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Disney: Zika not affecting Florida attendance

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

Despite concerns for wider Orlando, Disney has said the zika virus isn’t effecting its business in Florida, with “no real impact on cancellations or future bookings.”

Japan designating 88 anime 'sacred spots' in effort to boost international tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

Japan’s government wants the nation's popular anime and manga franchises to boost tourism in the country, with plans to designate 88 “animation spots” nationwide in places where popular characters are presented.

AZA schemes award 50 projects share of US$500,000

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has dished out more than US$500,000 (€447,000, £381,500) across two separate schemes to a selection of 50 projects run by zoos and aquariums worldwide.

Liquid marble installation comes to London for design festival

BY Kim Megson | 18 Sep 2016

Designer Mathieu Lehanneur’s famous marble sculpture, which mimics the look and feel of rippling water, has gone on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London as part of the city’s ongoing design festival.

Lack of compelling content is VR's number one obstacle, says survey

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Sep 2016

A new study has suggested that the number one obstacle for virtual reality right now is a lack of compelling content.

Deborah Eicher joins Scruffy Dog as new commercial director

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Birmingham-based design firm Scruffy Dog has named Deborah Eicher as its new commercial director.

Tokyo aquarium introducing horror nights for Halloween

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Tokyo’s Sunshine Aquarium is taking the unique approach of combining its tropical fish and relaxing scenes with extreme terror, as the usually family-friendly visitor attraction will at night become a hair-raising fright fest for the month of Halloween.

Mattel sets out ambitious plans for Chinese growth with Thomas FECs

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Mattel is planning to open a number of Thomas & Friends Towns in major cities across China as the toy manufacturer aims to enhance brand awareness in the country.

Oslo architects build a snow-capped peak to house Norwegian Mountaineering Center

BY Kim Megson | 16 Sep 2016

Oslo studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter have completed work on the Norwegian Mountaineering Center, which is designed to resemble a snow-topped peak.

California bans breeding of captive orcas

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

California has brought a ruling into place banning the breeding of orcas and orca entertainment shows in the state, with the new measure signed into law this week by governor Jerry Brown.

Art viewings help alleviate anxiety in dementia sufferers, study finds

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

New research has found that viewing art in a gallery setting is highly beneficial for people suffering with dementia, creating a heightened sense of joy and alleviating anxiety.

Peter Zumthor returns home to Basel to extend Renzo Piano's Fondation Beyeler art museum

BY Kim Megson | 16 Sep 2016

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has been chosen to build the multi-million Euro extension to the Fondation Beyeler art museum in his home city Basel.

Rolling Stones Exhibitionism tour coming to New York and Sydney

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

The Rolling Stones’ first ever major art exhibition will be heading across the pond to make its US debut starting November, before heading to Australia in 2018.

Designer David Marks apologises after Brighton's i360 breaks down three times in five days

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

David Marks, chair and designer of the recently-launched i360 vertical cable car in Brighton, UK, has apologised to its visitors after the observation pod broke down three times in the space of five days.

Guggenheim's 18-carat gold toilet opening as interactive art exhibit

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

New York’s Guggenheim is taking extravagance to a new level, unveiling a fully-functional 18-carat gold toilet, which the public are being invited to make use of.

'New York's Eiffel Tower': Heatherwick unveils landmark sculpture for Hudson Yards

BY Kim Megson | 15 Sep 2016

British designer Thomas Heatherwick has unveiled a climbable public landmark that will be the towering centrepiece of New York City’s Hudson Yards development.

Nickelodeon plans indoor theme park as part of US$5bn US mega mall

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere as part of New Jersey’s under-construction American Dream Meadowlands mall and leisure complex.

Competition launched to design Holocaust memorial in London

BY Alice Davis | 14 Sep 2016

The British government has announced plans to build a £40m (US$53m, €47m) Holocaust memorial near the Houses of Parliament in London, launching an international contest to find the best concept design.

Theme park expert releases new book on immersive environments

BY Alice Davis | 14 Sep 2016

Scott A Lukas, a cultural anthropologist and attractions expert, has released a new book that shines the spotlight on the creative side of the themed entertainment industry.

Augmented reality market to be worth three times as much as virtual reality by 2020, says report

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Sep 2016

An industry report on the virtual and augmented reality markets predicts that the sectors will be worth US$30bn and US$90.8bn respectively by 2020.

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3241 to 3260 of 9725 news stories

Disney: Zika not affecting Florida attendance

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

Despite concerns for wider Orlando, Disney has said the zika virus isn’t effecting its business in Florida, with “no real impact on cancellations or future bookings.”

Japan designating 88 anime 'sacred spots' in effort to boost international tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

AZA schemes award 50 projects share of US$500,000

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Sep 2016

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has dished out more than US$500,000 (€447,000, £381,500) across two separate schemes to a selection of 50 projects run by zoos and aquariums worldwide.

Liquid marble installation comes to London for design festival

BY Kim Megson | 18 Sep 2016

Lack of compelling content is VR's number one obstacle, says survey

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Sep 2016

A new study has suggested that the number one obstacle for virtual reality right now is a lack of compelling content.

Deborah Eicher joins Scruffy Dog as new commercial director

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Birmingham-based design firm Scruffy Dog has named Deborah Eicher as its new commercial director.

Tokyo aquarium introducing horror nights for Halloween

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Mattel sets out ambitious plans for Chinese growth with Thomas FECs

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

Mattel is planning to open a number of Thomas & Friends Towns in major cities across China as the toy manufacturer aims to enhance brand awareness in the country.

Oslo architects build a snow-capped peak to house Norwegian Mountaineering Center

BY Kim Megson | 16 Sep 2016

Oslo studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter have completed work on the Norwegian Mountaineering Center, which is designed to resemble a snow-topped peak.

California bans breeding of captive orcas

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

California has brought a ruling into place banning the breeding of orcas and orca entertainment shows in the state, with the new measure signed into law this week by governor Jerry Brown.

Art viewings help alleviate anxiety in dementia sufferers, study finds

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Sep 2016

New research has found that viewing art in a gallery setting is highly beneficial for people suffering with dementia, creating a heightened sense of joy and alleviating anxiety.

Peter Zumthor returns home to Basel to extend Renzo Piano's Fondation Beyeler art museum

BY Kim Megson | 16 Sep 2016

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has been chosen to build the multi-million Euro extension to the Fondation Beyeler art museum in his home city Basel.

Rolling Stones Exhibitionism tour coming to New York and Sydney

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

The Rolling Stones’ first ever major art exhibition will be heading across the pond to make its US debut starting November, before heading to Australia in 2018.

Designer David Marks apologises after Brighton's i360 breaks down three times in five days

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

Guggenheim's 18-carat gold toilet opening as interactive art exhibit

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

New York’s Guggenheim is taking extravagance to a new level, unveiling a fully-functional 18-carat gold toilet, which the public are being invited to make use of.

'New York's Eiffel Tower': Heatherwick unveils landmark sculpture for Hudson Yards

BY Kim Megson | 15 Sep 2016

British designer Thomas Heatherwick has unveiled a climbable public landmark that will be the towering centrepiece of New York City’s Hudson Yards development.

Nickelodeon plans indoor theme park as part of US$5bn US mega mall

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Sep 2016

Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere as part of New Jersey’s under-construction American Dream Meadowlands mall and leisure complex.

Competition launched to design Holocaust memorial in London

BY Alice Davis | 14 Sep 2016

Theme park expert releases new book on immersive environments

BY Alice Davis | 14 Sep 2016

Scott A Lukas, a cultural anthropologist and attractions expert, has released a new book that shines the spotlight on the creative side of the themed entertainment industry.

Augmented reality market to be worth three times as much as virtual reality by 2020, says report

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Sep 2016

An industry report on the virtual and augmented reality markets predicts that the sectors will be worth US$30bn and US$90.8bn respectively by 2020.

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