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Hole in One: How Holovis is changing the game with 360Golf
 

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Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed

Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions

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Record-breaking attractions in store as largest waterpark in Middle East announced for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya


The Middle East’s largest waterpark is coming to Saudi Arabia’s Qiddya, with the SAR2.8bn (US$750m, €672.8m, £562.2m) development promising to be a first-of-its-kind attraction as the region continues to heavily invest in attractions and tourism ventures.

Waterparks
 

Lethal force allegations made against Saudi Arabia’s The Line


Saudi Arabia’s planned linear city, The Line, is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons again, following allegations that authorities permitted the use of lethal force to clear land designated for the futuristic project.

Culture
 

Germany’s HarzVenture expands operations with new Bad Harzburg dark ride attraction


The CEO of an attraction in a popular tourist destination in Germany has said a new dark ride addition will have a significant impact, particularly in its winter season.

Rides
 


Bright and beautiful: How Europe’s biggest light festival delivered with Christie
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
Suppliers

Industry insights
         


Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing
 

Spatial Sound, Immersive Audio: What is it and is it here to stay?


Technology
 

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks
 

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology

Video
         


Disneyland Paris renames park ahead of €2bn expansion
 

WATCH: Steve Drake on accesso’s expanding portfolio




WATCH: Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener on company’s immersive projects
 

WATCH: Julie Kline on ADG, EpicSurf and company’s development pipeline




Pokémon and Van Gogh collaboration to open at the end of September

In-depth
         


Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.

Rides


Mundo Amazonia: Exploring Bellewaerde Park’s new themed area for 2024


A lot of hard work is currently being carried out in Ypres, Belgium, where a new themed area for Bellewaerde Park is being built.

Theme park


Supplier Showcase 2024: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


We’re only a couple of months into the year and already a host of attractions - powered, imagined and supported by the world’s leading suppliers, designers and creatives - are open for business and taking the world by storm.

Suppliers

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: Brand Licensing Europe



Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Holovis


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Sector news
         


Visitor attractions

Le Pal’s €11m Fjord Explorer opens to the public alongside new themed neighbourhood
 

Theme parks

Nominations open for UK Theme Park Awards 2024
 

Waterparks
Plans to build second Great Wolf waterpark resort in the UK move step closer after ‘in-principle’ deal agreed
 

Animal Attractions


Holovis technology celebrated as SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi recognised with Thea Award


Museums and galleries

Getty to return illegally excavated bronze head to Turkey
 
STEM
Halo Space unveils capsule ahead of public trips into the stratosphere
 
IP and Brands Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood launches TCM Classic Films Tour
 
Heritage
Two charged over felling of famous Sycamore Gap tree

Events

Landmark 30th edition of DEAL makes its mark on MENA region
 
Culture

Zach Galifianakis headlines LA return for Glasgow’s viral for all the wrong reasons Willy Wonka experience
 
Cruise

Could nuclear power be the key to carbon neutrality for the cruise industry?
 
Technology

Efteling’s steam trains going green with switch to electric energy

Rides

Planet Attractions and Dark Ride Database announce content partnership
 
Food and beverage

Chuck E. Cheese and American Society for Deaf Children partner on inclusivity initiative
 
Operations and ticketing

Attractions.io’s MapLayr utilised for reimagined Cedar Fair guest experience app
 
Tourism

Saudi Arabia attracts US$13bn of private investment as tourism industry continues to grow at pace

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Representing citizens' organisations that work on safeguarding Europe's cultural and natural heritage, heritage lobbying organisation Europa Nostra has named the 12 most threatened heritage sites in Europe.

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A look at Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway from the Imagineer that created it


In 2020, Disney+ debuted its brand new series Disney Insider - a show which peels back the curtain, revealing the secrets of Disney’s movies, theme parks, destinations, music, toys and more.

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Illuminarium Las Vegas launches space-themed experience


Illuminarium Las Vegas has expanded its show offering to include a new space-themed experience.

STEM



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Hole in One: How Holovis is changing the game with 360Golf


Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions

Suppliers


LIVE/ Planet Daily

Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed




Bright and beautiful: How Europe’s biggest light festival delivered with Christie
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
Suppliers



Record-breaking attractions in store as largest waterpark in Middle East announced for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya


Waterparks


Lethal force allegations made against Saudi Arabia’s The Line


Saudi Arabia’s planned linear city, The Line, is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons again, following allegations that authorities permitted the use of lethal force to clear land designated for the futuristic project.

Culture



Germany’s HarzVenture expands operations with new Bad Harzburg dark ride attraction


The CEO of an attraction in a popular tourist destination in Germany has said a new dark ride addition will have a significant impact, particularly in its winter season.

Rides

Le Pal’s €11m Fjord Explorer opens to the public alongside new themed neighbourhood


French zoo and theme park Le Pal is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction, with Fjord Explorer the centrepiece of its new Scandinavian neighbourhood area.

Rides

Planet Attractions and Dark Ride Database announce content partnership


Planet Attractions and Dark Ride Database have jointly announced a new partnership which will see the industry sources collaborate on various news content across both platforms.

Rides

Industry insights


Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing

Spatial Sound, Immersive Audio: What is it and is it here to stay?


Technology

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology

Video


Disneyland Paris renames park ahead of €2bn expansion



WATCH: Steve Drake on accesso’s expanding portfolio





WATCH: Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener on company’s immersive projects



In Depth


Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.
Rides



Mundo Amazonia: Exploring Bellewaerde Park’s new themed area for 2024


A lot of hard work is currently being carried out in Ypres, Belgium, where a new themed area for Bellewaerde Park is being built.

Theme park



Supplier Showcase 2024: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


We’re only a couple of months into the year and already a host of attractions - powered, imagined and supported by the world’s leading suppliers, designers and creatives - are open for business and taking the world by storm.

Suppliers



Company profiles


Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Scruffy Dog Creative Group



Company profile: DEAL - Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure Expo



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Nominations open for UK Theme Park Awards 2024




Theme parks

Europa-Park’s record-breaking Voltron Nevera opens to the public




Waterparks
Plans to build second Great Wolf waterpark resort in the UK move step closer after ‘in-principle’ deal agreed



Animal Attractions


Holovis technology celebrated as SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi recognised with Thea Award




Museums and galleries

Getty to return illegally excavated bronze head to Turkey



STEM
Halo Space unveils capsule ahead of public trips into the stratosphere



IP and Brands Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood launches TCM Classic Films Tour


Heritage
Two charged over felling of famous Sycamore Gap tree



Events

Landmark 30th edition of DEAL makes its mark on MENA region



Culture

Zach Galifianakis headlines LA return for Glasgow’s viral for all the wrong reasons Willy Wonka experience



Cruise

Could nuclear power be the key to carbon neutrality for the cruise industry?



Technology

Efteling’s steam trains going green with switch to electric energy



Rides

Alone in the Dark: Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille on Heide Park’s terrifying new Dämonen Gruft dark ride attraction



Operations and ticketing

Attractions.io’s MapLayr utilised for reimagined Cedar Fair guest experience app



Food and beverage

Chuck E. Cheese and American Society for Deaf Children partner on inclusivity initiative



Tourism

Saudi Arabia attracts US$13bn of private investment as tourism industry continues to grow at pace



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