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Scruffy Dog and Simtec launch Fisher-Price themed trackless ride

BY Tom Walker | 19 May 2022

Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless dark ride featuring the popular Mattel IP, Fisher-Price.

Dohmen and Bertens join forces to launch Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants

BY Tom Walker | 18 May 2022

Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered to set up a consultancy for the tourism and visitor attraction sectors.

Puy du Fou to create first US attraction

BY Tom Walker | 10 May 2022

Puy du Fou is set to enter the US attractions market with its iconic, immersive themed visitor experience, after securing a partnership with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian (ECBI).

Mather & Co-designed Gretna Green Experience opens to the public

BY Tom Walker | 10 May 2022

A visitor attraction celebrating the history of the Scottish parish of Gretna Green – and its heritage as a destination for 'runaway marriages – has opened to the public.

Project to save last major bellfoundry which cast bells for St Paul's and Washington National Cathedral

BY Tom Walker | 28 Apr 2022

A project to save the UK's last major bellfoundry has moved to the next stage, with the launch of a tender to find contractors for the redevelopment work.

Hettema Group and Themespace merge to form THG

BY Tom Walker | 28 Apr 2022

Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company called THG.

World’s first living waterslides announced for Therme Manchester

BY Tom Walker | 25 Apr 2022

Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa, opening in 2025 – will include the world's first "living waterslides".

Toronto Zoo unveils 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Walker | 14 Apr 2022

Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the 287-acre attraction's visitor experience.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi set to become world's largest aquarium

BY Tom Walker | 11 Apr 2022

Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest aquarium.

Natural history museum planned for Abu Dhabi

BY Tom Walker | 06 Apr 2022

A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space.

Controversial London music venue, MSG Sphere, gets full planning permission

BY Liz Terry | 06 Apr 2022

The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given full planning permission by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

Clifford's Tower opens to the public after £5m redevelopment

BY Tom Walker | 06 Apr 2022

Clifford’s Tower in York, considered one of England’s most important buildings, has opened to the public following a £5m redevelopment.

Therme Group reveals updated design for £250m Therme Manchester Wellbeing Resort

BY Megan Whitby | 05 Apr 2022

Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has unveiled its updated plans for Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort at TraffordCity in Manchester, UK.

Glasgow's iconic Burrell Collection reopens after five-year, £68.5m revamp

BY Tom Walker | 05 Apr 2022

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, UK has reopened following a £68.25m refurbishment which took five years to complete.

Legoland Korea park completed - set to open on 5 May

BY Tom Walker | 31 Mar 2022

Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first global theme park, will open to the public on 5 May 2022.

Europa-Park houses 70 Ukrainian refugees at Colosseo hotel

BY Tom Walker | 21 Mar 2022

German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees at the park.

Merlin's Sony deal will see themed Jumanji rides and experiences come to parks

BY Tom Walker | 18 Mar 2022

Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based on the popular Jumanji film franchise.

Tait to acquire Thinkwell as it aims to become end-to-end developer of entertainment experiences

BY Tom Walker | 09 Mar 2022

Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and production agency.

Merlin acquires Cadbury World from Mondelez

BY Tom Walker | 01 Mar 2022

Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed visitor attraction in Birmingham, UK.

Disney's groundbreaking Galactic Starcruiser experience has opened

BY Tom Walker | 01 Mar 2022

Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort.

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Scruffy Dog and Simtec launch Fisher-Price themed trackless ride

BY Tom Walker | 19 May 2022

Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless dark ride featuring the popular Mattel IP, Fisher-Price.

Dohmen and Bertens join forces to launch Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants

BY Tom Walker | 18 May 2022

Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered to set up a consultancy for the tourism and visitor attraction sectors.

Puy du Fou to create first US attraction

BY Tom Walker | 10 May 2022

Puy du Fou is set to enter the US attractions market with its iconic, immersive themed visitor experience, after securing a partnership with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian (ECBI).

Mather & Co-designed Gretna Green Experience opens to the public

BY Tom Walker | 10 May 2022

A visitor attraction celebrating the history of the Scottish parish of Gretna Green – and its heritage as a destination for 'runaway marriages – has opened to the public.

Project to save last major bellfoundry which cast bells for St Paul's and Washington National Cathedral

BY Tom Walker | 28 Apr 2022

A project to save the UK's last major bellfoundry has moved to the next stage, with the launch of a tender to find contractors for the redevelopment work.

Hettema Group and Themespace merge to form THG

BY Tom Walker | 28 Apr 2022

Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company called THG.

World’s first living waterslides announced for Therme Manchester

BY Tom Walker | 25 Apr 2022

Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa, opening in 2025 – will include the world's first "living waterslides".

Toronto Zoo unveils 10-year masterplan

BY Tom Walker | 14 Apr 2022

Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the 287-acre attraction's visitor experience.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi set to become world's largest aquarium

BY Tom Walker | 11 Apr 2022

Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest aquarium.

Natural history museum planned for Abu Dhabi

BY Tom Walker | 06 Apr 2022

A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space.

Controversial London music venue, MSG Sphere, gets full planning permission

BY Liz Terry | 06 Apr 2022

The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given full planning permission by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

Clifford's Tower opens to the public after £5m redevelopment

BY Tom Walker | 06 Apr 2022

Clifford’s Tower in York, considered one of England’s most important buildings, has opened to the public following a £5m redevelopment.

Therme Group reveals updated design for £250m Therme Manchester Wellbeing Resort

BY Megan Whitby | 05 Apr 2022

Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has unveiled its updated plans for Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort at TraffordCity in Manchester, UK.

Glasgow's iconic Burrell Collection reopens after five-year, £68.5m revamp

BY Tom Walker | 05 Apr 2022

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, UK has reopened following a £68.25m refurbishment which took five years to complete.

Legoland Korea park completed - set to open on 5 May

BY Tom Walker | 31 Mar 2022

Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first global theme park, will open to the public on 5 May 2022.

Europa-Park houses 70 Ukrainian refugees at Colosseo hotel

BY Tom Walker | 21 Mar 2022

German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees at the park.

Merlin's Sony deal will see themed Jumanji rides and experiences come to parks

BY Tom Walker | 18 Mar 2022

Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based on the popular Jumanji film franchise.

Tait to acquire Thinkwell as it aims to become end-to-end developer of entertainment experiences

BY Tom Walker | 09 Mar 2022

Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and production agency.

Merlin acquires Cadbury World from Mondelez

BY Tom Walker | 01 Mar 2022

Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed visitor attraction in Birmingham, UK.

Disney's groundbreaking Galactic Starcruiser experience has opened

BY Tom Walker | 01 Mar 2022

Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort.

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