As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Plans for a new science
centre in Abu Dhabi
have been revealed by
the country’s Technology
Development Committee
(TDC), offering more than
200 interactive exhibits as
part of a campaign to get
more young children interested
in science
Visitors to Switzerland’s
Zurich Zoo can now get up
close and personal with the
park’s six Indian elephants
following the opening of the
$63.3m (£37.8m, €46.7m)
Kaeng Krachan elephant
park, which welcomed its
first guests on 8 June
Chicago has been selected
as home for the much
sought-after George Lucas
museum, with the city narrowly
pipping bids from Los
Angeles and San Francisco
UNESCO has voiced concerns
about whether appropriate authorisation
was granted for the use of
World Heritage site Skellig
Michael as a film set for
the latest instalment in the
Star Wars franchise
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) invites cruise lines, shipyards, design studios, outfitters,
and suppliers to take part in CSI Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida, the region’s only
event dedicated to cruise ship interior design. [more...]
As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Plans for a new science
centre in Abu Dhabi
have been revealed by
the country’s Technology
Development Committee
(TDC), offering more than
200 interactive exhibits as
part of a campaign to get
more young children interested
in science
Visitors to Switzerland’s
Zurich Zoo can now get up
close and personal with the
park’s six Indian elephants
following the opening of the
$63.3m (£37.8m, €46.7m)
Kaeng Krachan elephant
park, which welcomed its
first guests on 8 June
Chicago has been selected
as home for the much
sought-after George Lucas
museum, with the city narrowly
pipping bids from Los
Angeles and San Francisco
UNESCO has voiced concerns
about whether appropriate authorisation
was granted for the use of
World Heritage site Skellig
Michael as a film set for
the latest instalment in the
Star Wars franchise
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions
saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III.
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic
England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo
and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
central landmark in Qiddaya City’s gaming and e-sports district, Saudi Arabia.
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley
featuring a concert experience with a life-sized digital Elvis.
Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) invites cruise lines, shipyards, design studios, outfitters,
and suppliers to take part in CSI Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida, the region’s only
event dedicated to cruise ship interior design. [more...]