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Star man Chris Hadfield fronts Irish tourism campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Mar 2014
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield to front a series of online videos.
Fan bids to turn Kurt Cobain's childhood home into museum
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Mar 2014
Twenty years on from his tragic death, legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be immortalised in a museum at his former home, a site the local Mayor hopes could become as big as Elvis Presley attraction Graceland.
Sculptor looking to breathe new life into marine environments
BY Chris Dodd | 27 Mar 2014
Eco sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor is looking to use underwater sculpturing to help boost coral reef environments, while also bringing a new form of experience to the attractions industry.
Merlin's Nick Varney: Shrek will 'mark a new level' for IP attractions
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Mar 2014
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set to open in London next year and believes it will “mark a new level in the way location-based entertainment and intellectual property work together.”
Museum of Zoology gains lottery funding for full redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Mar 2014
Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant of £1.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Texas' EarthQuest theme park development aims to relocate to bigger site
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2014
Contour Entertainment, developers of the proposed 500-acre (2.02sq km) theme park, EarthQuest, are in discussions to secure a new piece of land for the attraction in Texas by May this year.
Scottish musueum's mining memorial up for two design awards
BY Chris Dodd | 26 Mar 2014
A new museum memorial centre acting as a leading light for leisure restoration projects could be in line to receive two design awards.
Students complete year-long Skills for Wildlife training scheme
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014
A group of trainees working for three Wildlife Trusts in the north of England are set to complete their training following a one-year work programme, finishing at the end of March.
English Heritage split plans lead to queries and confusion from its members
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014
There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to split English Heritage, with nearly 600 replies querying the viability of the controversial plans.
Plans approved for mixed-use development in Perthshire national park
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014
Arran Brewery has had plans approved by the National Park Authority to open up a new brewery, hotel and visitor centre in Perthshire, Scotland.
Malaysia harbours high hopes for island eco-theme park and resort
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Mar 2014
The Malaysian government is to bet big on the picturesque island of Langkawi, aiming to attract RM5bn (£948m, US$1.5bn, €1.1bn) for private sector investments as part of ambitious plans to make it one of the top 10 tourist islands in the world by 2015.
Historic buildings at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion, says English Heritage
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014
Experts have warned that Britain’s coastal heritage is at extreme risk from both flooding and coastal erosion following the year’s extreme weather patterns.
Doha Oasis Mall to feature US$300m Adventure Island
BY Chris Dodd | 24 Mar 2014
A US$300m (£181m, €217m) Adventure Island is to be created as part of the expansive Doha Oasis Mall project in Qatar, with the development including retail shops and fine dining, as well an entertainment component.
Universal Studios Hollywood showcases Despicable Me 3D ride Minion Mayhem
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2014
Universal Studios Hollywood is about to showcase its new 3D movie motion simulator ride, Minion Mayhem, inspired by the film Despicable Me.
London's Shard records healthy profit one year on from opening as a tourist attraction
BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2014
The View from the Shard in London has been a big hit since debuting in 2013, bringing in £5m in pre-tax profit and around 900,000 visitors over the course of the year.
Theme park announced for US$1.5bn Malaysian development The TWO
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014
A million-sq ft (92,903sq m) theme park is the latest addition to plans for the RM5bn ($1.5bn, €1.1bn, £916m) development The TWO in Rawang, Malaysia.
Scott Ault leaves BRC to head up newly-formed Rethink Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014
After nearly 19 years with experience design firm BRC Imagination Arts, COO Scott Ault has left to be president and CEO of newly-formed design and development company, Rethink Leisure and Entertainment.
Enormous £3m Chinese lantern illumination attraction to open in Blackpool, UK
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014
One of the world's largest indoor illumination experiences, Illuminasia, will open in Olympia Arena at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK on 18 April.
Revealed: How to procure a panda
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Mar 2014
The startling costs involved in procuring pandas for zoos have been laid bare in this month’s Attractions Management magazine, where a swot analysis finds that the complex process is far from black and white.
Media company plans CAD$60m water park development in Greater Toronto
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014
A CAD$60m (US$88.8m, €64m, £53.7m) water park expected to operate 365 days a year is planned for the Greater Toronto Area, with hopes construction will start in spring 2015 ahead of a 2016 curtain raiser.
     
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5875 to 5894 of 9643 news stories
Star man Chris Hadfield fronts Irish tourism campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Mar 2014
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield to front a series of online videos.
Fan bids to turn Kurt Cobain's childhood home into museum
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Mar 2014
Twenty years on from his tragic death, legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be immortalised in a museum at his former home, a site the local Mayor hopes could become as big as Elvis Presley attraction Graceland.
Sculptor looking to breathe new life into marine environments
BY Chris Dodd | 27 Mar 2014
Eco sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor is looking to use underwater sculpturing to help boost coral reef environments, while also bringing a new form of experience to the attractions industry.
Merlin's Nick Varney: Shrek will 'mark a new level' for IP attractions
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Mar 2014
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set to open in London next year and believes it will “mark a new level in the way location-based entertainment and intellectual property work together.”
Museum of Zoology gains lottery funding for full redevelopment
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Mar 2014
Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant of £1.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Texas' EarthQuest theme park development aims to relocate to bigger site
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2014
Contour Entertainment, developers of the proposed 500-acre (2.02sq km) theme park, EarthQuest, are in discussions to secure a new piece of land for the attraction in Texas by May this year.
Scottish musueum's mining memorial up for two design awards
BY Chris Dodd | 26 Mar 2014
A new museum memorial centre acting as a leading light for leisure restoration projects could be in line to receive two design awards.
Students complete year-long Skills for Wildlife training scheme
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014
A group of trainees working for three Wildlife Trusts in the north of England are set to complete their training following a one-year work programme, finishing at the end of March.
English Heritage split plans lead to queries and confusion from its members
BY Tom Anstey | 25 Mar 2014
There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to split English Heritage, with nearly 600 replies querying the viability of the controversial plans.
Plans approved for mixed-use development in Perthshire national park
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014
Arran Brewery has had plans approved by the National Park Authority to open up a new brewery, hotel and visitor centre in Perthshire, Scotland.
Malaysia harbours high hopes for island eco-theme park and resort
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Mar 2014
The Malaysian government is to bet big on the picturesque island of Langkawi, aiming to attract RM5bn (£948m, US$1.5bn, €1.1bn) for private sector investments as part of ambitious plans to make it one of the top 10 tourist islands in the world by 2015.
Historic buildings at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion, says English Heritage
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2014
Experts have warned that Britain’s coastal heritage is at extreme risk from both flooding and coastal erosion following the year’s extreme weather patterns.
Doha Oasis Mall to feature US$300m Adventure Island
BY Chris Dodd | 24 Mar 2014
A US$300m (£181m, €217m) Adventure Island is to be created as part of the expansive Doha Oasis Mall project in Qatar, with the development including retail shops and fine dining, as well an entertainment component.
Universal Studios Hollywood showcases Despicable Me 3D ride Minion Mayhem
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2014
Universal Studios Hollywood is about to showcase its new 3D movie motion simulator ride, Minion Mayhem, inspired by the film Despicable Me.
London's Shard records healthy profit one year on from opening as a tourist attraction
BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2014
The View from the Shard in London has been a big hit since debuting in 2013, bringing in £5m in pre-tax profit and around 900,000 visitors over the course of the year.
Theme park announced for US$1.5bn Malaysian development The TWO
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014
A million-sq ft (92,903sq m) theme park is the latest addition to plans for the RM5bn ($1.5bn, €1.1bn, £916m) development The TWO in Rawang, Malaysia.
Scott Ault leaves BRC to head up newly-formed Rethink Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Mar 2014
After nearly 19 years with experience design firm BRC Imagination Arts, COO Scott Ault has left to be president and CEO of newly-formed design and development company, Rethink Leisure and Entertainment.
Enormous £3m Chinese lantern illumination attraction to open in Blackpool, UK
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014
One of the world's largest indoor illumination experiences, Illuminasia, will open in Olympia Arena at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK on 18 April.
Revealed: How to procure a panda
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Mar 2014
The startling costs involved in procuring pandas for zoos have been laid bare in this month’s Attractions Management magazine, where a swot analysis finds that the complex process is far from black and white.
Media company plans CAD$60m water park development in Greater Toronto
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2014
A CAD$60m (US$88.8m, €64m, £53.7m) water park expected to operate 365 days a year is planned for the Greater Toronto Area, with hopes construction will start in spring 2015 ahead of a 2016 curtain raiser.
     
 


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