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Suppliers and attractions celebrated as Park World Excellence Award winners revealed
 

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Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria

Events
 



Isle of Wight’s Robin Hill up for sale following ‘financial turbulence’


Robin Hill - one of the premier attractions on the Isle of Wight - has been placed on the market by its owners Vectis Ventures following a “prolonged period of financial turbulence”.

Theme park
 

Record-breaking results as IAAPA Expo Europe concludes Vienna event


Following a week filled with meetings, networking, buying, selling and education, IAAPA Expo Europe concluded its event for 2023, with the record-breaking Vienna edition hailed as a big success for the industry.

Events
 

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Triotech celebrates launch of ‘next generation’ Primordial interactive dark coaster for US’s Lagoon Park


Triotech has announced the launch of its latest theme park attraction - with the company calling the interactive dark coaster at Salt Lake City's Lagoon Park a ‘next generation’ development.

Suppliers
 


It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io
How can you leverage user-generated content and photo purchases to drive revenue and simultaneously promote your attraction? Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare has the answers...
Technology

Industry insights
         


What’s next for the experience economy and consumer trends?


Waterparks
 

Five indoor waterparks that are forecasting future trends


Waterparks
 

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

Video
         


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

Tickets now on sale for Disney100 exhibition heading to London this October




WATCH: New trailer offers first look at Stranger Things for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
 

WATCH: AI draws on 500 years of history to design statue in the styles of iconic sculptors




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In-depth
         


Solving the puzzle: Connect&GO’s Anthony Palermo on how technology is rapidly changing attractions management


The management of visitor attractions is rapidly changing as the technology surrounding operations evolves.

Technology


Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2023


The return of IAAPA Expo Europe, the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries, is imminent, with IAAPA gearing up for its largest ever European event in September.

Events


Lifesized: How Path Entertainment and Hasbro brought Monopoly to life as a visitor experience


Hasbro is a treasure trove when it comes to recognisable IPs, with a portfolio of brands that includes the likes of Transformers, NERF, Power Rangers and many, many more. Among all of these IPs, there can’t be many brands more recognisable under the Hasbro umbrella than Monopoly, which has been transformed into a unique offering, turning the game lifesized and adding a twist.

IP and Brands

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Company profile: Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo



Company profile: Brogent Technologies, Inc.



Company profile: Brand Licensing Europe


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Visitor attractions

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: RWS Global to showcase major cruise line collaborations, resort partnerships and Hasbro City opening
 

Theme parks

Chesington named UK’s best theme park as UK Theme Park Award winners revealed
 

Waterparks
IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: WhiteWater to announce several upcoming projects
 

Animal Attractions


Attractions prepare as Hurricane Idalia arrives in Florida


Museums and galleries

Moon tree seedlings to be shared with public-facing STEM educators
 
STEM
Plans approved for multi-million-dollar planetarium in South Carolina
 
IP and Brands Disney Treasure latest offering in ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Disney Cruise Line
 
Heritage
Stolen €6m Van Gogh painting recovered by private detective after holder brands piece ‘a massive headache’

Events

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Vekoma to showcase new rollercoaster launches
 
Culture

Disney brings Hawkeye’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ to life at California Adventure
 
Cruise

Norwegian cruising at an all-time high as 5.5 million sail to destination in 2023
 
Technology

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Christie to present new technologies and projects in Vienna

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Devastation for West End Theatres as COVID restrictions hit London


Theatres across London have been told they must close again as a result of the British capital becoming a ‘very high risk area’ under the government’s three tier COVID-19 system.

Culture


Work set to start on Paramount’s Bali theme park development


Bali officials have confirmed that work on a highly-anticipated Paramount theme park and resort development will begin this month, with new details revealed about the upcoming major addition to the Indonesian tourist destination.

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Suppliers and attractions celebrated as Park World Excellence Award winners revealed


Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria

Events


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




It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io
How can you leverage user-generated content and photo purchases to drive revenue and simultaneously promote your attraction? Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare has the answers...
Technology



Isle of Wight’s Robin Hill up for sale following ‘financial turbulence’


Theme park


Record-breaking results as IAAPA Expo Europe concludes Vienna event


Following a week filled with meetings, networking, buying, selling and education, IAAPA Expo Europe concluded its event for 2023, with the record-breaking Vienna edition hailed as a big success for the industry.

Events



IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Triotech celebrates launch of ‘next generation’ Primordial interactive dark coaster for US’s Lagoon Park


Triotech has announced the launch of its latest theme park attraction - with the company calling the interactive dark coaster at Salt Lake City's Lagoon Park a ‘next generation’ development.

Suppliers

Chesington named UK’s best theme park as UK Theme Park Award winners revealed


The winners of the fourth annual UK Theme Park Awards have been announced, with Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and Blackpool Pleasure Beach among the big winners at this year’s event.

Theme park

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Vekoma to showcase new rollercoaster launches


At this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, rollercoaster manufacturer Vekoma will exhibit its new family launch coaster, two of which debuted earlier this year.

Suppliers

Industry insights


What’s next for the experience economy and consumer trends?


Waterparks

Five indoor waterparks that are forecasting future trends


Waterparks

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

Video


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



Tickets now on sale for Disney100 exhibition heading to London this October





WATCH: New trailer offers first look at Stranger Things for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights



In Depth


Solving the puzzle: Connect&GO’s Anthony Palermo on how technology is rapidly changing attractions management


The management of visitor attractions is rapidly changing as the technology surrounding operations evolves.
Technology



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2023


The return of IAAPA Expo Europe, the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries, is imminent, with IAAPA gearing up for its largest ever European event in September.

Events



Lifesized: How Path Entertainment and Hasbro brought Monopoly to life as a visitor experience


Hasbro is a treasure trove when it comes to recognisable IPs, with a portfolio of brands that includes the likes of Transformers, NERF, Power Rangers and many, many more. Among all of these IPs, there can’t be many brands more recognisable under the Hasbro umbrella than Monopoly, which has been transformed into a unique offering, turning the game lifesized and adding a twist.

IP and Brands



Company profiles


Company profile: FORREC



Company profile: Connect&GO



Company profile: FlowRider, Inc.



Sector news


Visitor attractions

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: RWS Global to showcase major cruise line collaborations, resort partnerships and Hasbro City opening




Theme parks

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: American Heartland and Mandai Bird Paradise among projects to be showcased by FORREC




Waterparks
IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: WhiteWater to announce several upcoming projects



Animal Attractions


Attractions prepare as Hurricane Idalia arrives in Florida




Museums and galleries

Moon tree seedlings to be shared with public-facing STEM educators



STEM
Plans approved for multi-million-dollar planetarium in South Carolina



IP and Brands Disney Treasure latest offering in ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Disney Cruise Line


Heritage
Stolen €6m Van Gogh painting recovered by private detective after holder brands piece ‘a massive headache’



Events

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Christie to present new technologies and projects in Vienna



Culture

Disney brings Hawkeye’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ to life at California Adventure



Cruise

Norwegian cruising at an all-time high as 5.5 million sail to destination in 2023



Technology

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Experience UK gearing up for return of UK Pavilion



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