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Legoland Discovery Centre and Sea Life Aquarium heading to New Jersey mega mall in 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2015

Merlin Entertainments has announced two additions to the under-development American Dream New Jersey mega mall, with the operator’s premier Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Centre coming to the shopping and entertainment centre when it opens in 2017.

One third of natural world heritage sites at risk from mining and oil: Report

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

A new report has warned that nearly a third of the world’s natural heritage sites are at significant risk from oil and gas drilling and mining.

Landmark children's science museum opens in Sofia

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

Muzeiko – the first children’s museum to be built in post-Soviet Eastern Europe – has opened its doors to the public in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Contemporary Bali arts complex redefines relationship between nature and art

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

US architects ArandaLasch have unveiled plans for a contemporary arts complex and gardens in Bali, envisioned as a place to experience “art within nature”.

China's first glass suspension bridge offers daredevil tourists exciting new experience

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

The first glass suspension bridge in China has opened above a canyon in Hunan's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, offering bold tourists a chance to cross a 180m (590ft) deep chasm between two cliffs.

US theme parks invest in lucrative Halloween market

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

Theme parks in the US are capitalising on the festivities of Halloween, which is the single- largest theme park promotion every year, according to global consultants International Theme Park Services (ITPS).

Georgia Aquarium fails in bid to import 18 beluga whales

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

A US federal judge has blocked the controversial importation of 18 captured beluga whales off the coast of Russia in 2013.

Banksy's Dismaland heads to Calais to be repurposed as migrant shelters

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

After its barnstorming success as a pop-up visitor attraction, Banksy’s Dismaland will be dismantled and sent to migrants camps in Calais, France, to provide temporary accommodation.

Mass Effect 4D experience coming to California's Great Adventure

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

California's Great America in Santa Clara is teaming up with Electronic Arts (EA) to bring a first-of-its-kind 4D holographic experience based on the popular Mass Effect videogame series.

Stufish Architects create nature-inspired water theatre in Xishuangbanna

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

The work of the late Mark Fisher has been realised with the opening of Stufish Entertainment Architect’s Dai Show Theatre in Xishuangbanna, China.

SeaWorld's orca tank expansion should go ahead, says California body

BY Alice Davis | 01 Oct 2015

The California Coastal Commission – an independent, quasi-judicial government agency – has recommended SeaWorld’s expansion plans for its San Diego attraction should be permitted.

Wanda launches latest mega development with US$2.5bn Xishuangbanna Resort

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest property developer Wanda has opened a major theme park and resort in Yunnan province, China.

Comcast to purchase US$1.5bn majority stake in Universal Studios Japan

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2015

Comcast is set to make its largest purchase outside of the US when the entertainment conglomerate buys a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan for US$1.5bn (€1.3bn, £988m).

Chapman Taylor masterplans Norway's first indoor ski arena

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2015

Oslo-based property developer Selvaag has been granted planning permission to develop one of the world’s largest indoor ski arenas.

British Museum appoints Hartwig Fischer as new director

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2015

The British Museum has named its first non-British director since the 19th century, appointing german Dr Hartwig Fischer to the role starting in 2016.

Deal agreed for £100m China Eden Project

BY Tom Walker | 29 Sep 2015

The Eden Project has signed a deal to create a new £100m (US$152m, €135m) Eden centre in China.

EXCLUSIVE: Ubisoft planning to take next-gen theme park concept worldwide

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2015

Ubisoft – the world’s third largest independent video game publisher – wants to make its mark on the attractions industry, offering a new alternative in the form of its own ‘next- gen’ indoor theme park.

Scotland's heritage attractions celebrating bumper summer with record-breaking figures

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Sep 2015

Historic Scotland has hailed a record-breaking summer after figures for the three month period from June to August topped last year’s record for visits to heritage attractions throughout the country.

Downtown Disney officially renamed Disney Springs as redevelopment continues

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Sep 2015

Downtown Disney will officially be renamed Disney Springs this week as the property in Orlando, Florida, continues its ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment.

Natural History Museum's multi-million facelift follows 'three great narratives'

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Sep 2015

London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) is to undergo a multi-million pound transformation of its grounds as part of an overall redevelopment of the popular tourist attraction.

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Legoland Discovery Centre and Sea Life Aquarium heading to New Jersey mega mall in 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2015

One third of natural world heritage sites at risk from mining and oil: Report

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

A new report has warned that nearly a third of the world’s natural heritage sites are at significant risk from oil and gas drilling and mining.

Landmark children's science museum opens in Sofia

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

Muzeiko – the first children’s museum to be built in post-Soviet Eastern Europe – has opened its doors to the public in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Contemporary Bali arts complex redefines relationship between nature and art

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015

US architects ArandaLasch have unveiled plans for a contemporary arts complex and gardens in Bali, envisioned as a place to experience “art within nature”.

China's first glass suspension bridge offers daredevil tourists exciting new experience

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

US theme parks invest in lucrative Halloween market

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

Georgia Aquarium fails in bid to import 18 beluga whales

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2015

A US federal judge has blocked the controversial importation of 18 captured beluga whales off the coast of Russia in 2013.

Banksy's Dismaland heads to Calais to be repurposed as migrant shelters

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

After its barnstorming success as a pop-up visitor attraction, Banksy’s Dismaland will be dismantled and sent to migrants camps in Calais, France, to provide temporary accommodation.

Mass Effect 4D experience coming to California's Great Adventure

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

California's Great America in Santa Clara is teaming up with Electronic Arts (EA) to bring a first-of-its-kind 4D holographic experience based on the popular Mass Effect videogame series.

Stufish Architects create nature-inspired water theatre in Xishuangbanna

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

The work of the late Mark Fisher has been realised with the opening of Stufish Entertainment Architect’s Dai Show Theatre in Xishuangbanna, China.

SeaWorld's orca tank expansion should go ahead, says California body

BY Alice Davis | 01 Oct 2015

The California Coastal Commission – an independent, quasi-judicial government agency – has recommended SeaWorld’s expansion plans for its San Diego attraction should be permitted.

Wanda launches latest mega development with US$2.5bn Xishuangbanna Resort

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Oct 2015

As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest property developer Wanda has opened a major theme park and resort in Yunnan province, China.

Comcast to purchase US$1.5bn majority stake in Universal Studios Japan

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2015

Comcast is set to make its largest purchase outside of the US when the entertainment conglomerate buys a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan for US$1.5bn (€1.3bn, £988m).

Chapman Taylor masterplans Norway's first indoor ski arena

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Sep 2015

Oslo-based property developer Selvaag has been granted planning permission to develop one of the world’s largest indoor ski arenas.

British Museum appoints Hartwig Fischer as new director

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2015

The British Museum has named its first non-British director since the 19th century, appointing german Dr Hartwig Fischer to the role starting in 2016.

Deal agreed for £100m China Eden Project

BY Tom Walker | 29 Sep 2015

The Eden Project has signed a deal to create a new £100m (US$152m, €135m) Eden centre in China.

EXCLUSIVE: Ubisoft planning to take next-gen theme park concept worldwide

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Sep 2015

Scotland's heritage attractions celebrating bumper summer with record-breaking figures

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Sep 2015

Downtown Disney officially renamed Disney Springs as redevelopment continues

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Sep 2015

Downtown Disney will officially be renamed Disney Springs this week as the property in Orlando, Florida, continues its ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment.

Natural History Museum's multi-million facelift follows 'three great narratives'

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Sep 2015

London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) is to undergo a multi-million pound transformation of its grounds as part of an overall redevelopment of the popular tourist attraction.

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