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Consultation underway to boost London’s cultural tourism

BY Kath Hudson | 09 Apr 2015

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has outlined plans to boost cultural tourism in the UK capital.

Puss in Boots coaster debuts at Universal Singapore

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2015

Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has debuted a new Puss in Boots rollercoaster, with the launch headlining the park’s five year anniversary celebrations.

Alton Towers' Enchanted Village aims to make park UK's top short break destination

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2015

Alton Towers is looking to become the leading destination in the UK’s short break market, something Merlin Entertainments officials think can be achieved with the debut of its new Enchanted Village accommodation later this month.

Hamleys adds to retail experience with theme park concept in new Moscow toy store

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

In a radical change in direction, global toy retailer Hamleys has opened a mini theme park in its new Moscow store – also the largest toy shop in Europe.

Maori's plan tribal museum on New Zealand's North Island

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

New Zealand’s Ngati Awa Maori is looking to set up a museum in the North Island town of Whakatane dedicated to the tribe’s history.

Frozen helps Hong Kong Disneyland break merchandise sales record

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Hong Kong Disneyland is crediting the ever-popular Frozen IP for helping it to break its merchandise sales record over the past year.

Graft unveils final plans for horse theme park in Munich

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Gesellschaft von Architekten (Graft) have revealed their final designs for Apassionata – a horse theme and adventure park being built in Munich, Germany.

Qatar Museums chief calls for further investment into region's institutions

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Qatar Museums (QM) CEO, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, has called on the Qatari government to further enhance the region’s museum sector and inspire the country’s youth.

Brazilian museum donated art haul in wake of Petrobas oil scandal

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

A museum in Brazil has been donated 139 works of art all seized from individuals involved in a high-level corruption scandal relating to oil giant Petrobas.

Indoor park scheme could save Houston's Astrodome

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

A new report from the Urban Land Institute has suggested turning Houston, Texas’ Astrodome into a multi-use indoor park, complete with zip-lines and bike trails.

Northern Ireland ramps up Game of Thrones tourism push ahead of season five return

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

Northern Ireland is looking to ramp up its Game of Thrones tourism push as international visitors flock to the country to see the show’s signature sites.

Site of first nuclear detonation being opened to tourists for one day only

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

The site of the first ever atomic blast in New Mexico, US, is being opened up to tourists for one day on 4 April.

Pop-up nature installation to take over New York's Times Square

BY Jason Holland | 02 Apr 2015

New York’s Times Square is ready to go wild after a campaign to bring a temporary forest to the urban jungle surpassed its crowdfunding goal.

Developers break ground on St Augustine Aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

Work has started on the US$8m (€7.4m, £5.4m) St Augustine aquarium development, which will open later this year.

Giant slides by Belgian artist Carsten Höllerpart offer Hayward Gallery visitors an alternative way to travel

BY Kath Hudson | 01 Apr 2015

Specially-commissioned slides which will allow visitors to travel from the Hayward’s Gallery iconic glass pyramid ceiling to the entrance level, will open in London this June as part of an exhibition of work by Belgian artist Carsten Höller.

£22m redevelopment of Lincoln Castle offers Magna Carta a new home

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

Lincoln Castle in Lincolnshire, UK, has reopened following a £22m (US$32.5m, €30.2m) refurbishment, restoring the centrepiece of the city to its former glory and providing a new home for the historic Magna Carta.

Hunger Games confirmed for Motiongate Dubai as part of Lionsgate Zone

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

Following news that Lionsgate was “deep into conversation” with potential theme park partners on four different continents for a Hunger Games theme park, the team behind the upcoming AED10bn (US$2.7bn, €2.5bn, £1.8bn) Dubai Parks and Resorts development has confirmed Motiongate Dubai will include a Lionsgate Zone, featuring the popular IP.

Export ban for £15m Egyptian statue controversially sold to private buyer

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

A statue, which caused a UK museum to be stripped of funding following its £15m (US$25m, €18.8m) sale, has had an export ban placed on it, stopping the piece leaving the country.

Wearable tech revolution, open culture and ethical scrutiny all forecast in 2015 museums TrendsWatch report

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

The 2015 edition of the TrendsWatch report, which highlights trends to watch out for in museums in the coming year has been released, with rising tides, wearable tech and open culture all on the agenda.

HGA to lead ambitious Walker Art Center expansion project

BY Jason Holland | 31 Mar 2015

A $75m (€69.9m, £50.8m) renovation at the Walker Art Center will create a new cultural district in Minneapolis, US.

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4880 to 4899 of 9726 news stories

Consultation underway to boost London’s cultural tourism

BY Kath Hudson | 09 Apr 2015

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has outlined plans to boost cultural tourism in the UK capital.

Puss in Boots coaster debuts at Universal Singapore

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2015

Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has debuted a new Puss in Boots rollercoaster, with the launch headlining the park’s five year anniversary celebrations.

Alton Towers' Enchanted Village aims to make park UK's top short break destination

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2015

Hamleys adds to retail experience with theme park concept in new Moscow toy store

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

In a radical change in direction, global toy retailer Hamleys has opened a mini theme park in its new Moscow store – also the largest toy shop in Europe.

Maori's plan tribal museum on New Zealand's North Island

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

New Zealand’s Ngati Awa Maori is looking to set up a museum in the North Island town of Whakatane dedicated to the tribe’s history.

Frozen helps Hong Kong Disneyland break merchandise sales record

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Hong Kong Disneyland is crediting the ever-popular Frozen IP for helping it to break its merchandise sales record over the past year.

Graft unveils final plans for horse theme park in Munich

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Gesellschaft von Architekten (Graft) have revealed their final designs for Apassionata – a horse theme and adventure park being built in Munich, Germany.

Qatar Museums chief calls for further investment into region's institutions

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Apr 2015

Qatar Museums (QM) CEO, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, has called on the Qatari government to further enhance the region’s museum sector and inspire the country’s youth.

Brazilian museum donated art haul in wake of Petrobas oil scandal

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

A museum in Brazil has been donated 139 works of art all seized from individuals involved in a high-level corruption scandal relating to oil giant Petrobas.

Indoor park scheme could save Houston's Astrodome

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

A new report from the Urban Land Institute has suggested turning Houston, Texas’ Astrodome into a multi-use indoor park, complete with zip-lines and bike trails.

Northern Ireland ramps up Game of Thrones tourism push ahead of season five return

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

Northern Ireland is looking to ramp up its Game of Thrones tourism push as international visitors flock to the country to see the show’s signature sites.

Site of first nuclear detonation being opened to tourists for one day only

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

The site of the first ever atomic blast in New Mexico, US, is being opened up to tourists for one day on 4 April.

Pop-up nature installation to take over New York's Times Square

BY Jason Holland | 02 Apr 2015

New York’s Times Square is ready to go wild after a campaign to bring a temporary forest to the urban jungle surpassed its crowdfunding goal.

Developers break ground on St Augustine Aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Apr 2015

Work has started on the US$8m (€7.4m, £5.4m) St Augustine aquarium development, which will open later this year.

Giant slides by Belgian artist Carsten Höllerpart offer Hayward Gallery visitors an alternative way to travel

BY Kath Hudson | 01 Apr 2015

£22m redevelopment of Lincoln Castle offers Magna Carta a new home

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

Hunger Games confirmed for Motiongate Dubai as part of Lionsgate Zone

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

Export ban for £15m Egyptian statue controversially sold to private buyer

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

A statue, which caused a UK museum to be stripped of funding following its £15m (US$25m, €18.8m) sale, has had an export ban placed on it, stopping the piece leaving the country.

Wearable tech revolution, open culture and ethical scrutiny all forecast in 2015 museums TrendsWatch report

BY Tom Anstey | 01 Apr 2015

HGA to lead ambitious Walker Art Center expansion project

BY Jason Holland | 31 Mar 2015

A $75m (€69.9m, £50.8m) renovation at the Walker Art Center will create a new cultural district in Minneapolis, US.

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