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Bridging realities: How Miirage’s no-glasses holographic experience could change the game for immersive experiences
 

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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

Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...

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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
 

Qatar unveils ‘next generation’ of cultural institutions at Venice Biennale


Qatar has announced plans for four new museums, with the cultural venues part of an ongoing transformation plan that will see the country share and celebrate its culture and heritage with the rest of the world.

Museums and galleries
 

Dutch museum faces backlash over Nas-Inspired Tutankhamun bust


A museum in the Netherlands has come under fire for cultural appropriation, after using the likeness of American rapper Nas’ in a Tutankhamun-inspired bust.

Museums and galleries
 

Interview
100 years of Liseberg: Andreas Andersen on park's centenary additions
Andreas Andersen speaks to Planet Attractions about what's coming for Liseberg following the launch of Luna Park, the opening of the Grand Curiosa Hotel and the soon-to-open Oceana waterpark
Theme park

Industry insights
         


International Women’s Day: Equality is the goal, but EQUITY is how we'll get there


People
 

How to work with content creators (influencers) to drive attendance and improve brand affinity


Visitor attractions
 

Standing the test of time with aquatic play


Waterparks
 

Some handy tips to get waterpark operators through the busiest time of year


Waterparks

Video
         


WATCH: Hersheypark unveils first-person look at Wildcat’s Revenge
 

Children in hospital can now explore South Carolina Aquarium remotely using a robot




WATCH: Anthony Palermo on how Connect&Go is transforming attractions operations
 

Eye-tracking technology can identify different fish in an aquarium and tell the user what they’re looking at




WATCH: The Sidemen play hide and seek at Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark

In-depth
         


It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io


“It takes a village to raise a child” is a famous proverb that suggests an entire community of people must provide for and interact positively with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment.

Technology




When Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed its Curse of DarKastle ride in 2017 to make way for a new Howl-O-Scream haunted house, the ride’s future remained uncertain.

Theme park


Pilsner Urquell: BRC’s Christian Lachel on Prague’s new ‘Original Beer Experience’


BRC Imagination Arts is celebrating the launch of its latest creation - a new brand home for Pilsner Urquell in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.

Visitor attractions

Company Profiles
         


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Company profile: Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo


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Cairns Aquarium seeks investors as Colliers launches global search
 

Theme parks

Six Flags becomes first theme park operator to adopt Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping technology
 

Waterparks
Build-A-Bear seeks family-focussed destinations as company partners with Kalahari to open stores across waterpark portfolio
 

Animal Attractions


First SeaWorld park to open outside US launches in Abu Dhabi


Museums and galleries

Museum at the heart of plan for luxury eco-resort in Saudi Arabia’s ancient city of AlUla
 
STEM
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partners with Attractions.io to reimagine guest experience platform
 
IP and Brands BBC Studios developing immersive experiences for the metaverse
 
Heritage
Architects Kengo Kuma to design visitor centre for Albanian World Heritage site

Events

Carnegie Science Center to host adults-only speakeasy event
 
Culture

Death penalties linked to Saudi Arabia’s The Line project condemned by UN
 
Cruise

MSC Cruises to operate world’s first zero emission cruise sailing in June
 
Technology

Avenged Sevenfold to share new album early with 360º immersive experience at Area 15

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WATCH: Reimagined Jungle Cruise reopens at Disneyland


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Bridging realities: How Miirage’s no-glasses holographic experience could change the game for immersive experiences


Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...

Technology


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



Interview
100 years of Liseberg: Andreas Andersen on park's centenary additions
Andreas Andersen speaks to Planet Attractions about what's coming for Liseberg following the launch of Luna Park, the opening of the Grand Curiosa Hotel and the soon-to-open Oceana waterpark
Theme park



Illuminarium Las Vegas launches space-themed experience


STEM


Qatar unveils ‘next generation’ of cultural institutions at Venice Biennale


Qatar has announced plans for four new museums, with the cultural venues part of an ongoing transformation plan that will see the country share and celebrate its culture and heritage with the rest of the world.

Museums and galleries



Dutch museum faces backlash over Nas-Inspired Tutankhamun bust


A museum in the Netherlands has come under fire for cultural appropriation, after using the likeness of American rapper Nas’ in a Tutankhamun-inspired bust.

Museums and galleries

Cairns Aquarium seeks investors as Colliers launches global search


Australia’s Cairns Aquarium is planning to expand its business operations, with the animal attraction announcing that it has appointed Colliers to seek out potential investors for the popular Queensland attraction.

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Museum at the heart of plan for luxury eco-resort in Saudi Arabia’s ancient city of AlUla


Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has revealed plans to develop an eco-luxury resort in the ancient city that will offer its own museum.

Museums and galleries

Industry insights


International Women’s Day: Equality is the goal, but EQUITY is how we'll get there


People

How to work with content creators (influencers) to drive attendance and improve brand affinity


Visitor attractions

Standing the test of time with aquatic play


Waterparks

Some handy tips to get waterpark operators through the busiest time of year


Waterparks

Video


WATCH: Hersheypark unveils first-person look at Wildcat’s Revenge



Children in hospital can now explore South Carolina Aquarium remotely using a robot





WATCH: Anthony Palermo on how Connect&Go is transforming attractions operations



In Depth


It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io


“It takes a village to raise a child” is a famous proverb that suggests an entire community of people must provide for and interact positively with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment.
Technology





When Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed its Curse of DarKastle ride in 2017 to make way for a new Howl-O-Scream haunted house, the ride’s future remained uncertain.

Theme park



Pilsner Urquell: BRC’s Christian Lachel on Prague’s new ‘Original Beer Experience’


BRC Imagination Arts is celebrating the launch of its latest creation - a new brand home for Pilsner Urquell in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.

Visitor attractions



Company profiles


Company profile: Vantage



Company profile: accesso® Technology Group



Company profile: WhiteWater



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Build-A-Bear seeks family-focussed destinations as company partners with Kalahari to open stores across waterpark portfolio




Theme parks

Six Flags becomes first theme park operator to adopt Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping technology




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Animal Attractions


First SeaWorld park to open outside US launches in Abu Dhabi




Museums and galleries

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STEM
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partners with Attractions.io to reimagine guest experience platform



IP and Brands BBC Studios developing immersive experiences for the metaverse


Heritage
Architects Kengo Kuma to design visitor centre for Albanian World Heritage site



Events

Carnegie Science Center to host adults-only speakeasy event



Culture

Death penalties linked to Saudi Arabia’s The Line project condemned by UN



Cruise

MSC Cruises to operate world’s first zero emission cruise sailing in June



Technology

Avenged Sevenfold to share new album early with 360º immersive experience at Area 15



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