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Picasso family member plans new museum to house thousands of works by famous artist

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2018

The stepdaughter of Pablo Picasso has announced plans to open a museum in the South of France dedicated to the famed artist.

Madison Square Garden Company reveals dramatic plans for 'the future of live entertainment' in London

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has announced ambitious plans to bring a vast, spherical music and entertainment venue to London, and claims it will “change the nature of live events.”

Public feedback sought for 'iconic' Old Street gateway designs

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

Members of the public are invited to have their say on 39 design proposals for the transformation of London’s Old Street roundabout to create a new ‘iconic gateway’ and public space.

'A meeting of material and historical inspirations': Frida Escobedo to design 2018 Serpentine Pavilion

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

Award-winning Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has been commissioned to design the 2018 iteration of the Serpentine Pavilion.

Increase in dementia-friendly tourist attractions could boost Scottish tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2018

The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia- friendly attractions in the country to provide a boost to tourism and help families with members suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

US$130m Sarasota aquarium project seeks funding

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2018

A fundraising campaign has been launched following the announcement of plans to build a US$130m (€106m, £93.2m aquarium development in Sarasota, Florida.

Southwest Wales holiday resort gets green light for £7m SkyDome

BY Alice Davis | 09 Feb 2018

Bluestone National Park Resort has been granted planning permission for a huge transparent dome, which will contain an amphitheatre and range of adventure activities.

Iger credits Disney IPs as popular brands drive profits in Q1 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2018

Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs as the reason for impressive results in its first quarter.

Living Museum of the North benefits from regional skills investment scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Feb 2018

The Living Museum of the North in Beamish, England, has taken advantage of a regional programme to offer its staff a series of courses designed to boost their skillsets.

Kennedy Space Center to debut immersive Mars visitor experiences

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Feb 2018

A new attraction is set for launch at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Merrit Island visitor complex – sending visitors on a virtual trip 54.6 million km (33.9 million mi) to Mars.

New lands will immerse visitors in Toy Story, says Iger

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Feb 2018

Bob Iger has revealed new details about Disney’s upcoming Toy Story lands, promising to “immerse visitors in a toy world”, when they open later this year in Shanghai and Orlando.

Dramatic design unveiled for indoor Swindon ski centre inspired by railway heritage

BY Kim Megson | 07 Feb 2018

Sports and leisure specialists FaulknerBrowns Architects have submitted a planning application for a major new indoor snow centre and leisure destination in Swindon, UK.

Terracotta Warriors travel 5,000 miles to go on display in Liverpool

BY Alice Davis | 07 Feb 2018

A highly anticipated exhibition of Terracotta Warriors, carefully transported from China’s Shaanxi Province, will launch in Liverpool this Friday (9 February).

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos to open Madrid attraction

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 07 Feb 2018

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos have announced plans to open the first European Lionsgate-branded indoor entertainment centre, at the Estación Príncipe Pío in Madrid.

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi releases details of new rides

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 07 Feb 2018

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has released details of rides and attractions at two of its immersive lands, Metropolis and Cartoon Junction.

First phase of museum district opens in Kuwait

BY Kim Megson | 07 Feb 2018

A soft opening has been held for the Arabic Islamic Science Museum in Kuwait – the first component of a mammoth cultural district being developed for the country.

Great Wolf's 18th property announced for Arizona

BY Alice Davis | 05 Feb 2018

Great Wolf, which is scheduled to open new resorts in LaGrange, Georgia, in late spring 2018, and in Gurnee, Illinois, in summer, has announced it’s working on a new indoor waterpark destination in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Crocodile Dundee promotes Australian tourism as Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride reimagine popular film series in new campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

Australia has turned to one of its most beloved film franchises, along with two of Hollywood's biggest stars, as part of a multi-million dollar marketing push to draw visitors from across the world Down Under.

Westminster Abbey triforium opening to public for first time in June as new museum

BY Alice Davis | 05 Feb 2018

London’s Westminster Abbey, one of the UK’s most visited tourist attractions, is undergoing work on a new museum, marking the first addition to the visitor experience at the historic site since 1745.

Fobert and Purcell win £35.5m National Portrait Gallery transformation

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

London’s National Portrait Gallery has appointed architecture firms Jamie Fobert and Purcell to deliver the British institution’s £35.5m (US$50.2m, €40.2m) transformation.

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1941 to 1960 of 9724 news stories

Picasso family member plans new museum to house thousands of works by famous artist

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2018

The stepdaughter of Pablo Picasso has announced plans to open a museum in the South of France dedicated to the famed artist.

Madison Square Garden Company reveals dramatic plans for 'the future of live entertainment' in London

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has announced ambitious plans to bring a vast, spherical music and entertainment venue to London, and claims it will “change the nature of live events.”

Public feedback sought for 'iconic' Old Street gateway designs

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

Members of the public are invited to have their say on 39 design proposals for the transformation of London’s Old Street roundabout to create a new ‘iconic gateway’ and public space.

'A meeting of material and historical inspirations': Frida Escobedo to design 2018 Serpentine Pavilion

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018

Award-winning Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has been commissioned to design the 2018 iteration of the Serpentine Pavilion.

Increase in dementia-friendly tourist attractions could boost Scottish tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2018

US$130m Sarasota aquarium project seeks funding

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2018

A fundraising campaign has been launched following the announcement of plans to build a US$130m (€106m, £93.2m aquarium development in Sarasota, Florida.

Southwest Wales holiday resort gets green light for £7m SkyDome

BY Alice Davis | 09 Feb 2018

Bluestone National Park Resort has been granted planning permission for a huge transparent dome, which will contain an amphitheatre and range of adventure activities.

Iger credits Disney IPs as popular brands drive profits in Q1 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2018

Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs as the reason for impressive results in its first quarter.

Living Museum of the North benefits from regional skills investment scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Feb 2018

The Living Museum of the North in Beamish, England, has taken advantage of a regional programme to offer its staff a series of courses designed to boost their skillsets.

Kennedy Space Center to debut immersive Mars visitor experiences

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Feb 2018

A new attraction is set for launch at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Merrit Island visitor complex – sending visitors on a virtual trip 54.6 million km (33.9 million mi) to Mars.

New lands will immerse visitors in Toy Story, says Iger

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Feb 2018

Bob Iger has revealed new details about Disney’s upcoming Toy Story lands, promising to “immerse visitors in a toy world”, when they open later this year in Shanghai and Orlando.

Dramatic design unveiled for indoor Swindon ski centre inspired by railway heritage

BY Kim Megson | 07 Feb 2018

Sports and leisure specialists FaulknerBrowns Architects have submitted a planning application for a major new indoor snow centre and leisure destination in Swindon, UK.

Terracotta Warriors travel 5,000 miles to go on display in Liverpool

BY Alice Davis | 07 Feb 2018

A highly anticipated exhibition of Terracotta Warriors, carefully transported from China’s Shaanxi Province, will launch in Liverpool this Friday (9 February).

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos to open Madrid attraction

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 07 Feb 2018

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos have announced plans to open the first European Lionsgate-branded indoor entertainment centre, at the Estación Príncipe Pío in Madrid.

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi releases details of new rides

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 07 Feb 2018

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has released details of rides and attractions at two of its immersive lands, Metropolis and Cartoon Junction.

First phase of museum district opens in Kuwait

BY Kim Megson | 07 Feb 2018

A soft opening has been held for the Arabic Islamic Science Museum in Kuwait – the first component of a mammoth cultural district being developed for the country.

Great Wolf's 18th property announced for Arizona

BY Alice Davis | 05 Feb 2018

Crocodile Dundee promotes Australian tourism as Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride reimagine popular film series in new campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

Westminster Abbey triforium opening to public for first time in June as new museum

BY Alice Davis | 05 Feb 2018

Fobert and Purcell win £35.5m National Portrait Gallery transformation

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

London’s National Portrait Gallery has appointed architecture firms Jamie Fobert and Purcell to deliver the British institution’s £35.5m (US$50.2m, €40.2m) transformation.

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