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Firm appointed to oversee multi-million dollar Dubai resort and waterpark

BY Kim Megson | 16 Aug 2016

Middle Eastern developer Nakheel and Spanish hospitality giant RIU Hotels & Resorts have officially kickstarted development on an 800-room resort and waterpark at Dubai’s artificial Deira Islands.

Hettema Group kicks off summer of installations at Union Station Los Angeles

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Aug 2016

The Hettema Group (THG) recently introduced the first in a series of pop-up installations to Los Angeles’ Union Station, with various events to run at the station through the summer months.

Universal Orlando reveals VR experience for Halloween Horror Nights

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Universal Orlando is for the first time introducing a virtual reality component to its Halloween Horror Nights event, with a new interactive experience combining VR and real- life actors.

Sanderson Group named masterplanners for US$5bn wellness 'wonder' in Bali

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Thematic entertainment design and construction firm Sanderson Group have been named as masterplanners for a US$5bn (€4.47bn, £3.87bn) development in Bali, Indonesia, dubbed a “new wonder” by its founders.

Architects inspired by mythical fish for proposed design of Wellington Movie Museum

BY Kim Megson | 15 Aug 2016

New Zealand practice Studio Pacific Architecture have developed alternative designs for a planned film museum in Wellington backed by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

Theme park accidents shine spotlight on industry safety

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

The safety of attractions in the US has been pushed into the spotlight following a week in which rides caused the death of one child and left five others seriously injured.

Worlds of Adventure debut pushed back to month's end

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Theme parks-goers hoping to visit the long-awaited IMG Worlds of Adventure will have to wait just a little longer, after the park pushed back its planned opening of today (15 August) to the end of the month.

Pokéttractions Management: What are the pros and cons of Pokémon Go for your visitor attraction?

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Aug 2016

You’ve probably seen it, large groups of people wandering seemingly aimlessly around your city or town, heads buried in their phone with a vacant expression on their face.

Designs revealed for major Sydney Opera House upgrade

BY Kim Megson | 12 Aug 2016

One of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks is set to be comprehensively revamped “and upgraded for the 21st Century”.

Dubai Parks and Resorts sets official October launch date

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Aug 2016

As Dubai prepares to go head-to-head with Orlando for the title of attractions capital of the world, the city’s multi-billion dollar Dubai Parks and Resorts development has announced that it will officially open to the public on 31 October.

Montreal's birthday gift: City to revamp exotic biodome for 375th anniversary

BY Kim Megson | 12 Aug 2016

The first renderings of Montreal’s planned new biodome have been released by architecture studio KANVA.

Director Dunphy quits London Paramount project

BY Alice Davis | 12 Aug 2016

One of London Paramount’s prominent figureheads has walked away from the project, just two months after the developer made a public assurance that the theme park was on track.

Arts Council grants aim to address ethnic imbalance in culture sector

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

With recent statistics suggesting that only a fraction of people from ethnic backgrounds are employed in the culture sector, Arts Council England (ACE) has allocated £5.3m (US$6.9m, €6.2m) to help cultural organisations boost levels of diversity within their respective institutions.

Regional attractions show growth but London continues to dominate tourism picture

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase in domestic tourism resulted in growth for all regions outside of the capital.

Sweet ride: S&S building trio of choc-themed drop towers for Hersheypark

BY Alice Davis | 11 Aug 2016

S&S Worldwide is installing a complex of three huge towers at Hershey Entertainments’ theme park in Pennsylvania.

Shanghai theme park combines architecture, technology and storytelling for spectacular light show

BY Kim Megson | 11 Aug 2016

The Happy Valley theme park in Shanghai, China has opened a multimedia tower which transforms at night into the centrepiece of a dramatic 18 minute light show.

Tropical waterpark for Siberian climate as Polin oversees development of Tyumen attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

Polin will handle development of Russia’s largest indoor waterpark, with the planned all- season facility in Tyumen designed to handle a sub-zero Siberian winter.

US$45m aquarium to be built at St Louis's Union Station

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

The city of St Louis is planning a US$45m (€40.2m, £34.4m) addition to its historic Union Station – a 75,000sq ft (7,000sq m) aquarium.

Iger downplays Orlando problems as Disney records strong Q3 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

Despite a decline in theme park attendance, Disney has recorded strong overall earnings following the release of its Q3 results.

David Willrich named new TEA president

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

David Willrich is to succeed Steve Birket as president of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) following a unanimous decision by the body’s board for him to lead the organisation.

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3341 to 3360 of 9725 news stories

Firm appointed to oversee multi-million dollar Dubai resort and waterpark

BY Kim Megson | 16 Aug 2016

Middle Eastern developer Nakheel and Spanish hospitality giant RIU Hotels & Resorts have officially kickstarted development on an 800-room resort and waterpark at Dubai’s artificial Deira Islands.

Hettema Group kicks off summer of installations at Union Station Los Angeles

BY Tom Anstey | 16 Aug 2016

The Hettema Group (THG) recently introduced the first in a series of pop-up installations to Los Angeles’ Union Station, with various events to run at the station through the summer months.

Universal Orlando reveals VR experience for Halloween Horror Nights

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Universal Orlando is for the first time introducing a virtual reality component to its Halloween Horror Nights event, with a new interactive experience combining VR and real- life actors.

Sanderson Group named masterplanners for US$5bn wellness 'wonder' in Bali

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Architects inspired by mythical fish for proposed design of Wellington Movie Museum

BY Kim Megson | 15 Aug 2016

New Zealand practice Studio Pacific Architecture have developed alternative designs for a planned film museum in Wellington backed by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

Theme park accidents shine spotlight on industry safety

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

The safety of attractions in the US has been pushed into the spotlight following a week in which rides caused the death of one child and left five others seriously injured.

Worlds of Adventure debut pushed back to month's end

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016

Pokéttractions Management: What are the pros and cons of Pokémon Go for your visitor attraction?

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Aug 2016

You’ve probably seen it, large groups of people wandering seemingly aimlessly around your city or town, heads buried in their phone with a vacant expression on their face.

Designs revealed for major Sydney Opera House upgrade

BY Kim Megson | 12 Aug 2016

One of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks is set to be comprehensively revamped “and upgraded for the 21st Century”.

Dubai Parks and Resorts sets official October launch date

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Aug 2016

Montreal's birthday gift: City to revamp exotic biodome for 375th anniversary

BY Kim Megson | 12 Aug 2016

The first renderings of Montreal’s planned new biodome have been released by architecture studio KANVA.

Director Dunphy quits London Paramount project

BY Alice Davis | 12 Aug 2016

One of London Paramount’s prominent figureheads has walked away from the project, just two months after the developer made a public assurance that the theme park was on track.

Arts Council grants aim to address ethnic imbalance in culture sector

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

Regional attractions show growth but London continues to dominate tourism picture

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase in domestic tourism resulted in growth for all regions outside of the capital.

Sweet ride: S&S building trio of choc-themed drop towers for Hersheypark

BY Alice Davis | 11 Aug 2016

S&S Worldwide is installing a complex of three huge towers at Hershey Entertainments’ theme park in Pennsylvania.

Shanghai theme park combines architecture, technology and storytelling for spectacular light show

BY Kim Megson | 11 Aug 2016

The Happy Valley theme park in Shanghai, China has opened a multimedia tower which transforms at night into the centrepiece of a dramatic 18 minute light show.

Tropical waterpark for Siberian climate as Polin oversees development of Tyumen attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2016

Polin will handle development of Russia’s largest indoor waterpark, with the planned all- season facility in Tyumen designed to handle a sub-zero Siberian winter.

US$45m aquarium to be built at St Louis's Union Station

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

The city of St Louis is planning a US$45m (€40.2m, £34.4m) addition to its historic Union Station – a 75,000sq ft (7,000sq m) aquarium.

Iger downplays Orlando problems as Disney records strong Q3 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

Despite a decline in theme park attendance, Disney has recorded strong overall earnings following the release of its Q3 results.

David Willrich named new TEA president

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Aug 2016

David Willrich is to succeed Steve Birket as president of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) following a unanimous decision by the body’s board for him to lead the organisation.

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