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Hyatt, Hilton and Mandarin Oriental in the frame for openings in billion-dollar Oman waterfront project

BY Kim Megson | 20 Jan 2016

Some of the world’s best-known hospitality operators are vying to open hotels in a new multi-million mixed-use waterfront destination in Oman, which will regenerate one of the oldest ports and market districts in the Arab world.

Six Flags breaks ground on first Asian venture

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jan 2016

Six Flags has broken ground on its first endeavour in China – a US$4.6bn (€4.2bn, £3.2bn) development to include Asia’s first Six Flags theme park.

Disney robot uses propellers to turn into wall-crawler

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jan 2016

Disney’s research arm has developed a robot capable of transitioning from the ground to the wall.

David Bowie honoured with lightning bolt constellation

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

A Belgian radio station has teamed up with an observatory to develop a unique tribute to David Bowie: his own constellation.

Sony FEC and waterpark planned for Minnesota

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in Minnesota to complement an adjacent waterpark and hotel as part of a US$115m (€105m, £80.8m) mega leisure development.

New study suggests public favours science and technology museums

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Science and technology is the public’s favourite choice of museum to visit, according to a new study.

Meraas unveils plan for Middle East's first bio-dome

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Holding company Meraas has revealed plans to develop a tropical forest bio-dome in Dubai featuring more than 3,000 plants and animals inside an enclosed eco-system – a first for the Middle East.

Controversial resort on site of former concentration camp gets green light in Montenegro

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

A former fortress and concentration camp on an island in Montenegro is set to be turned into a luxury resort and spa after a controversial planning proposal was accepted by the government.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei exhibiting first original works in Paris department store

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

In a surprise move, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is exhibiting his first original works in France at a luxury department store in Paris.

Efteling reveals plans for largest ever investment in form of €35m dark ride

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Dutch theme park Efteling is following on from the launch of its Baron 1898 dive coaster in 2015 with the announcement of Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy – a €35m (US$38.1m, £26.6m) dark ride which represents the largest ever single investment by the park.

Exclusive: Merlin creative director reveals new details about Derren Brown attraction coming to Thorpe Park in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

Paul Moreton, global creative director for Merlin Magic Making at Merlin Entertainments has exclusively revealed to Attractions Management new details about Derren Brown’s new ride at Thorpe Park, which will use a number of modern and traditional techniques to create an experience right from the mind of the master illusionist.

Industry gears up for Museum Tech one-day event

BY Alice Davis | 18 Jan 2016

The latest technological innovations in museums and galleries will be presented and debated at a Museums Association event this week.

Ferrari Land: New details revealed for upcoming park and 112mph vertical coaster

BY Alice Davis | 18 Jan 2016

Ferrari Land, the highly anticipated branded zone set to open at PortAventura in 2017, will boast a twin drop tower ride and a Formula 1 race course attraction, as well as its record- breaking race car-themed vertical accelerator.

American Museum of Natural History unveils Titanosaur

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

New York’s American Museum of Natural History has unveiled a first at the museum; Titanosaur – the largest ever dinosaur to go on display.

Exclusive: Crystal Maze creator reveals new details about upcoming project

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

Tom Lionetti-Maguire, co-creator of the upcoming Crystal Maze Experience, has revealed to Attractions Management exclusive details about the crowd-funded project which has captured the imaginations of nostalgic fans of the hit 90s game show across the UK.

Public consultations planned for Bjarke Ingels' Europa City

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

France’s National Commission for Public Debate will host a series of open discussions about the development of Bjarke Ingels’ EuropaCity masterplan; one of the largest ongoing leisure developments on the continent.

OMA's Washington Bridge Park set to for pre-construction phase

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

The developers creating an elevated park on a disused bridge in Washington D.C are to begin feasibility testing and community outreach programmes early this year as the project enters the pre-construction phase.

Winning design unveiled for Islamic faith museum in Mecca

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

London studio Mossessian Architecture have won an invited competition to design a museum of the Islamic faith in Mecca (known locally as Makkah), Saudi Arabia.

Canada's icy Hôtel de Glace returns with river theme

BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2016

The 2016 grand opening of North America’s longest-running ice hotel took place last night (15 January) in Quebec, Canada.

Major expansion in the works for Fun Spot America as Falcon's Creative unveils 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jan 2016

Fun Spot America has set out a 10-year masterplan for a major expansion of its theme park in Orlando, Florida.

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Hyatt, Hilton and Mandarin Oriental in the frame for openings in billion-dollar Oman waterfront project

BY Kim Megson | 20 Jan 2016

Six Flags breaks ground on first Asian venture

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jan 2016

Six Flags has broken ground on its first endeavour in China – a US$4.6bn (€4.2bn, £3.2bn) development to include Asia’s first Six Flags theme park.

Disney robot uses propellers to turn into wall-crawler

BY Tom Anstey | 20 Jan 2016

Disney’s research arm has developed a robot capable of transitioning from the ground to the wall.

David Bowie honoured with lightning bolt constellation

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

A Belgian radio station has teamed up with an observatory to develop a unique tribute to David Bowie: his own constellation.

Sony FEC and waterpark planned for Minnesota

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

New study suggests public favours science and technology museums

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Science and technology is the public’s favourite choice of museum to visit, according to a new study.

Meraas unveils plan for Middle East's first bio-dome

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Holding company Meraas has revealed plans to develop a tropical forest bio-dome in Dubai featuring more than 3,000 plants and animals inside an enclosed eco-system – a first for the Middle East.

Controversial resort on site of former concentration camp gets green light in Montenegro

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

A former fortress and concentration camp on an island in Montenegro is set to be turned into a luxury resort and spa after a controversial planning proposal was accepted by the government.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei exhibiting first original works in Paris department store

BY Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016

In a surprise move, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is exhibiting his first original works in France at a luxury department store in Paris.

Efteling reveals plans for largest ever investment in form of €35m dark ride

BY Tom Anstey | 19 Jan 2016

Exclusive: Merlin creative director reveals new details about Derren Brown attraction coming to Thorpe Park in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

Industry gears up for Museum Tech one-day event

BY Alice Davis | 18 Jan 2016

The latest technological innovations in museums and galleries will be presented and debated at a Museums Association event this week.

Ferrari Land: New details revealed for upcoming park and 112mph vertical coaster

BY Alice Davis | 18 Jan 2016

American Museum of Natural History unveils Titanosaur

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

New York’s American Museum of Natural History has unveiled a first at the museum; Titanosaur – the largest ever dinosaur to go on display.

Exclusive: Crystal Maze creator reveals new details about upcoming project

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Jan 2016

Public consultations planned for Bjarke Ingels' Europa City

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

OMA's Washington Bridge Park set to for pre-construction phase

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

Winning design unveiled for Islamic faith museum in Mecca

BY Kim Megson | 18 Jan 2016

London studio Mossessian Architecture have won an invited competition to design a museum of the Islamic faith in Mecca (known locally as Makkah), Saudi Arabia.

Canada's icy Hôtel de Glace returns with river theme

BY Kim Megson | 16 Jan 2016

The 2016 grand opening of North America’s longest-running ice hotel took place last night (15 January) in Quebec, Canada.

Major expansion in the works for Fun Spot America as Falcon's Creative unveils 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jan 2016

Fun Spot America has set out a 10-year masterplan for a major expansion of its theme park in Orlando, Florida.

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