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US$600bn natural heritage sector badly under-funded, says new study
BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2015
The world’s national parks and nature reserves are thought to be worth US$600bn (€535bn, £389bn) a year, with around eight billion tourism visits annually. That income, however, is not being supported by adequate investment into heritage protection, according to the team behind the research.
Feasibility study next big step for proposed US$120m Jacksonville Aquarium
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Jacksonville Florida's chances of getting a world-class aquarium in a downtown location have taken a step forward with the news that a feasibility study is about to be launched – it's a significant step forward for a project that has been two years in the making.
South Africa's largest waterpark to anchor Scottburgh development
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Work on a major development, centred around what will be South Africa’s largest waterpark, will start in January 2016 according to the company behind the multi-million dollar project.
Kris Yao | Artech wins contest for New Taipei City Museum of Art
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Kris Yao | Artech has been selected to design the New Taipei City Museum of Art after winning an architectural contest with its “Contemporary Museum of Art among the Reeds” design.
Work to start on US$19m California planetarium development
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, will start work this year on a US$19m (€16.8m, £12.3m) planetarium development as part of a larger seven-year US$965m (€854m, £625.2m) renovation to its district campuses.
Merlin posts strong end of year results after successful 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Merlin Entertainments has posted strong end of year results, delivering positive growth from existing attractions along with the continued rollout of its various brands, recording a compounded annual growth rate from 2010 to 2014 of 12.6 per cent.
London Olympic legacy continues with plans for boutique hotel in Stratford
BY Katie Buckley | 26 Feb 2015
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique hotel scheme at Stratford City, the former site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Bob Chapek to head up Disney's theme park division
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
The Walt Disney Company has named company veteran Bob Chapek as its new chair of Parks and Resorts, succeeding Thomas Staggs, who this month was appointed chief operating officer for Disney.
Zoos SA outlines 20-year masterplan for major zoos
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Zoos South Australia (ZSA) has unveiled a 20-year masterplan for the proposed transformation of both its Adelaide and Monarto Zoos.
4D film based on Lego Movie coming to Lego theme parks and Discovery Centres
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
Merlin Entertainments has announced it will be bringing a new 4D animated film based on the popular Lego Movie franchise to come exclusively to all of its Legoland theme parks and Legoland Discovery Centres worldwide in 2015.
Thailand’s US$60m Dino Waterpark takes shape as slides installed
BY Alice Davis | 25 Feb 2015
A US$60m (£39m, €52m) waterpark under construction in northern Thailand has begun installing its rides.
SO-IL and Freaks to redesign historic glass factory site
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
SO-IL and Freaks Freearchitects have jointly won an architectural competition to redesign a glass museum and gallery on the site of an 18th century factory in Meisenthal, France.
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.
     
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5004 to 5023 of 9728 news stories
US$600bn natural heritage sector badly under-funded, says new study
BY Tom Anstey | 02 Mar 2015
The world’s national parks and nature reserves are thought to be worth US$600bn (€535bn, £389bn) a year, with around eight billion tourism visits annually. That income, however, is not being supported by adequate investment into heritage protection, according to the team behind the research.
Feasibility study next big step for proposed US$120m Jacksonville Aquarium
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Jacksonville Florida's chances of getting a world-class aquarium in a downtown location have taken a step forward with the news that a feasibility study is about to be launched – it's a significant step forward for a project that has been two years in the making.
South Africa's largest waterpark to anchor Scottburgh development
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Work on a major development, centred around what will be South Africa’s largest waterpark, will start in January 2016 according to the company behind the multi-million dollar project.
Kris Yao | Artech wins contest for New Taipei City Museum of Art
BY Tom Anstey | 27 Feb 2015
Kris Yao | Artech has been selected to design the New Taipei City Museum of Art after winning an architectural contest with its “Contemporary Museum of Art among the Reeds” design.
Work to start on US$19m California planetarium development
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, will start work this year on a US$19m (€16.8m, £12.3m) planetarium development as part of a larger seven-year US$965m (€854m, £625.2m) renovation to its district campuses.
Merlin posts strong end of year results after successful 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Merlin Entertainments has posted strong end of year results, delivering positive growth from existing attractions along with the continued rollout of its various brands, recording a compounded annual growth rate from 2010 to 2014 of 12.6 per cent.
London Olympic legacy continues with plans for boutique hotel in Stratford
BY Katie Buckley | 26 Feb 2015
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique hotel scheme at Stratford City, the former site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Bob Chapek to head up Disney's theme park division
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
The Walt Disney Company has named company veteran Bob Chapek as its new chair of Parks and Resorts, succeeding Thomas Staggs, who this month was appointed chief operating officer for Disney.
Zoos SA outlines 20-year masterplan for major zoos
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Feb 2015
Zoos South Australia (ZSA) has unveiled a 20-year masterplan for the proposed transformation of both its Adelaide and Monarto Zoos.
4D film based on Lego Movie coming to Lego theme parks and Discovery Centres
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
Merlin Entertainments has announced it will be bringing a new 4D animated film based on the popular Lego Movie franchise to come exclusively to all of its Legoland theme parks and Legoland Discovery Centres worldwide in 2015.
Thailand’s US$60m Dino Waterpark takes shape as slides installed
BY Alice Davis | 25 Feb 2015
A US$60m (£39m, €52m) waterpark under construction in northern Thailand has begun installing its rides.
SO-IL and Freaks to redesign historic glass factory site
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Feb 2015
SO-IL and Freaks Freearchitects have jointly won an architectural competition to redesign a glass museum and gallery on the site of an 18th century factory in Meisenthal, France.
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.
     
 


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