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Guwahati heritage sites to be developed as leading tourist destinations in India

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

India’s government has announced plans to develop three major heritage sites as leading tourist and spiritual destinations in the state of Assam.

Museums Association's Transformers scheme extended across the UK

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

The Museums Association (MA) is bringing back its Transformers programme – a scheme designed to help people in the sector change the way they work for the better – for the third consecutive year.

Orlando prepares as Hurricane Matthew approaches

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

Several theme parks and attractions in Orlando have been forced to take precautionary action ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending arrival in Central Florida later today (6 October).

Talking Heads' David Byrne to present neuroscience exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

David Byrne – front man for 70s rock band Talking Heads – has announced plans for an immersive theatrical experience presenting the work of 15 cognitive neuroscience labs.

China ups space race ante with plans for world's largest commercial space shuttle

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

With all engines firing in the tourism space race, China’s government has thrown now its hat in the ring, with a state-backed firm currently developing a plane capable of flying significantly more passengers to space than any other commercial spaceflight firm.

Disneyland Paris among group of French companies calling for special tourism police force

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

Disneyland Paris is among a group of businesses that have penned an open letter to the French government calling for the establishment of a special police force in Paris to fight crime targeting tourists.

Amanda Levete's sparkling art museum brings new cultural heart to Lisbon

BY Kim Megson | 05 Oct 2016

The first phase of a contemporary art museum designed by architecture studio AL_A on Lisbon waterfront opens today (5 October).

Washington's National Gallery of Art reopens after US$69m renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art has reopened its East Building following a three- year, US$69m (€61.5m, £54.2m) renovation process.

Modern technology 'taken for granted', says planetarium study

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

New research undertaken to gain a better understanding of the preferences and expectations of planetarium visitors, has said that content is king, as is keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies, which visitors “take for granted”.

Mirrored museum in Chiang Mai celebrates contemporary Thai art

BY Kim Megson | 04 Oct 2016

A collection of some of Thailand’s finest contemporary art has found a new home at a new museum in the city of Chang Mai, which boasts an eye-catching mirrored façade.

SeaWorld shares rally after activist investor group takes significant stake

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

SeaWorld has enjoyed a 5 per cent increase in its share value after activist investor group Ivory Cove disclosed a notable stake in the company.

George Lucas donates US$1.5m to Norman Rockwell Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

While his own museum saga continues to rumble on, George Lucas has shown his philanthropic side, donating US$1.5m (€1.35m, £1.2m) to Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.

£5.3m Cabrach distillery plan focuses on heritage

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

The Cabrach Trust is seeking £5.3m (US$6.9m, €6.1m) in funds to build a new Scotch whisky distillery and heritage centre in Cabrach, with the aim of drawing visitors to the virtually untouched remote area of the Scottish Highlands.

Shenzhen welcomes Coop Himmelb(l)au-designed mega-museum

BY Alice Davis | 03 Oct 2016

The Coop Himmelb(l)au-designed Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition (MOCAPE) has opened in Shenzhen, China.

Three competition winners vie to design Lithuania's Science Island

BY Kim Megson | 03 Oct 2016

Three architecture studios have been shortlisted in the design competition to create a Science Island for the Lithuanian city Kaunas.

Abu Dhabi plans investment into heritage sites to attract more tourists

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2016

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, has promised investment into Al Ain’s oases and archaeological landmarks to turn them into viable tourist attractions.

Charlotte's Discovery Place upgrades planetarium, adds new zones

BY Alice Davis | 03 Oct 2016

Discovery Place, a group of science-based attractions in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced a series of upgrades including a brand new planetarium experience.

Unesco holding South America heritage training workshop in Rio

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2016

Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of cultural and natural heritage protection across South America and some parts of Africa.

Dubai Parks and Resorts rebrands and opts for staggered launch through end of 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2016

Dubai Parks and Resorts has undergone a company rebranding, with the multi-billion dollar venture’s owners also announcing plans for a staggered opening rather than the initially planned full opening on 31 October.

Merlin revenue increases despite 'incredibly difficult' trading conditions

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2016

Merlin Entertainments enjoyed an 11 per cent revenue increase over the past year despite last year’s Smiler crash and the “incredibly difficult” trading conditions of its midway attractions following a string of terrorist attacks in Europe.

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Guwahati heritage sites to be developed as leading tourist destinations in India

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

India’s government has announced plans to develop three major heritage sites as leading tourist and spiritual destinations in the state of Assam.

Museums Association's Transformers scheme extended across the UK

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

The Museums Association (MA) is bringing back its Transformers programme – a scheme designed to help people in the sector change the way they work for the better – for the third consecutive year.

Orlando prepares as Hurricane Matthew approaches

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

Several theme parks and attractions in Orlando have been forced to take precautionary action ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending arrival in Central Florida later today (6 October).

Talking Heads' David Byrne to present neuroscience exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

David Byrne – front man for 70s rock band Talking Heads – has announced plans for an immersive theatrical experience presenting the work of 15 cognitive neuroscience labs.

China ups space race ante with plans for world's largest commercial space shuttle

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2016

Disneyland Paris among group of French companies calling for special tourism police force

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

Amanda Levete's sparkling art museum brings new cultural heart to Lisbon

BY Kim Megson | 05 Oct 2016

The first phase of a contemporary art museum designed by architecture studio AL_A on Lisbon waterfront opens today (5 October).

Washington's National Gallery of Art reopens after US$69m renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art has reopened its East Building following a three- year, US$69m (€61.5m, £54.2m) renovation process.

Modern technology 'taken for granted', says planetarium study

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2016

Mirrored museum in Chiang Mai celebrates contemporary Thai art

BY Kim Megson | 04 Oct 2016

A collection of some of Thailand’s finest contemporary art has found a new home at a new museum in the city of Chang Mai, which boasts an eye-catching mirrored façade.

SeaWorld shares rally after activist investor group takes significant stake

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

SeaWorld has enjoyed a 5 per cent increase in its share value after activist investor group Ivory Cove disclosed a notable stake in the company.

George Lucas donates US$1.5m to Norman Rockwell Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

While his own museum saga continues to rumble on, George Lucas has shown his philanthropic side, donating US$1.5m (€1.35m, £1.2m) to Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.

£5.3m Cabrach distillery plan focuses on heritage

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Oct 2016

Shenzhen welcomes Coop Himmelb(l)au-designed mega-museum

BY Alice Davis | 03 Oct 2016

The Coop Himmelb(l)au-designed Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition (MOCAPE) has opened in Shenzhen, China.

Three competition winners vie to design Lithuania's Science Island

BY Kim Megson | 03 Oct 2016

Three architecture studios have been shortlisted in the design competition to create a Science Island for the Lithuanian city Kaunas.

Abu Dhabi plans investment into heritage sites to attract more tourists

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2016

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, has promised investment into Al Ain’s oases and archaeological landmarks to turn them into viable tourist attractions.

Charlotte's Discovery Place upgrades planetarium, adds new zones

BY Alice Davis | 03 Oct 2016

Discovery Place, a group of science-based attractions in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced a series of upgrades including a brand new planetarium experience.

Unesco holding South America heritage training workshop in Rio

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2016

Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of cultural and natural heritage protection across South America and some parts of Africa.

Dubai Parks and Resorts rebrands and opts for staggered launch through end of 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2016

Merlin revenue increases despite 'incredibly difficult' trading conditions

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2016

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