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2201 to 2220 of 9724 news stories

Share prices rise as reports of Merlin's SeaWorld takeover mount

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2017

Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing number of reports.

New York's Lincoln Center scraps US$500m Heatherwick and Diamond Schmitt renovation

BY Kim Megson | 06 Oct 2017

Plans by Heatherwick Studio and Diamond Schmitt Architects to renovate a concert hall for New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have been dropped.

Tom Mehrmann joins Universal as president and general manager of Beijing resort

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2017

Former Ocean Park CEO Tom Mehrmann will play a lead role in the development of the CN¥50bn (US$7.4bn, €6.65bn, £6bn) Universal Beijing, after being named president and general manager for the upcoming theme park and resort.

Brexit threatens to reduce museum collections says head of Victoria and Albert

BY Rob Gibson | 05 Oct 2017

Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections, according to the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

David Geffen donates US$150m to LACMA building campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign creating a new home for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

AMC strikes US$20m deal with Dreamscape Immersive to bring VR to cinemas in UK and US

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

Cinema chain AMC Entertainment has invested US$20m (€17m, £15.2m) into virtual reality specialists Dreamscape Immersive, in a bid to bring VR to British and the US cinemas next year.

New degree in theme park design to be launched as SATE kicks off in Los Angeles

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

A new degree dedicated to experience design and themed entertainment is being launched today at the launch of the latest SATE (storytelling, architecture, technology and experience) conference in Los Angeles, California.

Tourism industry launches strategy to boost growth post-Brexit

BY Rob Gibson | 04 Oct 2017

The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations – has been launched to help grow tourism in the UK post-Brexit.

Richard Zimmerman to take Cedar Fair reins in 2018 as leadership succession plan is revealed

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Cedar Fair has announced plans for the company’s existing president and COO, Richard Zimmerman, to succeed Matt Ouimet as CEO.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater unveils intimate and innovative new venue on Navy Pier

BY Kim Megson | 04 Oct 2017

Visitors to Chicago’s Navy Pier can now enjoy a show inside one of the world’s most flexible theatres, which has been constructed inside the attraction's Skyline Stage.

Iger pays tribute to Disney's Carrie Barnette, who died in Las Vegas shooting

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Disney CEO Bob Iger has paid tribute to employee Carrie Barnette – one of the 59 people killed in this week’s Las Vegas shooting.

Bob Iger to step down from Disney in 2019: 'This time I mean it'

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Disney chief executive Bob Iger has announced his intention to leave the company in 2019, saying “this time I mean it”, after extending his contract as chief executive earlier this year.

Bob Rogers reveals lineup for 2017 IAAPA Legends Panel

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Some of the attractions industry’s brightest minds will come together next month for an open panel discussion about the creative process and challenges involved with turning the world’s most popular IPs into real-life places.

Hull City of Culture attracts tourists with vast public art piece

BY Kim Megson | 03 Oct 2017

Sixteen giant galvanized steel columns arranged in a grid formation have been installed in front of Hull Minster, forming a new outdoor ‘room’ for the English city.

Warwick Castle set for 80-bed hotel as Merlin submits 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2017

Merlin Entertainments has revealed its vision for an 80-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle as part of its long-term masterplan.

Waterpark and hotel planned as part of Deira Islands beach resort in Dubai

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2017

Developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group Centara Hotels and Resorts have unveiled plans to open a hotel, beach resort and waterpark on Dubai’s Deira Islands.

Immersive experiences and digital safety among key trends at EAS 2017

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 03 Oct 2017

Flying theatres, dark ride systems, interactive solutions and immersive 3D cinemas – these are the cutting edge products that dominated the agenda at this year's Euro Attraction Show (EAS).

Jeju Shinhwa World celebrating theme park launch

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2017

Jeju Shinhwa World, one of South Korea’s largest integrated resorts, has launched its latest new addition in the form of a major theme park development.

Stranger Things pop-up coming to Toronto this weekend

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2017

Netflix is hosting a pop-up exhibition in Toronto, Canada, this weekend, with the city playing host to an art installation recreating the “Upside Down” from the streaming giant’s hit show Stranger Things.

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos plan Times Square attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2017

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos are bringing a new attraction to the heart of New York City, with plans to launch a branded Lionsgate entertainment centre in Times Square.

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2201 to 2220 of 9724 news stories

Share prices rise as reports of Merlin's SeaWorld takeover mount

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2017

Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing number of reports.

New York's Lincoln Center scraps US$500m Heatherwick and Diamond Schmitt renovation

BY Kim Megson | 06 Oct 2017

Plans by Heatherwick Studio and Diamond Schmitt Architects to renovate a concert hall for New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have been dropped.

Tom Mehrmann joins Universal as president and general manager of Beijing resort

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2017

Brexit threatens to reduce museum collections says head of Victoria and Albert

BY Rob Gibson | 05 Oct 2017

Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections, according to the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

David Geffen donates US$150m to LACMA building campaign

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign creating a new home for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

AMC strikes US$20m deal with Dreamscape Immersive to bring VR to cinemas in UK and US

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

Cinema chain AMC Entertainment has invested US$20m (€17m, £15.2m) into virtual reality specialists Dreamscape Immersive, in a bid to bring VR to British and the US cinemas next year.

New degree in theme park design to be launched as SATE kicks off in Los Angeles

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2017

Tourism industry launches strategy to boost growth post-Brexit

BY Rob Gibson | 04 Oct 2017

The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations – has been launched to help grow tourism in the UK post-Brexit.

Richard Zimmerman to take Cedar Fair reins in 2018 as leadership succession plan is revealed

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Cedar Fair has announced plans for the company’s existing president and COO, Richard Zimmerman, to succeed Matt Ouimet as CEO.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater unveils intimate and innovative new venue on Navy Pier

BY Kim Megson | 04 Oct 2017

Visitors to Chicago’s Navy Pier can now enjoy a show inside one of the world’s most flexible theatres, which has been constructed inside the attraction's Skyline Stage.

Iger pays tribute to Disney's Carrie Barnette, who died in Las Vegas shooting

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Disney CEO Bob Iger has paid tribute to employee Carrie Barnette – one of the 59 people killed in this week’s Las Vegas shooting.

Bob Iger to step down from Disney in 2019: 'This time I mean it'

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Disney chief executive Bob Iger has announced his intention to leave the company in 2019, saying “this time I mean it”, after extending his contract as chief executive earlier this year.

Bob Rogers reveals lineup for 2017 IAAPA Legends Panel

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2017

Hull City of Culture attracts tourists with vast public art piece

BY Kim Megson | 03 Oct 2017

Sixteen giant galvanized steel columns arranged in a grid formation have been installed in front of Hull Minster, forming a new outdoor ‘room’ for the English city.

Warwick Castle set for 80-bed hotel as Merlin submits 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2017

Merlin Entertainments has revealed its vision for an 80-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle as part of its long-term masterplan.

Waterpark and hotel planned as part of Deira Islands beach resort in Dubai

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2017

Developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group Centara Hotels and Resorts have unveiled plans to open a hotel, beach resort and waterpark on Dubai’s Deira Islands.

Immersive experiences and digital safety among key trends at EAS 2017

BY Lauren Heath-Jones | 03 Oct 2017

Flying theatres, dark ride systems, interactive solutions and immersive 3D cinemas – these are the cutting edge products that dominated the agenda at this year's Euro Attraction Show (EAS).

Jeju Shinhwa World celebrating theme park launch

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2017

Jeju Shinhwa World, one of South Korea’s largest integrated resorts, has launched its latest new addition in the form of a major theme park development.

Stranger Things pop-up coming to Toronto this weekend

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2017

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos plan Times Square attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2017

Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos are bringing a new attraction to the heart of New York City, with plans to launch a branded Lionsgate entertainment centre in Times Square.

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