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5963 to 5982 of 9726 news stories

Museum of Zoology gains lottery funding for full redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Mar 2014

Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant of £1.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Texas' EarthQuest theme park development aims to relocate to bigger site

BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2014

Contour Entertainment, developers of the proposed 500-acre (2.02sq km) theme park, EarthQuest, are in discussions to secure a new piece of land for the attraction in Texas by May this year.

Scottish musueum's mining memorial up for two design awards

BY Chris Dodd | 26 Mar 2014

A new museum memorial centre acting as a leading light for leisure restoration projects could be in line to receive two design awards.

Students complete year-long Skills for Wildlife training scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014

A group of trainees working for three Wildlife Trusts in the north of England are set to complete their training following a one-year work programme, finishing at the end of March.

English Heritage split plans lead to queries and confusion from its members

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014

There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to split English Heritage, with nearly 600 replies querying the viability of the controversial plans.

Plans approved for mixed-use development in Perthshire national park

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014

Arran Brewery has had plans approved by the National Park Authority to open up a new brewery, hotel and visitor centre in Perthshire, Scotland.

Malaysia harbours high hopes for island eco-theme park and resort

BY Jak Phillips | 24 Mar 2014

The Malaysian government is to bet big on the picturesque island of Langkawi, aiming to attract RM5bn (£948m, US$1.5bn, €1.1bn) for private sector investments as part of ambitious plans to make it one of the top 10 tourist islands in the world by 2015.

Historic buildings at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion, says English Heritage

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014

Experts have warned that Britain’s coastal heritage is at extreme risk from both flooding and coastal erosion following the year’s extreme weather patterns.

Doha Oasis Mall to feature US$300m Adventure Island

BY Chris Dodd | 24 Mar 2014

A US$300m (£181m, €217m) Adventure Island is to be created as part of the expansive Doha Oasis Mall project in Qatar, with the development including retail shops and fine dining, as well an entertainment component.

Universal Studios Hollywood showcases Despicable Me 3D ride Minion Mayhem

BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2014

Universal Studios Hollywood is about to showcase its new 3D movie motion simulator ride, Minion Mayhem, inspired by the film Despicable Me.

London's Shard records healthy profit one year on from opening as a tourist attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2014

The View from the Shard in London has been a big hit since debuting in 2013, bringing in £5m in pre-tax profit and around 900,000 visitors over the course of the year.

Theme park announced for US$1.5bn Malaysian development The TWO

BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014

A million-sq ft (92,903sq m) theme park is the latest addition to plans for the RM5bn ($1.5bn, €1.1bn, £916m) development The TWO in Rawang, Malaysia.

Scott Ault leaves BRC to head up newly-formed Rethink Leisure

BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014

After nearly 19 years with experience design firm BRC Imagination Arts, COO Scott Ault has left to be president and CEO of newly-formed design and development company, Rethink Leisure and Entertainment.

Enormous £3m Chinese lantern illumination attraction to open in Blackpool, UK

BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014

One of the world's largest indoor illumination experiences, Illuminasia, will open in Olympia Arena at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK on 18 April.

Revealed: How to procure a panda

BY Jak Phillips | 20 Mar 2014

The startling costs involved in procuring pandas for zoos have been laid bare in this month’s Attractions Management magazine, where a swot analysis finds that the complex process is far from black and white.

Media company plans CAD$60m water park development in Greater Toronto

BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014

A CAD$60m (US$88.8m, €64m, £53.7m) water park expected to operate 365 days a year is planned for the Greater Toronto Area, with hopes construction will start in spring 2015 ahead of a 2016 curtain raiser.

Artist plans pop-up waterslide for UK city centre

BY Chris Dodd | 19 Mar 2014

Artist Luke Jerram has launched a fundraising campaign to install a pop-up waterslide on Bristol’s Park Street for one Sunday in May.

US$750m all-year destination resort coming to New York, US

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Mar 2014

A new US$750m (£451m, €539.5m) destination resort with spa facilities in Sullivan County, New York, US, has been revealed by developer EPR Properties.

Afrika Bambaataa proposes hip-hop museum in the Bronx, New York

BY Helen Andrews | 18 Mar 2014

Hip-hop master Afrika Bambaataa is developing a museum proposal dedicated to the music genre with fellow artists Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz and Grand Wizard Theodore.

Sea Life aquarium scheduled for Michigan, US in 2015

BY Tom Anstey | 17 Mar 2014

A new 35,000sq ft (3,250sq m) Sea Life aquarium is coming to Michigan, US, with the new attraction set to open its doors in Auburn Hills in early 2015.

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5963 to 5982 of 9726 news stories

Museum of Zoology gains lottery funding for full redevelopment

BY Tom Anstey | 26 Mar 2014

Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant of £1.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Texas' EarthQuest theme park development aims to relocate to bigger site

BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2014

Contour Entertainment, developers of the proposed 500-acre (2.02sq km) theme park, EarthQuest, are in discussions to secure a new piece of land for the attraction in Texas by May this year.

Scottish musueum's mining memorial up for two design awards

BY Chris Dodd | 26 Mar 2014

A new museum memorial centre acting as a leading light for leisure restoration projects could be in line to receive two design awards.

Students complete year-long Skills for Wildlife training scheme

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014

A group of trainees working for three Wildlife Trusts in the north of England are set to complete their training following a one-year work programme, finishing at the end of March.

English Heritage split plans lead to queries and confusion from its members

BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014

There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to split English Heritage, with nearly 600 replies querying the viability of the controversial plans.

Plans approved for mixed-use development in Perthshire national park

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014

Arran Brewery has had plans approved by the National Park Authority to open up a new brewery, hotel and visitor centre in Perthshire, Scotland.

Malaysia harbours high hopes for island eco-theme park and resort

BY Jak Phillips | 24 Mar 2014

Historic buildings at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion, says English Heritage

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014

Experts have warned that Britain’s coastal heritage is at extreme risk from both flooding and coastal erosion following the year’s extreme weather patterns.

Doha Oasis Mall to feature US$300m Adventure Island

BY Chris Dodd | 24 Mar 2014

Universal Studios Hollywood showcases Despicable Me 3D ride Minion Mayhem

BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2014

Universal Studios Hollywood is about to showcase its new 3D movie motion simulator ride, Minion Mayhem, inspired by the film Despicable Me.

London's Shard records healthy profit one year on from opening as a tourist attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2014

The View from the Shard in London has been a big hit since debuting in 2013, bringing in £5m in pre-tax profit and around 900,000 visitors over the course of the year.

Theme park announced for US$1.5bn Malaysian development The TWO

BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014

A million-sq ft (92,903sq m) theme park is the latest addition to plans for the RM5bn ($1.5bn, €1.1bn, £916m) development The TWO in Rawang, Malaysia.

Scott Ault leaves BRC to head up newly-formed Rethink Leisure

BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014

Enormous £3m Chinese lantern illumination attraction to open in Blackpool, UK

BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014

One of the world's largest indoor illumination experiences, Illuminasia, will open in Olympia Arena at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK on 18 April.

Revealed: How to procure a panda

BY Jak Phillips | 20 Mar 2014

Media company plans CAD$60m water park development in Greater Toronto

BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014

Artist plans pop-up waterslide for UK city centre

BY Chris Dodd | 19 Mar 2014

Artist Luke Jerram has launched a fundraising campaign to install a pop-up waterslide on Bristol’s Park Street for one Sunday in May.

US$750m all-year destination resort coming to New York, US

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Mar 2014

A new US$750m (£451m, €539.5m) destination resort with spa facilities in Sullivan County, New York, US, has been revealed by developer EPR Properties.

Afrika Bambaataa proposes hip-hop museum in the Bronx, New York

BY Helen Andrews | 18 Mar 2014

Hip-hop master Afrika Bambaataa is developing a museum proposal dedicated to the music genre with fellow artists Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz and Grand Wizard Theodore.

Sea Life aquarium scheduled for Michigan, US in 2015

BY Tom Anstey | 17 Mar 2014

A new 35,000sq ft (3,250sq m) Sea Life aquarium is coming to Michigan, US, with the new attraction set to open its doors in Auburn Hills in early 2015.

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