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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
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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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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Firefly Creations’ Michelle Hicks discusses the importance of immersive experiences and how they can add to the overall visitor experience.
Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Jordan Middleton explains how leveraging user-generated content can create more authentic and emotive marketing in the attractions world.
Jordan Middleton | Cupcakes & Coasters | 01 Dec 2020 |
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See Walt Disney’s office exactly as it was, “down to the last paperclip” and learn a little bit about the man behind The Walt Disney Company’s media and theme park empire.
Kier Lymn | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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While most of the world is in shutdown, China has managed to keep the ongoing pandemic in check. With the country successfully adapting to its new normal, Alice Davis takes a look at five major projects coming to one of its largest cities - Shanghai.
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Who was Ota Benga? How did this happen and why did it take 114 years for the zoo in question to apologise?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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A brand new Nickelodeon family entertainment centre is about to open its doors in Shenzhen, China. Planet Attractions spoke to China Leisure president, Linda Dong, about the upcoming project, the country’s FEC market and the importance of major IPs to developments in China
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen takes a look back at the park’s history to see how we can believe in a brighter future for the struggling visitor attractions sector
Andreas Andersen | Liseberg | 04 Dec 2020 |
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited a number of entertainment venues to show their support for the sector
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2020 |
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Work on site is underway for Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest China project
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2020 |
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So what’s it all about then? We’ve just launched a news and media service for the world of visitor attractions, and it’s all about you. Welcome to Planet Attractions.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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‘greenloop’ will look at sustainability issues across the visitor attractions sector
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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