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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.

Ohio's Cedar Park announces plans for new GateKeeper rollercoaster

BY Pete Hayman | 14 Aug 2012

Cedar Park - the amusement park and resort in Sandusky, Ohio, US - has announced plans to build one of the longest winged rollercoasters in the world ahead of its 2013 season.

Opening date set for New Fantasyland at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park

BY Pete Hayman | 14 Aug 2012

A range of new attractions will be unveiled at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney Park in Florida, US, on 6 December following the expansion of the New Fantasyland.

Oakwood theme park campaign to repay guests' Severn toll charge

BY Tom Walker | 09 Aug 2012

A Welsh theme park is to offer a toll refund to visitors who use the Severn Bridge to get there.

Atlantic City Aquarium plans US$8m expansion

BY Tom Walker | 09 Aug 2012

The Atlantic City Aquarium in New Jersey, US has announced plans for a US$8m (6.5m euro, £5m) expansion which would double the size of the attraction.

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6644 to 6663 of 9725 news stories

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

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.

Ohio's Cedar Park announces plans for new GateKeeper rollercoaster

BY Pete Hayman | 14 Aug 2012

Cedar Park - the amusement park and resort in Sandusky, Ohio, US - has announced plans to build one of the longest winged rollercoasters in the world ahead of its 2013 season.

Opening date set for New Fantasyland at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park

BY Pete Hayman | 14 Aug 2012

A range of new attractions will be unveiled at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney Park in Florida, US, on 6 December following the expansion of the New Fantasyland.

Oakwood theme park campaign to repay guests' Severn toll charge

BY Tom Walker | 09 Aug 2012

A Welsh theme park is to offer a toll refund to visitors who use the Severn Bridge to get there.

Atlantic City Aquarium plans US$8m expansion

BY Tom Walker | 09 Aug 2012

The Atlantic City Aquarium in New Jersey, US has announced plans for a US$8m (6.5m euro, £5m) expansion which would double the size of the attraction.

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