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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Attractions.io has debuted a new in-app Audio Tours module that aims to engage and influence visitor behaviours
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Christie has supplied more than 50 1DLP laser projectors to power an immersive theatrical experience in Wuhan, China, with the Ballad of Chu utilising the supplier’s cutting-edge projection technology to create a visually rich celebration of Jingchu culture
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2025
Conductr has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line to launch Glow Court, a new active entertainment experience, aboard the Norwegian Aqua
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2025
Accesso has entered the year with a renewed focus on innovation, unveiling a range of new products aimed at enhancing the guest experience and streamlining operations for attractions worldwide
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Game Volt, Conductr’s social-gaming arm, has launched a premium digital shooting experience purpose designed for hospitality and entertainment venues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2025
Crowd Convert, founded by industry veterans Andy Povey and Paul Marden, has launched with a mission to transform digital engagement for the attractions sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2025
Rogue Rides has introduced its advanced omnidirectional trackless ride system, with the new technology offering dynamic movement and customisable experiences for dark ride attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Mar 2025
Semnox Solutions’ KwickFun app has received an IAAPI National Award of Excellence for New Product Innovation. The award comes after a very successful 2024 for the India-based company, which saw significant growth in the US market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2025
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
Christie is set to unveil a brand new world-first product at ISE 2025, with the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH combining pure laser and laser phosphor technology for exceptional projection in attractions and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2025
The National Lottery Community Fund is urging applicants to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with caution in funding applications
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2025
The Eden Project in Cornwall has renewed its partnership with Volvo, with the deal continuing to feature a fleet of electric XC40s while also showcasing the new EX30 model
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2024
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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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
With almost 42,000 industry professionals descending on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Expo, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos is spotlighting its six-year partnership with Disneyland Paris
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Attractions technology provider accesso is showcasing a new version of its accesso Passport platform alongside its portfolio of attractions technology solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2024
Attractions.io is set to launch its new AI Assistant at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the technology set to revolutionise the way attractions can meet the exact needs of their customers in an instant
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2024
A new wave park has been announced for Bahrain, with the attraction set to be part of a landmark destination when it opens to the public in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
Visitors to a recently reopened aquarium in China were demanding refunds after it turned out the attraction’s signature whale shark was actually a robotic replacement
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2024
Walmart has promised a glimpse into the future of shopping, with the global retailer announcing plans to create “immersive commerce experiences” for its customers
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2024
IAAPA returns to Amsterdam for the 2024 edition of IAPPA Expo Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2024
Valo Motion is set to exhibit at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to introduce three new, original mixed-reality games for its ValoClimb, ValoJump and ValoArena platforms
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Ahead of an upcoming webinar exploring the subject, new research from Attractions.io has revealed the attitudes of both guests and operators regarding the use of technology across the visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
The British government has announced a probe into the use of dynamic pricing after ticket seller Ticketmaster significantly increased costs for the Oasis reunion while customers sat in a virtual queue
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2024
Miirage is behind a new holographic experience at Melbourne Museum that stars Victoria - a record-breaking T-Rex that represents one of the largest and most complete T-Rex fossils ever to go on display
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Aug 2024
Detroit Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Toronto Zoo have all launched new apps this summer, with Attractions.io partnering with Cinchio Solutions to bring its platform to these popular attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2024
Halo Space - a company set to offer zero-emission commercial space flights starting in 2026 - has announced that Saudi Arabia will host a landmark test of its capsule prototype
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
Hackers have targeted the central data system for 40 French museums, unleashing a network-wide ransomware attack on the country's culture sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
A major Japanese supermarket chain has implemented a new AI system that aims to evaluate and ‘standardise’ its employees smiles
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Layered Reality, creators of the forthcoming immersive experience ‘Elvis Evolution’, have signed a strategic partnership with Technicolor Group, home of The Mill, to create a realistic Elvis avatar powered by artificial intelligence
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2024
As Efteling makes moves towards carbon neutrality, the theme park operator has announced that its popular coal-powered trains are set to make the switch to electric energy
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2024
Space tourism has a new competitor, with company Halo Space unveiling its Aurora space capsule ahead of its first public flights in 2026
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Feb 2024
Attractions.io continues to champion the guest experience in 2024 with a host of new product releases. Here’s what the company has coming this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
There’s a trend on social media that is seeing more and more virtual and AI influencers gain significant popularity, should you be using them to promote your attractions? Tom Anstey explores...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
A new AI-powered Elvis Presley concert experience billed as a celebration of the artist’s life and legacy is coming to London later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
A new attraction from developer HyperSpace has opened its doors in Riyadh, with the ‘digital theme park’ acting as a hybrid of content creation arena and videogame for its visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2023
Legendary rock band Kiss have promised to ‘change music performance history’, after unveiling their own digital avatars and announcing a special stage show working with the likes of Thierry Coup, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pophouse Entertainment Group
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2023
AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Attractions.io has partnered with Alton Towers to introduce an industry-first in-app dynamic lighting map to be utilised at the operator’s popular Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Morty - an experience app which describes itself as ‘the ultimate social copilot for you and your friends’ - has raised more than US$2.2m as the company expands operations into the haunted attractions market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
Alex Book, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Arcade – The Creative Reality Company, explains how attractions and cultural institutions can make use of immersive technologies to reach new audiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023
A new exhibit from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans will give its visitors the opportunity to have conversations with some of the heroes of World War II, with AI technology powering the upcoming Voices from the Front experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie is to showcase new additions to its M 4K RGB projector series as well as new projects, including an immersive visitor attraction in Toronto, Canada
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2023
Triotech will showcase several new projects and rides at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, including its Stand Up Theater and Qube attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
Attractions technology provider accesso will showcase the capabilities of it’s new PoS platform; accessoFreedom
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
Ticketing specialist Convious will host several education sessions on revenue, visitor experience and operations at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in Vienna
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2023
Six Flags has teamed up with Google Cloud to transform its digital offering and enhance the guest experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023
Christie has worked with Maxin10sity to create a projection-mapped spectacle that has seen Germany’s Karlsruhe Palace transformed into a digital masterpiece
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Joshua Atkinson | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2023
Dive in as FlowRider’s Joshua Atkinson explores the shift in consumer mindsets and its impact on the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
Connect&GO and Amilia have announced a strategic technology partnerships that will see the two companies work together in the development of cutting-edge solutions in eCommerce and attractions management
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
Dronisos has broken the record for the largest drone show ever performed in Europe, with the company behind Disneyland Paris’s Bastille Day nighttime spectacle
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2023
Merlin Entertainments has partnered with RAW Charging to install electric vehicle charging points at five UK attractions this summer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Connect&GO has announced two new partnerships in France that will see the attractions technology specialists integrate its Konnect all-in-one platform with leading French ticket providers Ticketmaster France and France Billet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Engineering company Sanvik has used artificial intelligence to design a statue that draws on the styles of famous artists spanning three continents and 500 years, with the resulting work on display in Sweden’s Tekniska Museet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2023
A virtual Disney theme park in the Metaverse remains a long-term possibility following a partnership between Disney and Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2023
Virgin Voyages has partnered with Jennifer Lopez to launch Jen A.I. a new tool that enables guests to receive personalised invitations from the pop superstar
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
accesso has announced the acquisition of leading ticketing and visitor management system provider VGS, with the award-winning SnApp platform to be rebranded accesso Horizon
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
Amazon has launched a new immersive shopping feature that could be utilised in theme parks and attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
A new VR cinema attraction that allows guests to observe a family group of endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda has opened at Zoo Atlanta
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
BT has launched an all-new experience in the UK that uses camera and HD projection to bring 360° content to life in a range of realities powered by 5G
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2023
Crypto membership collective TemDAO is using blockchain technology to preserve cultural and world heritage sites, with its innovative new approach potentially a game changer when its comes to heritage funding
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023
Six Flags will become the first theme park operator to utilise Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, with the cashless and cashierless shopping experience coming first to Six Flags Great Adventure in June
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023
BBC Studios is to launch a collection of immersive experiences on metaverse platform; The Sandbox later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023
MSC Eurbia will become the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise when it sets sail next week
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
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...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2023
You can hear Avenged Sevenfold’s upcoming Life Is But A Dream early thanks to a 360º Immersive Album Experience coming to AREA15 in Las Vegas next month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Digital attractions platform Love To Visit has raised £2.1m as it aims to corner the UK tourism attractions market and expand its operations overseas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023
Meyer Group has unveiled the cruise ship of the future with its Reverse concept showing what such a vessel could look like in the year 2100
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
Christie has teamed up with Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará on the installation of an immersive multimedia room as part of a revamp of the historic institution
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2023
Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2023
Universal wants to enhance its interactive experiences on offer, with the operator filing two new patents for character and wand technologies at its parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2023
3D printing has been used to create a full-size replica of a World Heritage site in China, offering visitors an up close and personal experience while also securing crucial data for future world heritage protection
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Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2023
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023
Media tech specialist 7thSense has been recognised for two products in its brand new Performer range at this year’s ISE, which is currently underway in Barcelona
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023
Patients at a number of children’s hospitals across the state of South Carolina can now explore Charleston’s popular aquarium remotely, using a robot to interact with the exhibits and take part in tours
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Universal Studios Hollywood is levelling up the experience at the upcoming Super Nintendo World with its all-new Power-Up Band. Here’s what the technology does
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
A new technology from the Industrial Technology Research Institute can display information about different animals inside aquariums by tracking the eye movements of the user
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023
The virtual band worked with Google to host two first-of-their-kind AR experiences in New York and London to promote their new single
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023
A new version of Amazon’s Alexa digital voice assistant will come complete with Disney branding and the ability to work alongside the operator’s MagicBand+ technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022
When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022
Convious has signed a multi-year deal with West Midland Safari Park to supply its fully-integrated eCommerce and guest experience platform
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022
Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
Spree Interactive is getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year, with the launch of its Christmas Crunch VR title at the upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022
Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022
The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
Holovis has created an innovative two-in-one system that supports the delivery of two different media or real-time interactive experiences simultaneously within the same ride or attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022
accesso is set to showcase what it calls ‘the future of mobile consumer engagement’ at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with expanded solutions designed to help operators connect, engage and build loyalty with visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022
Attractions.io is adding a new feature to its mobile platform with the company set to showcase its new for 2022 wayfinding solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Aug 2022
A new art installation powered by data from London’s Natural History Museum will provide an ever-changing visual representation of how society’s choices impact the natural world
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022
Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022
The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022
Detailed replicas of the controversial Elgin or Parthenon Marbles, created by a robot, will soon go on display in London
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022
Six Flags is offering improved access for its guests with physical disabilities with a specialised restraint harness that allows them to experience rides they would otherwise be unable to
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022
Colour deficient and colour-blind visitors to Australia’s Chau Chak Wing Museum are now being offered special glasses to see works of art in clear, vibrant colour for the first time
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022
Paris Hilton has made a significant donation to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that will enable the museum to acquire digital artworks by female artists
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2022
Holovis and Azimuth have teamed up with grand plans to develop an XR content creation and digital engineering team in Malaysia, making the country a hub for the Southeast Asia region in XR technology development
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022
Pop supergroup ABBA need to earn £140m from ticket sales of their London residency Voyage to cover the cost of the virtual spectacle
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022
Google Arts & Culture celebrated Internation Museum Day with the launch of three new mind-bending AR art filters
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022
How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2022
Would you pay US$125,000 to travel into space via a hydrogen balloon? Well that’s exactly what you can do in the Space Lounge, launching from Florida in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2022
Ultraleap is introducing a new tool to allow the use of hand tracking while wearing a Pico Neo 3 VR headset
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022
Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2022
Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience
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John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022
How does an immersive experience tie in with the metaverse? John Munro, CEO and chief creative officer for storytellers Immersive has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022
Award-winning visual effects studio Moonraker is eyeing the planetarium market with the launch of its latest product - a full-dome experience that shows guests what it would be like to live and work on the moon
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2022
Attractions.io partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been expanded to include the supplier’s mobile wallet technology at all Merlin-operated theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022
WaterSlider VR is the latest offering from BoldMove, with the new product offering an underwater VR experience inside a life raft
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022
Cityneon has announced a deal with the Wuxi Jingkai Government to develop a global R&D facility in the city of Wuxi in China
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2022
The new museum will provide a space where visitors can physically interact with digital artworks and NFTs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2022
A new initiative from France’s Grand Palais will see the development of digital experiences for some of the world’s most iconic artworks, starting with a debut exhibition on the Louvre’s Mona Lisa
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Michael Mascioni | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022
What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022
The British Museum is returning to the NFT market with the listing of a rare collection of JMW Turner paintings in digital form
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022
We’re not far off Mark Zuckerberg’s big reveal of the metaverse and what that means for the future, but when it comes to attractions, there are some companies already well ahead of the curve. Andrew Jacobs, accesso’s chief commercial officer, explains what it means for operators to be in a mobile-first world.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2021
Brazil’s Beach Park has teamed up with musician Alok and waterpark supplier Polin to develop a first of its kind attraction for the Latin America region
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2021
Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021
A new virtual reality platform from VRsenal can double efficiency, throughput and ROI in footprint and price compared to the company’s previous single-player model
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021
For a limited time starting November 21, visitors to Downtown Disney will be able to experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge in virtual reality
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021
Illuminarium Experiences and Accesso are teaming up once again, with the operator set to make its Las Vegas debut at the highly-popular AREA15 immersive entertainment venue in 2022
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021
When it comes to global trends this is THE next big thing and there’s a good chance you don’t quite know what it means yet. Welcome to the metaverse and here’s exactly why you need to get in on the ground floor.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021
Telecommunications giant Vodafone is supporting the development of a brand-new digital museum dedicated to the history of the mobile phone
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2021
Available for free, the Virtual Experience of Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom exhibition will allow visitors from all over the world to experience the works of the famous glass artist
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Oct 2021
Foul play is thought to be the reason that hundreds of drones crashed to the ground during a special performance earlier this month.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021
Attractions.io has developed a direct-to-table in-app food ordering system for those who want to maintain social distancing
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021
Cruise operator Carnival recently made headlines around the world with the debut of the first rollercoaster to operate at sea. Maurer Rides’ Marco Hartwig explains how this all came about
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021
Security specialists Axon have supplied Six Flags’ US theme parks with body cameras for staff
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2021
Covid concerns have sent Burning Man into the VR realm, though an unofficial festival has appeared in its place, with 10,000 people gathering in the desert for ‘Renegade Burn’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021
Park Beyond’s ‘impossification’ system promises to let your imagination run wild with a new theme park simulator unlike any we’ve ever seen on modern systems
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021
Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021
China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2021
The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2021
A carbon-neutral cruise ship could be realised in the not-too-distant future, with MSC Group announcing a feasibility study for a hydrogen-powered vessel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021
We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021
The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021
A new permanent immersive light and spatial audio installation at St. Michael’s Cave will boost the Rock’s visitor experience in time for Summer 2021
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021
Historic England’s virtual dive trail tells the story of Stirling Castle, a 70-gun warship that was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2021
The trend for autonomous vehicles continues to grow, with Amsterdam currently testing the use of self-driving electric boats in its waterways
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021
Kazakhstan has welcomed the country’s first flying theatre ride with Brogent Technologies behind the landmark new attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2021
A 4D dome experience at the National Center of Meteorology has opened its doors to the public as part of an engagement strategy that helps audiences understand weather data and meteorological research
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2021
The Gruffalo Spotter 2 app combines augmented reality with animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2021
Snorri Snorkling VR at Europa Park’s Rulantica is ready to roll, though the launch has been slightly delayed thanks to local restrictions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021
The first duelling water coaster to come to Latin America has made its debut at the Cafalandia waterpark in Colombia
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Jon Tozer | Holovis | 12 May 2021
Could LED technology take the market from traditional projection in the coming years? Holovis’ Jon Tozer weighs up the pros and cons of both technologies
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2021
Industry veterans Caulonque and Thatcher have joined Endless Surf as demand grows for WhiteWater’s next-gen wave technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021
Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021
The famed dinosaur expert will appear on the show in an attempt to raise funding for a touring exhibition featuring his animatronic dinosaurs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2021
Knott's Bear-y Tales: Return To The Fair will not only celebrate 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm but also the reopening of the park following a year-long closure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2021
Characters like Grogu and Rocket Racoon could soon come to life in Disney’s parks following the unveiling of a walking, talking and even dancing version of the Guardians of the Galaxy favourite Groot by Disney Imagineering
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021
YouTuber CoasterWriter has built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex, with the mega ride filling his entire back garden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021
Falcon’s Creative has introduced its new ÄEONXP system - an application designed to further immerse visitors in themed entertainment experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2021
Merlin has offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the giant Lego Sky Lion for its upcoming Mythica attraction at Legoland Windsor
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2021
The ride will take guests on a madcap adventure with characters from the Flåklypa Universe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021
It’s been a landmark few weeks for Amazon, which recently launched its first till-less ‘just walk out’ stores in the UK. The shops remove tills and make retail a completely frictionless experience - something the visitor attractions sector should certainly be looking at
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021
Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021
A new ‘at the door’ Covid test will give a result back in seconds, which could be huge in working towards bringing the visitor attractions sector back to full capacity attendance
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021
It’s time to tackle an army of mutated mushrooms in a new collaboration from BoldMove and Triotech
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021
Zoo Guardians is available now on Android and iOS
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
Could the Diamond Balloon soon be coming to a city near you?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
Don Lessem has gone from advising on Jurassic Park to building enough robotic dinosaurs that he could fill an entire zoo. In part one of our interview, we get a peek into the life of ‘Dino Don’, who talks about everything from Steven Spielberg to the real-life dinosaur that’s been named after him
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021
The CultArm3D has been developed to help museums digitise their collections
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Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 22 Feb 2021
The success of an immersive attraction can be determined by the flow of people entering and exiting the space. Michelle Hicks explains how effective operations can help to optimise these experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021
Omega Mart is officially open and with it comes Meow Wolf's 'man made high' Projected Desert
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021
The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021
New research could change the way plastic is recycled, offering attractions a greener alternative in the future
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26 Jan 2021
Almost cold as ice, Bart Dohmen, CEO of Unlimited Snow, explains how new technology is transforming the snow play experience for visitors and improving the bottom line
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021
Kept indoors by the global pandemic and missing Disney’s parks, this fan recreated the iconic fireworks show at home using a projector and a 3D printer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021
Did you know that Efteling and Legoland had their own videogames? Which was your favourite? This is a brief history of theme park management games.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021
Step into Claudia Bueno’s aquarium-style installation at Meow Wolf Las Vegas and experience the slow, oscillating movements of natural life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021
‘Sparking visitors with hope, light and connectivity’, Bruge’s WinterGlow returned in December for a series of installations across the historic city
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021
The experience will feature memorabilia and memories curated by Def Leppard
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021
Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021
The ‘cinematic’ performance follows the tragic story of poet André Chénier who was executed during the French Revolution
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021
If Skynet does enslave us, we sincerely hope it’s through the art of dance...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020
See the Dickens Museum take its performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ online with actor Dominic Gerrard
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020
Holovis CEO Stuart Hetherington talks to Planet Attractions about the past 12 months, major projects and the future of technology in the world of attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020
With attractions forced to close and the public ordered to stay at home, it might not be a surprise that ‘virtual museum tours’ experienced a huge surge in Google searches for 2020.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
Gundam Factory Yokohama makes its official debut later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020
Ultraleap’s touchless technology could prove a game-changer for health-conscious attractions and their visitors.
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Lego has turned Rome’s historic colosseum into a 9,036-piece construction, which is now available to buy
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Viewers from all around the world will be able to marvel at the annual Stonehenge winter solstice
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Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Fans in and out of Disney’s parks will be able to get their hands on a Spider-Bot from December 4
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Visitors will be able to snorkel in virtual reality with the German waterpark’s octopus mascot Snorri Touren
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