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Captive cetacean debate "back on the table" following beluga whale death
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
The captive cetacean debate has reared its head again following the death of a beluga whale – loaned to Orlando SeaWorld from Vancouver Aquarium – after an encounter with other animals in the tank.
Over 18s waterpark coming to BH Mallorca as part of €10m redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
Following a takeover by the Cursach Hotel Group, the former Mallorca Rocks hotel is undergoing a €10m (US$11.3m, £7.4m) redevelopment of its facilities, which will now include a new beach club, stage area and an over 18s waterpark under its new name BH Mallorca.
Comcast confirms King Kong for Universal Orlando
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Comcast – the parent company of Universal – has confirmed that King Kong will be returning to Universal Orlando as a new visitor attraction.
Historical attractions most important for UK's holiday makers
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
A new survey from QHotels has discovered that historical attractions are the most important factor for tourists when choosing a mini break destination in the UK.
Atlantic City's Steel Pier and Boardwalk undergoing major revamp to draw non-gambling tourists
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
In the wake of the loss of four of its 12 casinos, Atlantic City is continuing to push for new, non-gambling attractions in a complete rebranding of the city. The latest redevelopment plans include a beachfront giant Ferris wheel and zip line, restaurants, an extension of the Steel Pier and a rebuilt Boardwalk.
A working winter wonderland: Canadian ‘Freezeway’ conjures active commuting solution
BY Katie Buckley | 24 Feb 2015
Matt Gibbs, a landscape architecture student, has come up with a proposal for a frosty new transport network. An 11km (6.8m) long ‘Freezeway’ that will offer people a chance to ice skate to work.
World's first motor racing track gains HLF funding for revitalisation
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Brooklands race track – widely recognised as the world’s first ever motor racing circuit – will be given a new lease of life as a heritage attraction following a £4.7m (€6.4m, US$7.3m) investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run set to star at London Paramount
BY Alice Davis | 24 Feb 2015
The £2bn (US$3.2bn, €2.5bn) London Paramount development in Kent, UK, took the first step today in welcoming some more down-to-earth characters to its fold.
Argentinian team chosen to design Bamiyan Cultural Centre, Afghanistan
BY Katie Buckley | 24 Feb 2015
An Argentinian design team, headed up by Carlos Nahuel Recabarren, has won a UNESCO design competition to create a Cultural Centre in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.
Developers say Coachella theme park development will come to fruition
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Developers for a proposed theme park development in Coachella, California, have said they are confident they can fund the multi-million dollar project.
Orlando Science Center seeks funding for US$35m overhaul
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
After a failed attempt to get US$12m (€10.5m, £7.8m) from the Orange County Commission last year for a major overhaul of facilities, Orlando Science Center has produced a new phased funding and development approach with emphasis on private donors in an attempt to be granted funding when the budget is reviewed in this July.
Disney ticket price breaks US$100 mark
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the first theme park to break the US$100 (€88, £65) admission fee, after a price hike which came on Sunday (22 February).
Drayton Manor announces £2.5m Thomas Land expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Drayton Manor theme park is embarking on a £2.5m (US$3.9m, €3.4m) expansion of its Thomas Land attraction, with three new rides and a new Sodor Airport terminal.
Tolkien-inspired theme park comes under fire from copyright controversy
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Plans for a theme park in Torre de Benagalbón, Spain, have come under fire after comparisons were made of its similarity to JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.
Continuum thought to be looking at Emmerdale tour following Coronation Street success
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Following Continuum Leading Attraction’s success with its Coronation Street tour in the UK, the entertainment company is thought to be looking at running a similar attraction with plans for a tour of the popular ITV soap Emmerdale.
Leisure dominates in ‘Designs of the year 2015’ shortlist
BY Katie Buckley | 20 Feb 2015
Sport, museum, culture, recreation and mixed-use schemes all feature on the shortlist for this year’s Designs of the Year award. Of 76 nominated projects, representing the work of the best global design talent, an overwhelming number are leisure-related.
US$500m theme park proposed for Arizona
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Property developer the Granger Group has turned its attention from health care and senior living complexes to produce plans for a US$500m (€440m, £323m) theme park and resort development in Williams, Arizona, predicted to attract four million visitors annually.
Israel plans space theme park
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Israel’s Ashdod Municipality has released plans for the development of a space-themed amusement park, to help inspire the next generation of intrepid space travellers.
Phuket FantaSea to operate new THB1.35bn theme park
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Safari World, Thailand’s largest theme park operator, has revealed plans for a 24.5 acre (99,200sq m) theme park development to be run by land owner Phuket FantaSea.
Apple files patent for VR headset
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Feb 2015
Apple has taken its first steps into the world of virtual reality after winning a patent for a wireless virtual reality headset used in conjunction with the iPhone handset.
     
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4934 to 4953 of 9647 news stories
Captive cetacean debate "back on the table" following beluga whale death
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
The captive cetacean debate has reared its head again following the death of a beluga whale – loaned to Orlando SeaWorld from Vancouver Aquarium – after an encounter with other animals in the tank.
Over 18s waterpark coming to BH Mallorca as part of €10m redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
Following a takeover by the Cursach Hotel Group, the former Mallorca Rocks hotel is undergoing a €10m (US$11.3m, £7.4m) redevelopment of its facilities, which will now include a new beach club, stage area and an over 18s waterpark under its new name BH Mallorca.
Comcast confirms King Kong for Universal Orlando
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Comcast – the parent company of Universal – has confirmed that King Kong will be returning to Universal Orlando as a new visitor attraction.
Historical attractions most important for UK's holiday makers
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
A new survey from QHotels has discovered that historical attractions are the most important factor for tourists when choosing a mini break destination in the UK.
Atlantic City's Steel Pier and Boardwalk undergoing major revamp to draw non-gambling tourists
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
In the wake of the loss of four of its 12 casinos, Atlantic City is continuing to push for new, non-gambling attractions in a complete rebranding of the city. The latest redevelopment plans include a beachfront giant Ferris wheel and zip line, restaurants, an extension of the Steel Pier and a rebuilt Boardwalk.
A working winter wonderland: Canadian ‘Freezeway’ conjures active commuting solution
BY Katie Buckley | 24 Feb 2015
Matt Gibbs, a landscape architecture student, has come up with a proposal for a frosty new transport network. An 11km (6.8m) long ‘Freezeway’ that will offer people a chance to ice skate to work.
World's first motor racing track gains HLF funding for revitalisation
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Brooklands race track – widely recognised as the world’s first ever motor racing circuit – will be given a new lease of life as a heritage attraction following a £4.7m (€6.4m, US$7.3m) investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run set to star at London Paramount
BY Alice Davis | 24 Feb 2015
The £2bn (US$3.2bn, €2.5bn) London Paramount development in Kent, UK, took the first step today in welcoming some more down-to-earth characters to its fold.
Argentinian team chosen to design Bamiyan Cultural Centre, Afghanistan
BY Katie Buckley | 24 Feb 2015
An Argentinian design team, headed up by Carlos Nahuel Recabarren, has won a UNESCO design competition to create a Cultural Centre in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.
Developers say Coachella theme park development will come to fruition
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Feb 2015
Developers for a proposed theme park development in Coachella, California, have said they are confident they can fund the multi-million dollar project.
Orlando Science Center seeks funding for US$35m overhaul
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
After a failed attempt to get US$12m (€10.5m, £7.8m) from the Orange County Commission last year for a major overhaul of facilities, Orlando Science Center has produced a new phased funding and development approach with emphasis on private donors in an attempt to be granted funding when the budget is reviewed in this July.
Disney ticket price breaks US$100 mark
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the first theme park to break the US$100 (€88, £65) admission fee, after a price hike which came on Sunday (22 February).
Drayton Manor announces £2.5m Thomas Land expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Drayton Manor theme park is embarking on a £2.5m (US$3.9m, €3.4m) expansion of its Thomas Land attraction, with three new rides and a new Sodor Airport terminal.
Tolkien-inspired theme park comes under fire from copyright controversy
BY Tom Anstey | 23 Feb 2015
Plans for a theme park in Torre de Benagalbón, Spain, have come under fire after comparisons were made of its similarity to JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.
Continuum thought to be looking at Emmerdale tour following Coronation Street success
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Following Continuum Leading Attraction’s success with its Coronation Street tour in the UK, the entertainment company is thought to be looking at running a similar attraction with plans for a tour of the popular ITV soap Emmerdale.
Leisure dominates in ‘Designs of the year 2015’ shortlist
BY Katie Buckley | 20 Feb 2015
Sport, museum, culture, recreation and mixed-use schemes all feature on the shortlist for this year’s Designs of the Year award. Of 76 nominated projects, representing the work of the best global design talent, an overwhelming number are leisure-related.
US$500m theme park proposed for Arizona
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Property developer the Granger Group has turned its attention from health care and senior living complexes to produce plans for a US$500m (€440m, £323m) theme park and resort development in Williams, Arizona, predicted to attract four million visitors annually.
Israel plans space theme park
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Israel’s Ashdod Municipality has released plans for the development of a space-themed amusement park, to help inspire the next generation of intrepid space travellers.
Phuket FantaSea to operate new THB1.35bn theme park
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Feb 2015
Safari World, Thailand’s largest theme park operator, has revealed plans for a 24.5 acre (99,200sq m) theme park development to be run by land owner Phuket FantaSea.
Apple files patent for VR headset
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Feb 2015
Apple has taken its first steps into the world of virtual reality after winning a patent for a wireless virtual reality headset used in conjunction with the iPhone handset.
     
 


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