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Gotham City, Bedrock and more for Warner Bros' Abu Dhabi theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

Miral – the developer behind Abu Dhabi’s new Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island – has revealed new details on the upcoming attraction, which will be made up of six immersive worlds inspired by popular IPs.

Vietnam on hold and Saudi Arabia imminent as Six Flags CEO hints at further international expansion plans

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

Six Flags CEO John Duffey has revealed new details about the company’s international dealings, hinting at further announcements in 2017 while also offering updates on the operator’s blossoming Saudi Arabia deal and stuttering Vietnam project.

City plans to reopen short-lived US$22m Texas waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

A US$22m (€20m, £17.2m) Texas waterpark opened in July last year and closed just six months later could be about to get a second chance as officials search for a way to restart the venture.

Late-occurring Easter impacts Six Flags' Q1 revenue

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Six Flags experienced a 13 per cent revenue dip during the first quarter of 2017 due to the late timing of the Easter holidays.

Dresden concert hall to open at heart of city's new-look 'Culture Palace'

BY Kim Megson | 26 Apr 2017

A new concert hall will open within the ‘Cultural Palace’ of Dresden, Germany on Friday (28 April).

Wynn Resorts confirms US$500m lagoon plans

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Wynn Resorts has confirmed plans to build a US$500m (€458.7m, £390m) lagoon theme park at the company’s resort complex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sweeping visitor centre celebrating the life and work of Henry Moore opens on the sculptor's former estate

BY Kim Megson | 26 Apr 2017

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the foundation of iconic British sculptor Henry Moore has opened a new visitor centre and archive dedicated to his work.

Welsh domestic tourism numbers decline in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid bare after recent figures revealed a dip in domestic visitors over 2016.

Toronto Zoo teams up with Magnusmode to create autism-friendly digital support guide

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Toronto Zoo has launched a special support guide designed to assist those with cognitive special needs, including autism, in managing and mastering a visit to the zoo.

JRA to develop visitor experience for Kodak

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

Kodak has announced plans to create a brand home in Rochester, New York, with leading design firm Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) selected to plan, design and implement the 9,000sq ft (836sq m) Experience Centre.

Jamie Fobert's cliff vision nears completion as opening date set for Cornwall's expanded Tate St Ives

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

Work is nearing completion on Jamie Fobert Architects’ cliffside extension of Cornwall’s Tate St Ives, with an official opening date now set for 14 October this year.

Brexit boom continues as Britain yet again marks record tourism figures

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

While Britain's decision to leave the European Union has created a general landscape of uncertainty, the nation's tourism industry continues to break records.

London's Mail Rail opening to the public in July

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

London’s upcoming Postal Museum has confirmed that it will open its doors to the public later this year, with the £26m (US$33.2m, €30.5m) attraction set to launch in July.

New Zealand's Cadbury World to expand as factory site prepares to be sold

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

Mondelez International – the parent company of confectioners Cadbury – has unveiled plans to redevelop and expand its Cadbury World attraction at its Dunedin site in New Zealand.

HLF introduces new flexible funding structure for places of worship

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is altering its funding structure for places of worship following a call to make financial access for such projects easier and more flexible.

Disney 'Makeup Lamp' concept could revolutionise live performance

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

Disney’s research arm has unveiled a new technology concept capable of live dynamic augmentation onto human faces.

Kengo Kuma's Cultural Village for Portland's Japanese Garden opens to the public

BY Kim Megson | 24 Apr 2017

Kengo Kuma’s US$33.5m expansion of Portland’s Japanese Garden, celebrated as one of the most authentic of its kind gardens outside Japan, has opened to the public.

Concorde unwrapped as Aerospace Bristol hits major development landmark

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

Aerospace Bristol has reached a landmark point in its development, taking the wraps off of its star attraction – the last Concorde supersonic passenger jet to ever take flight.

Carnival cruises towards 'world's first' Dr. Seuss waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in 2018.

DXB plans expansion of Lapita hotel brand to entertainment destinations worldwide

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

DXB Entertainments – the parent company of Dubai Parks and Resorts – has announced its intention to expand its Lapita Hotel brand beyond the UAE, with plans to establish a collection of themed hotels, tailored to theme park and family entertainment destinations.

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Gotham City, Bedrock and more for Warner Bros' Abu Dhabi theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

Vietnam on hold and Saudi Arabia imminent as Six Flags CEO hints at further international expansion plans

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

City plans to reopen short-lived US$22m Texas waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Apr 2017

A US$22m (€20m, £17.2m) Texas waterpark opened in July last year and closed just six months later could be about to get a second chance as officials search for a way to restart the venture.

Late-occurring Easter impacts Six Flags' Q1 revenue

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Six Flags experienced a 13 per cent revenue dip during the first quarter of 2017 due to the late timing of the Easter holidays.

Dresden concert hall to open at heart of city's new-look 'Culture Palace'

BY Kim Megson | 26 Apr 2017

A new concert hall will open within the ‘Cultural Palace’ of Dresden, Germany on Friday (28 April).

Wynn Resorts confirms US$500m lagoon plans

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Wynn Resorts has confirmed plans to build a US$500m (€458.7m, £390m) lagoon theme park at the company’s resort complex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sweeping visitor centre celebrating the life and work of Henry Moore opens on the sculptor's former estate

BY Kim Megson | 26 Apr 2017

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the foundation of iconic British sculptor Henry Moore has opened a new visitor centre and archive dedicated to his work.

Welsh domestic tourism numbers decline in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid bare after recent figures revealed a dip in domestic visitors over 2016.

Toronto Zoo teams up with Magnusmode to create autism-friendly digital support guide

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Apr 2017

Toronto Zoo has launched a special support guide designed to assist those with cognitive special needs, including autism, in managing and mastering a visit to the zoo.

JRA to develop visitor experience for Kodak

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

Jamie Fobert's cliff vision nears completion as opening date set for Cornwall's expanded Tate St Ives

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

Work is nearing completion on Jamie Fobert Architects’ cliffside extension of Cornwall’s Tate St Ives, with an official opening date now set for 14 October this year.

Brexit boom continues as Britain yet again marks record tourism figures

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Apr 2017

While Britain's decision to leave the European Union has created a general landscape of uncertainty, the nation's tourism industry continues to break records.

London's Mail Rail opening to the public in July

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

London’s upcoming Postal Museum has confirmed that it will open its doors to the public later this year, with the £26m (US$33.2m, €30.5m) attraction set to launch in July.

New Zealand's Cadbury World to expand as factory site prepares to be sold

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

Mondelez International – the parent company of confectioners Cadbury – has unveiled plans to redevelop and expand its Cadbury World attraction at its Dunedin site in New Zealand.

HLF introduces new flexible funding structure for places of worship

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is altering its funding structure for places of worship following a call to make financial access for such projects easier and more flexible.

Disney 'Makeup Lamp' concept could revolutionise live performance

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Apr 2017

Disney’s research arm has unveiled a new technology concept capable of live dynamic augmentation onto human faces.

Kengo Kuma's Cultural Village for Portland's Japanese Garden opens to the public

BY Kim Megson | 24 Apr 2017

Kengo Kuma’s US$33.5m expansion of Portland’s Japanese Garden, celebrated as one of the most authentic of its kind gardens outside Japan, has opened to the public.

Concorde unwrapped as Aerospace Bristol hits major development landmark

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

Aerospace Bristol has reached a landmark point in its development, taking the wraps off of its star attraction – the last Concorde supersonic passenger jet to ever take flight.

Carnival cruises towards 'world's first' Dr. Seuss waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in 2018.

DXB plans expansion of Lapita hotel brand to entertainment destinations worldwide

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Apr 2017

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