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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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