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New eSports arena dedicated to League of Legends opens in Seoul

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

A new arena in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea allows fans of the popular League of Legends gaming franchise the chance to watch top players compete live and in-person.

Watersports island proposed for Swan River in Perth

BY Andrew Manns | 10 Oct 2018

Australian property company Northstar Developments has unveiled plans to construct a floating island oasis in the shallows of the Swan River in Perth.

New details released for Europe’s tallest observation wheel

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle ’s Whey Aye, which is set to be Europe’s tallest observation wheel when built.

Eskenazi Museum of Art to reopen Autumn 2019

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

A skyway bridge, renovated gallery spaces and a new video and virtual reality (VR) space will all feature in the newly refurbished Eskenazi Museum of Art when it reopens in Autumn 2019.

IAAPA names Hal McEvoy as president and CEO

BY Luke Cloherty | 09 Oct 2018

IAAPA has named Hal McEvoy – its former CFO and interim president and CEO – as its full president and CEO, replacing Paul Noland who resigned from the position earlier this year.

Record-breaking Infinity Falls comes to SeaWorld Orlando

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Oct 2018

SeaWorld's focus on creating "Experiences that Matter" has continued, with the launch of the operator's latest Orlando attraction – the Intamin-manufactured Infinity Falls river ride.

Japan’s Moomins attraction completes construction

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

Japan's first Moomins-themed amusement park, located in Hanno near Tokyo, has completed construction and will begin a phased opening in November.

Syrian conflict tunnels turned into an art gallery

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

A liberated town in war-torn Syria has seen underground tunnels, which were dug out by militant insurgents, turned into an art gallery.

Lotus driving forward with heritage centre and museum at its headquarters

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

The headquarters of car manufacturer Lotus are to undergo extensive renovations, with a new heritage centre and museum planned for the site.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter to get new rollercoaster

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with a poster for a new, as-yet-unnamed rollercoaster.

Finalists for Martin Luther King Jr. Boston memorial revealed

BY Andrew Manns | 08 Oct 2018

MLK Boston, a non-profit which supports cultural programmes focused on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, has unveiled the final designs for a memorial to the late activist and his wife, Coretta Scott King.

Troy Museum to open this year

BY Luke Cloherty | 05 Oct 2018

The Unesco World Heritage Site of Troy in northwestern Turkey is set for a new museum celebrating its much-mythologised history, which will open later this year.

Aberdeen Science Centre revamp approved by council

BY Luke Cloherty | 05 Oct 2018

A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been given planning approval from the city’s council.

Inauguration of Snøhetta and DIALOG-designed library set for November

BY Andrew Manns | 05 Oct 2018

Architectural firms Snøhetta and DIALOG have completed construction on Calgary’s New Central public library.

Immersive theatre experience goes inside Michelangelo’s masterpieces

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Oct 2018

Marco Balich, who has previously orchestrated opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympics, has created a new immersive theatre show that lets the audience step inside the works of Michelangelo.

Attractions Academy to provide training to industry professionals

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Oct 2018

Australia-based attractions industry trainer Sean McKeogh has started a new firm that aims to train industry professionals around the world.

EAS 2018: IAAPA inducts four new Hall of Fame members

BY Luke Cloherty | 03 Oct 2018

IAAPA has inducted four members into its prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF), with Eugenius Birch, Roland Callingham, Carl Hagenbeck and Dr Peter Rosner entering the class of 2018 at the European Attractions Show (EAS) 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

After hours culture as Museums at Night returns for tenth year

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2018

The UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage is set to return later this month, with the Museums at Night running from 25-27 October.

Construction on the world’s largest underwater restaurant nears completion

BY Andrew Manns | 02 Oct 2018

Work is almost complete on what will soon be the world's largest underwater restaurant, with the Snøhetta-designed project on track to open next year.

Sands of Speed museum set for Wales

BY Luke Cloherty | 01 Oct 2018

Sands of Speed – a new museum set to open in Pendine, Wales – has received planning approval from Carmarthenshire County Council.

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New eSports arena dedicated to League of Legends opens in Seoul

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

A new arena in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea allows fans of the popular League of Legends gaming franchise the chance to watch top players compete live and in-person.

Watersports island proposed for Swan River in Perth

BY Andrew Manns | 10 Oct 2018

Australian property company Northstar Developments has unveiled plans to construct a floating island oasis in the shallows of the Swan River in Perth.

New details released for Europe’s tallest observation wheel

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle ’s Whey Aye, which is set to be Europe’s tallest observation wheel when built.

Eskenazi Museum of Art to reopen Autumn 2019

BY Luke Cloherty | 10 Oct 2018

A skyway bridge, renovated gallery spaces and a new video and virtual reality (VR) space will all feature in the newly refurbished Eskenazi Museum of Art when it reopens in Autumn 2019.

IAAPA names Hal McEvoy as president and CEO

BY Luke Cloherty | 09 Oct 2018

IAAPA has named Hal McEvoy – its former CFO and interim president and CEO – as its full president and CEO, replacing Paul Noland who resigned from the position earlier this year.

Record-breaking Infinity Falls comes to SeaWorld Orlando

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Oct 2018

SeaWorld's focus on creating "Experiences that Matter" has continued, with the launch of the operator's latest Orlando attraction – the Intamin-manufactured Infinity Falls river ride.

Japan’s Moomins attraction completes construction

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

Japan's first Moomins-themed amusement park, located in Hanno near Tokyo, has completed construction and will begin a phased opening in November.

Syrian conflict tunnels turned into an art gallery

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

A liberated town in war-torn Syria has seen underground tunnels, which were dug out by militant insurgents, turned into an art gallery.

Lotus driving forward with heritage centre and museum at its headquarters

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

The headquarters of car manufacturer Lotus are to undergo extensive renovations, with a new heritage centre and museum planned for the site.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter to get new rollercoaster

BY Luke Cloherty | 08 Oct 2018

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with a poster for a new, as-yet-unnamed rollercoaster.

Finalists for Martin Luther King Jr. Boston memorial revealed

BY Andrew Manns | 08 Oct 2018

Troy Museum to open this year

BY Luke Cloherty | 05 Oct 2018

The Unesco World Heritage Site of Troy in northwestern Turkey is set for a new museum celebrating its much-mythologised history, which will open later this year.

Aberdeen Science Centre revamp approved by council

BY Luke Cloherty | 05 Oct 2018

A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been given planning approval from the city’s council.

Inauguration of Snøhetta and DIALOG-designed library set for November

BY Andrew Manns | 05 Oct 2018

Architectural firms Snøhetta and DIALOG have completed construction on Calgary’s New Central public library.

Immersive theatre experience goes inside Michelangelo’s masterpieces

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Oct 2018

Marco Balich, who has previously orchestrated opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympics, has created a new immersive theatre show that lets the audience step inside the works of Michelangelo.

Attractions Academy to provide training to industry professionals

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Oct 2018

Australia-based attractions industry trainer Sean McKeogh has started a new firm that aims to train industry professionals around the world.

EAS 2018: IAAPA inducts four new Hall of Fame members

BY Luke Cloherty | 03 Oct 2018

After hours culture as Museums at Night returns for tenth year

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2018

The UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage is set to return later this month, with the Museums at Night running from 25-27 October.

Construction on the world’s largest underwater restaurant nears completion

BY Andrew Manns | 02 Oct 2018

Work is almost complete on what will soon be the world's largest underwater restaurant, with the Snøhetta-designed project on track to open next year.

Sands of Speed museum set for Wales

BY Luke Cloherty | 01 Oct 2018

Sands of Speed – a new museum set to open in Pendine, Wales – has received planning approval from Carmarthenshire County Council.

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