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Historic Scotland to turn Moubray house into visitor attraction
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2012
Historic Scotland is to take over responsibility of Moubray House - one of Edinburgh's oldest properties - and turn it into a visitor attraction. A unique agreement has been reached with the house's owner, Debra Stonecipher, which will see the property being operated as a new visitor facility on the Royal Mile, offering specialist pre-booked tours.
Edinburgh adds new panda marketing initiative
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2012
Edinburgh Zoo has revealed its latest initiative to benefit from the presence of two giant pandas at the attraction.
Indianapolis Zoo starts work on International Orangutan Center
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
A groundbreaking event has taken place to mark the start of construction work on the new US$21.5m (EUR17.1m, £13.5m) International Orang-utan Center at Indianapolis Zoo, US.
John Penrose steps down as UK tourism and heritage minister
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
John Penrose has confirmed he has stepped down as the government's tourism and heritage minister - a role in which the Weston-super-Mare MP had served for more than two years. Penrose said: "I'm very proud of the work I did - boosting the tourism industry, cutting red tape and helping with a highly successful Olympic Games."
Family vacation insights report launched by PGAV Destinations
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
PGAV Destinations has published new research that offers "groundbreaking" insights into the planning, enjoyment and processing of family vacations - both domestic and overseas.
SkyStar experience to close at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Sep 2012
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has confirmed that it will "not continue" to operate the SkyStar helium balloon experience, following a report into an incident which took place in June.
New research: Eiffel Tower 'most valuable' monument in Europe
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Sep 2012
The Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce in Italy has revealed that the Eiffel Tower is Europe's "most valuable" monument - worth EUR434bn (US$544bn, £342bn) to Paris.
April grand opening for Amsterdam's new-look Rijksmuseum
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum has announced it will open its doors to the public in April 2013 following the completion of a renovation and restoration programme lasting nearly 10 years.
Gold Striker wooden coaster to open at California's Great America
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
California's Great America has announced it is to open Gold Striker - one of the tallest and fastest wooden rollercoasters in the Northern California, US - during spring 2013.
US$42m American Trail unveiled at Smithsonian's National Zoo
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
The Smithsonian Institution has opened the new US$42m (EUR33.4m, £26.4m) American Trail at Washington DC's National Zoo, after five years in planning and development.
Nottingham Castle to become 'world-class tourist destination'
BY Pete Hayman | 30 Aug 2012
Nottingham residents are being given the opportunity to comment on "exciting proposals" for the transformation of the city's castle into a "world-class tourist destination".
UK's first Angry Bird-themed land opens at kids' theme park
BY Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2012
The first Angry Birds Activity Park in the UK has been officially opened at Sundown Adventureland in Nottinghamshire - a theme park designed for children under the age of 10.
Yas Waterworld to open by end of year
BY Tom Walker | 29 Aug 2012
Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, is on course to open its doors on Yas Island by the end of this year. Spread across 15 hectares (37 acres), the waterpark will feature a range of 43 rides, slides and attractions.
Merlin invests AU$4m in Mooloolaba's UnderWater World attraction
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Aug 2012
Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's leading visitor attraction operators, is set to invest AU$4m (US$4.2m, EUR3.3m, £2.6m) in Mooloolaba's UnderWater World, Australia.
WhiteWater West announces Hopkins Rides acquisition
BY Pete Hayman | 24 Aug 2012
WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hopkins Rides as part of efforts to strengthen its aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio.
National Football museum reaches 100,000 visitor landmark in six weeks
BY Tom Walker | 22 Aug 2012
The National Football Museum in Manchester has attracted 100,000 visitors in the first six weeks since its opening on 6 July.
New York mayor announces boost for New York Aquarium scheme
BY Pete Hayman | 21 Aug 2012
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new funding towards New York Aquarium's new Ocean Wonders: Sharks! development in Coney Island, US.
Green light for compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland site
BY Pete Hayman | 17 Aug 2012
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet District Council's (TDC) plans to serve a compulsory purchase order on the owner of Margate's Dreamland site.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to open £5.25m Wallace and Gromit ride
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Aug 2012
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the amusement park and resort owned by the Thompson Family, is to open a new £5.25m Wallace and Gromit-themed family ride experience next year.
PwC survey: 99 per cent of Olympic tourists to return to London
BY Tom Walker | 15 Aug 2012
A survey of foreign visitors to London conducted during the Olympic Games by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown that 99 per cent of visitors want to return to the city in the future.
     
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6640 to 6659 of 9725 news stories
Historic Scotland to turn Moubray house into visitor attraction
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2012
Historic Scotland is to take over responsibility of Moubray House - one of Edinburgh's oldest properties - and turn it into a visitor attraction. A unique agreement has been reached with the house's owner, Debra Stonecipher, which will see the property being operated as a new visitor facility on the Royal Mile, offering specialist pre-booked tours.
Edinburgh adds new panda marketing initiative
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2012
Edinburgh Zoo has revealed its latest initiative to benefit from the presence of two giant pandas at the attraction.
Indianapolis Zoo starts work on International Orangutan Center
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
A groundbreaking event has taken place to mark the start of construction work on the new US$21.5m (EUR17.1m, £13.5m) International Orang-utan Center at Indianapolis Zoo, US.
John Penrose steps down as UK tourism and heritage minister
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
John Penrose has confirmed he has stepped down as the government's tourism and heritage minister - a role in which the Weston-super-Mare MP had served for more than two years. Penrose said: "I'm very proud of the work I did - boosting the tourism industry, cutting red tape and helping with a highly successful Olympic Games."
Family vacation insights report launched by PGAV Destinations
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Sep 2012
PGAV Destinations has published new research that offers "groundbreaking" insights into the planning, enjoyment and processing of family vacations - both domestic and overseas.
SkyStar experience to close at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Sep 2012
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has confirmed that it will "not continue" to operate the SkyStar helium balloon experience, following a report into an incident which took place in June.
New research: Eiffel Tower 'most valuable' monument in Europe
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Sep 2012
The Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce in Italy has revealed that the Eiffel Tower is Europe's "most valuable" monument - worth EUR434bn (US$544bn, £342bn) to Paris.
April grand opening for Amsterdam's new-look Rijksmuseum
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum has announced it will open its doors to the public in April 2013 following the completion of a renovation and restoration programme lasting nearly 10 years.
Gold Striker wooden coaster to open at California's Great America
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
California's Great America has announced it is to open Gold Striker - one of the tallest and fastest wooden rollercoasters in the Northern California, US - during spring 2013.
US$42m American Trail unveiled at Smithsonian's National Zoo
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Sep 2012
The Smithsonian Institution has opened the new US$42m (EUR33.4m, £26.4m) American Trail at Washington DC's National Zoo, after five years in planning and development.
Nottingham Castle to become 'world-class tourist destination'
BY Pete Hayman | 30 Aug 2012
Nottingham residents are being given the opportunity to comment on "exciting proposals" for the transformation of the city's castle into a "world-class tourist destination".
UK's first Angry Bird-themed land opens at kids' theme park
BY Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2012
The first Angry Birds Activity Park in the UK has been officially opened at Sundown Adventureland in Nottinghamshire - a theme park designed for children under the age of 10.
Yas Waterworld to open by end of year
BY Tom Walker | 29 Aug 2012
Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, is on course to open its doors on Yas Island by the end of this year. Spread across 15 hectares (37 acres), the waterpark will feature a range of 43 rides, slides and attractions.
Merlin invests AU$4m in Mooloolaba's UnderWater World attraction
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Aug 2012
Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's leading visitor attraction operators, is set to invest AU$4m (US$4.2m, EUR3.3m, £2.6m) in Mooloolaba's UnderWater World, Australia.
WhiteWater West announces Hopkins Rides acquisition
BY Pete Hayman | 24 Aug 2012
WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hopkins Rides as part of efforts to strengthen its aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio.
National Football museum reaches 100,000 visitor landmark in six weeks
BY Tom Walker | 22 Aug 2012
The National Football Museum in Manchester has attracted 100,000 visitors in the first six weeks since its opening on 6 July.
New York mayor announces boost for New York Aquarium scheme
BY Pete Hayman | 21 Aug 2012
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new funding towards New York Aquarium's new Ocean Wonders: Sharks! development in Coney Island, US.
Green light for compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland site
BY Pete Hayman | 17 Aug 2012
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet District Council's (TDC) plans to serve a compulsory purchase order on the owner of Margate's Dreamland site.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to open £5.25m Wallace and Gromit ride
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Aug 2012
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the amusement park and resort owned by the Thompson Family, is to open a new £5.25m Wallace and Gromit-themed family ride experience next year.
PwC survey: 99 per cent of Olympic tourists to return to London
BY Tom Walker | 15 Aug 2012
A survey of foreign visitors to London conducted during the Olympic Games by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown that 99 per cent of visitors want to return to the city in the future.
     
 


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