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Aquatic Development Group begins construction on multi-million dollar New York waterpark

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 05 Feb 2018

The Aquatic Development Group (ADG) have started work on a multi-million dollar, indoor waterpark project at The Kartrite Hotel and Indoor Waterpark resort in New York state's Catskill Mountains.

French courts overrule cetacean captivity decision

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

With governments and aquariums worldwide starting to phase out cetacean captivity, French courts have controversially overturned a ban on the breeding of dolphins and orcas implemented by the previous government.

Michael Colglazier to head up Disney's Asian operation

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Feb 2018

Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks and resorts across Asia.

Eden Project signs deal for £150m Qingdao attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Feb 2018

Sir Tim Smit’s Eden Project is making a giant leap to realising its first overseas attraction, following a trade meeting between the British and Chinese governments.

Serpentine Pavilion enters world stage with Beijing expansion

BY Kim Megson | 01 Feb 2018

The Serpentine Pavilion programme – one of the highlights of the UK's architectural calendar – is coming to Beijing in 2018.

SimpsonHaugh's restored Antwerp concert hall opens next to city zoo

BY Kim Megson | 31 Jan 2018

British architecture studio SimpsonHaugh have completed a renovation of one of Belgium’s most important cultural landmarks, the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp.

West Midland Safari Park teams up with Aardman to bring Early Man to life

BY Alice Davis | 31 Jan 2018

West Midland Safari Park has announced a series of events to celebrate the release of the latest film from British studio Aardman.

WhiteWater, Thinkwell and investor Najibi eye second ACTVENTURE site in UAE

BY Alice Davis | 30 Jan 2018

ACTVENTURE, the multi-million-dollar leisure and lifestyle mega-destination underway on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is eyeing a rollout to the United Arab Emirates.

Marco Fazzone named new Fifa museum director

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jan 2018

The Fifa World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, has announced the appointment of Marco Fazzone as its new director.

World Rowing becomes first global sports body to commit to World Heritage protection

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jan 2018

The World Rowing Federation (FISA) has become the first global sports body to make a commitment to World Heritage, teaming with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to protect endangered sites.

Saving Le Corbusier's museums – Getty Conservation Institute launches special workshop

BY Kim Megson | 29 Jan 2018

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) has announced it will priorities the care and conservation of the only three museums designed by the legendary Le Corbusier.

Sweden’s National Heritage Board wades into row over Chipperfield's Nobel Center

BY Kim Megson | 29 Jan 2018

Sweden’s National Heritage Board has hit out at David Chipperfield's proposed design for the Nobel Center headquarters and museum in Stockholm.

Unesco to develop tourism sustainability tool for World Heritage sites

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

Unesco has committed to improving tourism management at World Heritage sites by announcing the development of a new tool for sustainability issues.

Adjaye's National Museum of African American History and Culture named design of the year

BY Kim Megson | 26 Jan 2018

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has been named the design of 2017 by London’s Design Museum, making it only the second building to receive the accolade.

Final Fantasy VR coaster headlines Universal Cool Japan 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

Cool Japan is set to return to Universal Studios' Osaka theme park this year with a VR rollercoaster based on the Final Fantasy series.

Maggie Appleton named new Museums Association president

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

The Museums Association (MA) has named Maggie Appleton as its new president, with the RAF Museum CEO set to take up the role in April.

Academy Museum COO leaves position

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

The COO of the long-awaited Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has resigned from his position after just a year in the role.

Submerged Paris threatens French capital’s museums

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

Concerns over flooding have forced Paris’s Louvre to initiate emergency protocols in order to protect the historic institution’s collection.

Cartoon Network takes to the high seas with world-first immersive cruise ship

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 25 Jan 2018

Turner Broadcasting System, the media company behind Cartoon Network, has announced a new partnership with cruise management company Oceanic Group.

Six Flags' plans for world's first solar-powered theme park get green light

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, US, will be the world’s first theme park to go solar, after it reached an agreement with local groups over the game-changing plans.

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1961 to 1980 of 9724 news stories

Aquatic Development Group begins construction on multi-million dollar New York waterpark

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 05 Feb 2018

The Aquatic Development Group (ADG) have started work on a multi-million dollar, indoor waterpark project at The Kartrite Hotel and Indoor Waterpark resort in New York state's Catskill Mountains.

French courts overrule cetacean captivity decision

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Feb 2018

Michael Colglazier to head up Disney's Asian operation

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Feb 2018

Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks and resorts across Asia.

Eden Project signs deal for £150m Qingdao attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Feb 2018

Sir Tim Smit’s Eden Project is making a giant leap to realising its first overseas attraction, following a trade meeting between the British and Chinese governments.

Serpentine Pavilion enters world stage with Beijing expansion

BY Kim Megson | 01 Feb 2018

The Serpentine Pavilion programme – one of the highlights of the UK's architectural calendar – is coming to Beijing in 2018.

SimpsonHaugh's restored Antwerp concert hall opens next to city zoo

BY Kim Megson | 31 Jan 2018

British architecture studio SimpsonHaugh have completed a renovation of one of Belgium’s most important cultural landmarks, the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp.

West Midland Safari Park teams up with Aardman to bring Early Man to life

BY Alice Davis | 31 Jan 2018

West Midland Safari Park has announced a series of events to celebrate the release of the latest film from British studio Aardman.

WhiteWater, Thinkwell and investor Najibi eye second ACTVENTURE site in UAE

BY Alice Davis | 30 Jan 2018

ACTVENTURE, the multi-million-dollar leisure and lifestyle mega-destination underway on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is eyeing a rollout to the United Arab Emirates.

Marco Fazzone named new Fifa museum director

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jan 2018

The Fifa World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, has announced the appointment of Marco Fazzone as its new director.

World Rowing becomes first global sports body to commit to World Heritage protection

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jan 2018

The World Rowing Federation (FISA) has become the first global sports body to make a commitment to World Heritage, teaming with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to protect endangered sites.

Saving Le Corbusier's museums – Getty Conservation Institute launches special workshop

BY Kim Megson | 29 Jan 2018

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) has announced it will priorities the care and conservation of the only three museums designed by the legendary Le Corbusier.

Sweden’s National Heritage Board wades into row over Chipperfield's Nobel Center

BY Kim Megson | 29 Jan 2018

Sweden’s National Heritage Board has hit out at David Chipperfield's proposed design for the Nobel Center headquarters and museum in Stockholm.

Unesco to develop tourism sustainability tool for World Heritage sites

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

Unesco has committed to improving tourism management at World Heritage sites by announcing the development of a new tool for sustainability issues.

Adjaye's National Museum of African American History and Culture named design of the year

BY Kim Megson | 26 Jan 2018

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has been named the design of 2017 by London’s Design Museum, making it only the second building to receive the accolade.

Final Fantasy VR coaster headlines Universal Cool Japan 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

Cool Japan is set to return to Universal Studios' Osaka theme park this year with a VR rollercoaster based on the Final Fantasy series.

Maggie Appleton named new Museums Association president

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Jan 2018

The Museums Association (MA) has named Maggie Appleton as its new president, with the RAF Museum CEO set to take up the role in April.

Academy Museum COO leaves position

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

The COO of the long-awaited Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has resigned from his position after just a year in the role.

Submerged Paris threatens French capital’s museums

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

Concerns over flooding have forced Paris’s Louvre to initiate emergency protocols in order to protect the historic institution’s collection.

Cartoon Network takes to the high seas with world-first immersive cruise ship

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 25 Jan 2018

Turner Broadcasting System, the media company behind Cartoon Network, has announced a new partnership with cruise management company Oceanic Group.

Six Flags' plans for world's first solar-powered theme park get green light

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Jan 2018

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, US, will be the world’s first theme park to go solar, after it reached an agreement with local groups over the game-changing plans.

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