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Site workers will be kept inside a ‘closed-loop’ system following strict prevention and control measures

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022 |
 
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The British government is supporting a range of public sector organisations in reducing their dependency on carbon and improving energy efficiency

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022 |
 
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Construction has started on the King Salman Park’s Royal Arts Complex, which once complete will act as a cultural hub for the Saudi capital of Riyadh

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2022 |
 
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‘The Pop District’ from The Andy Warhol Museum will feature a larger cultural hub for live music, events, public art, expanded programming and a home for creative workplace development

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2022 |
 
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Launching this summer, Stranger Things: The Experience is the result of a partnership between Netflix and live-entertainment discovery platform Fever

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022 |
 
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The Natural History Museum is partnering with the University of Reading on a major new digitisation centre to be built at the Thames Valley Science Park

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022 |
 
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FORREC’s Anthony Van Dam is set to leave the company after 34 years following his retirement announcement

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
 
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Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
 
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Planet Attractions and IAAPA Europe have announced a partnership that will see them work together on, media, content creation and more for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe at London’s ExCeL Centre

Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022 |
 
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The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022 |
 
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A new Supreme Committee has been formed to plan and implement the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai district

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2022 |
 
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Fast becoming one of the key industry events for the visitor attractions sector, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022 |
 
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Puy du Fou has partnered with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to develop its first-ever attraction in the US

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2022 |
 
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What can the House of Gucci movie teach us about sustainability? WhiteWater’s Una de Boer tells all

Une de Boer | WhiteWater | 09 May 2022 |
 
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Minnesota Zoo has started work on the US$39m redevelopment of its monorail track, which is set to be repurposed into the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2022 |
 
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Visitation and revenue soared for SeaWorld in the first three months of the year, with the most visitors in Q1 since 2013 and record all-time revenue for the period

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
 
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Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event

Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
 
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You can finally be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world with World of Barbie - a brand new immersive touring attraction set to make its debut later this year in Toronto

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2022 |
 
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We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022 |
 
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An iconic wedding destination is now home to a new visitor experience, with designers Mather & Co behind the newly-opened Gretna Green Experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022 |
 
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Nick Varney who has led Merlin since its inception and Mark Fisher, who played a key role in the company’s formation, have both announced their intention to leave the attractions giant in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2022 |
 
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The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2022 |
 
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ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022 |
 
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Starting this August, Katherine E. Fleming will take the reins at the J. Paul Getty Trust, leading the institution’s mission to advance and share the world's art and cultural heritage for the benefit of all

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2022 |
 
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The hotly-anticipated Fønix from Vekoma has opened to the public at Fårup Sommerland with the new rollercoaster representing the park’s largest investment ever

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
 
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IAAPA’s president and CEO, Hal McEvoy has announced his intention to retire in 2023 following a glittering career in the attractions industry that has spanned more than five decades

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
 
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Cityneon, Disney Location-Based Experiences and Lightstorm Entertainment have collaborated to develop an all-new Avatar attraction coming to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay later this year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022 |
 
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Family entertainment company Main Event is set to be acquired by Dave & Buster’s in a deal worth US$835m

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022 |
 
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Efteling will break ground on a new hotel at the end of this year’s summer season, with the 143-bedroom development to open its doors in 2024

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022 |
 
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Could Bob Iger be Chelsea FC’s co-saviour? The former Disney man has been linked as an investor for the Premier League club alongside Steve Pagliuca

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2022 |
 
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Walkman’s at the ready, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind finally has its launch date, with the Vekoma reverse launch coaster set to make its debut in May.

| 05 Apr 2022 |
 
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IAAPA has named Peter van der Schans as its new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, with Schans set to take up his new position starting April 4

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
 
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Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
 
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The companies have entered into a three-year partnership that will see Accesso supply its point of sale solutions across four of Pyek Group’s waterparks

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022 |
 
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The new attraction will feature a planetarium dome and exhibition spaces and will open in June

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2022 |
 
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The event will feature an extensive tradeshow and the MENALAC LEA Conference and awards

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022 |
 
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The immersive experiential design firm won in the category for ‘Best Use of VR’ for its Machu Picchu and the Spirit of the Condor virtual reality (VR) experience

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022 |
 
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San Diego Zoo has launched one of its most ambitious ever additions, with the brand-new US$69m Wildlife Explorers Basecamp showcasing a number of different ecosystems through a series of immersive experiences

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2022 |
 
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The B&M-designed Emperor has opened to the public at SeaWorld San Diego

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2022 |
 
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The effects of Covid-19 continue to affect China, with IAAPA Expo Asia cancelled again as a result of the pandemic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2022 |
 
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Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022 |
 
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Los Angeles’ iconic La Brea Tar Pits will soon undergo a major transformation should a masterplan by Weiss/Manfredi pass its environmental review

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2022 |
 
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The Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum was burned to the ground as Russia continues its aggressive invasion of the country

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2022 |
 
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Here are all the events you should be attending this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022 |
 
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The RAAPA Expo will go ahead as scheduled despite the difficulties being caused for people and businesses in Russia following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022 |
 
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The exhibition had its world premiere at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute earlier this month

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2022 |
 
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Warwick Castle will soon be home to a Zog-themed playland, with the popular IP set to arrive at the heritage attraction in April

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022 |
 
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A combined US$400m investment, Resorts World Sentosa is launching the first phase of its RWS 2.0 expansion plan, with an all-new Minions land at Universal Studios Singapore and the redevelopment of the rebranded and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022 |
 
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How does an immersive experience tie in with the metaverse? John Munro, CEO and chief creative officer for storytellers Immersive has the answers

John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022 |
 
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Fans will experience Game of Thrones like never before, with the ‘ground-breaking’ attraction featuring authentic sets, costumes and props used in the show’s production

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2022 |
 
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Merlin’s popular Legoland Discovery Centres have undergone a rebranding and reimagination, with the first Lego Discovery Centre coming to Belgium this summer

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022 |
 
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Attractions.io partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been expanded to include the supplier’s mobile wallet technology at all Merlin-operated theme parks

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2022 |
 
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Merlin has announced its acquisition of Cadbury World in the UK, reaching an agreement with Mondelez International to take over the iconic chocolate attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
 
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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.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
 
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WaterSlider VR is the latest offering from BoldMove, with the new product offering an underwater VR experience inside a life raft

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022 |
 
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Cityneon has announced a deal with the Wuxi Jingkai Government to develop a global R&D facility in the city of Wuxi in China

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
 
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Convious has named Andy Povey as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, with Povey set to lead the company’s ambitious growth plan for the region

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
 
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What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers

Michael Mascioni | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022 |
 
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The Gateway to Hell could soon burn no more with Turkmenistan’s President ordering the famous blaze to be extinguished for good

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022 |
 
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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.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2022 |
 
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Reanimated and ready to take a bite out of its visitors, the former Camelot Theme Park is being resurrected as an immersive cinematic zombie experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2022 |
 
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A happy holidays and a quick thank you from us

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2021 |
 
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Prince Charles has become patron of Museum of London following a visit to the institution’s under development new home earlier this year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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You can now vote for your favourite influencers and content creators in the 2021 Clamshell Awards from Cupcakes & Coasters

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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NASA has selected a group of projects from across the US to receive a share of US$520,000 in funding as Education Community Anchors

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2021 |
 
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YellowRoc and ActiveLeisure have announced a partnership to deliver a complete construction and installation service for themed attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2021 |
 
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Tis the season to be jolly AND to give gifts, so why not give a special gift to a special someone from your favourite attraction? We took a look at some of our favourite stocking fillers from the world’s biggest attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021 |
 
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Even the Natural History Museum’s dinosaurs are getting into the Christmas spirit, with one of the museum’s dinosaur’s now donning a giant Christmas jumper

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021 |
 
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A Peter Rabbit attraction will be making its way to the UK in 2022, with an all-new experience from Merlin set to add to the operators growing portfolio on the Blackpool seafront

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021 |
 
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Stéphane Lefebvre is taking the step up from COO to take the reins as president and CEO of the Cirque du Soleil entertainment brand

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2021 |
 
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We asked some of the industry’s top names from Disney and Universal where it all started for them - with their first-ever ride experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
 
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Planet Attractions has expanded its offering with a brand-new jobs portal

Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2021 |
 
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Oman is developing an 11 million square metre tourist development aiming to transform and extend the capital of Muscat into a tourism hub for the sultanate

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2021 |
 
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Planet Attractions’ Editor-in-Chief Tom Anstey is set to host a panel looking at trends emerging from Vietnam’s growing attractions industry

| 29 Nov 2021 |
 
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Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2021 |
 
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Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021 |
 
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The three-part zone, opening next spring, allows guests to get creative as they design and build their own Lego cars and take part in a virtual race

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2021 |
 
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The K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2021 |
 
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A six-storey ski paradise and Viking-themed waterpark are set to open next year in Shanghai

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
 
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Meow Wolf, Grona Lund and Xcaret are among the winners of this year’s Brass Ring Awards

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2021 |
 
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A new Stranger Things-themed retail experience will feature immersive photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and an in-store arcade

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Nov 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has revealed the winners of its Service Awards and Young Professional of the Year, with the winners to be honoured at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando later this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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Dino Safari from Imagine Exhibitions is set to bring visitors face-to-face with more than 30 life size dinosaur animatronics

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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Do you think you could survive Squid Game? Well now you can give it your best shot with a new immersive experience featuring a cash prize coming to the UK later this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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The founder of Madame Tussauds and the father of the Latin American attractions industry have both taken their rightful place as a part of the IAAPA Hall of Fame

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2021 |
 
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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.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021 |
 
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According to John Cena, the time to visit Ferrari World, the Louvre and the rest of Abu Dhabi is now

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021 |
 
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It’s back! Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2021 |
 
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The winners of IAAPA’s prestigious award programmes, including the Hall of Fame, Service Awards and Brass Rings, will now be announced in advance of the IAAPA Expo via Facebook

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has named Jakob Wahl its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, with Wahl set to oversee the regional operations of the global association for the attractions industry and global sales effective November 1

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2021 |
 
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Rising sea levels will swallow entire cities, taking iconic attractions with them, according to a new report from Climate Central

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2021 |
 
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Foul play is thought to be the reason that hundreds of drones crashed to the ground during a special performance earlier this month.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Oct 2021 |
 
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Guru-Murthy will serve his second term as a trustee of Kew Gardens

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2021 |
 
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The Pandora Papers have revealed The Met as one of several major institutions to have displayed looted items linked to indicted art dealer Douglas Latchford

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2021 |
 
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With the US still not setting a firm date in November to open up to international visitors, IAAPA is working with the government to help its members attend the biggest attractions show of the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Oct 2021 |
 
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IAAPA’s international trade show is back with IAAPA Expo Europe emanating from Barcelona, Spain. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021 |
 
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Covid PCR testing should be abandoned for most holidaymakers, says travel organisation Abta

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2021 |
 
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The new Ilulissat Icefjord Centre is part of Greenland’s plan to attract more tourists to the country

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2021 |
 
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Here’s why Klaus Sommer Paulsen wrote a book about the evolution of the story, the creator and the audience

Klaus Sommer Paulsen | AdventureLAB | 31 Aug 2021 |
 
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A new survey has shown the severe impact of the global pandemic on visitor attractions in England

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2021 |
 
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Disney’s NBA attraction hasn’t been a slam dunk for the operator, with reports suggesting the attraction will not reopen following its COVID-enforced closure in 2020

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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The upcoming Oman Botanic Garden has been designed to celebrate the country’s botanic diversity and to be enjoyed by the people of Oman for generations to come

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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Marble Arch Mound was supposed to offer a look at London from a new perspective. Instead, it’s become the victim of memes and criticism after the site opened looking more like a building site than a green haven

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
 
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Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein has opened its doors to the public a stone's throw away from where the famous author first dreamt up the legendary monster

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2021 |
 
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The Lego Pop & Play Tour will feature several activity stations inspired by different Lego IPs

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2021 |
 
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The 21m structure represents the struggle of the Coronavirus crisis

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2021 |
 
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The Natural History Museum’s iconic diplodocus ‘Dippy’ is about to complete a tour of the UK after arriving at his final destination - Norwich Cathedral

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2021 |
 
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TikTok influencers Ehiz Ufuah, Poppy O’Toole, Ben Black and Jeremy Lynch will offer coaching sessions on how to create successful TikTok content

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021 |
 
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IAAPA supports the lifting of US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong could be making his way to Universal’s theme parks, George Osborne becomes British Museum chairman and Portugal has welcomed Europe’s first five-person water coaster. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2021 |
 
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In an effort to help kickstart the visitor attractions industry, IAAPA has supported the efforts to lay out a framework for the safe easing of border entry restrictions in the US

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2021 |
 
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The attraction will feature never-before-seen photographs and behind-the-scenes shots from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast films

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2021 |
 
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Sport and culture, the spirit of Ancient Greece and the thousands of missing spectators for this year’s Olympics will be celebrated in a series of installations celebrating the event in Tokyo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jul 2021 |
 
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As the COVID tide begins to turn, the recreation sector looks set to bounce back with a new report suggesting the market could be worth as much as US$1.92tn by 2025

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2021 |
 
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Belgium agrees to help the Congo recover its lost heritage, Ireland’s €73m tourism investment, Africa remodels its tourism outlook and a snow-topped waterpark comes to China. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jun 2021 |
 
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Brand Africa will place an emphasis on people as the continent attempts to lure visitors with new narratives and a new unified tourism approach

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2021 |
 
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In a bid to boost tourism post-Covid in Ireland, Fáilte Ireland has announced plans for major investments into four tourism sites across the country

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has put together a diverse and knowledgeable line-up of speakers for an expanded educational offering at this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2021 |
 
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A toppled slave-trader statue goes on display, Disney launches a teacher-led education scheme, Hawking’s office to go on display and Sega eyes Sonic theme parks. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2021 |
 
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The contents of Professor Stephen Hawking’s office – including his personal reference library, wheelchairs, communications equipment, medals, memorabilia and even the office furniture – is set to join the Science Museum Group’s collection

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jun 2021 |
 
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He’s fast, he’s blue and he might just be coming to an attraction near you. Here are Sega’s attractions plans for Sonic the Hedgehog in 2022 and beyond

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021 |
 
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Captain America, Ant-Man and Bob Chapek assemble for the launch of Avengers Campus, Chris Jericho rides the Voyage, a UK-only cruise is barred from the UK and Amsterdam starts trailing the use of autonomous boats. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jun 2021 |
 
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Tower Bridge is set to welcome man’s best friend for a very special dog-friendly ‘VIPooch’ event

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2021 |
 
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New York’s brand-new flagship Harry Potter store is an immersive retail experience boasting the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise anywhere in the world

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2021 |
 
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A new degree is being launched to offer students the chance to develop and forge a career in the themed entertainment industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2021 |
 
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The trend for autonomous vehicles continues to grow, with Amsterdam currently testing the use of self-driving electric boats in its waterways

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2021 |
 
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Visitors are no longer allowed to climb Vessel alone following trio of suicides within the space of a year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2021 |
 
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Kazakhstan has welcomed the country’s first flying theatre ride with Brogent Technologies behind the landmark new attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2021 |
 
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The Gruffalo Spotter 2 app combines augmented reality with animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2021 |
 
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The seaside town says the squid is part of a strategy to boost tourism following Covid-19

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2021 |
 
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Little Island is the latest and possibly most impressive addition to the New York City park catalogue

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2021 |
 
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Vietnam’s largest theme park, a game-changing aquarium project and 12,000 hotel rooms are just a few of the features of the new Phu Quoc United Center

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2021 |
 
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Going behind-the-scenes for the development of Legoland Windsor’s newest attraction, an evening with a videogame industry legend, the immersive Doctor Who experience coming to London and the Smithsonian’s latest out-of-this-world acquisition. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2021 |
 
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Visitors will get their first roll of the dice in August, when ‘Monopoly LIfesized’ makes its official London debut

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2021 |
 
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Travel to the year 3000 and back with a brand-new Doctor Who-themed immersive theatre experience coming to London in May

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 May 2021 |
 
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The bar will feature a retro games space and an urban forest to offset its carbon emissions

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021 |
 
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SeaWorld veteran Marc Swanson has been named permanent CEO following a year of managing the role on an interim basis

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2021 |
 
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The rich and powerful were recently taught a lesson that being rich and powerful only goes so far. Taking a lesson from the PR disaster that was the attempt to franchise European football, it’s time for attractions operators to recognise that while they might own it, it’s certainly not theirs...

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2021 |
 
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Would you cross the 516 Arouca? The recently-opened attraction in Portugal is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2021 |
 
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A new ride from Triotech celebrating 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm, the Jurassic world exhibition coming to North America, Disney’s next step in robotics and WWE looking at building a physical Hall of Fame. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 May 2021 |
 
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WWE legend Triple H has revealed that the company has looked at building a physical Hall of Fame, with the Game revealing what his vision for such an attraction would look like

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
 
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The famed dinosaur expert will appear on the show in an attempt to raise funding for a touring exhibition featuring his animatronic dinosaurs

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
 
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Jurassic World: The Exhibition first opened in Australia in 2016 and has welcomed nearly three million visitors during its world tour

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
 
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The US cruise industry is a step closer to resuming operations, the creation of the Lego Sky Lion at Legoland Windsor, the fan who built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex and the operator’s role as a custodian of treasured memories. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2021 |
 
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The SEXY - Safety and hygiene, Environmental sustainability, (E)xtra experiences and Yield - strategy of Thailand’s government seems to be being back tourists in growing numbers

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2021 |
 
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Imagineering veteran Designer's Creative Studio founder Theron Skees shares the secrets for everything you need to be successful in themed entertainment

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2021 |
 
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A new touring experience will bring Thomas Dambo's folklore-inspired troll sculptures made out of reclaimed materials to outdoor venues worldwide

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
 
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IAAPA to bring back its three major shows in person for the first time since the start of the global pandemic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2021 |
 
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Take a tour of Queen Elizabeth II’s back garden, with visitors allowed to explore the exteriors of Buckingham Palace unguided for the first time ever

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2021 |
 
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The eagle-eyed fan who might have spotted Wakanda is Disneyland’s expansion plan, vital funding for the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, a long-awaited ban on cruise ships in central Venice and the technology powering Legoland New York’s most anticipated attraction. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2021 |
 
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The IAAPA Virtual Conference wants to help the industry ‘rebound, rebuild, and return to the fun’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2021 |
 
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The state-of-the-art visitor attraction will open later this year after securing a sizeable loan to part-finance the project

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2021 |
 
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The fourth shrine of Tutankhamun is heading to the Grand Egyotian Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe reopens for business, Paul Chutter on his new role at WhiteWater and Boris Johnson sparking controversy over the Elgin Marbles. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2021 |
 
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The Flying Kiss has firmly planted itself as one of China’s strangest attractions since its official launch in 2020

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2021 |
 
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The sweet shop of space is most certainly open for business and some of the world’s richest people have their face pressed up against the window, but is there room for the visitor attractions industry?

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021 |
 
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With Warner Bros ending its live owl performances, Benedict Cumberbatch sending out a message of hope for the struggling culture sector, the first apes to be vaccinated against Covid and the luchadores taking a stand against non mask wearers, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
 
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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

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
 
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It’s time to tackle an army of mutated mushrooms in a new collaboration from BoldMove and Triotech

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021 |
 
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With a Eurovision Museum making its way to Iceland, Michael Mack on ‘the toughest year in the history of our business’, Beetlejuice returning to Horror Nights and a man who owns an army of robot dinosaurs, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
 
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In part two of our exclusive interview with the man who advised on Jurassic Park and has his own army of robotic dinosaurs, ‘Dino’ Don Lessem returns to talk everything from the business of dinosaurs to the world-famous Trump Toilet

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
 
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Could the Diamond Balloon soon be coming to a city near you?

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
 
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Coming to Canada in 2025, the multi-purpose venue will incorporate state-of-the-art features necessary to facilitate large-scale eSports events

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2021 |
 
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dearMoon will see Elon Musk’s SpaceX make its inaugural tourist flight around the Moon, with Yusaku Maezawa footing the bill for eight lucky applicants

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2021 |
 
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With a legion of hardcore fans, visitor attractions could do with learning a thing or two from a place they probably hadn’t considered - the world of professional wrestling

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2021 |
 
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With a Disney legend joining Virgin Galactic, Edvard Munch making like Banksy, Boris Johnson setting a roadmap and Peppa Pig making her way to Florida, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021 |
 
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There’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for attractions in Britain, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson laying out a roadmap to end restrictions in place at varying degrees for most of the last year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021 |
 
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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

Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 22 Feb 2021 |
 
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Featuring the WWE, Hula Hoop supermo Elena Lev, Liseberg’s Andreas Andersen and a manatee called Lesley, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2021 |
 
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Adam Reeves has created a range of immersive experiences at home and has now turned his attention to a new rollercoaster-themed game show

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
 
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Omega Mart is officially open and with it comes Meow Wolf's 'man made high' Projected Desert

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
 
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Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?

Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2021 |
 
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While COVID-19 has been a huge disruptor globally, businesses are using this time to reshape their operations for the better

Andreas Andersen | Liseberg | 16 Feb 2021 |
 
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Featuring Sonic, Nicholas Cage, Gandhi and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2021 |
 
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Featuring a dog, a doge, Soul’s Epcot debut and Taylor Swift’s legal issues, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2021 |
 
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Members of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions are creating virtual experiences to aid homeschooling as Britain’s lockdown continues

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
 
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Sniffer dogs are being given new training in the fight against Covid-19

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
 
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As the world fights back against Covid, so does the visitor attractions community, which is offering its sites up as mass vaccination centres

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
 
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Amsterdam could be a very different place in 2021, with plans to ban tourists from cannabis cafés and to move the Red Light District away from the city centre

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2021 |
 
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Featuring Men in Black, Willie Nelson, Chernobyl and of course Yoda, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2021 |
 
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There are parts of Chernobyl so dangerous you could die in minutes just standing there but that’s not stopping tourists who are visiting the exclusion zone in record numbers

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
 
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A converted steel factory and Butchart-inspired gardens are at heart of Shanghai’s newest and largest parkland and culture zone

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2021 |
 
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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

| 26 Jan 2021 |
 
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Nickelodeon, China Leisure and JRA have collaborated on Shenzhen's brand new Nickelodeon-themed Family Entertainment Centre at the OCT Happy Harbor retail and entertainment complex

| 26 Jan 2021 |
 
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New video from Meow Wolf shows the country music legend in a way you’ve almost certainly never seen before

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
 
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The World Tourism and Travel Council predicts a best-case scenario, which will see 111 million jobs return to the travel and tourism sector this year

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
 
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Taking a look at all the top stories from the last seven days, The Week will be available right here on planetattractions.com

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2021 |
 
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The proposed attraction will “connect the night sky to life on earth through STEM education and leading-edge experiences”

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has moved its annual Asian Expo to Shanghai

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2021 |
 
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Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment

Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021 |
 
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Step into Claudia Bueno’s aquarium-style installation at Meow Wolf Las Vegas and experience the slow, oscillating movements of natural life

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021 |
 
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‘Sparking visitors with hope, light and connectivity’, Bruge’s WinterGlow returned in December for a series of installations across the historic city

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021 |
 
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Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021 |
 
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Grupo Xcaret says its new landmark attractions will now open at the end of the year - 12 months later than originally planned

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
 
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The new museum will include unreleased music and other memorabilia from the late EDM artist

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
 
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Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021 |
 
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A happy holidays and a quick thank you from us

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
 
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What went right? What went wrong? What happened to that giant Ferris wheel - here’s what happened to the flagship Times Square store for Toys R Us

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
 
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Read the top stories from Planet Attractions this week

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2020 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
 
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The popular Belgian IP will be the main focus of a brand-new media-led family attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
 
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Gundam Factory Yokohama makes its official debut later this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2020 |
 
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Though they will have to quarantine for 14 days, Japan looks to allow foreign tourists back into the country in Spring 2021.

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2020 |
 
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Despite growing Coronavirus cases in Turkey, Istanbul’s weekend curfew doesn’t apply to tourists

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020 |
 
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The Las Vegas attraction has combined sci-fi and Christmas for the bizarre event

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020 |
 
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Analysts have projected that visitors to the state will increase in the second half of 2021

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
 
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Ultraleap’s touchless technology could prove a game-changer for health-conscious attractions and their visitors.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
 
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The trailer showcases the latest spectacles coming to Puy du Fou for its next season of shows

Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2020 |
 
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Actors call on a ‘fellowship’ of fans to help raise £4.5m to fund the house’s purchase and start a programme of events.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2020 |
 
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From The Simpsons to Black Mirror, we cross the entertainment multiverse to find the very best fictional attractions we wish existed, also offering you a real-world alternative.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
 
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Is it an art project? Is it a convenience store? Do I work there? Is that a can of whale song antipersperant? Only Meow Wolf has the answers...

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
 
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Who do you think are the best content creators and influencers in the theme park community?

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
 
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