Lincoln Park Zoo launches US$125m fundraising campaign for new exhibits BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jun 2016 Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a US$125m (€111m, £87m)
fundraising campaign for major renovations to its Lion habitat and construction of a new
polar bear and penguin exhibit.
Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern extension opens in London today BY Kim Megson | 17 Jun 2016 Today (17 June), the British public can finally see for themselves the long-gestating
expansion to London’s Tate Modern art museum, masterminded by Herzog & de Meuron.
Grey skies don't deter visitors from Disneyland Shanghai opening BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jun 2016 Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale
opening of Disney’s Shanghai resort, which CEO Bob Iger hailed as an “incredible
opportunity” for the company.
Magic Leap partners with Lucasfilm to create mixed-reality content BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has announced a strategic relationship with
Lucasfilm, promising to deliver a “legacy of exploration and leadership” on the new
platform for experiential storytelling.
IAAPA breaks records for AAE 2016, announces 2017 event for Singapore BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 After hosting a record-breaking Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Shanghai, IAAPA has
announced the event will move to Singapore in 2017, taking place at the Sands Expo and
Convention Center at Marina Bay Sands.
Louvre Abu Dhabi hits major milestone as temporary sea walls come down BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 The under-development Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi took a major step forward this
week when the temporary sea wall surrounding the structure came down, flooding the
area around the building.
Romania's largest waterpark opening €3m expansion BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 Romania’s largest waterpark is undergoing a €3m
(US$3.4m, £2.4m) expansion as part of
a new entertainment area to open this week.
'Eurocentric' science centres hindering education in STEM for black youths BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to
address a Eurocentric model excluding many young black people from pursuing interest
and potential careers in STEM subjects.
Fire erupts at under development Volcano Bay BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 A fire broke out on the construction site of Universal’s under-development Volcano Bay
waterpark in Orlando yesterday.
Russian President approves US$4bn theme park development near Moscow BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 The Goddard Group and Moschanko
Investment Group have been given the go-
ahead by
Russian President Vladimir Putin to develop
and build a US$4bn (€3.6bn, £2.8bn) theme
park near Moscow.
Lincoln Park Zoo launches US$125m fundraising campaign for new exhibits BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jun 2016 Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a US$125m (€111m, £87m)
fundraising campaign for major renovations to its Lion habitat and construction of a new
polar bear and penguin exhibit.
Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern extension opens in London today BY Kim Megson | 17 Jun 2016 Today (17 June), the British public can finally see for themselves the long-gestating
expansion to London’s Tate Modern art museum, masterminded by Herzog & de Meuron.
Grey skies don't deter visitors from Disneyland Shanghai opening BY Tom Anstey | 17 Jun 2016 Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale
opening of Disney’s Shanghai resort, which CEO Bob Iger hailed as an “incredible
opportunity” for the company.
Magic Leap partners with Lucasfilm to create mixed-reality content BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has announced a strategic relationship with
Lucasfilm, promising to deliver a “legacy of exploration and leadership” on the new
platform for experiential storytelling.
IAAPA breaks records for AAE 2016, announces 2017 event for Singapore BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 After hosting a record-breaking Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Shanghai, IAAPA has
announced the event will move to Singapore in 2017, taking place at the Sands Expo and
Convention Center at Marina Bay Sands.
Louvre Abu Dhabi hits major milestone as temporary sea walls come down BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 The under-development Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi took a major step forward this
week when the temporary sea wall surrounding the structure came down, flooding the
area around the building.
Romania's largest waterpark opening €3m expansion BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jun 2016 Romania’s largest waterpark is undergoing a €3m
(US$3.4m, £2.4m) expansion as part of
a new entertainment area to open this week.
'Eurocentric' science centres hindering education in STEM for black youths BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to
address a Eurocentric model excluding many young black people from pursuing interest
and potential careers in STEM subjects.
Fire erupts at under development Volcano Bay BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 A fire broke out on the construction site of Universal’s under-development Volcano Bay
waterpark in Orlando yesterday.
Russian President approves US$4bn theme park development near Moscow BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jun 2016 The Goddard Group and Moschanko
Investment Group have been given the go-
ahead by
Russian President Vladimir Putin to develop
and build a US$4bn (€3.6bn, £2.8bn) theme
park near Moscow.
