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Clear glass skyslide to open 1,000ft above Los Angeles

BY Kim Megson | 03 Mar 2016

In recent times, CLAD has reported on a glass-bottomed swimming pool suspended between two towers and a glass bridge crossing a canyon. Now, a forthcoming Los Angeles attraction is taking things one step further, with an outdoor glass slide located 1,000ft above the ground.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to undergo multi-million redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is undergoing a US$4.5m (€4.2m, £3.2m) makeover, the first phase of a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the 20-year- old visitor attraction.

Hololens on sale to developers with US$3,000 price tag

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of US$3,000 (€2,750, £2,150) ahead of the technology’s public release.

Wet’n Wild Cancun reopens as Venture Park after US$6m redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Wet’n Wild Cancun has undergone a US$6m (€5.5m, £4.3m) redevelopment to officially reopen as Ventura Park and expand its offering beyond water with a host of new features.

Wanda Group to make multi-billion investment in Europa City

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

The Wanda Group is to announce a multi-billion dollar investment into the currently under-development Europa City on the outskirts of Paris.

Domecar dining: Panorama Rail Restaurant takes guests on a scenic trip around Holland

BY Kim Megson | 02 Mar 2016

Diners in Holland will soon be able to enjoy a four-course meal in a panoramic domed rail carriage as they are whisked around the country by train.

UNESCO continues efforts to thwart heritage destruction with Red Cross agreement

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

UNESCO and Red Cross are teaming up to enhance the protection of cultural heritage in the event of an armed conflict.

Disneyland's first president Jack Lindquist dies

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

Jack Lindquist, a legend within the attractions industry and Disneyland’s first president, has died aged 88.

Frost Museum 'the glue' for Miami waterfront, says CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, has said that the museum will act as a central hub for the Miami waterfront, drawing in visitors with its range of attractions on offer.

Museum of Science Fiction launches Kickstarter campaign for Escape Velocity!

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

The upcoming Museum of Science Fiction has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a futuristic version of the World’s Fair, where STEAM and science fiction will be used to create a unique educational event for visitors.

Survey suggests UK museums losing their appeal

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

New research has suggested that some UK museums are losing their appeal, with 58 per cent of people not visiting a museum in the past year.

Stay ahead of the game by future-proofing science centres, says NorthernLight director

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science centres, including invisible technology, serious play and co- creation.

SeaWorld stems tide of attendance and revenue decline; firms up plans for Middle East expansion

BY Alice Davis | 01 Mar 2016

Attendances and revenues at SeaWorld attractions during 2015 were reported as almost the same as the previous year, as CEO Joel Manby insists the marine park company is stabilising.

Design Museum Dharavi opens with two exhibitions in Mumbai slum

BY Kim Megson | 29 Feb 2016

Design Museum Dharavi – a portable museum in one of the world’s largest slums – has opened in Mumbai, India with exhibitions on terracotta pottery and cricket.

Museums would suffer if Britain votes to leave the EU, experts warn

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

With Britain’s government having set a date for the referendum on whether the country should leave the European Union (EU), leading experts have warned UK museums could be worse off in the event of a so-called Brexit.

Challenger Acquisitions confirms plans for giant observation wheel in Jakarta

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Feb 2016

Observation wheel specialists Challenger Acquisitions have announced the procurement of land to develop a 125m (410m) giant observation wheel in Jakarta, Indonesia, in partnership with the Challenger-owned Starneth Group and local company Developer.

Georgia Aquarium has contributed almost US$2bn to state GDP: study

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium to the local and state communities.

Kung Fu Panda’s world will come to life at Gardaland

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based around the popular DreamWorks Animation IP, Kung Fu Panda.

Shell-shaped Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology nears completion in Lisbon

BY Kim Megson | 26 Feb 2016

The much-anticipated Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT), designed by British architecture firm AL_A, is entering the final phases of construction along Lisbon’s waterfront.

Universal releases storyline details of upcoming King Kong attraction

BY Alice Davis | 26 Feb 2016

Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure, will be one of the longest ride experiences ever created by the theme park mega-brand, with an intricate storyline to boot.

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3882 to 3901 of 9730 news stories

Clear glass skyslide to open 1,000ft above Los Angeles

BY Kim Megson | 03 Mar 2016

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to undergo multi-million redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is undergoing a US$4.5m (€4.2m, £3.2m) makeover, the first phase of a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the 20-year- old visitor attraction.

Hololens on sale to developers with US$3,000 price tag

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of US$3,000 (€2,750, £2,150) ahead of the technology’s public release.

Wet’n Wild Cancun reopens as Venture Park after US$6m redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Mar 2016

Wet’n Wild Cancun has undergone a US$6m (€5.5m, £4.3m) redevelopment to officially reopen as Ventura Park and expand its offering beyond water with a host of new features.

Wanda Group to make multi-billion investment in Europa City

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

The Wanda Group is to announce a multi-billion dollar investment into the currently under-development Europa City on the outskirts of Paris.

Domecar dining: Panorama Rail Restaurant takes guests on a scenic trip around Holland

BY Kim Megson | 02 Mar 2016

Diners in Holland will soon be able to enjoy a four-course meal in a panoramic domed rail carriage as they are whisked around the country by train.

UNESCO continues efforts to thwart heritage destruction with Red Cross agreement

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

UNESCO and Red Cross are teaming up to enhance the protection of cultural heritage in the event of an armed conflict.

Disneyland's first president Jack Lindquist dies

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

Jack Lindquist, a legend within the attractions industry and Disneyland’s first president, has died aged 88.

Frost Museum 'the glue' for Miami waterfront, says CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2016

Museum of Science Fiction launches Kickstarter campaign for Escape Velocity!

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

Survey suggests UK museums losing their appeal

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

New research has suggested that some UK museums are losing their appeal, with 58 per cent of people not visiting a museum in the past year.

Stay ahead of the game by future-proofing science centres, says NorthernLight director

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Mar 2016

Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science centres, including invisible technology, serious play and co- creation.

SeaWorld stems tide of attendance and revenue decline; firms up plans for Middle East expansion

BY Alice Davis | 01 Mar 2016

Attendances and revenues at SeaWorld attractions during 2015 were reported as almost the same as the previous year, as CEO Joel Manby insists the marine park company is stabilising.

Design Museum Dharavi opens with two exhibitions in Mumbai slum

BY Kim Megson | 29 Feb 2016

Design Museum Dharavi – a portable museum in one of the world’s largest slums – has opened in Mumbai, India with exhibitions on terracotta pottery and cricket.

Museums would suffer if Britain votes to leave the EU, experts warn

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

Challenger Acquisitions confirms plans for giant observation wheel in Jakarta

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Feb 2016

Georgia Aquarium has contributed almost US$2bn to state GDP: study

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium to the local and state communities.

Kung Fu Panda’s world will come to life at Gardaland

BY Alice Davis | 29 Feb 2016

Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based around the popular DreamWorks Animation IP, Kung Fu Panda.

Shell-shaped Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology nears completion in Lisbon

BY Kim Megson | 26 Feb 2016

The much-anticipated Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT), designed by British architecture firm AL_A, is entering the final phases of construction along Lisbon’s waterfront.

Universal releases storyline details of upcoming King Kong attraction

BY Alice Davis | 26 Feb 2016

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