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National Football Museum launches at new Manchester home

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The National Football Museum (NFM) - an attraction exploring Britain's cultural heritage through football - has opened at its new home within Manchester's iconic Urbis building.

British Museum unveils new-look Citi Money Gallery

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The British Museum has announced the opening of its new Citi Money Gallery, following a major refurbishment of the space housing the institution's extensive money collection.

Funding boost for Warsaw's new Museum of the History of Polish Jews

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The new Museum of the History of Polish Jews (MHPJ) - currently being built in the heart of Warsaw and due to open in the second half of 2013 - has secured two major donations.

New report forecasts positive impact of Edinburgh Zoo's pandas

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

Two giant pandas currently living at Edinburgh Zoo could attract £28m worth of additional visitor expenditure for the local economy, according to a new independent report.

Tiffany and Co Foundation grant for Rijksmuseum jewellery gallery

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The US-based Tiffany and Co Foundation has approved funding towards the new jewellery gallery at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands - part of a wider renovation project.

HOK to lead masterplan design team for Dubai's World Expo bid

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

HOK has been appointed to lead the design team responsible for drawing up a masterplan for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) bid to host the 2020 World Expo in Dubai.

£4m Tropical Cyclone water ride for Center Parcs' Elveden Forest park

BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012

Center Parcs has announced plans to build a new £4m water ride at its Elveden Forest park in Suffolk, which is inspired by some of the world's greatest "forces of nature".

Heritage Lottery Fund announces new five-year investment strategy

BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012

A new five-year investment strategy designed to help create a "stronger and more resilient" UK heritage economy has been launched by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Heritage Lottery Fund announces £2m for Yorkshire schemes

BY Pete Hayman | 05 Jul 2012

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that £2m worth of confirmed support will be shared among two major conservation and restoration schemes in Yorkshire.

CNL Lifestyle Properties acquires Florida's Rapids Water Park

BY Pete Hayman | 05 Jul 2012

CNL Lifestyle Properties has announced the purchase of Rapids Water Park in Florida, US, in a move that further diversifies the company's existing attractions portfolio.

Notre Dame revealed as most popular Paris tourist attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was the French city's most popular tourist attraction during 2011 with 13.6 million visitors, according to the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Museums Association reveals 'devastating impact' of funding cuts

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

New research carried out by the Museums Association (MA) has revealed the "devastating impact" of funding cuts on heritage attractions across the UK.

Ireland's leading attractions report increase in visitor numbers

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

Some of Ireland's leading tourist attractions reported an increase in visitor numbers during 2011, according to new statistics published by national tourism agency Fáilte Ireland.

Superman Ultimate Flight launches at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

Superman Ultimate Flight, a new thrill experience incorporating two upside-down twists and two vertical rolls, has been unveiled at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California, US.

Work starts on Scotland's new Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has helped mark the start of construction work on a new multi-million pound visitor centre designed to celebrate the Battle of Bannockburn.

Philadelphia Museum of Art to restore historic Fairmont Park property

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

The Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania, US, has announced that Cedar Grove, the historic house located in Fairmont Park, will close on 8 July to undergo a major restoration.

£18.5m visitor centre opens at Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

A new £18.5m visitor centre has opened today (3 July) at the Giant's Causeway - Northern Ireland's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the County Antrim coast.

Universal Orlando Resort launches Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

A new attraction based on Despicable Me, the hit movie from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, has been unveiled at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US.

AEG Europe unveils new rooftop tourist attraction at London's O2 Arena

BY Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012

AEG Europe has announced the launch of its new Up at The O2 tourist experience, which takes visitors on a guided expedition across the roof of the O2 Arena in London, UK.

IMG Group secures deal for Dubai's new Marvel Adventure attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012

Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group has signed a licence agreement with Marvel Entertainment to develop a new branded visitor attraction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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6721 to 6740 of 9732 news stories

National Football Museum launches at new Manchester home

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The National Football Museum (NFM) - an attraction exploring Britain's cultural heritage through football - has opened at its new home within Manchester's iconic Urbis building.

British Museum unveils new-look Citi Money Gallery

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The British Museum has announced the opening of its new Citi Money Gallery, following a major refurbishment of the space housing the institution's extensive money collection.

Funding boost for Warsaw's new Museum of the History of Polish Jews

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The new Museum of the History of Polish Jews (MHPJ) - currently being built in the heart of Warsaw and due to open in the second half of 2013 - has secured two major donations.

New report forecasts positive impact of Edinburgh Zoo's pandas

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

Two giant pandas currently living at Edinburgh Zoo could attract £28m worth of additional visitor expenditure for the local economy, according to a new independent report.

Tiffany and Co Foundation grant for Rijksmuseum jewellery gallery

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

The US-based Tiffany and Co Foundation has approved funding towards the new jewellery gallery at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands - part of a wider renovation project.

HOK to lead masterplan design team for Dubai's World Expo bid

BY Pete Hayman | 10 Jul 2012

HOK has been appointed to lead the design team responsible for drawing up a masterplan for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) bid to host the 2020 World Expo in Dubai.

£4m Tropical Cyclone water ride for Center Parcs' Elveden Forest park

BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012

Center Parcs has announced plans to build a new £4m water ride at its Elveden Forest park in Suffolk, which is inspired by some of the world's greatest "forces of nature".

Heritage Lottery Fund announces new five-year investment strategy

BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012

A new five-year investment strategy designed to help create a "stronger and more resilient" UK heritage economy has been launched by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Heritage Lottery Fund announces £2m for Yorkshire schemes

BY Pete Hayman | 05 Jul 2012

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that £2m worth of confirmed support will be shared among two major conservation and restoration schemes in Yorkshire.

CNL Lifestyle Properties acquires Florida's Rapids Water Park

BY Pete Hayman | 05 Jul 2012

CNL Lifestyle Properties has announced the purchase of Rapids Water Park in Florida, US, in a move that further diversifies the company's existing attractions portfolio.

Notre Dame revealed as most popular Paris tourist attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was the French city's most popular tourist attraction during 2011 with 13.6 million visitors, according to the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Museums Association reveals 'devastating impact' of funding cuts

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

New research carried out by the Museums Association (MA) has revealed the "devastating impact" of funding cuts on heritage attractions across the UK.

Ireland's leading attractions report increase in visitor numbers

BY Pete Hayman | 04 Jul 2012

Some of Ireland's leading tourist attractions reported an increase in visitor numbers during 2011, according to new statistics published by national tourism agency Fáilte Ireland.

Superman Ultimate Flight launches at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

Superman Ultimate Flight, a new thrill experience incorporating two upside-down twists and two vertical rolls, has been unveiled at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California, US.

Work starts on Scotland's new Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has helped mark the start of construction work on a new multi-million pound visitor centre designed to celebrate the Battle of Bannockburn.

Philadelphia Museum of Art to restore historic Fairmont Park property

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

The Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania, US, has announced that Cedar Grove, the historic house located in Fairmont Park, will close on 8 July to undergo a major restoration.

£18.5m visitor centre opens at Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

A new £18.5m visitor centre has opened today (3 July) at the Giant's Causeway - Northern Ireland's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the County Antrim coast.

Universal Orlando Resort launches Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012

A new attraction based on Despicable Me, the hit movie from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, has been unveiled at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US.

AEG Europe unveils new rooftop tourist attraction at London's O2 Arena

BY Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012

AEG Europe has announced the launch of its new Up at The O2 tourist experience, which takes visitors on a guided expedition across the roof of the O2 Arena in London, UK.

IMG Group secures deal for Dubai's new Marvel Adventure attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012

Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group has signed a licence agreement with Marvel Entertainment to develop a new branded visitor attraction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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