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Middle East's largest planetarium opens in Iran
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
The Dome of Mina – the largest planetarium ever built in the Middle East – has been opened in Iran by Tehran mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, alongside a number of officials from Iran’s burgeoning space agency (ISA).
Newcastle United exhibition draws record numbers to Discovery Museum
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
Things might not all be rosy for Newcastle United Football Club in the Premier League at the moment, but an exhibition dedicated to the club’s history has become the most popular exhibition ever to be staged at the Newcastle Discovery Museum.
Travelling guitar exhibition strikes chord in New Jersey science centre
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
The Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, US, has debuted its latest exhibit – a travelling guitar museum complete with a fully functioning 43ft (13.1m) Gibson electric guitar.
Al Ain National Museum providing training to Abu Dhabi students
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
Al Ain National Museum in Abu Dhabi will host the 'Be a mentor for a day' programme, designed to provide education and training to young people interested in the museum sector.
South Africa to move 500 white rhinos in effort to stem tide of poaching in national parks
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
With South Africa’s heritage tourism sector under strain from the threat of rhino extinction, Kruger National Park is inviting bids to move 500 of the endangered species to counter the wave of poaching for their highly-prized horns.
Taiwan tops charts as Asia dominates tourism figures for 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
Taiwan's is the fastest growing international tourism industry, while Asian destinations in general are leading the way in drawing more visitor numbers, according to a recent report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Penguins coming to Bournemouth in £1.5m oceanarium expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
An oceanarium in Bournemouth, UK, is set to become home to a new colony of penguins following a £1.5m (US$2.4m, €1.9m) investment, which will increase the aquarium’s size by around a third.
Halloween proves big business for theme parks as guests flock for fright nights
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Attractions worldwide are gearing up for Halloween 2014 with a selection of shows designed to shock, terrify and amaze those in search of a fun-filled fright in October.
Hello Kitty attraction coming to Indonesia
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Indonesia’s Ancol Dreamland theme park in Jakarta has revealed plans to launch a brand new visitor attraction based on popular Japanese cartoon character Hello Kitty by the end of 2014.
Walt Disney secures future of Euro Disney with €1bn refinancing
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Euro Disney has agreed a €1bn (US$1.2bn, £785m) restructuring of debt, with the Paris-based theme park receiving backing from its largest shareholder – Walt Disney.
Ireland's €852m adventure tourism market continues to grow
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Ireland’s National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, has said that adventure tourism is worth more than €852m (US$1bn, £667m) to the country’s economy, and growing.
French government plans to open major museums seven days a week
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
France’s Culture Ministry has announced it is planning to give museums in the country the “necessary means” to be open on a daily basis – as long as conservation regulations are met and respected.
Thorpe Park signs horror characters up to dating app Tinder
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Thorpe Park in the UK has started using a unique method of drawing customers to the visitor attraction – by signing up Billy the Puppet and Pighead from the Saw movie franchise, and Harry from the film My Bloody Valentine to the popular dating app Tinder.
The Rock films exclusive scenes for Fast & Furious attraction at Universal Hollywood
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Actor and professional wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently filmed exclusive scenes for Universal Studios Hollywood’s upcoming attraction Fast & Furious Supercharged, which is starting to take shape ahead of its 2015 opening.
Disney chair signs contract extension till 2018
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Disney chair Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018, quashing rumours he was to step down from his current role as the company’s leader in 2016.
Gehry's Biomuseo finally opens in Panama
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
In the pipeline since 1999, Panama’s Biomuseo has finally opened to the public. Designed by famous architect Frank Gehry, the museum aims to celebrate the history of Central America's isthmus as one of the world's most diverse ecosystems.
Experts call for improved emergency training in India following zoo death
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Following the death of a 20-year-old-man in Delhi Zoo last week after he was mauled by a tiger, wildlife experts have called for India to re-evaluate the levels of training and preparedness that zoo staff nationwide get in handling emergency situations.
Marriott virtual reality 'Teleporter' takes travellers on whistle-stop world tour
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Oct 2014
Marriott Hotels is aiming to revolutionise the concept of travel through a virtual reality (VR) project that ‘teleports’ users to some of the world’s most exciting destinations in a matter of seconds.
Ai Weiwei unveils art exhibition at Alcatraz prison
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
America’s Alcatraz - one of the world’s most notorious prisons and now a top tourist attraction - is to play host to an art and sculpture exhibition by dissident artist Ai Weiwei.
Snøhetta reveal designs for Calgary Library, Canada
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
Oslo-based architecture and design firm Snøhetta has unveiled plans for its competition-winning Central Library and Plaza in Calgary, Canada.
     
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5382 to 5401 of 9728 news stories
Middle East's largest planetarium opens in Iran
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
The Dome of Mina – the largest planetarium ever built in the Middle East – has been opened in Iran by Tehran mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, alongside a number of officials from Iran’s burgeoning space agency (ISA).
Newcastle United exhibition draws record numbers to Discovery Museum
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
Things might not all be rosy for Newcastle United Football Club in the Premier League at the moment, but an exhibition dedicated to the club’s history has become the most popular exhibition ever to be staged at the Newcastle Discovery Museum.
Travelling guitar exhibition strikes chord in New Jersey science centre
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
The Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, US, has debuted its latest exhibit – a travelling guitar museum complete with a fully functioning 43ft (13.1m) Gibson electric guitar.
Al Ain National Museum providing training to Abu Dhabi students
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Oct 2014
Al Ain National Museum in Abu Dhabi will host the 'Be a mentor for a day' programme, designed to provide education and training to young people interested in the museum sector.
South Africa to move 500 white rhinos in effort to stem tide of poaching in national parks
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
With South Africa’s heritage tourism sector under strain from the threat of rhino extinction, Kruger National Park is inviting bids to move 500 of the endangered species to counter the wave of poaching for their highly-prized horns.
Taiwan tops charts as Asia dominates tourism figures for 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
Taiwan's is the fastest growing international tourism industry, while Asian destinations in general are leading the way in drawing more visitor numbers, according to a recent report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Penguins coming to Bournemouth in £1.5m oceanarium expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 07 Oct 2014
An oceanarium in Bournemouth, UK, is set to become home to a new colony of penguins following a £1.5m (US$2.4m, €1.9m) investment, which will increase the aquarium’s size by around a third.
Halloween proves big business for theme parks as guests flock for fright nights
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Attractions worldwide are gearing up for Halloween 2014 with a selection of shows designed to shock, terrify and amaze those in search of a fun-filled fright in October.
Hello Kitty attraction coming to Indonesia
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Indonesia’s Ancol Dreamland theme park in Jakarta has revealed plans to launch a brand new visitor attraction based on popular Japanese cartoon character Hello Kitty by the end of 2014.
Walt Disney secures future of Euro Disney with €1bn refinancing
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Euro Disney has agreed a €1bn (US$1.2bn, £785m) restructuring of debt, with the Paris-based theme park receiving backing from its largest shareholder – Walt Disney.
Ireland's €852m adventure tourism market continues to grow
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
Ireland’s National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, has said that adventure tourism is worth more than €852m (US$1bn, £667m) to the country’s economy, and growing.
French government plans to open major museums seven days a week
BY Tom Anstey | 06 Oct 2014
France’s Culture Ministry has announced it is planning to give museums in the country the “necessary means” to be open on a daily basis – as long as conservation regulations are met and respected.
Thorpe Park signs horror characters up to dating app Tinder
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Thorpe Park in the UK has started using a unique method of drawing customers to the visitor attraction – by signing up Billy the Puppet and Pighead from the Saw movie franchise, and Harry from the film My Bloody Valentine to the popular dating app Tinder.
The Rock films exclusive scenes for Fast & Furious attraction at Universal Hollywood
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Actor and professional wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently filmed exclusive scenes for Universal Studios Hollywood’s upcoming attraction Fast & Furious Supercharged, which is starting to take shape ahead of its 2015 opening.
Disney chair signs contract extension till 2018
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Disney chair Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018, quashing rumours he was to step down from his current role as the company’s leader in 2016.
Gehry's Biomuseo finally opens in Panama
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
In the pipeline since 1999, Panama’s Biomuseo has finally opened to the public. Designed by famous architect Frank Gehry, the museum aims to celebrate the history of Central America's isthmus as one of the world's most diverse ecosystems.
Experts call for improved emergency training in India following zoo death
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Oct 2014
Following the death of a 20-year-old-man in Delhi Zoo last week after he was mauled by a tiger, wildlife experts have called for India to re-evaluate the levels of training and preparedness that zoo staff nationwide get in handling emergency situations.
Marriott virtual reality 'Teleporter' takes travellers on whistle-stop world tour
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Oct 2014
Marriott Hotels is aiming to revolutionise the concept of travel through a virtual reality (VR) project that ‘teleports’ users to some of the world’s most exciting destinations in a matter of seconds.
Ai Weiwei unveils art exhibition at Alcatraz prison
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
America’s Alcatraz - one of the world’s most notorious prisons and now a top tourist attraction - is to play host to an art and sculpture exhibition by dissident artist Ai Weiwei.
Snøhetta reveal designs for Calgary Library, Canada
BY Katie Buckley | 03 Oct 2014
Oslo-based architecture and design firm Snøhetta has unveiled plans for its competition-winning Central Library and Plaza in Calgary, Canada.
     
 


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