Theme park, visitor attraction, waterpark, museum and gallery, heritage and Zoos News and comment from around the planet | Planet Attractions
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The Hampton University Museum has reopened following a major revitalisation, with the museum now featuring expanded galleries, new exhibits, and an updated collection that highlights African American, African, and Indigenous art

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Three men have been convicted following a large-scale, 20-year conspiracy to steal major artwork, memorabilia, and other valuable items from museums and institutions across the United States.
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London’s Natural History Museum has announced the opening of a new permanent gallery - the first to open at the iconic institution since 2016.
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Universal Studios has officially registered a trademark application in the UK, signaling the next step in its intentions to expand into the European market.
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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...
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The attractions industry is ever-changing and ever-evolving, with shifts that are both unpredictable and, at times, surprisingly clear.
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One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.
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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.
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Several English Heritage sites are attempting to deter anti-social behaviour with a new trial introducing body-worn cameras for staff.
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“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.
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Alton Towers has been named the UK’s best theme park for 2022 with more than 200,000 people voting in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards.
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