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Canadian government approves sale of Cirque du Soleil to US-led consortium

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2015

The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led by US-based investment firm TPG Capital for a fee thought to be around US$1.5bn (€1.37bn £972m).

Port Lympne aiming to become Europe's top safari short-break provider with new luxury lodges

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2015

Port Lympne Wild Animal and Safari Reserve in Kent, UK, has launched a unique set of luxury treehouse lodges as the visitor attraction strives to become Europe’s number one safari short-break provider.

Futuristic ‘vertical city’ could be built... in the Sahara desert

BY Jason Holland | 07 Jul 2015

The Sahara desert may not be the most obvious location to build a futuristic ‘vertical city,’ but French architects OXO’s latest design aims to kick sand in the face of such a tough challenge.

Highly-anticipated travelling Marvel experience cancels remaining US tour dates

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2015

Marvel has abruptly cut short its US$30m (€27m, £19.2m) travelling theme park experience, cancelling dates in Illinois, New York and Missouri with no explanation as to why.

Luxury Edinburgh hotel approved as part of redevelopment of World Heritage Site

BY Jason Holland | 06 Jul 2015

Planning permission has been granted for a major mixed-use development in Edinburgh, UK, which will see a luxury hotel, 30 restaurants and a multi-screen cinema created.

Museum by Radionica Arhitekture opens at one of Europe's most important archaeological sites

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2015

After more than a decade of development, the Vucedol Culture Museum by Radionica Arhitekture has opened its doors to the public, setting up shop at one of Europe’s most important archaeological sites.

J. Mayer H. creates striking cultural timber pavilion for German city’s tricentennial celebrations

BY Jason Holland | 06 Jul 2015

A twisted temporary pavilion from J. Mayer H. is helping the German city of Karlsruhe celebrate the 300th anniversary of its founding.

Ennead Architects completes six-year renovation of New York Hall of Science

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2015

Following a six-year US$25m (€22.5m, £16m) renovation by Ennead Architects, the New York Hall of Science in Queens is celebrating the reopening of its Great Hall.

Largest waterpark on US east coast opens as part of US$350m African-themed resort development

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

A new 200,00sq ft (18,500sq m) indoor/outdoor waterpark is the largest on the US east coast, following the opening of the US$350m (€316m, £224m) Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Tobyhanna Township in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains.

Rolling Stones touring exhibition coming in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

The Rolling Stones have announced plans for a touring exhibition displaying rare and unique treasures from the band’s 50-year history.

Paris could be set for skyscraper revolution after Herzog and De Meuron’s Triangle Tower is approved

BY Jason Holland | 03 Jul 2015

Herzog and De Meuron’s Triangle Tower – which features a 120-room four-star hotel and panoramic restaurant – is to become Paris’ first skyscraper for more than 40 years after getting the green light from the city council.

Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gains approval

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

Renzo Piano’s designs for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are to be realised, after Los Angeles City Council gave the final stamp of approval for the US$300m (€263.5m, £190.4m) development.

Cirque du Soleil meets fine dining in multi-sensory gastronomic concept

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

A new multi-sensory restaurant, theatre and dance venue, created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté and renowned culinary masters Ferran and Albert Adrià, has opened in Ibiza, Spain, with a gastronomic concept designed to merge food, music and art.

Museum of London announces competition to design its new home

BY Jason Holland | 02 Jul 2015

The Museum of London has been awarded £200,000 ($314,453, €281,571) to set up an architectural competition for its new home at nearby Smithfield Market.

AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia hits several stumbling blocks en-route to development

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

Plans for an AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park north of Sydney, Australia, face major hurdles after a number of incidents have put the proposed attraction’s owners and key shareholders under scrutiny.

Spaceport America launches multi-million dollar visitor experience

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

New Mexico’s Spaceport America – the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world – has launched a new experience tour and exhibition for its visitors as it looks to offset operational costs for the US$219m (€195m, £139m) facility.

Disney bans selfie sticks from all of its parks

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Disney is the latest visitor attraction to put a ban on the selfie stick, citing safety concerns for guests and staff over the extendable arms.

Immersive €18m dive coaster Baron 1898 comes to Efteling

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Efteling – the Netherlands’ oldest theme park – has launched its newest attraction, the €18m (US$20m, £12.7m) immersive steel dive coaster Baron 1898.

Multi-million pound Shrek's Adventure comes to Merlin's London cluster

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Merlin Entertainments has launched the latest attraction at its London cluster on the River Thames, a ‘game-changing’ fully immersive Shrek attraction, which the project’s creative director has said will take linear experiences to new heights.

Hunger Games travelling exhibition makes debut in New York

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Lionsgate’s travelling Hunger Games exhibition has hit the road, making its long-awaited debut at its first stop in New York City for a six-month run before going on tour across the US.

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Canadian government approves sale of Cirque du Soleil to US-led consortium

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2015

The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led by US-based investment firm TPG Capital for a fee thought to be around US$1.5bn (€1.37bn £972m).

Port Lympne aiming to become Europe's top safari short-break provider with new luxury lodges

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2015

Futuristic ‘vertical city’ could be built... in the Sahara desert

BY Jason Holland | 07 Jul 2015

The Sahara desert may not be the most obvious location to build a futuristic ‘vertical city,’ but French architects OXO’s latest design aims to kick sand in the face of such a tough challenge.

Highly-anticipated travelling Marvel experience cancels remaining US tour dates

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2015

Marvel has abruptly cut short its US$30m (€27m, £19.2m) travelling theme park experience, cancelling dates in Illinois, New York and Missouri with no explanation as to why.

Luxury Edinburgh hotel approved as part of redevelopment of World Heritage Site

BY Jason Holland | 06 Jul 2015

Planning permission has been granted for a major mixed-use development in Edinburgh, UK, which will see a luxury hotel, 30 restaurants and a multi-screen cinema created.

Museum by Radionica Arhitekture opens at one of Europe's most important archaeological sites

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2015

J. Mayer H. creates striking cultural timber pavilion for German city’s tricentennial celebrations

BY Jason Holland | 06 Jul 2015

A twisted temporary pavilion from J. Mayer H. is helping the German city of Karlsruhe celebrate the 300th anniversary of its founding.

Ennead Architects completes six-year renovation of New York Hall of Science

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2015

Following a six-year US$25m (€22.5m, £16m) renovation by Ennead Architects, the New York Hall of Science in Queens is celebrating the reopening of its Great Hall.

Largest waterpark on US east coast opens as part of US$350m African-themed resort development

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

Rolling Stones touring exhibition coming in 2016

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

The Rolling Stones have announced plans for a touring exhibition displaying rare and unique treasures from the band’s 50-year history.

Paris could be set for skyscraper revolution after Herzog and De Meuron’s Triangle Tower is approved

BY Jason Holland | 03 Jul 2015

Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gains approval

BY Tom Anstey | 03 Jul 2015

Cirque du Soleil meets fine dining in multi-sensory gastronomic concept

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

Museum of London announces competition to design its new home

BY Jason Holland | 02 Jul 2015

The Museum of London has been awarded £200,000 ($314,453, €281,571) to set up an architectural competition for its new home at nearby Smithfield Market.

AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia hits several stumbling blocks en-route to development

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

Spaceport America launches multi-million dollar visitor experience

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Jul 2015

Disney bans selfie sticks from all of its parks

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Disney is the latest visitor attraction to put a ban on the selfie stick, citing safety concerns for guests and staff over the extendable arms.

Immersive €18m dive coaster Baron 1898 comes to Efteling

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Efteling – the Netherlands’ oldest theme park – has launched its newest attraction, the €18m (US$20m, £12.7m) immersive steel dive coaster Baron 1898.

Multi-million pound Shrek's Adventure comes to Merlin's London cluster

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Hunger Games travelling exhibition makes debut in New York

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Jul 2015

Lionsgate’s travelling Hunger Games exhibition has hit the road, making its long-awaited debut at its first stop in New York City for a six-month run before going on tour across the US.

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