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Oculus Rift offers endless possibilities for attractions industry
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Aug 2014
Following the March purchase of the Oculus Rift virtual reality technology by
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Attractions Management has looked at
what implications this could have for the attractions industry, with Zuckerberg
predicting augmented reality will become part of everyday life in the near
future.
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Under pressure SeaWorld to expand orca habitats
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Aug 2014
As a reaction to lagging attendance, tumbling shares and a backlash of
negative publicity in the wake of the controversial documentary Blackfish,
Seaworld has announced multi-million dollar expansion plans for its habitats
housing killer whales.
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Picasso Museum in Paris to relaunch on artist's birthday
BY Alice Davis | 19 Aug 2014
Three years behind schedule, significantly over budget and with no lack of
controversy, the Picasso Museum in Paris finally looks set to open. The French culture ministry announced the long-awaited unveiling would take place on 25 October, exactly 133 years since Pablo Picasso was born.
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Robots become guides at Tate Britain
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2014
Over the course of this week, four robots have been allowing guests to see the
Tate Britain at night, acting as virtual guides for the famous gallery in London.
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Legoland potentially coming to New York
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2014
New York State has said a potential US$250m (€187m, £150m) Legoland
theme park would provide “an unprecedented boost to regional tourism” if plans
go ahead.
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Rotterdam canal being converted into artificial river
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2014
Plans have been announced to convert a section of canal in the heart of
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, into a wave simulator to be home to surfing,
kayaking, scuba diving and a host of other aquatic sports and activities.
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Emin, Ishigami add sparkle to Sydney public art plan
BY Alice Davis | 15 Aug 2014
Sydney, Australia, is seeing returns on the commitment it’s made to public art
in recent years, announcing details of three prestigious works to launch the
City Centre Public Art Plan. The works will be produced by Japanese architect
Junya Ishigami, British artist Tracey Emin and Australian artist Hany
Armanious.
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Mangalore, India, closes in on US$2.6m oceanarium
BY Alice Davis | 13 Aug 2014
A proposed 100-tank aquarium in Mangalore, India, is heading into the first
stage of the approval process. The aquarium, complete with a specialist library
and aquatic museum, would aim to educate about and conserve the ocean life
and ecosystems of the nearby Karnataka coast.
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Design competition launched for UK's £90m Bristol Arena
BY Katie Buckley | 13 Aug 2014
The RIBA and Bristol City Council have announced the launch of a competition
to find an architect for ‘Bristol Arena’; a new 12,000 capacity, multi-use indoor
entertainment space in the south west UK city.
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