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Hadrian’s Wall joins with Great Wall of China to boost tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Hadrian’s Wall is teaming up with its much larger counterpart, The Great Wall of China, to encourage tourism and increase historical cultural understanding of the World Heritage Sites.

Potential Fox deal sees James Murdoch cast as contender to Disney throne

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of Disney, following reports last week that Bob Chapek was the man to take the organisation forward.

Eleven bid for England's £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m (US$20.1m, €17m) in funding designed to build a legacy from the Great Exhibition of the North.

Bjarke Ingels Group unveil design for new type of sports and leisure district under one enormous roof

BY Kim Megson | 05 Dec 2017

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have revealed their latest major US project – a sports and entertainment neighbourhood in Texas under a dramatic chequered roofscape.

Hello Kitty joins forces with UNWTO in sustainable tourism campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has put a face to its sustainability campaign, unveiling Hello Kitty as a special ambassador to the International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development.

Britain must maximise heritage value ahead of Brexit, says government report

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

The British government has spelt out plans to maximise the UK's heritage assets as preparations continue to leave the European Union (EU).

US$43m Naval attraction proposed for Chicago

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

Decommissioned Navy equipment could soon be used to create a family-friendly centre dedicated to maritime life after plans were submitted to develop a US$43m (€36.3m, £32m) attraction in Chicago, Illinois.

Museum's VR installation blends dance and film with a pinch of salt to create visitor experience

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 05 Dec 2017

A virtual reality experience that captures the salt manufacturing process through dance has been launched by the Lion Salt Works Museum in Cheshire, UK.

Great Wolf opens first of three new resorts

BY Alice Davis | 04 Dec 2017

Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota opens to the public this December, kicking off a flurry of new launches expected over the next six months.

Fumihiko Maki's Shenzhen arts complex opens with V&A Gallery celebrating 'Values of Design'

BY Kim Megson | 04 Dec 2017

A cultural hub designed by Japanese Pritzker-winning architect Fumihiko Maki has opened in Chinese megacity Shenzhen in partnership with the V&A – the first collaboration between a British museum and a Chinese partner.

Heinrich and Palmer to transform The Deep as Hull celebrates year as UK City of Culture

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2017

With its year as UK City of Culture coming to a close, Hull is wrapping up 12 months of public artworks by using light and sound to turn The Deep aquarium into a giant art installation.

Daan Roosegaarde to headline TIDE Conference at ISE 2018

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 04 Dec 2017

Dutch artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde has been announced as a speaker at next year's TIDE conference at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

GSM Project creates immersive exhibitions for Canada Science and Technology Museum

BY Kim Megson | 02 Dec 2017

Designers GSM Project have delivered three exhibition spaces for the new Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, allowing visitors to “discover innovations and technology through immersive experiences”.

NFL Experience lets fans ‘suit up’ for Super Bowl in New York City

BY Rob Gibson | 01 Dec 2017

NFL fans have the chance to step into the shoes of their idols as a new experience opens in the heart of New York City.

Tim Knox named Royal Collections director

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

The Royal Collection Trust – the charitable organisation responsible for the art collection of the British Royal Family – has named Tim Knox as its new director.

French government announces plans to introduce heritage lottery fund in 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

Françoise Nyssen, France’s minister for culture, has announced plans to launch a heritage lottery fund to help finance projects across the country.

Sony unveils haptic Jumanji experience at Times Square headquarters

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

Ahead of the release of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Sony has unveiled a new experience at its visitor attraction in Times Square, New York, which uses 3D and haptic technology to create an immersive experience based on the movie.

Harry and Meghan heralded as 'potent mix' for British tourism in 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

As the global spotlight falls on the soon-to-be married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Britain’s tourism industry is predicting a boost from the upcoming Royal Wedding.

Judith Owens named chief executive of Titanic Belfast

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Titanic Belfast – one of Northern Ireland’s most visited attractions – has confirmed the appointment of Judith Owens as its new chief executive.

Global orders for cutting-edge attractions cap 'fantastic' year says Simworx MD

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 30 Nov 2017

Simworx is set to take on new projects across East Asia, Mexico and Russia, after experiencing 'fantastic' growth in 2017, managing director Terry Monkton has revealed.

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NEWS

2061 to 2080 of 9724 news stories

Hadrian’s Wall joins with Great Wall of China to boost tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Hadrian’s Wall is teaming up with its much larger counterpart, The Great Wall of China, to encourage tourism and increase historical cultural understanding of the World Heritage Sites.

Potential Fox deal sees James Murdoch cast as contender to Disney throne

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of Disney, following reports last week that Bob Chapek was the man to take the organisation forward.

Eleven bid for England's £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Dec 2017

Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m (US$20.1m, €17m) in funding designed to build a legacy from the Great Exhibition of the North.

Bjarke Ingels Group unveil design for new type of sports and leisure district under one enormous roof

BY Kim Megson | 05 Dec 2017

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have revealed their latest major US project – a sports and entertainment neighbourhood in Texas under a dramatic chequered roofscape.

Hello Kitty joins forces with UNWTO in sustainable tourism campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

Britain must maximise heritage value ahead of Brexit, says government report

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

The British government has spelt out plans to maximise the UK's heritage assets as preparations continue to leave the European Union (EU).

US$43m Naval attraction proposed for Chicago

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2017

Museum's VR installation blends dance and film with a pinch of salt to create visitor experience

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 05 Dec 2017

A virtual reality experience that captures the salt manufacturing process through dance has been launched by the Lion Salt Works Museum in Cheshire, UK.

Great Wolf opens first of three new resorts

BY Alice Davis | 04 Dec 2017

Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota opens to the public this December, kicking off a flurry of new launches expected over the next six months.

Fumihiko Maki's Shenzhen arts complex opens with V&A Gallery celebrating 'Values of Design'

BY Kim Megson | 04 Dec 2017

Heinrich and Palmer to transform The Deep as Hull celebrates year as UK City of Culture

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2017

With its year as UK City of Culture coming to a close, Hull is wrapping up 12 months of public artworks by using light and sound to turn The Deep aquarium into a giant art installation.

Daan Roosegaarde to headline TIDE Conference at ISE 2018

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 04 Dec 2017

Dutch artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde has been announced as a speaker at next year's TIDE conference at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

GSM Project creates immersive exhibitions for Canada Science and Technology Museum

BY Kim Megson | 02 Dec 2017

NFL Experience lets fans ‘suit up’ for Super Bowl in New York City

BY Rob Gibson | 01 Dec 2017

NFL fans have the chance to step into the shoes of their idols as a new experience opens in the heart of New York City.

Tim Knox named Royal Collections director

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

The Royal Collection Trust – the charitable organisation responsible for the art collection of the British Royal Family – has named Tim Knox as its new director.

French government announces plans to introduce heritage lottery fund in 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

Françoise Nyssen, France’s minister for culture, has announced plans to launch a heritage lottery fund to help finance projects across the country.

Sony unveils haptic Jumanji experience at Times Square headquarters

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Dec 2017

Harry and Meghan heralded as 'potent mix' for British tourism in 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

As the global spotlight falls on the soon-to-be married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Britain’s tourism industry is predicting a boost from the upcoming Royal Wedding.

Judith Owens named chief executive of Titanic Belfast

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Titanic Belfast – one of Northern Ireland’s most visited attractions – has confirmed the appointment of Judith Owens as its new chief executive.

Global orders for cutting-edge attractions cap 'fantastic' year says Simworx MD

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 30 Nov 2017

Simworx is set to take on new projects across East Asia, Mexico and Russia, after experiencing 'fantastic' growth in 2017, managing director Terry Monkton has revealed.

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