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Potential designs unveiled for both San Francisco and Los Angeles as Lucas Museum saga continues

BY Kim Megson | 27 Oct 2016

The saga of George Lucas’ long-running attempt to build a Museum of Narrative Arts in the US has taken another surprising twist, with concept designs released for locations in both San Francisco and Los Angeles.

'Adverse weather conditions' hit Six Flags with shock Q3 decline

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Oct 2016

After a strong 2016, Six Flags has reported a surprise revenue decline, something the company blames on adverse weather during what is traditionally a strong period through the summer months.

Port house plans World of Wine museum and dining destination

BY Alice Davis | 27 Oct 2016

The Fladgate Partnership, the company behind a number of brands of port, is building a wine-inspired visitor attraction in Porto, Portugal.

Universal Japan and Hollywood's Wizarding World drive Q3 revenues up 60 per cent

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Universal has once again recorded strong performances in its latest earning report, with theme park revenues increasing 60.6 per cent to US$1.44bn (€1.31bn, £1.18bn) in the third quarter of 2016.

London's Science Museum kickstarts search for new gallery designer

BY Kim Megson | 26 Oct 2016

London’s Science Museum has kicked off the search for a lead designer to create its new London Science City Gallery.

World's oldest football club bids for World Heritage status

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Sheffield FC – the world’s oldest football club – is bidding to Unesco to turn its original Olive Grove ground a World Heritage site.

US$11bn plan to turn Russia's Lake Baikal into tourism hotspot

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Chinese investors are planning to invest US$11bn (€10.1bn, £9bn) in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with the aim of creating a tourism cluster around Lake Baikal – the world’s deepest lake.

London Zoo aviary joins at risk list as conservation deficit increases

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

London Zoo’s aviary is among the most recent additions to Historic England’s Risk Register, with wider concerns over costs for at risk heritage sites thanks to the conservation deficit.

National Horse Racing Museum crosses the finish line with public launch

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Newmarket’s £14m (US$17.1m, €15.7m) National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art has opened to the public more than 25 years on from its original inception.

Hello Kitty theme park coming to Vietnam

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Hello Kitty is coming to Vietnam’s capital in the shape of a new multi-million dollar family entertainment centre and indoor theme park – the very first internationally branded park in the country.

We must put Harambe incident 'to rest', says Cincinnati Zoo director

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Cincinnati Zoo has said that while interest in Harambe remains high, it must close the book on the incident, which saw the gorilla shot and killed to protect a three-year-old who fell into its exhibit.

Four killed at Dreamworld on river rapids ride

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Four people have died following an accident on a ride at Dreamworld – Australia’s largest theme park.

Toronto considers CA$1.9bn Expo 2025 bid

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Toronto will consider a bid to host the 2025 Expo, with consultants putting the cost to hold such an event at CA$1.9bn (US$1.42bn, €1.3bn, £1.16bn).

Kengo Kuma on museum design: 'We must create a link between people and art'

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

Kengo Kuma has urged architects and developers to locate new museums in the centre of communities to better connect them with local life.

National Museum of African American History and Culture sells out ticket allocation till March

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

The recently opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has proved so popular that the museum has sold out tickets through March of 2017.

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to hundreds of animal attractions after policy change

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals or endangered species following a change in company policy.

Zaha Hadid Architects triumph in competition to design Saudi cultural centre

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) are to build a cultural and research complex for a Unesco World Heritage site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Nine injured in Tayto Park staircase collapse

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

An investigation has been launched after nine people were injured when a set of stairs collapsed inside a haunted house at Ireland’s Tayto Park.

Annabelle Selldorf to oversee major revamp of New York's Frick Collection art buildings

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

New York studio Selldorf Architects will lead a major upgrade and expansion of art museum and research institution The Frick Collection.

Yas Island to rebrand with aim of becoming the world’s ultimate leisure destination

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Oct 2016

Yas Island – the US$40bn (€36.8bn, £32.8bn) island project in Abu Dhabi – is launching a new business strategy and brand identity to establish the development as “the world’s ultimate leisure destination.”

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Potential designs unveiled for both San Francisco and Los Angeles as Lucas Museum saga continues

BY Kim Megson | 27 Oct 2016

'Adverse weather conditions' hit Six Flags with shock Q3 decline

BY Tom Anstey | 27 Oct 2016

After a strong 2016, Six Flags has reported a surprise revenue decline, something the company blames on adverse weather during what is traditionally a strong period through the summer months.

Port house plans World of Wine museum and dining destination

BY Alice Davis | 27 Oct 2016

The Fladgate Partnership, the company behind a number of brands of port, is building a wine-inspired visitor attraction in Porto, Portugal.

Universal Japan and Hollywood's Wizarding World drive Q3 revenues up 60 per cent

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Universal has once again recorded strong performances in its latest earning report, with theme park revenues increasing 60.6 per cent to US$1.44bn (€1.31bn, £1.18bn) in the third quarter of 2016.

London's Science Museum kickstarts search for new gallery designer

BY Kim Megson | 26 Oct 2016

London’s Science Museum has kicked off the search for a lead designer to create its new London Science City Gallery.

World's oldest football club bids for World Heritage status

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Sheffield FC – the world’s oldest football club – is bidding to Unesco to turn its original Olive Grove ground a World Heritage site.

US$11bn plan to turn Russia's Lake Baikal into tourism hotspot

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Oct 2016

Chinese investors are planning to invest US$11bn (€10.1bn, £9bn) in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with the aim of creating a tourism cluster around Lake Baikal – the world’s deepest lake.

London Zoo aviary joins at risk list as conservation deficit increases

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

London Zoo’s aviary is among the most recent additions to Historic England’s Risk Register, with wider concerns over costs for at risk heritage sites thanks to the conservation deficit.

National Horse Racing Museum crosses the finish line with public launch

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Newmarket’s £14m (US$17.1m, €15.7m) National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art has opened to the public more than 25 years on from its original inception.

Hello Kitty theme park coming to Vietnam

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

We must put Harambe incident 'to rest', says Cincinnati Zoo director

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Four killed at Dreamworld on river rapids ride

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Four people have died following an accident on a ride at Dreamworld – Australia’s largest theme park.

Toronto considers CA$1.9bn Expo 2025 bid

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Oct 2016

Toronto will consider a bid to host the 2025 Expo, with consultants putting the cost to hold such an event at CA$1.9bn (US$1.42bn, €1.3bn, £1.16bn).

Kengo Kuma on museum design: 'We must create a link between people and art'

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

Kengo Kuma has urged architects and developers to locate new museums in the centre of communities to better connect them with local life.

National Museum of African American History and Culture sells out ticket allocation till March

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

The recently opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has proved so popular that the museum has sold out tickets through March of 2017.

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to hundreds of animal attractions after policy change

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals or endangered species following a change in company policy.

Zaha Hadid Architects triumph in competition to design Saudi cultural centre

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) are to build a cultural and research complex for a Unesco World Heritage site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Nine injured in Tayto Park staircase collapse

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2016

An investigation has been launched after nine people were injured when a set of stairs collapsed inside a haunted house at Ireland’s Tayto Park.

Annabelle Selldorf to oversee major revamp of New York's Frick Collection art buildings

BY Kim Megson | 24 Oct 2016

New York studio Selldorf Architects will lead a major upgrade and expansion of art museum and research institution The Frick Collection.

Yas Island to rebrand with aim of becoming the world’s ultimate leisure destination

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Oct 2016

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