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Tokyo Disney plans biggest expansion in 20 years as operator enters discussions for ¥300bn development

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Tokyo Disney could undergo its biggest expansion in over two decades, as operator Oriental Land is reportedly in discussions over a ¥300bn (US$2.68bn, €2.25bn, £1.98bbn) mega-development for the resort.

Bob Chapek tipped as heir to Disney throne

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Disney's chief operating officer, Bob Chapek, has emerged as the favourite to make the step up when Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO ends in 2019.

Major beach developments planned for Sharjah as emirate's leaders prioritise leisure tourism

BY Kim Megson | 30 Nov 2017

The ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has greenlit plans for a 3.3km (2.1 miles) beachfront development incorporating new sports facilities, pedestrian areas, public services and landscaping.

Universal Hip Hop Museum planned for Harlem River leisure complex

BY Kim Megson | 29 Nov 2017

A vacant plot on the Harlem River waterfront in New York has been earmarked for a major leisure and residential development – including a home for the city’s first dedicated hip hop museum.

Abandoned Sheffield ski village to undergo £22.5m redevelopment under Extreme brand

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2017

A former ski village in Sheffield, UK, will be reinvented as a sports attraction after a £22.5m (US$30.2m, €25.5m) plan was announced to breathe new life into the site.

Safety tests on the way for drone operators in Britain

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2017

Leisure operators using or considering using drones in Britain will have to take safety awareness tests to operate them, according to government legislation set to be introduced next year.

Design shows swooping 2022 Winter Olympics culture and information hub

BY Kim Megson | 28 Nov 2017

Chinese architecture studio Group GSA have won a design competition to create an information hub for the ski resort hosting events during the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Gary Goddard takes leave of absence from Goddard Group amid abuse allegations

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Nov 2017

Goddard Group founder Gary Goddard has taken a leave of absence from the entertainment design firm, following allegations against him dating back to his time as a Hollywood writer and producer.

Zero Latency plans Asian expansion as CEO reveals new game for 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Nov 2017

Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse has revealed plans for the company moving forward, with a new game in the works offering competitive gameplay and expansion for the first time into Southeast Asia.

Apple Park Visitor Center opens to the public, providing panoramic views of futuristic HQ

BY Kim Megson | 25 Nov 2017

Visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of Apple’s futuristic new US$5bn (€4.18bn, £3.7bn) HQ can now get closer than ever before, with the opening of a new visitor centre overlooking Foster + Partner’s vaunted doughnut-shaped design.

Sweden's Liseberg to break ground on €200m waterpark and hotel project in 2019 as Andreas Andersen reveals expansion plan

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Nov 2017

Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen has provided an update on the park’s planned €200m (US$238.8m, £178.8m) expansion, with work on the project expected to start in 2019 as the park attempts to diversify its product offering to expand its operational season.

Eureka! extends run of digiPlaySpace after visitors flock to museum

BY Alice Davis | 24 Nov 2017

Eureka!, the popular children’s museum in Halifax, Yorkshire, is on track for its busiest year in two decades, thanks in part to a visiting exhibition – an “interactive digital playground”.

IAAPA 2017: AECOM to oversee China's US$1.85bn Nickelodeon project

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Nov 2017

The US$1.85bn (€1.56bn, £1.39bn) Nickelodeon-branded cultural resort coming to Foshan, Southern China, will be project managed by AECOM after a deal was signed at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.

Engines ready! Triumph Motorcycle launches visitor experience

BY Alice Davis | 24 Nov 2017

With admirers from Steve McQueen to Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood to George Clooney, Pink to David Beckham – the iconic Triumph motorbike will be celebrated by all thanks to a new attraction opened in Hinckley, Leicester.

Association of Independent Museums names Emma Chaplin director

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has named Emma Chaplin as its new director – starting February 2018.

Canada’s Méga Parc prepares for CA$52m steampunk redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

Canada’s Méga Parc is to undergo a major steampunk-themed makeover, with a record- breaking gravity coaster travelling through a spokeless Ferris wheel at the heart of the CA$52m (US$41m, €34.6m, £30.8m) redevelopment.

Michael Jackson's estate files trademark for possible museum venture

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

The estate for Michael Jackson has filed a trademark application indicating future plans to open a museum attraction dedicated to the pop icon.

Crealy Great Adventure Park on the prowl for head animal keeper

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Nov 2017

Crealy Great Adventure Park in Exeter has announced plans to expand its operations team, with the company set to recruit a head animal keeper to oversee the day-to-day running of the resort’s animal business.

IAAPA 2017: Universal's Thierry Coup on taking immersive design to the next level

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Nov 2017

The man behind Universal Studios’ most successful visitor attractions says operators looking to stay ahead of the curve must go above and beyond to deliver new levels of immersive experiences.

Continuum teams up with The Void to immerse guests in world of Star Wars

BY Alice Davis | 22 Nov 2017

UK attractions operator Continuum and free-roam VR company The Void are launching a Star Wars experience in London.

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2081 to 2100 of 9724 news stories

Tokyo Disney plans biggest expansion in 20 years as operator enters discussions for ¥300bn development

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Bob Chapek tipped as heir to Disney throne

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Nov 2017

Disney's chief operating officer, Bob Chapek, has emerged as the favourite to make the step up when Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO ends in 2019.

Major beach developments planned for Sharjah as emirate's leaders prioritise leisure tourism

BY Kim Megson | 30 Nov 2017

Universal Hip Hop Museum planned for Harlem River leisure complex

BY Kim Megson | 29 Nov 2017

A vacant plot on the Harlem River waterfront in New York has been earmarked for a major leisure and residential development – including a home for the city’s first dedicated hip hop museum.

Abandoned Sheffield ski village to undergo £22.5m redevelopment under Extreme brand

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2017

A former ski village in Sheffield, UK, will be reinvented as a sports attraction after a £22.5m (US$30.2m, €25.5m) plan was announced to breathe new life into the site.

Safety tests on the way for drone operators in Britain

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2017

Leisure operators using or considering using drones in Britain will have to take safety awareness tests to operate them, according to government legislation set to be introduced next year.

Design shows swooping 2022 Winter Olympics culture and information hub

BY Kim Megson | 28 Nov 2017

Chinese architecture studio Group GSA have won a design competition to create an information hub for the ski resort hosting events during the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Gary Goddard takes leave of absence from Goddard Group amid abuse allegations

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Nov 2017

Goddard Group founder Gary Goddard has taken a leave of absence from the entertainment design firm, following allegations against him dating back to his time as a Hollywood writer and producer.

Zero Latency plans Asian expansion as CEO reveals new game for 2018

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Nov 2017

Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse has revealed plans for the company moving forward, with a new game in the works offering competitive gameplay and expansion for the first time into Southeast Asia.

Apple Park Visitor Center opens to the public, providing panoramic views of futuristic HQ

BY Kim Megson | 25 Nov 2017

Sweden's Liseberg to break ground on €200m waterpark and hotel project in 2019 as Andreas Andersen reveals expansion plan

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Nov 2017

Eureka! extends run of digiPlaySpace after visitors flock to museum

BY Alice Davis | 24 Nov 2017

Eureka!, the popular children’s museum in Halifax, Yorkshire, is on track for its busiest year in two decades, thanks in part to a visiting exhibition – an “interactive digital playground”.

IAAPA 2017: AECOM to oversee China's US$1.85bn Nickelodeon project

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Nov 2017

Engines ready! Triumph Motorcycle launches visitor experience

BY Alice Davis | 24 Nov 2017

Association of Independent Museums names Emma Chaplin director

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has named Emma Chaplin as its new director – starting February 2018.

Canada’s Méga Parc prepares for CA$52m steampunk redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

Michael Jackson's estate files trademark for possible museum venture

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Nov 2017

The estate for Michael Jackson has filed a trademark application indicating future plans to open a museum attraction dedicated to the pop icon.

Crealy Great Adventure Park on the prowl for head animal keeper

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Nov 2017

IAAPA 2017: Universal's Thierry Coup on taking immersive design to the next level

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Nov 2017

The man behind Universal Studios’ most successful visitor attractions says operators looking to stay ahead of the curve must go above and beyond to deliver new levels of immersive experiences.

Continuum teams up with The Void to immerse guests in world of Star Wars

BY Alice Davis | 22 Nov 2017

UK attractions operator Continuum and free-roam VR company The Void are launching a Star Wars experience in London.

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