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West 8 complete hilly transformation of New York's Governors Island

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jul 2016

The transformation of Governors Island in New York into a landscaped tourist destination is complete, with ten acres of new public realm by Dutch architects West 8 opening today (19 July).

Mack building Star Trek-themed coaster for Movie Park

BY Alice Davis | 19 Jul 2016

Movie Park is boldly going where no attraction has gone before as it plans Europe’s first official Star Trek-themed rollercoaster.

Social lives significantly more important than space, suggests new elephant study

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jul 2016

A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good social lives and a stimulating environment are more important than extra space.

Unesco makes 21 new additions to World Heritage list

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

Unesco has announced the annual update to its prestigious World Heritage list, adding 21 new locations deemed of cultural and historical importance to its global list of more than 1,000.

Two architecture competitions launched for cultural landmarks in Shenzhen

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jul 2016

Two international architecture competitions have been launched to design a pair of major arts facilities for one of the biggest districts in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

Tracey Crouch retains sports portfolio amid sweeping ministerial changes

BY Matthew Campelli | 18 Jul 2016

Tracey Crouch has survived a round of sweeping ministerial changes by new prime minister Theresa May, keeping her portfolio of sport, tourism and heritage.

Six Flags using Pokémon Go to draw visitors with trainer guides

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

As digital overlays are starting to increasingly affecting our physical spaces, Six Flags is capitalising on the huge success of Pokémon Go, offering visitors to each of its parks a handy guide on how to ‘catch em’ all’.

Reign of Kong comes to Islands of Adventure

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of Adventure attraction.

Ancient mud town, Uzbek monument and five sites in Lybia added to Unesco's World Heritage in Danger list

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Unesco has added a number of sites to its list of World Heritage in Danger, with the body raising concerns over sites in Mali, Uzbekistan and Lybia in need of protection at its 40th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Anaheim approves US$550m tax break for luxury Disneyland hotels

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Disney and property developer Wincome Group will receive a combined US$550m (€493.5m, £411.3m) tax break to build three new four-star hotels at Disneyland in California.

New York's underground Lowline park wins city approval

BY Kim Megson | 15 Jul 2016

Plans to build “the world’s first underground park” in New York have taken a major step forward with the city’s Economic Development Corporation approving the project.

Disney offers new look at upcoming Star Wars lands

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Disney has revealed a new artist's impression for its Star Wars lands being built at its theme parks in Florida and California.

Under-development Texas surf park in hot water after county authorises lawsuit

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2016

A surf park set to make waves in Texas has hit troubled waters after Travis County Commissioners authorised a lawsuit to prevent it from opening if it failed to meet the same legal requirements as a public pool.

Pokémon Go sends augmented reality mainstream with phenomenal success

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2016

While 2016 has been hailed as the year of virtual reality, augmented reality could well pip the new technology thanks to the power of Nintendo and the runaway success of Pokémon Go.

Winners announced in architecture competition to expand Lima Art Museum

BY Kim Megson | 13 Jul 2016

Burgos & Garrido Arquitectos and Llama Urban Design have been declared winners of an international design competition to expand the Lima Art Museum in Peru.

Immersive National Geographic experience coming to Times Square

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jul 2016

National Geographic is bringing its first ever branded immersive entertainment centre to New York’s Times Square after signing a 15-year deal with real estate developer Kushner Properties.

Theatrical Sherlock Holmes experience debuts at Tussauds

BY Helen Patenall | 13 Jul 2016

An innovative live walk-through adventure called Sherlock Holmes: The Experience is debuting on 15th July at Madame Tussauds London, just a stone's throw from the Baker Street home of the famous fictional detective.

Liverpool's British Music Experience prepares for 2017 opening

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jul 2016

The British Music Experience’s (BME) new home has been set an opening date of 11 February 2017 amid plans to position itself as one of the UK’s most prominent and compelling music attractions.

Lake district estate that inspired Peter Rabbit opens Beatrix Potter attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jul 2016

A new tourist attraction has opened at the location where famous Victorian children’s author Beatrix Potter penned some of her most famous works.

US$16.4m planetarium development breaks ground in California

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jul 2016

Ground was broken last month on a US$16.4m (€14.8m, £12.6m) planetarium development for the Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa, California.

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3421 to 3440 of 9725 news stories

West 8 complete hilly transformation of New York's Governors Island

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jul 2016

The transformation of Governors Island in New York into a landscaped tourist destination is complete, with ten acres of new public realm by Dutch architects West 8 opening today (19 July).

Mack building Star Trek-themed coaster for Movie Park

BY Alice Davis | 19 Jul 2016

Movie Park is boldly going where no attraction has gone before as it plans Europe’s first official Star Trek-themed rollercoaster.

Social lives significantly more important than space, suggests new elephant study

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jul 2016

A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good social lives and a stimulating environment are more important than extra space.

Unesco makes 21 new additions to World Heritage list

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

Unesco has announced the annual update to its prestigious World Heritage list, adding 21 new locations deemed of cultural and historical importance to its global list of more than 1,000.

Two architecture competitions launched for cultural landmarks in Shenzhen

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jul 2016

Two international architecture competitions have been launched to design a pair of major arts facilities for one of the biggest districts in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

Tracey Crouch retains sports portfolio amid sweeping ministerial changes

BY Matthew Campelli | 18 Jul 2016

Tracey Crouch has survived a round of sweeping ministerial changes by new prime minister Theresa May, keeping her portfolio of sport, tourism and heritage.

Six Flags using Pokémon Go to draw visitors with trainer guides

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

Reign of Kong comes to Islands of Adventure

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jul 2016

Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of Adventure attraction.

Ancient mud town, Uzbek monument and five sites in Lybia added to Unesco's World Heritage in Danger list

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Anaheim approves US$550m tax break for luxury Disneyland hotels

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Disney and property developer Wincome Group will receive a combined US$550m (€493.5m, £411.3m) tax break to build three new four-star hotels at Disneyland in California.

New York's underground Lowline park wins city approval

BY Kim Megson | 15 Jul 2016

Plans to build “the world’s first underground park” in New York have taken a major step forward with the city’s Economic Development Corporation approving the project.

Disney offers new look at upcoming Star Wars lands

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2016

Disney has revealed a new artist's impression for its Star Wars lands being built at its theme parks in Florida and California.

Under-development Texas surf park in hot water after county authorises lawsuit

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2016

Pokémon Go sends augmented reality mainstream with phenomenal success

BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2016

While 2016 has been hailed as the year of virtual reality, augmented reality could well pip the new technology thanks to the power of Nintendo and the runaway success of Pokémon Go.

Winners announced in architecture competition to expand Lima Art Museum

BY Kim Megson | 13 Jul 2016

Burgos & Garrido Arquitectos and Llama Urban Design have been declared winners of an international design competition to expand the Lima Art Museum in Peru.

Immersive National Geographic experience coming to Times Square

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jul 2016

National Geographic is bringing its first ever branded immersive entertainment centre to New York’s Times Square after signing a 15-year deal with real estate developer Kushner Properties.

Theatrical Sherlock Holmes experience debuts at Tussauds

BY Helen Patenall | 13 Jul 2016

Liverpool's British Music Experience prepares for 2017 opening

BY Tom Anstey | 13 Jul 2016

The British Music Experience’s (BME) new home has been set an opening date of 11 February 2017 amid plans to position itself as one of the UK’s most prominent and compelling music attractions.

Lake district estate that inspired Peter Rabbit opens Beatrix Potter attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jul 2016

A new tourist attraction has opened at the location where famous Victorian children’s author Beatrix Potter penned some of her most famous works.

US$16.4m planetarium development breaks ground in California

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jul 2016

Ground was broken last month on a US$16.4m (€14.8m, £12.6m) planetarium development for the Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa, California.

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