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Croc exhibition brings live crocodiles to American Museum of Natural History

BY Tom Anstey | 13 May 2016

New York's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is bringing in live crocodiles for a new exhibition exploring the 200 million-year history of the species.

Spiralling Sky Walk brings thrills and chills to Czech mountain valley

BY Kim Megson | 13 May 2016

Construction has been completed on a meandering ’Sky Walk’ and observation deck towering 55m (180ft) above a forest valley in the Czech Republic.

IAAPA identifies 2016 market trends for attractions industry

BY Tom Anstey | 13 May 2016

IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest interactivity and edutainment as key themes for developments in 2016.

Universal abandons Okinawa theme park plans

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

Universal has scrapped plans to open a theme park on the Okinawa Prefecture, with the company instead opting to focus investment in its existing Osaka attraction.

Nickelodeon FEC coming to UK's Lakeside shopping centre as part of £95m extension

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

Nickelodeon is bringing its first branded FEC to the UK as Parques Reunidos and Viacom team up with intu to develop the attraction at Lakeside in Essex.

Socio-economic approach will benefit Africa's World Heritage sites, says expert

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

A leading heritage expert has raised critical questions related to management of heritage sites in Africa, suggesting a socio-economic approach needs to be taken to maximise sustainability.

FaulknerBrowns reveal design for waterpark with 'bold health and wellbeing focus'

BY Kim Megson | 12 May 2016

FaulknerBrowns Architects partner Michael Hall has described how the studio’s planned indoor waterpark project in the British city of Coventry uses elegant and community- focused design to create a “high octane” and “holistic” type of health and fitness facility.

Ferrari Land hits halfway point as Portaventura gears up for 2017 opening

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered an update on the project, coinciding with the symbolic placement of the Ferrari shield on its record-breaking launch coaster.

US developers hire 'all-star' architectural team to revive Asbury Park – Bruce Springsteen's 'City of Ruins'

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

US real estate developer iStar has detailed its ambitions to reinvigorate the struggling New Jersey town of Asbury Park, the economic plight of which has been documented in song by Bruce Springsteen.

Science Museum launches kickstarter to rebuild UK's first robot

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

London’s Science Museum has launched a Kickstarter campaign to recreate Eric – the UK’s first ever robot.

Zaha Hadid retrospective planned for Venice Architecture Biennale

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

Venetian glassmaking association Fondazione Berengo is to host a retrospective of the work of Zaha Hadid, following the architect's death in March at the age of 65.

Bidding open for VisitEngland's £40m tourism fund

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of a £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving tourism growth across the country.

French artist Daniel Buren adds vibrant colour to glass sails at Gehry's Fondation Louis Vuitton

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

French conceptual artist Daniel Buren has brought vibrant colour to the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, by temporarily adding colourful patterned filters to Frank Gehry’s glass- covered building.

Disney theme parks soar while media division stutters in Q2 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

While revenues at Disney’s parks and resorts continue to rise, things aren’t looking so rosy for the company as a whole, after the entertainment giant logged its first earnings miss in two years.

Mahmoud Hawari takes reins at Palestinian Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

Israel’s Palestinian Museum north of Jerusalem has appointed a new director just days before the institution opens to the public.

Bjarke Ingels, David Chipperfield and Shigeru Ban in contention as RIBA names shortlist for 'best building in the world'

BY Kim Megson | 10 May 2016

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a star-studded shortlist in its bid to celebrate the best building in the world.

Non-profit gets funding to seek out site for permanent whale sanctuary

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued aquarium whales, where animals living in captivity not deemed releasable can be sent to live out the rest of their days.

The Void bringing Ghostbusters VR experience to Madame Tussauds NY

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

Highly-anticipated virtual reality experience The Void is teaming up with Sony Pictures and Madame Tussauds New York to create a Ghostbusters experience in the heart of Times Square.

American Alliance of Museums lays out 2016-2020 strategic plan

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has unveiled a new strategic plan up until 2020, which aims to build upon its recent success of a near 70 per cent increase in museum membership.

Universal reveals revamped Hulk coaster

BY Tom Anstey | 09 May 2016

Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure has offered a sneak peek at the multi-million dollar revamp of its Incredible Hulk rollercoaster, with the popular marvel character’s eyes ready to light up the Orlando night skies as it prepares to take flight.

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3641 to 3660 of 9725 news stories

Croc exhibition brings live crocodiles to American Museum of Natural History

BY Tom Anstey | 13 May 2016

New York's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is bringing in live crocodiles for a new exhibition exploring the 200 million-year history of the species.

Spiralling Sky Walk brings thrills and chills to Czech mountain valley

BY Kim Megson | 13 May 2016

Construction has been completed on a meandering ’Sky Walk’ and observation deck towering 55m (180ft) above a forest valley in the Czech Republic.

IAAPA identifies 2016 market trends for attractions industry

BY Tom Anstey | 13 May 2016

IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest interactivity and edutainment as key themes for developments in 2016.

Universal abandons Okinawa theme park plans

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

Universal has scrapped plans to open a theme park on the Okinawa Prefecture, with the company instead opting to focus investment in its existing Osaka attraction.

Nickelodeon FEC coming to UK's Lakeside shopping centre as part of £95m extension

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

Nickelodeon is bringing its first branded FEC to the UK as Parques Reunidos and Viacom team up with intu to develop the attraction at Lakeside in Essex.

Socio-economic approach will benefit Africa's World Heritage sites, says expert

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

A leading heritage expert has raised critical questions related to management of heritage sites in Africa, suggesting a socio-economic approach needs to be taken to maximise sustainability.

FaulknerBrowns reveal design for waterpark with 'bold health and wellbeing focus'

BY Kim Megson | 12 May 2016

Ferrari Land hits halfway point as Portaventura gears up for 2017 opening

BY Tom Anstey | 12 May 2016

US developers hire 'all-star' architectural team to revive Asbury Park – Bruce Springsteen's 'City of Ruins'

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

US real estate developer iStar has detailed its ambitions to reinvigorate the struggling New Jersey town of Asbury Park, the economic plight of which has been documented in song by Bruce Springsteen.

Science Museum launches kickstarter to rebuild UK's first robot

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

London’s Science Museum has launched a Kickstarter campaign to recreate Eric – the UK’s first ever robot.

Zaha Hadid retrospective planned for Venice Architecture Biennale

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

Venetian glassmaking association Fondazione Berengo is to host a retrospective of the work of Zaha Hadid, following the architect's death in March at the age of 65.

Bidding open for VisitEngland's £40m tourism fund

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of a £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving tourism growth across the country.

French artist Daniel Buren adds vibrant colour to glass sails at Gehry's Fondation Louis Vuitton

BY Kim Megson | 11 May 2016

French conceptual artist Daniel Buren has brought vibrant colour to the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, by temporarily adding colourful patterned filters to Frank Gehry’s glass- covered building.

Disney theme parks soar while media division stutters in Q2 earnings

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

While revenues at Disney’s parks and resorts continue to rise, things aren’t looking so rosy for the company as a whole, after the entertainment giant logged its first earnings miss in two years.

Mahmoud Hawari takes reins at Palestinian Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 11 May 2016

Israel’s Palestinian Museum north of Jerusalem has appointed a new director just days before the institution opens to the public.

Bjarke Ingels, David Chipperfield and Shigeru Ban in contention as RIBA names shortlist for 'best building in the world'

BY Kim Megson | 10 May 2016

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a star-studded shortlist in its bid to celebrate the best building in the world.

Non-profit gets funding to seek out site for permanent whale sanctuary

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

The Void bringing Ghostbusters VR experience to Madame Tussauds NY

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

Highly-anticipated virtual reality experience The Void is teaming up with Sony Pictures and Madame Tussauds New York to create a Ghostbusters experience in the heart of Times Square.

American Alliance of Museums lays out 2016-2020 strategic plan

BY Tom Anstey | 10 May 2016

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has unveiled a new strategic plan up until 2020, which aims to build upon its recent success of a near 70 per cent increase in museum membership.

Universal reveals revamped Hulk coaster

BY Tom Anstey | 09 May 2016

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