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Eli Roth’s killer clown to ‘haunt guests for the rest of their lives’ at Universal Hollywood scarefest

BY Alice Davis | 01 Sep 2016

Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate on Halloween Horror Nights.

Norton Priory Museum open again after comprehensive makeover

BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2016

Cheshire attraction Norton Priory Museum reopened in August after a major renovation was carried out by Mather & Co.

Ma, Ingels and Koolhaas in the running for Design Museum's annual architecture gong

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the running for the annual architecture prize awarded by London’s Design Museum.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro triumph in competition to design vast tourist hub on artificial Chinese island

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Diller Scofidio + Renfro have been selected to create a 250 hectare eco-tourism hub for Haikou Bay in China’s Hainan province.

Studio Pei-Zhu design Chinese pottery museum shaped like a giant brick kiln

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Beijing architects Studio Pei-Zhu have developed a reputation for their sculptural leisure buildings across China, and they have just started work on another: a museum for, and inspired, by pottery.

Former Manchester United MD Mike Farnan to oversee Ferrari's China expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 31 Aug 2016

Ferrari has brought in former Manchester United International managing director Mike Farnan to help drive its growth strategy in China, including the launch of its first theme park venture in China.

Weston Williamson + Partners victorious in design competition for Egypt's Science City

BY Kim Megson | 30 Aug 2016

Architecture studio Weston Williamson + Partners have triumphed in an international design competition to create a Science City for Egypt.

Wanda inks deal for US$9bn 'super sport-themed tourism complex' as Disney rivalry heats up

BY Kim Megson | 30 Aug 2016

China’s Wanda Group has taken the next step on its mission to become an unrivalled tourism entity; signing an agreement to build “the world's first culture, tourism, sports and commerce super complex.”

South Korea's Universal theme park plans in jeopardy over funding problem

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2016

Universal’s plans to open a multi-billion dollar theme park and resort in South Korea have reportedly hit a stumbling block, with the consortium of Korean and Chinese investors behind the project divided over how to finance the mega development.

Ban proposed on dolphin/human interaction in Hawaii

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2016

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a ban on human contact with Hawaiian spinner dolphins, potentially cutting the revenue stream for a popular tourist activity.

Italy’s culture minister pledges museum ticket sales to earthquake victims

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

Following Wednesday’s devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Italy, the country’s culture minister Dario Franceschini has pledged funding from national museum ticket sales on 28 August to help victims of the natural disaster.

UK government introduces plan to capitalise on post-Brexit tourism market

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

The UK government is capitalising on a weakened pound by unveiling a series of measures designed to boost the domestic tourism sector.

Prince tribute museum gets October opening date

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

Six months on from his death, a tribute to music legend Prince will come in the form of a museum at his Paisley Park home and recording complex in Chanhassen, Minneapolis.

Design board approves US$49m expansion plans for Salem's Peabody Essex Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is one step closer to a US$49m (€43.4m, £37.2m) facility expansion after the city’s Design Review Board approved the project unanimously.

Godzilla to headline Universal Cool Japan 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Godzilla is going on the rampage in Japan again – this time at Universal Studios in January to tie in with the release of new Godzilla movie.

Focus on fun for Ardent Leisure after operator sells off health club arm

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Ardent Leisure is planning significant investment in its entertainment ventures after offloading its health club business in a AU$260m (US$198.3m, €175.6m, £150m) deal to private equity house Quadrant.

Museum and memorial to victims of slavery and lynching planned for Alabama

BY Kim Megson | 25 Aug 2016

A new museum and memorial in Montgomery, Alabama has been designed by MASS Design Group and the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to confront America’s history of slavery.

National park plan for Western Australia threatens to interfere with fishing industry

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Plans to turn a coral archipelago in Western Australia into a national park have been met with opposition after tourism and industry officials butted heads over the potential visitor influx expected from such a move.

Dan Ashe to take AZA reins after being named new president and CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2016

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has named Dan Ashe as its next president and CEO, effective January 2017.

Tourism chiefs call for action after Paris attacks cost industry €750m

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2016

Terrorist attacks, strikes and serious flooding have cost Paris an estimated €750m (US$847.5m, £640m) according to new statistics, with tourism chiefs calling for action in the face of an “industrial disaster” for the French capital.

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Eli Roth’s killer clown to ‘haunt guests for the rest of their lives’ at Universal Hollywood scarefest

BY Alice Davis | 01 Sep 2016

Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate on Halloween Horror Nights.

Norton Priory Museum open again after comprehensive makeover

BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2016

Cheshire attraction Norton Priory Museum reopened in August after a major renovation was carried out by Mather & Co.

Ma, Ingels and Koolhaas in the running for Design Museum's annual architecture gong

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the running for the annual architecture prize awarded by London’s Design Museum.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro triumph in competition to design vast tourist hub on artificial Chinese island

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Diller Scofidio + Renfro have been selected to create a 250 hectare eco-tourism hub for Haikou Bay in China’s Hainan province.

Studio Pei-Zhu design Chinese pottery museum shaped like a giant brick kiln

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Beijing architects Studio Pei-Zhu have developed a reputation for their sculptural leisure buildings across China, and they have just started work on another: a museum for, and inspired, by pottery.

Former Manchester United MD Mike Farnan to oversee Ferrari's China expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 31 Aug 2016

Ferrari has brought in former Manchester United International managing director Mike Farnan to help drive its growth strategy in China, including the launch of its first theme park venture in China.

Weston Williamson + Partners victorious in design competition for Egypt's Science City

BY Kim Megson | 30 Aug 2016

Architecture studio Weston Williamson + Partners have triumphed in an international design competition to create a Science City for Egypt.

Wanda inks deal for US$9bn 'super sport-themed tourism complex' as Disney rivalry heats up

BY Kim Megson | 30 Aug 2016

South Korea's Universal theme park plans in jeopardy over funding problem

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2016

Ban proposed on dolphin/human interaction in Hawaii

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Aug 2016

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a ban on human contact with Hawaiian spinner dolphins, potentially cutting the revenue stream for a popular tourist activity.

Italy’s culture minister pledges museum ticket sales to earthquake victims

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

UK government introduces plan to capitalise on post-Brexit tourism market

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

The UK government is capitalising on a weakened pound by unveiling a series of measures designed to boost the domestic tourism sector.

Prince tribute museum gets October opening date

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

Six months on from his death, a tribute to music legend Prince will come in the form of a museum at his Paisley Park home and recording complex in Chanhassen, Minneapolis.

Design board approves US$49m expansion plans for Salem's Peabody Essex Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2016

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is one step closer to a US$49m (€43.4m, £37.2m) facility expansion after the city’s Design Review Board approved the project unanimously.

Godzilla to headline Universal Cool Japan 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Godzilla is going on the rampage in Japan again – this time at Universal Studios in January to tie in with the release of new Godzilla movie.

Focus on fun for Ardent Leisure after operator sells off health club arm

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Museum and memorial to victims of slavery and lynching planned for Alabama

BY Kim Megson | 25 Aug 2016

A new museum and memorial in Montgomery, Alabama has been designed by MASS Design Group and the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to confront America’s history of slavery.

National park plan for Western Australia threatens to interfere with fishing industry

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Aug 2016

Dan Ashe to take AZA reins after being named new president and CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2016

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has named Dan Ashe as its next president and CEO, effective January 2017.

Tourism chiefs call for action after Paris attacks cost industry €750m

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Aug 2016

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