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.
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.
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.
London's Forty Hall to reopen after major refurbishment BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 The London Borough of Enfield will relaunch the historic Forty Hall and Estate
on 30 June, following the completion of an extensive multi-million pound
refurbishment.
Saint Louis Zoo to launch new US$18m Sea Lion Sound experience BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 A new US$18m (EUR14.4m, £11.5m) experience taking visitors up close to swimming
sea lions is to open at the centre of Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, US, tomorrow
(30 June).
Gardens by the Bay becomes Singapore's latest attraction BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 Gardens by the Bay has officially opened today (29 June) to become Singapore's
newest tourist attraction, while also forming a key part of the city's wider
City in a Garden vision.
Boston's new Tea Party Ships and Museum opens its doors BY Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012 Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, a new attraction commemorating the events
surrounding the historic Boston Tea Party in December 1773, has opened to the
public in Boston, US.
London's new Emirates Air Line cable car service launches BY Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012 Emirates Air Line, the new 1.1km (0.7-mile) cable car service linking Greenwich
with the Royal Docks in London, has embarked on its first passenger flight today
(28 June).
New-look Kunsthalle Zürich opens following major transformation BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012 Kunsthalle Zürich, one of Switzerland's leading contemporary art attractions,
has opened following a major transformation of its home at the city's
Löwenbräukunst.
Paul Noland named as new IAAPA president and CEO in management transition BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012 Paul Noland has been appointed as the new International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) president and CEO after Chip Cleary announced he was stepping down. The appointment is to take effect from 1 January 2013.
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.
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.
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.
London's Forty Hall to reopen after major refurbishment BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 The London Borough of Enfield will relaunch the historic Forty Hall and Estate
on 30 June, following the completion of an extensive multi-million pound
refurbishment.
Saint Louis Zoo to launch new US$18m Sea Lion Sound experience BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 A new US$18m (EUR14.4m, £11.5m) experience taking visitors up close to swimming
sea lions is to open at the centre of Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, US, tomorrow
(30 June).
Gardens by the Bay becomes Singapore's latest attraction BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012 Gardens by the Bay has officially opened today (29 June) to become Singapore's
newest tourist attraction, while also forming a key part of the city's wider
City in a Garden vision.
Boston's new Tea Party Ships and Museum opens its doors BY Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012 Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, a new attraction commemorating the events
surrounding the historic Boston Tea Party in December 1773, has opened to the
public in Boston, US.
London's new Emirates Air Line cable car service launches BY Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012 Emirates Air Line, the new 1.1km (0.7-mile) cable car service linking Greenwich
with the Royal Docks in London, has embarked on its first passenger flight today
(28 June).
New-look Kunsthalle Zürich opens following major transformation BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012 Kunsthalle Zürich, one of Switzerland's leading contemporary art attractions,
has opened following a major transformation of its home at the city's
Löwenbräukunst.
Paul Noland named as new IAAPA president and CEO in management transition BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012 Paul Noland has been appointed as the new International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) president and CEO after Chip Cleary announced he was stepping down. The appointment is to take effect from 1 January 2013.
