NEWS
6116 to 6135 of 9639 news stories |
|
|
Dollywood reveals US$300m expansion plan
BY Chris Dodd | 27 Aug 2013
Dollywood has announced the first of its new projects as part of a US$300m
(£192m, €225m), 10-year expansion plan in and around the theme park, which
is based in Tennessee.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redesigned FRAC Centre to open in September
BY Chris Dodd | 23 Aug 2013
The Regional Fund for Contemporary Art in the Centre region (FRAC Centre) will
open its doors in a new location in France in September, with a striking public
reception piece designed by architects Jakob + MacFarlane.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Renzo Piano-designed MUSE science museum opens in Trent, Italy
BY Chris Dodd | 23 Aug 2013
Italy’s eagerly-awaited science museum, Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), has
opened in Trento, providing the public with an education about science, nature
and the environment using eco-friendly materials and renewable energy
resources.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Petersen Automotive Museum announces plans for a revamp
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Aug 2013
The Peterson Automotive Museum is to mark its 20th anniversary in 2014 with
an exterior transformation and interior redesign, creating world class facilities
displaying the art, culture and heritage associated with automobiles.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aquaventure waterpark to offer world first features
BY Chris Dodd | 14 Aug 2013
Kerzner International – the owners of Dubai-based hotel and resort Atlantis,
The Palm - is set to unveil a number of world firsts following new
developments
at its Aquaventure waterpark.
Aquaventure is already the biggest waterpark in the region and Kerzner will
be
unveiling the 40-metre high Tower of Poseidon and the longest river ride in
the
Middle East, measuring 2.3km (1.4 miles), when the park’s new attractions
open
in August.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Turner Contemporary gallery beats expectations to boost Margate's fortunes
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2013
The Turner Contemporary in Margate – a gallery dedicated to the life of 19th
century artist JMW Turner, which opened in 2011 – is on track to welcome its
millionth visitor this summer. Director Victoria Pomery said: “By the end of
summer 2013 we’ll have had one million visitors, which is many more than we’d
ever anticipated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carnival Sunshine opens new waterpark
BY Tom Anstey | 14 Aug 2013
Following a US$155m (£100m, €117m) renovation, cruise ship Carnival
Sunshine has a new water park, which covers 1,500 sq m (16,100sq ft) of the
892ft (271m) long vessel.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
