NEWS
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Hersheypark to launch new rollercoaster
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Aug 2011
Hersheypark - the amusement park in Hersey, Philadelphia, US - has announced that a new 200ft (61m) thrill ride is to be added next year at a cost of US$25m (£15.3m, EUR17.5m).
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Visions of China to come to Rotherham
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Aug 2011
Proposals for a new multi-million pound cultural visitor destination - Visions of China - in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, have been unveiled by the partnership leading the scheme.
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PGAV to devise masterplan for US attraction
BY Pete Hayman | 08 Aug 2011
PGAV Destinations has been appointed to draw up a new Museum Master Plan for Patriots Point - a visitor attraction located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, US.
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Wrest Park reopened by English Heritage
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Aug 2011
A new visitor centre, learning space and restored gardens have been opened to the public by English Heritage at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, following a £3.8m revitalisation project.
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EdgeWalk experience opens at CN Tower
BY Pete Hayman | 02 Aug 2011
Members of the public now have the chance to embark on a hands-free walk 356m (1168ft) above the ground at the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, following the opening of EdgeWalk.
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Full speaker list announced for VAC
BY Tom Walker | 02 Aug 2011
The full list of speakers for this year's Annual National Conference of Visitor Attractions (VAC) has been announced.
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Glasgow Science Centre closes Tower
BY Pete Hayman | 02 Aug 2011
Glasgow Science Centre has confirmed that the 127m (417ft)-tall Glasgow Tower - one of the tallest freestanding buildings in Scotland - has been shut due to 'technical issues'.
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EUR6m to boost Ireland's tourism sector
BY Pete Hayman | 02 Aug 2011
Four schemes across Ireland are to net a share of investment worth nearly EUR6m (£5.2m) as part of a government initiative to "stimulate" the country's tourism sector.
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£18.3m HLF boost for 11 UK landscapes
BY Pete Hayman | 01 Aug 2011
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that 11 UK schemes are in line to receive a share of a cash pot worth £18.3m through the Landscape Partnership (LP) programme.
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National Museum of Scotland reopens
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
Edinburgh's new-look National Museum of Scotland has officially reopened to the public today (29 July), following the completion of a major £47.4m refurbishment programme.
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O2 rooftop walkway proposals approved
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
London's O2 Arena has been given the green light to proceed with proposals for a rooftop walkway across the landmark venue, which will create a major new attraction for the capital.
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Holiday World to open new $9m ride in 2012
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2011
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, US announce details of its new $9m (6.3m euro, £5.8m) ride at an event on 3 August.
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At-Bristol chief executive to step down
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
At-Bristol chief executive Dr Goéry Delacôte is to step down from the position in order to become president and chief scientific advisor of the UK science attraction in April 2012.
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Big Pit launches apprenticeship scheme
BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jul 2011
Big Pit: National Coal Museum in Blaenavon, South Wales, has announced that it is launch a new apprenticeship scheme in order to provide a new generation of staff for the attraction.
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Jeremy Reed named new CEO of BALPPA
BY Tom Walker | 27 Jul 2011
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has named Jeremy Reed as its new chief executive.
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Turkey waterpark launches new ride
BY Pete Hayman | 27 Jul 2011
Aqua Fantasy Waterpark - part of the Aqua Fantasy Hotel and Spa near Izmir, Turkey - has announced the launch of its latest ride, which has been designed especially for the attraction.
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TAM opens newly-renovated planetarium
BY Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
Taiwan's Taipei Astronomical Museum (TAM) has opened its new-look planetarium, which now features a Fidelity Black fulldome system supplied by UK-based Global Immersion.
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Universal Studios Japan to open new area
BY Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
Osaka theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has revealed that it is to open a new area - Universal Wonderland - in spring 2012, which will cater for guests of all ages.
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