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China removes foreign trade restrictions on large-scale theme park projects

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

China has removed restrictions on foreign investment in large-scale theme park projects, opening up the possibility for new developments in what is already a hotbed for theme parks under development.

Seven competing designs revealed for new Edinburgh landmark

BY Kim Megson | 20 Jun 2017

The seven diverse proposals from the design teams vying to create a new ampitheatre and pavilion in the heart of Edinburgh have been revealed to the public.

Youth ambassadors appointed to allocate millions in heritage funding

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has appointed 17 young people from across the UK as heritage ambassadors, with the group selected to allocate millions of pounds in lottery funding to youth-focused heritage projects.

SeaWorld continues conservation focus with Rescue Coaster San Antonio debut

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

SeaWorld’s push for fun and meaningful experiences is continuing, with the debut of Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster at its San Antonio theme park.

Suspended museum directors return to work following high court ruling

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal, have returned to work on a temporary basis.

Black Country Living Museum secures HLF funding for major expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

The Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) in Dudley has been awarded £9.8m (US$12.5m, €11.2m) by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which will go towards a facility expansion increasing the museum’s footprint by a third.

Seattle's historic Space Needle to undergo US$100m renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

Seattle’s iconic Space Needle is about to undergo a major renovation, with a refitted observation deck, glass-floored restaurant and new elevators to be installed in a modernisation of the structure.

MPavilion design revealed: Take a first look at OMA's shape-shifting ampitheatre

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jun 2017

The organisers behind Melbourne’s annual MPavilion have officially revealed the design of the structure it is building for 2017: an adaptable amphitheatre created by OMA’s Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten.

Airbnb introduces €5m Community Tourism Programme

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced plans to invest €5m (US$5.6m, £4.4m) into a new Community Tourism Programme – a project designed to “use innovation to help preserve and boost the best of local customs, traditions and landmarks that make communities unique.”

Work begins on Sir David Adjaye's crimson art museum for late artist's 'dream city'

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jun 2017

Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a design by British architect Sir David Adjaye that was inspired by an artist’s dream.

DCMS shakeup sees John Glen appointed to oversee arts, heritage and tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial team, with Salisbury MP John Glen being handed the role of parliamentary undersecretary for arts, heritage and tourism.

Fighting back against fake news a priority for new Ecsite president Herbert Munder

BY Alice Davis | 16 Jun 2017

The Annual General Meeting was held at the Ecsite conference in Porto, Portugal today, with the announcement of a new president, Herbert Münder.

Disney's Iger reveals Shanghai about to break even, hints potential for second China park

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in the last three decades – breaking even in its first full year of operation.

John Lawn named new CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R) has named John Lawn as its new CEO, with Lawn stepping up from his position as COO and president, a role held since October.

LA Galaxy and Universal announce exclusive theme park partnership

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Major League Soccer (MLS) team Los Angeles Galaxy has announced an exclusive theme park partnership with Universal Studios Hollywood, with the two brands working together to cross-promote various ventures.

Portugal's science minister urges science communicators to stick to their 'unique and critical mission'

BY Alice Davis | 16 Jun 2017

Manuel Heitor, Portugal's Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, has called on the science centre community not to waver from their missions to educate, engage and increase public participation in scientific endeavour.

Crowdfunding campaign launched to revive classic British kids show Fun House as a visitor attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

Nostalgia is likely to play a key role in determining whether or not hit 90s kids show Fun House will be resurrected as a visitor attraction, after a team including former show host Pat Sharp launched an IndieGoGo campaign to revive the show in London.

SeaWorld shareholders vote to remove chair at annual meeting

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

SeaWorld chair David D’Alessandro’s position is under threat after he failed to win a majority of votes for his re-election at the company’s annual meeting.

AAE 2017: Holovis debuts new robotic VR experience

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

Holovis has debuted a new virtual reality ride at this year’s Asian Attractions Expo, combining interactive VR with a robotic arm to create a virtual flying taxi ride through Singapore.

Winning design revealed for Cyprus archaeology museum

BY Kim Megson | 15 Jun 2017

Greek architect Theoni Xanthi has won an international design competition for a new archaeology museum in Cyprus, which will house the nation’s treasures.

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China removes foreign trade restrictions on large-scale theme park projects

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

China has removed restrictions on foreign investment in large-scale theme park projects, opening up the possibility for new developments in what is already a hotbed for theme parks under development.

Seven competing designs revealed for new Edinburgh landmark

BY Kim Megson | 20 Jun 2017

The seven diverse proposals from the design teams vying to create a new ampitheatre and pavilion in the heart of Edinburgh have been revealed to the public.

Youth ambassadors appointed to allocate millions in heritage funding

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

SeaWorld continues conservation focus with Rescue Coaster San Antonio debut

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

SeaWorld’s push for fun and meaningful experiences is continuing, with the debut of Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster at its San Antonio theme park.

Suspended museum directors return to work following high court ruling

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jun 2017

Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal, have returned to work on a temporary basis.

Black Country Living Museum secures HLF funding for major expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

Seattle's historic Space Needle to undergo US$100m renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

MPavilion design revealed: Take a first look at OMA's shape-shifting ampitheatre

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jun 2017

Airbnb introduces €5m Community Tourism Programme

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

Work begins on Sir David Adjaye's crimson art museum for late artist's 'dream city'

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jun 2017

Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a design by British architect Sir David Adjaye that was inspired by an artist’s dream.

DCMS shakeup sees John Glen appointed to oversee arts, heritage and tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jun 2017

Fighting back against fake news a priority for new Ecsite president Herbert Munder

BY Alice Davis | 16 Jun 2017

The Annual General Meeting was held at the Ecsite conference in Porto, Portugal today, with the announcement of a new president, Herbert Münder.

Disney's Iger reveals Shanghai about to break even, hints potential for second China park

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in the last three decades – breaking even in its first full year of operation.

John Lawn named new CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R) has named John Lawn as its new CEO, with Lawn stepping up from his position as COO and president, a role held since October.

LA Galaxy and Universal announce exclusive theme park partnership

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2017

Portugal's science minister urges science communicators to stick to their 'unique and critical mission'

BY Alice Davis | 16 Jun 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched to revive classic British kids show Fun House as a visitor attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

SeaWorld shareholders vote to remove chair at annual meeting

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

SeaWorld chair David D’Alessandro’s position is under threat after he failed to win a majority of votes for his re-election at the company’s annual meeting.

AAE 2017: Holovis debuts new robotic VR experience

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2017

Holovis has debuted a new virtual reality ride at this year’s Asian Attractions Expo, combining interactive VR with a robotic arm to create a virtual flying taxi ride through Singapore.

Winning design revealed for Cyprus archaeology museum

BY Kim Megson | 15 Jun 2017

Greek architect Theoni Xanthi has won an international design competition for a new archaeology museum in Cyprus, which will house the nation’s treasures.

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