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Staten Island Zoo reopens aquarium following US$9.2m renovation

BY Luke Cloherty | 27 Nov 2018

The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m (€8.2m, £7.2m) upgrade.

Disney and Fox sued for US$1bn over failed Malaysia theme park project

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Nov 2018

Plans to open the world's first Fox-branded theme park have come to a screeching halt, with resort and casino operator Genting Malaysia filing a US$1bn (€883m, £784m) lawsuit against both Twenty-First Century Fox and Disney for abandoning the project.

Thailand’s tallest building unveils Ole Scheeren-designed skywalk

BY Andrew Manns | 27 Nov 2018

The MahaNakhon SkyWalk – an observation deck designed by German architecture studio Buro Ole Scheeren – has opened in Bangkok.

Dudley Zoo to utilise war-time network of tunnels as part of £6m expansion

BY Luke Cloherty | 26 Nov 2018

A network of wartime tunnels underneath Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands, England is set to be opened up as part of a £6m (US$7.7M, €6.8m) expansion.

Holovis targets cinema market with launch of new company

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Nov 2018

Experiential design firm Holovis is expanding its portfolio, launching a new company dedicated to creating attractions for the cinema market.

Grimshaw Architects offer first look at the newest Eden Project

BY Andrew Manns | 26 Nov 2018

London-based architecture firm Grimshaw have unveiled renderings of Eden Project North (EPN), a marine-centred recreational complex and leisure attraction in Morecambe, UK.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens in China

BY Luke Cloherty | 22 Nov 2018

A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme park, a zoo and an aquarium.

UNWTO and Niantic partner to push sustainable tourism in real-world games

BY Luke Cloherty | 22 Nov 2018

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with real-world games developer Niantic in a bid to enhance sustainable global tourism.

Eye in the sky: Foster + Partners envision the City of London’s tallest skyscraper

BY Andrew Manns | 22 Nov 2018

Foster + Partners have unveiled images for the Tulip Tower, an observatory and event space intended to become the City of London’s next cultural attraction.

Unesco programme to link communities of three cities with heritage

BY Luke Cloherty | 21 Nov 2018

A three-day workshop is to take place in the Malaysian city of George Town to tackle the pressures facing museums in the city and those in Melaka and the Philippines city of Vigan.

Center Parcs unveils plans for Ireland's biggest waterpark

BY Luke Cloherty | 21 Nov 2018

Center Parcs has unveiled plans to open a new waterpark destination at its site in Longford, Ireland, with the new attraction to open its doors in Q3 2019.

IAAPA 2018: Prestigious awards honour operators and individuals

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Nov 2018

A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this month, with a number of prestigious awards handed out during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Whisky experiences among winners of ASVA's annual awards

BY Luke Cloherty | 20 Nov 2018

The Scotch Whisky Experience and the Isle of Arran Distillery and Visitor Centre have been given top awards by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) at its annual conference.

Steven Chilton Architects reveal mind-bending Puzzle Ball Theatre

BY Andrew Manns | 19 Nov 2018

Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle Ball Theatre in Guangzhou, China.

Video: Attractions Management News Flash 19 November 2018

BY Tom Walker | 19 Nov 2018

The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live!

St Louis Zoo reveals plans for US$80m expansion

BY Luke Cloherty | 16 Nov 2018

St Louis Zoo is planning to add a US$80m (€70.6m, £62.4m) expansion which would house a new breeding facility as well as new outdoor visitor experiences.

Dollywood, Universal and Fantawild among 2018 TEA Thea Awards winners

BY Tom Walker | 16 Nov 2018

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards.

IAAPA 2018: WhiteWater and Cirque du Soleil announce plans to 'redefine' waterpark experience

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Nov 2018

WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed waterparks to life in multiple locations worldwide.

Sandcastle-like Dune Museum opens on China’s Gold Coast

BY Andrew Manns | 14 Nov 2018

The Ullen Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA) has opened a sandcastle-like museum outside Beijing on China’s Gold Coast.

IAAPA 2018: 11 pioneers Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame

BY Tom Walker | 14 Nov 2018

The International Association of Amusement Parks and and Attractions (IAAPA) has inducted 11 global attractions industry pioneers into its IAAPA Hall of Fame.

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Staten Island Zoo reopens aquarium following US$9.2m renovation

BY Luke Cloherty | 27 Nov 2018

The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m (€8.2m, £7.2m) upgrade.

Disney and Fox sued for US$1bn over failed Malaysia theme park project

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Nov 2018

Thailand’s tallest building unveils Ole Scheeren-designed skywalk

BY Andrew Manns | 27 Nov 2018

The MahaNakhon SkyWalk – an observation deck designed by German architecture studio Buro Ole Scheeren – has opened in Bangkok.

Dudley Zoo to utilise war-time network of tunnels as part of £6m expansion

BY Luke Cloherty | 26 Nov 2018

A network of wartime tunnels underneath Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands, England is set to be opened up as part of a £6m (US$7.7M, €6.8m) expansion.

Holovis targets cinema market with launch of new company

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Nov 2018

Experiential design firm Holovis is expanding its portfolio, launching a new company dedicated to creating attractions for the cinema market.

Grimshaw Architects offer first look at the newest Eden Project

BY Andrew Manns | 26 Nov 2018

London-based architecture firm Grimshaw have unveiled renderings of Eden Project North (EPN), a marine-centred recreational complex and leisure attraction in Morecambe, UK.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens in China

BY Luke Cloherty | 22 Nov 2018

A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme park, a zoo and an aquarium.

UNWTO and Niantic partner to push sustainable tourism in real-world games

BY Luke Cloherty | 22 Nov 2018

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with real-world games developer Niantic in a bid to enhance sustainable global tourism.

Eye in the sky: Foster + Partners envision the City of London’s tallest skyscraper

BY Andrew Manns | 22 Nov 2018

Foster + Partners have unveiled images for the Tulip Tower, an observatory and event space intended to become the City of London’s next cultural attraction.

Unesco programme to link communities of three cities with heritage

BY Luke Cloherty | 21 Nov 2018

A three-day workshop is to take place in the Malaysian city of George Town to tackle the pressures facing museums in the city and those in Melaka and the Philippines city of Vigan.

Center Parcs unveils plans for Ireland's biggest waterpark

BY Luke Cloherty | 21 Nov 2018

Center Parcs has unveiled plans to open a new waterpark destination at its site in Longford, Ireland, with the new attraction to open its doors in Q3 2019.

IAAPA 2018: Prestigious awards honour operators and individuals

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Nov 2018

Whisky experiences among winners of ASVA's annual awards

BY Luke Cloherty | 20 Nov 2018

The Scotch Whisky Experience and the Isle of Arran Distillery and Visitor Centre have been given top awards by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) at its annual conference.

Steven Chilton Architects reveal mind-bending Puzzle Ball Theatre

BY Andrew Manns | 19 Nov 2018

Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle Ball Theatre in Guangzhou, China.

Video: Attractions Management News Flash 19 November 2018

BY Tom Walker | 19 Nov 2018

The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live!

St Louis Zoo reveals plans for US$80m expansion

BY Luke Cloherty | 16 Nov 2018

St Louis Zoo is planning to add a US$80m (€70.6m, £62.4m) expansion which would house a new breeding facility as well as new outdoor visitor experiences.

Dollywood, Universal and Fantawild among 2018 TEA Thea Awards winners

BY Tom Walker | 16 Nov 2018

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards.

IAAPA 2018: WhiteWater and Cirque du Soleil announce plans to 'redefine' waterpark experience

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Nov 2018

WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed waterparks to life in multiple locations worldwide.

Sandcastle-like Dune Museum opens on China’s Gold Coast

BY Andrew Manns | 14 Nov 2018

The Ullen Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA) has opened a sandcastle-like museum outside Beijing on China’s Gold Coast.

IAAPA 2018: 11 pioneers Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame

BY Tom Walker | 14 Nov 2018

The International Association of Amusement Parks and and Attractions (IAAPA) has inducted 11 global attractions industry pioneers into its IAAPA Hall of Fame.

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