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US institutions offer Trump inauguration respite with series of special events on 20 January
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
A number of the US’s top museums and galleries are offering special events and some alternatives to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on 20 January, with many institutions offering free or pay what you wish entry for the landmark day in American history.
New chairs appointed for British Tourist Authority and VisitEngland
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been placed at the head of Britain's tourism bodies, with Ridgway being named new VisitBritain and VisitEngland chair and Wormwell new chair of the VisitEngland Advisory Board.
Singapore’s S$1bn nature heritage precinct takes first steps
BY Alice Davis | 19 Jan 2017
The Mandai nature and wildlife park planned for an area near Singapore Zoo has kicked off the development phase with a “ground-seeding ceremony” and revealed fresh details about the project.
Iron Man takes flight with new Hong Kong Disneyland experience
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
Hong Kong Disneyland has launched its latest attraction and first Marvel-themed ride – the new Iron Man Experience.
Greensboro Science Center doubling size of zoo with US$10m expansion plan
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Greensboro Science Center has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital campaign to double the size of its zoo, creating new exhibits and making room for its endangered species habitats.
Eiffel Tower to undergo 15-year €300m renovation
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
France’s most iconic landmark is about to undergo a €300m (US$320m, £260m) renovation, with officials announcing a massive 15-year project that will preserve the attraction for many decades.
English museums and galleries get £4m boost through government grants
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
The UK government has announced plans to distribute £4m (US$4.9m, €4.6m) in funding to galleries and culture centres across Britain.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies for Oculus Rift after developer claims technology was stolen in US$2bn lawsuit
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in court to testify on behalf of his virtual reality company Oculus Rift, which has been accused of stealing the technology from another developer.
Brut Deluxe creates rainbow-filled infinity maze for Chinese art festival
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Design studio Brut Deluxe has unveiled a unique light-filled labyrinth, with the immersive light installation part of the Luneng Sanya Bay Light and Art Festival in Hainan, China.
Meet me in St Louis: Museum professionals head to the Missouri city for MuseumExpo 2017
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) will host more than 5,000 museums professionals in May when they convene for the organisation’s Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, which takes place this year in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal gets April launch date
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
Jimmy Fallon’s new ride at Universal Orlando has been given an official launch date of 6 April, with the operator promising the ultimate Tonight Show experience as they take a wild ride through New York, reliving the show's most memorable moments.
Snarkitecture's giant beach-themed ball pit stars at Sydney Festival
BY Kim Megson | 17 Jan 2017
New York design studio Snarkitecture have once again revived The Beach, their popular installation involving an indoor seaside experience and an ocean of plastic balls.
New student pilot scheme offers free entry to Malta's heritage sites
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
Heritage Malta – Malta’s national agency for museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage – has launched a new programme for primary school students offering free entry to the island nation’s historic sites.
IAAPA sets sights on Berlin's Messe Exhibition Center for EAS 2017
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
This year’s European Attractions Show (EAS) will be hosted at the Messe Exhibition Center in Berlin, Germany, with leaders of the leisure, attractions, tourism, and entertainment industries will come together to showcase and explore innovative products and services.
Jamaica's Appleton Estate rum tour getting US$7.2m upgrade
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Work is progressing on a US$7.2m (€6.8m, £6m) upgrade to Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum Tour, with Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) taking charge of completely redeveloping the historic brand’s visitor experience.
Building of the Year architect talks to CLAD about form, function and why public space is vital
BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2017
Robert Konieczny, the principal of Polish architecture studio KWK Prones, has described how he won the World Architecture Festival’s 2016 Building of the Year prize by creating a museum that doubles as a “city-forming” public space for the people of Szczecin, Poland.
Thai developer named preferred bidder as British Film Institute seeks investor for flagship new home
BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2017
The British Film Institute (BFI) has confirmed Thailand’s PACE Development Corporation is its preferred bidder to fund its planned International Centre for Film, TV and the Moving Image on London’s South Bank.
Jamaica to host first ever UNWTO Global Conference on Tourism Development and Sustainability
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Jamaica will be the host of this year’s inaugural United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Global Conference on Tourism Development and Sustainability.
Drayton Manor chuffs away with new Thomas Land ride
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Drayton Manor theme is increasing investment into its popular Thomas Land, ploughing £250,000 (US$304,000, €286,000) into a new ride themed on popular character James.
Dubai's first theme park to undergo AED1.8bn mixed-use redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jan 2017
Wonderland – Dubai’s first theme park which closed its doors in 2013 – will be resurrected after developers revealed plans for a AED1.8bn (US$490m, €460m, £402m) redevelopment of the abandoned attraction.
     
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2861 to 2880 of 9725 news stories
US institutions offer Trump inauguration respite with series of special events on 20 January
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
A number of the US’s top museums and galleries are offering special events and some alternatives to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on 20 January, with many institutions offering free or pay what you wish entry for the landmark day in American history.
New chairs appointed for British Tourist Authority and VisitEngland
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been placed at the head of Britain's tourism bodies, with Ridgway being named new VisitBritain and VisitEngland chair and Wormwell new chair of the VisitEngland Advisory Board.
Singapore’s S$1bn nature heritage precinct takes first steps
BY Alice Davis | 19 Jan 2017
The Mandai nature and wildlife park planned for an area near Singapore Zoo has kicked off the development phase with a “ground-seeding ceremony” and revealed fresh details about the project.
Iron Man takes flight with new Hong Kong Disneyland experience
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2017
Hong Kong Disneyland has launched its latest attraction and first Marvel-themed ride – the new Iron Man Experience.
Greensboro Science Center doubling size of zoo with US$10m expansion plan
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Greensboro Science Center has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital campaign to double the size of its zoo, creating new exhibits and making room for its endangered species habitats.
Eiffel Tower to undergo 15-year €300m renovation
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
France’s most iconic landmark is about to undergo a €300m (US$320m, £260m) renovation, with officials announcing a massive 15-year project that will preserve the attraction for many decades.
English museums and galleries get £4m boost through government grants
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
The UK government has announced plans to distribute £4m (US$4.9m, €4.6m) in funding to galleries and culture centres across Britain.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies for Oculus Rift after developer claims technology was stolen in US$2bn lawsuit
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in court to testify on behalf of his virtual reality company Oculus Rift, which has been accused of stealing the technology from another developer.
Brut Deluxe creates rainbow-filled infinity maze for Chinese art festival
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
Design studio Brut Deluxe has unveiled a unique light-filled labyrinth, with the immersive light installation part of the Luneng Sanya Bay Light and Art Festival in Hainan, China.
Meet me in St Louis: Museum professionals head to the Missouri city for MuseumExpo 2017
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2017
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) will host more than 5,000 museums professionals in May when they convene for the organisation’s Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, which takes place this year in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal gets April launch date
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
Jimmy Fallon’s new ride at Universal Orlando has been given an official launch date of 6 April, with the operator promising the ultimate Tonight Show experience as they take a wild ride through New York, reliving the show's most memorable moments.
Snarkitecture's giant beach-themed ball pit stars at Sydney Festival
BY Kim Megson | 17 Jan 2017
New York design studio Snarkitecture have once again revived The Beach, their popular installation involving an indoor seaside experience and an ocean of plastic balls.
New student pilot scheme offers free entry to Malta's heritage sites
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
Heritage Malta – Malta’s national agency for museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage – has launched a new programme for primary school students offering free entry to the island nation’s historic sites.
IAAPA sets sights on Berlin's Messe Exhibition Center for EAS 2017
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jan 2017
This year’s European Attractions Show (EAS) will be hosted at the Messe Exhibition Center in Berlin, Germany, with leaders of the leisure, attractions, tourism, and entertainment industries will come together to showcase and explore innovative products and services.
Jamaica's Appleton Estate rum tour getting US$7.2m upgrade
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Work is progressing on a US$7.2m (€6.8m, £6m) upgrade to Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum Tour, with Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) taking charge of completely redeveloping the historic brand’s visitor experience.
Building of the Year architect talks to CLAD about form, function and why public space is vital
BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2017
Robert Konieczny, the principal of Polish architecture studio KWK Prones, has described how he won the World Architecture Festival’s 2016 Building of the Year prize by creating a museum that doubles as a “city-forming” public space for the people of Szczecin, Poland.
Thai developer named preferred bidder as British Film Institute seeks investor for flagship new home
BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2017
The British Film Institute (BFI) has confirmed Thailand’s PACE Development Corporation is its preferred bidder to fund its planned International Centre for Film, TV and the Moving Image on London’s South Bank.
Jamaica to host first ever UNWTO Global Conference on Tourism Development and Sustainability
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Jamaica will be the host of this year’s inaugural United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Global Conference on Tourism Development and Sustainability.
Drayton Manor chuffs away with new Thomas Land ride
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jan 2017
Drayton Manor theme is increasing investment into its popular Thomas Land, ploughing £250,000 (US$304,000, €286,000) into a new ride themed on popular character James.
Dubai's first theme park to undergo AED1.8bn mixed-use redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jan 2017
Wonderland – Dubai’s first theme park which closed its doors in 2013 – will be resurrected after developers revealed plans for a AED1.8bn (US$490m, €460m, £402m) redevelopment of the abandoned attraction.
     
 


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