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Winners of first-ever Surf Park Awards revealed

BY Tom Walker | 26 Oct 2021

Australian surf park operator URBNSurf and wave generating specialist Wavegarden are among the winners of the inaugural Surf Park Awards.

Little Amal, a puppet of a refugee girl, has walked 5,000km across Europe

BY Tom Walker | 22 Oct 2021

A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey, with the help of eleven puppeteers and is now nearing the end of her journey from Syria to the UK.

Eden Project Qingdao reaches construction milestone

BY Tom Walker | 21 Oct 2021

Construction work on the Eden Project Qingdao visitor attraction in China has reached a major milestone.

World’s first UNESCO digital trail launches in Scotland

BY Tom Walker | 21 Oct 2021

Scotland's Unesco World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO digital trail.

Jakob Wahl appointed IAAPA's chief operating officer

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry body IAAPA.

World Food Center Experience will be ‘Silicon Valley’ of food

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

Plans for the World Food Center Experience in Ede, Netherlands, have been given the final green light by the Provincial Executive of Gelderland.

Creative legends behind iconic Spider-Man ride team to give talk at IAAPA Expo

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, Florida will offer their insights into the creative process behind the iconic attraction.

Europa Park extends winter opening for the first time as part of Hallowinter celebration

BY Liz Terry | 15 Oct 2021

For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between Halloween and the start of its winter schedule as part of a ‘HALLOWinter’ offering.

V&A renames childhood museum as part of £13m redevelopment

BY Tom Walker | 13 Oct 2021

Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the V&A Museum of Childhood into the UK’s "premier national museum" entirely dedicated to children.

Tokyo's Harry Potter studio tour will have Fantastic Beasts universe

BY Tom Walker | 13 Oct 2021

The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span a total of 322,000sq ft when it opens to the public in 2023.

Jacksonville Zoo reveals US$50m masterplan

BY Tom Walker | 12 Oct 2021

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund an ambitious US$50m redevelopment and redesign project.

Boris Johnson throws his support behind Eden Project North in Morecambe

BY Tom Walker | 04 Oct 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden Project North visitor attraction in the Lancashire seaside town of Morecambe.

Liseberg's Underlandet wins Europe's Best New Ride award for 2021

BY Tom Walker | 30 Sep 2021

The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award for Europe’s Best New Ride 2021.

Melissa Ruminot to take the reins as TEA president

BY Tom Walker | 30 Sep 2021

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect.

Themed Entertainment Association sets up presence in China

BY Tom Walker | 23 Sep 2021

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company registered in Shanghai.

Doctors in Belgium prescribe museum visits for patients struggling with pandemic stress

BY Tom Walker | 16 Sep 2021

Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to museums, as part of a three-month trial designed to rebuild mental health amid the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Universal Resort Beijing welcomes first visitors

BY Tom Walker | 09 Sep 2021

Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort, marking its entry into the fast-growing Chinese attractions market.

Paul Kent joins Simworx

BY Tom Walker | 01 Sep 2021

Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager.

New champagne visitor attraction by Casson Mann and Atelier Phileas takes visitors on a journey 'from the earth to the bubble'

BY Tom Walker | 31 Aug 2021

A new visitor attraction and cultural destination, located at the foot of the historic slopes of Aÿ-Champagne commune, is taking a fresh approach to exploring the history of champagne.

Further details revealed for Orlando's Peppa Pig theme park

BY Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2021

Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park, set to open at its Legoland Florida Resort in the US in 2022.

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Winners of first-ever Surf Park Awards revealed

BY Tom Walker | 26 Oct 2021

Australian surf park operator URBNSurf and wave generating specialist Wavegarden are among the winners of the inaugural Surf Park Awards.

Little Amal, a puppet of a refugee girl, has walked 5,000km across Europe

BY Tom Walker | 22 Oct 2021

A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey, with the help of eleven puppeteers and is now nearing the end of her journey from Syria to the UK.

Eden Project Qingdao reaches construction milestone

BY Tom Walker | 21 Oct 2021

Construction work on the Eden Project Qingdao visitor attraction in China has reached a major milestone.

World’s first UNESCO digital trail launches in Scotland

BY Tom Walker | 21 Oct 2021

Scotland's Unesco World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO digital trail.

Jakob Wahl appointed IAAPA's chief operating officer

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry body IAAPA.

World Food Center Experience will be ‘Silicon Valley’ of food

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

Plans for the World Food Center Experience in Ede, Netherlands, have been given the final green light by the Provincial Executive of Gelderland.

Creative legends behind iconic Spider-Man ride team to give talk at IAAPA Expo

BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2021

Europa Park extends winter opening for the first time as part of Hallowinter celebration

BY Liz Terry | 15 Oct 2021

For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between Halloween and the start of its winter schedule as part of a ‘HALLOWinter’ offering.

V&A renames childhood museum as part of £13m redevelopment

BY Tom Walker | 13 Oct 2021

Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the V&A Museum of Childhood into the UK’s "premier national museum" entirely dedicated to children.

Tokyo's Harry Potter studio tour will have Fantastic Beasts universe

BY Tom Walker | 13 Oct 2021

The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span a total of 322,000sq ft when it opens to the public in 2023.

Jacksonville Zoo reveals US$50m masterplan

BY Tom Walker | 12 Oct 2021

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund an ambitious US$50m redevelopment and redesign project.

Boris Johnson throws his support behind Eden Project North in Morecambe

BY Tom Walker | 04 Oct 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden Project North visitor attraction in the Lancashire seaside town of Morecambe.

Liseberg's Underlandet wins Europe's Best New Ride award for 2021

BY Tom Walker | 30 Sep 2021

The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award for Europe’s Best New Ride 2021.

Melissa Ruminot to take the reins as TEA president

BY Tom Walker | 30 Sep 2021

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect.

Themed Entertainment Association sets up presence in China

BY Tom Walker | 23 Sep 2021

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company registered in Shanghai.

Doctors in Belgium prescribe museum visits for patients struggling with pandemic stress

BY Tom Walker | 16 Sep 2021

Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to museums, as part of a three-month trial designed to rebuild mental health amid the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Universal Resort Beijing welcomes first visitors

BY Tom Walker | 09 Sep 2021

Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort, marking its entry into the fast-growing Chinese attractions market.

Paul Kent joins Simworx

BY Tom Walker | 01 Sep 2021

Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager.

New champagne visitor attraction by Casson Mann and Atelier Phileas takes visitors on a journey 'from the earth to the bubble'

BY Tom Walker | 31 Aug 2021

A new visitor attraction and cultural destination, located at the foot of the historic slopes of Aÿ-Champagne commune, is taking a fresh approach to exploring the history of champagne.

Further details revealed for Orlando's Peppa Pig theme park

BY Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2021

Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park, set to open at its Legoland Florida Resort in the US in 2022.

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