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Universal Helios Grand Hotel debuts at Epic Universe ahead of landmark opening
 

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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

The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, the ‘crown jewel’ in Universal’s accommodation offering, has debuted at Epic Universe ahead of the resort’s opening

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Merlin Entertainments to “usher in new era in entertainment” with RWS Global partnership


Merlin Entertainments is set to elevate its live entertainment offerings across the globe through a new partnership with RWS Global.

Suppliers
 

Lion King and Up attractions headed to Disneyland Paris, Disney reveals


Disney has revealed details of two attractions coming to its Disneyland Paris resort in France.

Theme park
 

Vekoma Rides expands global operations with new Orlando offices


Vekoma has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando, Florida.

Suppliers
 


Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
Suppliers

Industry insights
         


The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?


Heritage
 

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

Video
         


WATCH: ‘Surround yourself in horror’ as Universal’s Horror Unleashed prepares for 2025 debut
 

Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe




WATCH: Universal Creative shares story behind Epic Universe Preview Center
 

Intamin’s single rail ‘Muhaka’ Hot Racer opens at Walibi Rhone-Alpes




Hyperia: UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster now open at Thorpe Park

In-depth
         


Talking heads: What trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade?


The attractions industry is ever-changing and ever-evolving, with shifts that are both unpredictable and, at times, surprisingly clear.

People


Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?


It’s fair to say that artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now.

Technology


Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: Alterface Projects



Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Fireworks Trade Media - Theme Park Vietnam


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Meow Wolf’s Jose Tolosa to step down as CEO, Disney veteran Rebecca Campbell named interim leader
 

Theme parks

Lightbulb moment: Industry veterans Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow launch new character development studio
 

Waterparks
Disney World to open both water parks for the first time in six years
 

Animal Attractions


Attractions.io launches in-app Audio Tours for zoos and museums


Museums and galleries

British Museum once again UK’s most visited attraction
 
STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time
 
IP and Brands Disney panel unveils details of planned Cars and Monsters, Inc attractions at SXSW
 
Heritage
Christie projection technology brings Jingchu culture to life in immersive Wuhan attraction

Events

Speaker line-up revealed for IAAPA Honors 2025
 
Culture

Mona Lisa to be permanently relocated as Louvre plans ambitious renovation project
 
Cruise

Conductr debuts first-of-its-kind outdoor LED sports arena aboard Norwegian Aqua
 
Technology

Accesso expands offerings with new products and innovations for 2025

Rides

Six Flags Great Adventure’s new Flash coaster set to open this Spring
 
Food and beverage

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024
 
Operations and ticketing

Walmart enters virtual world with immersive retail experiences
 
Tourism

Polarising Trump administration sees US tourism numbers decline as experts predict ‘dire’ drop

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Welcome to the second edition of The Week, your weekly look at the world (or perhaps planet) of visitor attractions, tourism and culture.

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Experience app Morty raises US$2.2m as platform expands into haunted attractions market


Morty - a comparison platform that aims to get more people engaged in immersive experiences - has announced its expansion into the haunted attractions market, as well as successful fundraising of more than US$2.2m (€2.8m, £2.4m) following the company’s latest seed round.

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DEAL 2023: Opening new doors in the Middle East


With the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region currently a global hotspot for attractions development, this year’s DEAL event is more important than ever.

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Universal Helios Grand Hotel debuts at Epic Universe ahead of landmark opening


The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, the ‘crown jewel’ in Universal’s accommodation offering, has debuted at Epic Universe ahead of the resort’s opening

Theme park


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




Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
Suppliers



Merlin Entertainments to “usher in new era in entertainment” with RWS Global partnership


Suppliers


Lion King and Up attractions headed to Disneyland Paris, Disney reveals


Disney has revealed details of two attractions coming to its Disneyland Paris resort in France.

Theme park



Vekoma Rides expands global operations with new Orlando offices


Vekoma has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando, Florida.

Suppliers

Meow Wolf’s Jose Tolosa to step down as CEO, Disney veteran Rebecca Campbell named interim leader


Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa has announced that he is to step down at the end of April, with former Disney executive and board member Rebecca Campbell taking on the role of interim CEO from May 1.

People

Attractions.io launches in-app Audio Tours for zoos and museums


Leading guest experience platform Attractions.io has launched a new in-app Audio Tours module that will help attractions such as museums and zoos to engage visitors, influence guest behaviours and increase donations without the need of hardware or additional apps.

Suppliers

Industry insights


The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?


Heritage

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

Video


WATCH: ‘Surround yourself in horror’ as Universal’s Horror Unleashed prepares for 2025 debut



Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe





WATCH: Universal Creative shares story behind Epic Universe Preview Center



In Depth


Talking heads: What trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade?


The attractions industry is ever-changing and ever-evolving, with shifts that are both unpredictable and, at times, surprisingly clear.
People



Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?


It’s fair to say that artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now.

Technology



Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers



Company profiles


Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC)



Company profile: Semnox



Sector news


Visitor attractions

British Museum once again UK’s most visited attraction




Theme parks

Lightbulb moment: Industry veterans Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow launch new character development studio




Waterparks
Disney World to open both water parks for the first time in six years



Animal Attractions


Chester Zoo’s £28m Heart of Africa expansion to open on April 5




Museums and galleries

New York’s New Museum to reopen in the autumn following US$82m expansion



STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time



IP and Brands Disney panel unveils details of planned Cars and Monsters, Inc attractions at SXSW


Heritage
Christie projection technology brings Jingchu culture to life in immersive Wuhan attraction



Events

Speaker line-up revealed for IAAPA Honors 2025



Culture

Mona Lisa to be permanently relocated as Louvre plans ambitious renovation project



Cruise

Conductr debuts first-of-its-kind outdoor LED sports arena aboard Norwegian Aqua



Technology

Accesso expands offerings with new products and innovations for 2025



Rides

Six Flags Great Adventure’s new Flash coaster set to open this Spring



Operations and ticketing

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024



Food and beverage

Museum of Ice Cream teams up with major brands including Dippin’ Dots to offer sprinkle pools and free ice cream at pop-ups worldwide



Tourism

Polarising Trump administration sees US tourism numbers decline as experts predict ‘dire’ drop



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