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CR7 LIFE: Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong
 

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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

A new museum exploring the career of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has opened in Hong Kong

Museums and galleries
 



Liseberg sues insurer Trygg-Hansa over denied €92m Oceana fire claim


Liseberg has filed a lawsuit against insurance provider Trygg-Hansa for denying the Swedish theme park’s insurance claim following the fire that destroyed its new indoor water park, Oceana, in February 2024.

Theme park
 

China’s first Legoland Resort opens in Shanghai


China’s first Legoland Resort has officially opened in south-west Shanghai.

Theme park
 

IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance


IAAPA Expo Asia, the Asia-Pacific region’s premier event for the global attractions industry, made a triumphant return this week (June 30 - July 3), with this year’s event seeing a 40% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.

Events
 


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: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: FORREC



Company profile: accesso® Technology Group


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Visitor attractions

Holovis brings Squid Game experience to life in New York
 

Theme parks

Universal seeks planning permission for multi-billion-pound UK theme park development
 

Waterparks
WhiteWater unveils over 60 global openings for 2025 across waterparks, resorts, and cruise lines
 

Animal Attractions


Twycross Zoo receives government backing for £25m global conservation centre


Museums and galleries

LACMA’s US$720m David Geffen Galleries expansion to open in 2026
 
STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time
 
IP and Brands Chicago’s Field Museum set to host Pokémon Fossil exhibition for first time outside of Japan
 
Heritage
Christie projection technology brings Jingchu culture to life in immersive Wuhan attraction

Events

UK Theme Park Awards 2025 reveals expert judging panel
 
Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on diving into new territory with LUDŌ submersive experience
 
Cruise

Disney Cruise Line reveals ‘heroes and villains’ experiences on Disney Destiny, ahead of maiden sailing in November
 
Technology

Attractions.io launches Digital Guest Experience Health Check to boost visitor satisfaction

Rides

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August
 
Food and beverage

Dolly Parton to launch third Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida this June
 
Operations and ticketing

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024
 
Tourism

Delayed £100m Eden Project Morecambe sets sights on 2028 opening

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Making a splash: Paul Chutter on his new role at the head of WhiteWater


There have been some big changes for WhiteWater in recent times, the most significant seeing Paul Chutter - the son of company founder Geoff Chutter - taking a step up and succeeding his father as company president.

Waterparks


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


As the cruise industry looks for new ways to reduce its carbon footprint, an unlikely solution has entered the conversation - nuclear power.

Cruise


Visiting a museum can help reduce your anxiety


If you’re suffering from anxiety you should try visiting a museum - that’s according to a recently released study, which suggests that a museum trip can have a range of mental and physical health benefits.

Museums and galleries



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CR7 LIFE: Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong


A new museum exploring the career of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has opened in Hong Kong

Museums and galleries


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



Liseberg sues insurer Trygg-Hansa over denied €92m Oceana fire claim


Theme park


China’s first Legoland Resort opens in Shanghai


China’s first Legoland Resort has officially opened in south-west Shanghai.

Theme park



IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance


IAAPA Expo Asia, the Asia-Pacific region’s premier event for the global attractions industry, made a triumphant return this week (June 30 - July 3), with this year’s event seeing a 40% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.

Events

LACMA’s US$720m David Geffen Galleries expansion to open in 2026


The David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will officially open in April 2026, after more than two decades of development.

Museums and galleries

Holovis brings Squid Game experience to life in New York


Immersive experience design specialist Holovis has completed a major technical overhaul of Squid Game: The Experience in New York, delivering a fully rebuilt and gamified attraction based on the hit Netflix series.

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: Simworx



Company profile: FORREC



Company profile: Brogent Technologies, Inc.



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Rubber Cheese launches Visitor Attraction Survey for 2025




Theme parks

Universal seeks planning permission for multi-billion-pound UK theme park development




Waterparks
WhiteWater unveils over 60 global openings for 2025 across waterparks, resorts, and cruise lines



Animal Attractions


Twycross Zoo receives government backing for £25m global conservation centre




Museums and galleries

Kim Sajet steps down as director of National Portrait Gallery following Trump’s firing attempt



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



IP and Brands Chicago’s Field Museum set to host Pokémon Fossil exhibition for first time outside of Japan


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



Events

UK Theme Park Awards 2025 reveals expert judging panel



Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on diving into new territory with LUDŌ submersive experience



Cruise

Disney Cruise Line reveals ‘heroes and villains’ experiences on Disney Destiny, ahead of maiden sailing in November



Technology

Attractions.io launches Digital Guest Experience Health Check to boost visitor satisfaction



Rides

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August



Operations and ticketing

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024



Food and beverage

Dolly Parton to launch third Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida this June



Tourism

Delayed £100m Eden Project Morecambe sets sights on 2028 opening



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