college and is part of a larger seven-year US$965m (€854m, £727m) renovation to OCC’s district
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14 Mar 2019
Fitness industry welcomes government commitment to Apprenticeship Levy
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has presented his Spring Statement to parliament, making updates to apprenticeship reforms previously announced during the Budget. The changes will affect every leisure sector and mean that, from 1 April, employers will see the co-investment rate they pay cut by half from 10 per
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14 Mar 2019
Bay Area Discovery Museum to undergo US$18.5m renovation
The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) in Sausalito, California, has announced that it is to undergo a renovation designed by architecture firm Olson Kundig, led by architect Alan Maskin. The museum, which is an art and STEM centre for children aged up to 10-years-old, announced the US$18.5m (€16.4m, £14m)
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14 Mar 2019
Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace opens to public for first time
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi is open to the public for the first time in its history, with interactive cultural exhibitions and a full tour of its vast library. The move was decided upon by President Sheikh Khalifa in a bid to boost the wider cultural understanding of the UAE,
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