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

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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

What ideas and emerging trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade? Planet Attractions speaks to the experts to find the answers...

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British Museum to reimagine identity with launch of rebranding project


The British Museum is working on a significant rebrand, with the institution launching a £150,000 (US$187,000, €181,000) tender for a project which will ultimately see it develop a new visual identity.

Museums and galleries
 

DEAL set for 31st edition this April as attractions market continues to boom


Last year the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) show celebrated its 30th anniversary. This year the event returns as the latest edition looks to maintain its momentum following on from the landmark show.

Events
 

Happy Holidays from Planet Attractions


A quick message from the team at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday.

Visitor attractions
 


Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?
Promising human-like interactions, real-time support, and personalised experiences for visitors, conversational AI is the new hot topic when it comes to visitor attractions. But with something so new and groundbreaking, there are always going to be sceptics. With its new AI Assistant launched at IAAPA Expo, Attractions.io’s Mark Locker and Peter O’Dare spoke to Planet Attractions about what AI truly has to offer the sector...
Technology

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
         


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


Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.

Events


Honest comedy: TikTok’s viral town reviewer Phil Carr is turning his focus to attractions


A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions.

People

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: IAAPA Expo Europe



Company profile: Triotech



Company profile: FORREC


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Visitor attractions

Over 900 died in Jonestown. Now, Guyana plans to make it a tourist destination
 

Theme parks

Creating Memorable Worlds: Imagineering veteran Theron Skees to release book on themed experience design
 

Waterparks
Endless Surf highlights major launches following breakout year
 

Animal Attractions


Shepreth Wildlife Park to host hedgehog hospital charity event


Museums and galleries

T-Rex at London History Museum rocks Christmas Jumper for third consecutive year
 
STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time
 
IP and Brands Texas’s Peppa Pig Theme Park sets opening date for 2025
 
Heritage
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £30m to heritage projects across the UK ahead of thirtieth anniversary

Events

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024
 
Culture

Deadpool and Wolverine’s ‘Welshpool’ goes on display at Wrexham football club
 
Cruise

Disney Cruise Line announces four new ships by 2031 alongside upcoming Hercules and Moana shows
 
Technology

Dronisos highlights continuing partnership with Disneyland Paris at IAAPA Expo

Rides

Family of teen killed on Orlando FreeFall ride awarded US$310m settlement as manufacturer held responsible
 
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
 
Operations and ticketing

Walmart enters virtual world with immersive retail experiences
 
Tourism

Dominican Republic launches immersive experience in New York’s Times Square

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Tourism


The Week: Avengers Campus, Chris Jericho, spoiled cruises and Amsterdam’s autonomous boat


The Week is back for its fourteenth edition and we’ve had a very busy few weeks at Planet Attractions Towers (this isn’t the official name for our offices but I like the sound of it).

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Kennedy Space Center debuts 3D entrance plaza display


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


What ideas and emerging trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade? Planet Attractions speaks to the experts to find the answers...

People


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




Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?
Promising human-like interactions, real-time support, and personalised experiences for visitors, conversational AI is the new hot topic when it comes to visitor attractions. But with something so new and groundbreaking, there are always going to be sceptics. With its new AI Assistant launched at IAAPA Expo, Attractions.io’s Mark Locker and Peter O’Dare spoke to Planet Attractions about what AI truly has to offer the sector...
Technology



British Museum to reimagine identity with launch of rebranding project


Museums and galleries


DEAL set for 31st edition this April as attractions market continues to boom


Last year the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) show celebrated its 30th anniversary. This year the event returns as the latest edition looks to maintain its momentum following on from the landmark show.

Events



Happy Holidays from Planet Attractions


A quick message from the team at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday.

Visitor attractions

Over 900 died in Jonestown. Now, Guyana plans to make it a tourist destination


Nearly 50 years after the tragic events of Jonestown, Guyana is at the centre of a controversial proposal to open the site to tourists for the first time.

Visitor attractions

Endless Surf highlights major launches following breakout year


Surf pool specialists Endless Surf is gaining serious momentum heading into 2025 following the debut of its first waves in Munich this year, with more set to open in the coming year.

Waterparks

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


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



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.

Events



Honest comedy: TikTok’s viral town reviewer Phil Carr is turning his focus to attractions


A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions.

People



Company profiles


Company profile: Vantage



Company profile: WhiteWater



Company profile: Endless Surf



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Creating Memorable Worlds: Imagineering veteran Theron Skees to release book on themed experience design




Theme parks

Family of teen killed on Orlando FreeFall ride awarded US$310m settlement as manufacturer held responsible




Waterparks
WhiteWater celebrates newly launched attractions and Brass Ring recognition



Animal Attractions


Shepreth Wildlife Park to host hedgehog hospital charity event




Museums and galleries

T-Rex at London History Museum rocks Christmas Jumper for third consecutive year



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



IP and Brands Texas’s Peppa Pig Theme Park sets opening date for 2025


Heritage
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £30m to heritage projects across the UK ahead of thirtieth anniversary



Events

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024



Culture

Deadpool and Wolverine’s ‘Welshpool’ goes on display at Wrexham football club



Cruise

Disney Cruise Line announces four new ships by 2031 alongside upcoming Hercules and Moana shows



Technology

Dronisos highlights continuing partnership with Disneyland Paris at IAAPA Expo



Rides

Vekoma looks to 2025 following stacked year of projects



Operations and ticketing

Walmart enters virtual world with immersive retail experiences



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

Dominican Republic launches immersive experience in New York’s Times Square



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