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Plans for a steampunk theme park in France to rival Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix announced
BY Ben Coxon | 01 Sep 2017
Luxury goods giant LVMH have announced a €60m (US$71.4m, £55m) plan to turn Paris’s 19th-century leisure park, the Jardin d‘Acclimatation into one of France’s top three theme parks.
Museums in Hull have recorded one million visitors since becoming the UK's City of Culture
BY Ben Coxon | 01 Sep 2017
Hull’s museums, including the Ferens Art Gallery, the Hull History Centre and the Arctic Corsair trawler have recorded more than one million visitors since January, the highest figure since records began in 1960.
Studio Zhu-Pei complete gravity-defying garden in Chinese sculpture park
BY Kim Megson | 01 Sep 2017
Chinese architecture practice Studio Zhu-Pei have completed work on a ‘hovering’ garden installation in a Chinese sculpture park, which allows visitors to wander the grounds over, under and around huge stacks of plants and flowers.
World Waterpark Association reaches out to Harvey victims following devastating hurricane
BY Tom Anstey | 01 Sep 2017
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has pledged its support to members affected by Hurricane Harvey, which has caused swathes of devastation across Texas, with unprecedented and catastrophic flooding occurring in the region.
Details unveiled as Jakarta’s modern art gallery sets official opening date
BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2017
A major modern art museum will open its doors in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 November. The opening is set to coincide with the Jakarta Biennale and Museum MACAN will stage a variety of events to engage the city and promote its burgeoning art sector.
Six Flags announces Cyborg gyroscope ride for New Jersey's Great Adventure
BY Ben Coxon | 31 Aug 2017
Six Flags has announced a world-first ride addition for its Great Adventure park in Jackson, New Jersey, with the gyroscope-inspired thrill ride themed on DC hero Cyborg.
New Star Wars AR app calls on users to 'find the force' at 20 global landmarks
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
The Eiffel Tower, Grand Canyon and Sydney Harbour are among 20 global landmarks that will be tied to the Star Wars universe as part of the second annual Force Friday event, with AR experiences and a pop-up treasure hunt calling on fans to “find the force”.
Telus World of Science starts work on 10k planetarium development
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Edmonton’s Telus World of Science in Canada is about to enter the next phase of its CA$40m (US$31.9m, €26.7m, £24.7m) Aurora Project – the year-long construction of a new planetarium theatre with higher screen resolution than any other planetarium in the world.
Dallas Zoo offers free visits to Harvey evacuees
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Dallas Zoo has reached out to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, welcoming more than 700 evacuees in the wake of the flooding and destruction, offering free entry for anyone impacted by the devastating cyclone.
The new wolf pack? Evergrande announces plans to build Chinese theme park empire
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has announced plans to build 15 theme parks across China as the market continues to boom in the region.
Work starting on new planetarium development for Buffalo State
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
The Buffalo State College in New York State, US, is about to enter the third phase of a US$35.5m expansion to its Science and Mathematics Complex (SAMC), with the plans to include a new planetarium open to members of the general public.
Merlin introducing undersea adventure to Legoland California in 2018
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
Merlin Entertainments is bringing a new type of visitor attraction to its Legoland theme park in California next year, with the introduction of an undersea submarine adventure travelling through a 300,000-gallon aquarium.
TEA to tour abandoned Spreepark during EAS
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is inviting its members to explore an abandoned Berlin theme park during the year’s European Attractions Show (EAS).
Dreamworld deaths affect Village Roadshow as operator announces AU$66.7m losses
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Australian operator Village Roadshow is looking to bounce back after a tough twelve months, which has seen the company record full-year losses of AU$66.7m (US$52.8m, €44.8m, £41.2m).
General Motors chair Mary Barra elected to Disney Board
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors (GM), has been named the newest member of Disney’s Board of Directors.
Weta Workshop given 'creative licence' for NZ$45m Napier Aquarium redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Weta Workshop – the special effects and prop company behind such epics as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar – have thrown their weight behind a NZ$45m (US$32.5m, €27.5m, £25.3m) redevelopment of the Napier National Aquarium in New Zealand.
Industrial manslaughter laws to be introduced following Dreamworld tragedy
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2017
Queensland’s state government is set introduce industrial manslaughter laws, with safety around theme park rides to also be tightened, following the deaths of four people at Dreamworld last year.
Viacom abandons plan for underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme park as developer hits out against fake news surrounding project
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2017
Viacom has pulled out of controversial plans to create an underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme park in the Philippines, though its developer has announced its intention to push on, hitting out against fake news which has threatened to sink the project.
UNWTO launches sustainable tourism campaign
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Aug 2017
As it continues to observe 2017 as the International Year for Sustainable Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the value and contribution that sustainable tourism can make towards development.
‘Create your own masterpiece’ with interactive colour editing from Disney Research
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Aug 2017
Disney’s research and development arm has come up with a new way to interact with art – creating an augmented reality application that allows users to interact and recolour paintings.
     
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Plans for a steampunk theme park in France to rival Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix announced
BY Ben Coxon | 01 Sep 2017
Luxury goods giant LVMH have announced a €60m (US$71.4m, £55m) plan to turn Paris’s 19th-century leisure park, the Jardin d‘Acclimatation into one of France’s top three theme parks.
Museums in Hull have recorded one million visitors since becoming the UK's City of Culture
BY Ben Coxon | 01 Sep 2017
Hull’s museums, including the Ferens Art Gallery, the Hull History Centre and the Arctic Corsair trawler have recorded more than one million visitors since January, the highest figure since records began in 1960.
Studio Zhu-Pei complete gravity-defying garden in Chinese sculpture park
BY Kim Megson | 01 Sep 2017
Chinese architecture practice Studio Zhu-Pei have completed work on a ‘hovering’ garden installation in a Chinese sculpture park, which allows visitors to wander the grounds over, under and around huge stacks of plants and flowers.
World Waterpark Association reaches out to Harvey victims following devastating hurricane
BY Tom Anstey | 01 Sep 2017
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has pledged its support to members affected by Hurricane Harvey, which has caused swathes of devastation across Texas, with unprecedented and catastrophic flooding occurring in the region.
Details unveiled as Jakarta’s modern art gallery sets official opening date
BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2017
A major modern art museum will open its doors in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 November. The opening is set to coincide with the Jakarta Biennale and Museum MACAN will stage a variety of events to engage the city and promote its burgeoning art sector.
Six Flags announces Cyborg gyroscope ride for New Jersey's Great Adventure
BY Ben Coxon | 31 Aug 2017
Six Flags has announced a world-first ride addition for its Great Adventure park in Jackson, New Jersey, with the gyroscope-inspired thrill ride themed on DC hero Cyborg.
New Star Wars AR app calls on users to 'find the force' at 20 global landmarks
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
The Eiffel Tower, Grand Canyon and Sydney Harbour are among 20 global landmarks that will be tied to the Star Wars universe as part of the second annual Force Friday event, with AR experiences and a pop-up treasure hunt calling on fans to “find the force”.
Telus World of Science starts work on 10k planetarium development
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Edmonton’s Telus World of Science in Canada is about to enter the next phase of its CA$40m (US$31.9m, €26.7m, £24.7m) Aurora Project – the year-long construction of a new planetarium theatre with higher screen resolution than any other planetarium in the world.
Dallas Zoo offers free visits to Harvey evacuees
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Dallas Zoo has reached out to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, welcoming more than 700 evacuees in the wake of the flooding and destruction, offering free entry for anyone impacted by the devastating cyclone.
The new wolf pack? Evergrande announces plans to build Chinese theme park empire
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2017
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has announced plans to build 15 theme parks across China as the market continues to boom in the region.
Work starting on new planetarium development for Buffalo State
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
The Buffalo State College in New York State, US, is about to enter the third phase of a US$35.5m expansion to its Science and Mathematics Complex (SAMC), with the plans to include a new planetarium open to members of the general public.
Merlin introducing undersea adventure to Legoland California in 2018
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
Merlin Entertainments is bringing a new type of visitor attraction to its Legoland theme park in California next year, with the introduction of an undersea submarine adventure travelling through a 300,000-gallon aquarium.
TEA to tour abandoned Spreepark during EAS
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Aug 2017
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is inviting its members to explore an abandoned Berlin theme park during the year’s European Attractions Show (EAS).
Dreamworld deaths affect Village Roadshow as operator announces AU$66.7m losses
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Australian operator Village Roadshow is looking to bounce back after a tough twelve months, which has seen the company record full-year losses of AU$66.7m (US$52.8m, €44.8m, £41.2m).
General Motors chair Mary Barra elected to Disney Board
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors (GM), has been named the newest member of Disney’s Board of Directors.
Weta Workshop given 'creative licence' for NZ$45m Napier Aquarium redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2017
Weta Workshop – the special effects and prop company behind such epics as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar – have thrown their weight behind a NZ$45m (US$32.5m, €27.5m, £25.3m) redevelopment of the Napier National Aquarium in New Zealand.
Industrial manslaughter laws to be introduced following Dreamworld tragedy
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2017
Queensland’s state government is set introduce industrial manslaughter laws, with safety around theme park rides to also be tightened, following the deaths of four people at Dreamworld last year.
Viacom abandons plan for underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme park as developer hits out against fake news surrounding project
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2017
Viacom has pulled out of controversial plans to create an underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme park in the Philippines, though its developer has announced its intention to push on, hitting out against fake news which has threatened to sink the project.
UNWTO launches sustainable tourism campaign
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Aug 2017
As it continues to observe 2017 as the International Year for Sustainable Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the value and contribution that sustainable tourism can make towards development.
‘Create your own masterpiece’ with interactive colour editing from Disney Research
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Aug 2017
Disney’s research and development arm has come up with a new way to interact with art – creating an augmented reality application that allows users to interact and recolour paintings.
     
 


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