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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.

Countdown begins for 17th World Leisure Congress 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to 16 December 2022.

Kings Dominion to launch 4D roller coaster as part of Jungle X-Pedition in 2022

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia, US, will launch a 4D roller coaster in 2022, as part of an entirely new area at the popular attraction.

Andy Grant and Panorama Group join forces to create global destination development firm

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global resort and entertainment development services.

Disneyland's new spa features precious stone gifted by Californian Miwok Tribe Elder

BY Megan Whitby | 17 Aug 2021

Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16 September 2021, at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

Players of new Chaos Karts AR concept will feel as though they’re in a video game

BY Tom Walker | 11 Aug 2021

Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open in London, UK, this month (August 2021).

Therme Group to expand global footprint with waterfront development in Toronto

BY Megan Whitby | 02 Aug 2021

Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m) resort in Toronto, Canada, at Ontario Place.

Jorvik's global art project will connect 14 cities

BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2021

The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities around the world.

Disney World show goes gender-neutral

BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2021

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as part of a strategy to become more inclusive to all guests.

IAAPA launches 'digital pass' to encourage delegates to take part virtually

BY Tom Walker | 27 Jul 2021

IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take part in its annual events – even if they can't make it to the shows in person.

IAAPA joins calls to ease border entry restrictions in the US and to revive tourism sector

BY Tom Walker | 14 Jul 2021

IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for the lifting of border entry restrictions and to help revive the visitor flow into the country.

Merlin hits the market with surge of new openings

BY Tom Walker | 14 Jul 2021

Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements, as the global visitor attractions industry begins to emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

Saudi Arabia offers US$133m in loans to create 50 new attractions

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2021

Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has pledged to provide SAR500m (US$133m, €112m, £96m) worth of loans to companies, in order to create new attractions and entertainment projects in the country.

Hong Kong's Ocean Park opens Water World with 27 new outdoor and indoor attractions

BY Tom Walker | 07 Jul 2021

Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's first ever indoor wave pool.

Kengo Kuma-designed Hans Christian Andersen House opens in city of Odense

BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2021

The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors to visitors in the Danish city of Odense.

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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.

Countdown begins for 17th World Leisure Congress 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to 16 December 2022.

Kings Dominion to launch 4D roller coaster as part of Jungle X-Pedition in 2022

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia, US, will launch a 4D roller coaster in 2022, as part of an entirely new area at the popular attraction.

Andy Grant and Panorama Group join forces to create global destination development firm

BY Tom Walker | 18 Aug 2021

Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global resort and entertainment development services.

Disneyland's new spa features precious stone gifted by Californian Miwok Tribe Elder

BY Megan Whitby | 17 Aug 2021

Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16 September 2021, at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

Players of new Chaos Karts AR concept will feel as though they’re in a video game

BY Tom Walker | 11 Aug 2021

Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open in London, UK, this month (August 2021).

Therme Group to expand global footprint with waterfront development in Toronto

BY Megan Whitby | 02 Aug 2021

Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m) resort in Toronto, Canada, at Ontario Place.

Jorvik's global art project will connect 14 cities

BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2021

The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities around the world.

Disney World show goes gender-neutral

BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2021

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as part of a strategy to become more inclusive to all guests.

IAAPA launches 'digital pass' to encourage delegates to take part virtually

BY Tom Walker | 27 Jul 2021

IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take part in its annual events – even if they can't make it to the shows in person.

IAAPA joins calls to ease border entry restrictions in the US and to revive tourism sector

BY Tom Walker | 14 Jul 2021

IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for the lifting of border entry restrictions and to help revive the visitor flow into the country.

Merlin hits the market with surge of new openings

BY Tom Walker | 14 Jul 2021

Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements, as the global visitor attractions industry begins to emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

Saudi Arabia offers US$133m in loans to create 50 new attractions

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2021

Hong Kong's Ocean Park opens Water World with 27 new outdoor and indoor attractions

BY Tom Walker | 07 Jul 2021

Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's first ever indoor wave pool.

Kengo Kuma-designed Hans Christian Andersen House opens in city of Odense

BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2021

The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors to visitors in the Danish city of Odense.

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