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Jurassica moves forward with £80m plans following death of project's founder

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Following the sudden death of its founder earlier in the year, plans are moving forward to create an £80m (US$105m, €94.2m) dinosaur attraction inside a former quarry in Dorset, UK.

Jordan tourism campaign focuses on historical assets

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

While many countries in the Middle East are focusing on building new attractions to entice tourists, Jordan is using existing assets, zoning in on its heritage with a new tourism campaign targeted at the UK.

Universal brings Walking Dead to life with new visitor attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Universal Studios Hollywood’s highly anticipated Walking Dead attraction has opened to the public, offering an undead fright to visitors on Independence Day in the US.

Plans unveiled for AU$400m active lifestyle attraction in Australia

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Dubai investment firm Najibi Group has unveiled plans for a AU$400m (US$300.7m, €270.4m, £226.3m) “active lifestyle” destination in Queensland, Australia.

The Void brings Ghostbusters VR experience to Madame Tussauds

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

Madame Tussauds in New York has teamed with The Void to create the brand new Ghostbusters Experience, incorporating VR and highly immersive theming to create a never-before-seen offering in the heart of Times Square.

£117bn leisure sector growing ‘twice as fast’ as retail

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016

The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly twice as quickly as the retail sector, according to a new report from Deloitte.

Dubai Parks and Resorts breaks ground on Middle East's first Six Flags theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

Just a few months after announcing plans to add a fourth theme park to its expanding attractions portfolio, Six Flags has started work on a development at Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Snøhetta, SANAA and Sou Fujimoto among big hitters in the running to design Berlin art museum

BY Kim Megson | 04 Jul 2016

The international architecture competition to design a Museum of 20th Century Art in Berlin is entering its final stages, with 42 firms asked to submit their proposals before a decision is made by the end of the year.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum selects Kvorning for Secrets of the Sea exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

Danish architecture firm Kvorning Design & Communication has won the contract for a new Secrets of the Sea exhibition at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, designed around a whirlpool creation as the new centrepiece for the museum.

Humber Bridge to become tourist attraction with observation deck and visitor centre

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

The Humber Bridge just outside of Hull, UK, could become a tourist attraction after plans were unveiled to create a visitor centre with a platform offering unrivalled views of the surrounding area.

Frost museum CEO announces sudden retirement after 13 years

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, has suddenly retired from her position effective today (1 July).

Obamas choose New York architects to lead design of their presidential library and museum

BY Kim Megson | 01 Jul 2016

Barack and Michelle Obama have chosen the architectural team of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and Partners (TWBTA) and Interactive Design Architects (IDEA) to design the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Big shake-up as National Trust for Scotland plans restructuring

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has announced plans for a restructure of its services designed to improve performances of its assets and to cut costs within the organisation.

Museums Association fears EU exit will cost museums billions in lost funding

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

The Museums Association (MA) has updated its members on the implications of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), raising concerns of political and funding uncertainty for Britain’s institutions.

Disney considering second theme park development in China

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

Just weeks after opening its first theme park in mainland China, it has emerged that Disney is already planning another according to the Chongqing city government, which said it is bidding to host a future Disney park.

NFL's Andrew Luck working on US$35m 'sports utopia' for Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

NFL quarterback Andrew Luck is playing a part in creating a US$35m (€31.5m, £26m) hands-on indoor/outdoor sports exhibit for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Eight teams in the running to design new gallery for Madrid's Museo del Prado

BY Kim Megson | 30 Jun 2016

Eight architecture studios have reached the final stage of the international competition to create a new exhibition hall for the Museo del Prado in Madrid; Spain’s national art museum.

US$1bn mega project to diversify leisure offerings in Oman

BY Kim Megson | 30 Jun 2016

Oman’s Al-Khonji Real Estate & Development Company have been granted the right to build a new billion dollar leisure district featuring hotels, homes and a theme park.

West Midland Safari Park seeks students for level three training scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire is seeking a crop of young students to take part in a new Animal Management training course.

Triotech welcomes entrepreneur Sirois to board

BY Alice Davis | 30 Jun 2016

Interactive dark ride manufacturer Triotech has welcomed Canadian businessman Charles Sirois to its board of directors.

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3461 to 3480 of 9725 news stories

Jurassica moves forward with £80m plans following death of project's founder

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Following the sudden death of its founder earlier in the year, plans are moving forward to create an £80m (US$105m, €94.2m) dinosaur attraction inside a former quarry in Dorset, UK.

Jordan tourism campaign focuses on historical assets

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Universal brings Walking Dead to life with new visitor attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Universal Studios Hollywood’s highly anticipated Walking Dead attraction has opened to the public, offering an undead fright to visitors on Independence Day in the US.

Plans unveiled for AU$400m active lifestyle attraction in Australia

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016

Dubai investment firm Najibi Group has unveiled plans for a AU$400m (US$300.7m, €270.4m, £226.3m) “active lifestyle” destination in Queensland, Australia.

The Void brings Ghostbusters VR experience to Madame Tussauds

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

£117bn leisure sector growing ‘twice as fast’ as retail

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016

The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly twice as quickly as the retail sector, according to a new report from Deloitte.

Dubai Parks and Resorts breaks ground on Middle East's first Six Flags theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

Just a few months after announcing plans to add a fourth theme park to its expanding attractions portfolio, Six Flags has started work on a development at Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Snøhetta, SANAA and Sou Fujimoto among big hitters in the running to design Berlin art museum

BY Kim Megson | 04 Jul 2016

Norwegian Petroleum Museum selects Kvorning for Secrets of the Sea exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

Humber Bridge to become tourist attraction with observation deck and visitor centre

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Jul 2016

The Humber Bridge just outside of Hull, UK, could become a tourist attraction after plans were unveiled to create a visitor centre with a platform offering unrivalled views of the surrounding area.

Frost museum CEO announces sudden retirement after 13 years

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, has suddenly retired from her position effective today (1 July).

Obamas choose New York architects to lead design of their presidential library and museum

BY Kim Megson | 01 Jul 2016

Big shake-up as National Trust for Scotland plans restructuring

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has announced plans for a restructure of its services designed to improve performances of its assets and to cut costs within the organisation.

Museums Association fears EU exit will cost museums billions in lost funding

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2016

The Museums Association (MA) has updated its members on the implications of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), raising concerns of political and funding uncertainty for Britain’s institutions.

Disney considering second theme park development in China

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

NFL's Andrew Luck working on US$35m 'sports utopia' for Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

NFL quarterback Andrew Luck is playing a part in creating a US$35m (€31.5m, £26m) hands-on indoor/outdoor sports exhibit for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Eight teams in the running to design new gallery for Madrid's Museo del Prado

BY Kim Megson | 30 Jun 2016

Eight architecture studios have reached the final stage of the international competition to create a new exhibition hall for the Museo del Prado in Madrid; Spain’s national art museum.

US$1bn mega project to diversify leisure offerings in Oman

BY Kim Megson | 30 Jun 2016

Oman’s Al-Khonji Real Estate & Development Company have been granted the right to build a new billion dollar leisure district featuring hotels, homes and a theme park.

West Midland Safari Park seeks students for level three training scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Jun 2016

West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire is seeking a crop of young students to take part in a new Animal Management training course.

Triotech welcomes entrepreneur Sirois to board

BY Alice Davis | 30 Jun 2016

Interactive dark ride manufacturer Triotech has welcomed Canadian businessman Charles Sirois to its board of directors.

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