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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Today, the Mellon Foundation announced a $15 million emergency funding commitment to the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) to address the impact of the recent federal funding cuts that have devastated state humanities councils. This emergency funding will help provide support to all 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the United States.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is entering an exciting new chapter with a bold almost $40 million investment and a new park president at the helm. Under the leadership of Jeff Davis, the park is unveiling sweeping additions and upgrades—including the debut of Wild Oasis at Jungala in May, new animal encounters, elevated dining, enhanced guest experiences, and a major transformation of Adventure Island. These improvements aim to make Busch Gardens the best it's ever been and solidify the park as Florida's ultimate family adventure destination.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2025
Merlin Entertainments has partnered with RWS Global in a strategic move to transform and expand live entertainment offerings at six of its UK and US resorts
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Attractions.io has debuted a new in-app Audio Tours module that aims to engage and influence visitor behaviours
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025
Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow have partnered to launch Fuzzy Lightbulb, a character development studio creating custom mascots for the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025
The Phoenix Zoo hopes to attract more tourists with the opening of a new $5.4 million Big Cats of Arizona exhibit.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2025
When Orrawan Khansamree and her husband decided to visit Shanghai this month, the couple wanted to see one place above all – and it was not any of the city’s historic landmarks.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2025
IAAPA has revealed the speaker line-up for IAAPA Honors 2025, with speakers including Europa-Park owner Roland Mack, IAAPA president Jakob Wahl and Therme Group CEO Dr Robert C. Hanea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2025
Christie veteran Sean James has a new role within the company after being named its new executive vice president of Global Sales and Service
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2025
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2025
On Dec 25, the "Tianjin Port Impression" Experience Hall, part of Tianjin Port Group's port-industry-city integration project, officially opened at Tianjin's Old Culture Street, a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2025
A fort will reopen to the public following a £7.5 million transformation.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2025
The Natural History Museum in London has announced the opening of its first new permanent gallery since 2016, with Fixing Our Broken Planet set to make its public debut in April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2025
Mass layoffs are hitting Legoland, one of the biggest theme parks in California and the first of its kind in America.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
Christie is set to unveil a brand new world-first product at ISE 2025, with the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH combining pure laser and laser phosphor technology for exceptional projection in attractions and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2025
The chairman of Disney's (NYSE:DIS) Experiences unit, Josh D’Amaro, announced several new appointments and promotions for the senior executives of the company, according to a public statement from Thursday.
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Amy Martin | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2024
More than 900 people died during the infamous Jonestown massacre of 1978. Now, Guyana plans to make the location where the tragedy happened into a tourist attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2024
RWS Global has created more than 75 custom entertainment experiences for this holiday season, with more than ten million people taking in the spectacles worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2024
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford has confirmed a reopening date of 8 January, with a temporary exhibition showcasing David Hockney’s use of film and photography opening the following week.
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Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
With almost 42,000 industry professionals descending on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Expo, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2024
It’s been a year of growth in the US for Semnox Solutions. Phil Showler, head of FEC Sales for Semnox Americas, tells Planet Attractions more...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2024
An abandoned theme park has been turned into a scare city in time for Halloween.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2024
Year-round horror is coming to Las Vegas in 2025 with the debut of Universal Destination and Experiences’ Horror Unleashed
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
As the digital landscape evolves, museums are increasingly leveraging online platforms to diversify their revenue streams. A recent survey of 242 museum professionals conducted by MuseumNext in July 2024 shed light on how institutions are generating income online and their strategies for engaging virtual audiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2024
France’s Parc Asterix is introducing a new experience for the holiday season as part of the return of its Christmas in Gaul event later this year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
Museum Night Fever welcomed 16,550 participants across 28 museums in Brussels on Saturday evening,
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2024
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded 15 UK heritage projects a share of £30m in funding, with London’s Crystal Palace Park and North Yorkshire’s Ripon Museum among recipients
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2024
Expo City Dubai, the destination that hosted the 2020 World Expo and UN Climate Change Conference COP28, has unveiled its new master plan, offering unrivalled opportunities for businesses, investors and residents from around the world, accelerating sustainable growth and enhancing Dubai's position as a global hub.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2024
PoMo will thoughtfully transform a former Art Nouveau Post Office building into a cultural destination for the city. It will be the first museum project led by interior designer India Mahdavi, working in collaboration with Norwegian architect Erik Langdalen.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2024
More than 360,000 people had their say in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with a record public vote seeing Thorpe Park crowned Theme Park of the Year, while Hyperia was named the Best New Attraction for 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Oct 2024
IAAPA is set to host its first Expo event in the Middle East with IAAPA Expo Middle East coming to Abu Dhabi in 2026. IAAPA’s president and CEO, Jakob Wahl, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2024
IAAPA returns to Amsterdam for the 2024 edition of IAPPA Expo Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Sep 2024
This year’s UK Theme Park Awards will be hosted at Thorpe Park, with presenter George Akid also set to return to his role as host for the event’s awards ceremony
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Sep 2024
Experience UK is bringing the UK Pavilion back to IAAPA Expo Europe for its sixth edition, with some of the UK’s top suppliers to the attractions industry set to be represented at the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2024
Warner Bros Discovery has announced a move that will see the company bring together its existing licensed entertainment and owned and operated teams into a single global division
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Alterface’s Moviemax has made its debut in Saint-Tropez’s Azur Park, with the attraction’s first season hailed as an “unqualified success”
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
The British government has announced a probe into the use of dynamic pricing after ticket seller Ticketmaster significantly increased costs for the Oasis reunion while customers sat in a virtual queue
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2024
Immersive entertainment creators Layered Reality have secured an investment deal worth £1.75m with Channel 4’s consumer investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2024
The former chief financial operator of Columbus Zoo has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty for his role in a scheme that saw the illegal misuse of US$2.3m of zoo funds
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2024
Travel service provider Trip.com Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Merlin Entertainments to attract visitors to marine-focused events and experiences across the Asia region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2024
Six Flags has announced that it will debut seven new rollercoasters in 2025, with the company also planning an expansion of its seasonal events in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2024
A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions. Planet Attractions spoke to Phil Carr about his social media rise and what’s next for the TikTok star
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
The UK’s national tourism board VisitBritain is headed to Australia to host its first travel trade mission to the country since 2016.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
Hackers have targeted the central data system for 40 French museums, unleashing a network-wide ransomware attack on the country's culture sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
The son of the former CFO of Columbus Zoo has pleaded guilty for the role he played in a theft scandal that saw the misappropriation of zoo funds between multiple executives to the tune of US$2.3m
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2024
After more than two years of anticipation, the Pasco Aquatic Center is one step closer to becoming a reality. Pictures shown at a recent Public Facilities Board Meeting, give a glimpse of what the completed facility would look like. The idea has been on the Tri-Cities' mind since the 1980's.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2024
Dreamland in Margate will have to meet a series of safety conditions after concerns were raised following the death of a teenager during a drum and bass event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jul 2024
The Thailand Amusement and Attraction Parks Expo is coming back to Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition Center later this year, with the event acting as a key meeting point for Southeast Asia’s growing attractions sector
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Dark Ride Database | 22 Jul 2024
A new theme park has opened to the public in Jining China, with Glorious Orient the fourth such branded attraction to open from operator Fantawild
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2024
Here are some of the big headlines from the last week:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Boasting 99% positive feedback from its users, the Knoebels Amusement Resort app has expanded its offering, working with Attractions.io to add native purchasing to the popular platform
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2024
A fort-like structure built by the Nazi’s during World War II has undergone a €100m transformation to reopen as a green hotel, bar and events space complete with a rooftop public garden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
A court in Potsdam, Germany, said this week that two people who had taken bribes during the construction of the Museum Barberini, a private museum run by collector Hasso Plattner.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
A collection of 38 UK theme parks will battle it out in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach among the heavyweights set to go head-to-head for the title of the UK’s best theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024
The River is a first-of-its-kind exhibition for London’s Natural History Museum, with acclaimed Norwegian artist Jana Winderen using sound to explore the world below the surface of the River Thames
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
French historic attraction operator Puy du Fou has announced plans to open its first UK theme park in Oxfordshire
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
An experience celebrating Premier League football club Liverpool has moved to Chengdu, with a trio of club legends welcoming the touring exhibition to its new location
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2024
Drayton Manor and Wolverhampton Wanderers have formed a strike partnership that will see the theme park act as the Premier League football club’s first ‘Official Family Partner’
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
IAAPA Explores: Sustainability will highlight environmental initiatives at some of France’s most exciting attractions. Here’s everything you need to know about the July event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2024
The highly-anticipated Eden Project Dundee has received planning permission from councillors, meaning the £130m (US$165.3m, €153.5m) project can now go ahead
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2024
The return of IAAPA Expo Europe, the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries, to Amsterdam, is coming later this year, with registration now open for the showcase spectacle.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2024
Planet Attractions will partner with this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, joining the expert judging panel and acting as media partner once again for the 2024 edition of the prestigious awards
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Stephanie Grant | Cultural Protection Fund | 28 May 2024
In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but the British Council and its partners are leading projects across 19 countries to protect and preserve the world's cultural heritage. Stephanie Grant, director of the Cultural Protection Fund explains how this work is being done and why it is essential
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2024
Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh has welcomed a new STEM-themed exhibition based on the science behind award-winning Pixar films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Christie technology is behind a new immersive experience in Beijing, China, with Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center taking visitors on two different sci-fi-themed space adventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 May 2024
Hallmark is launching its own immersive Christmas experience, with the themed event coming to Kansas City this holiday season
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Aaron Mendelson | Vantage | 01 May 2024
How do you utilise different revenue strategies to maximise your park’s return on investment? Vantage’s Aaron Mendelson explains...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2024
Everland and Lotte World, South Korea’s two largest theme parks, posted their highest-ever profits in 2023, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic shock, thanks to a sharp increase in visitor numbers and ticket price hikes.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2024
Chuck E. Cheese and the American Society for Deaf Children have partnered up on an initiative that aims to foster greater inclusivity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2024
Iconic fashion designers and brands including the late Dame Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Christian Dior have collaborated with Blenheim Palace for the largest exhibition in the heritage destination’s 300-year history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2024
Thailand is looking to its calendar of major festivals to draw tourists to the country, with its government eyeing to generate more income through the sector.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024
‘Evolution of Cruise’ will be the theme for this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global ahead of the industry-leading event’s return in April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2024
English Heritage is testing body-worn cameras at four of the national organisation’s sites in an attempt to deter anti-social behaviour and crime, as well as to protect its staff during ‘confrontational situations’
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2024
Opening its doors on March 19, 1904, Hawaii’s Waikiki Aquarium is celebrating its 120th anniversary with two days of special events.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
WWE is offering the ‘ultimate’ five-day fan experience during the week of this year’s Wrestlemania, with WWE World offering a host of immersive experiences, exhibits and interactions this April
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Mather & Co | 16 Feb 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy and quiet museums. In today's world, people seek unique experiences, an escape from reality, and a place where they can immerse themselves and express their creativity. With this in mind, we have asked our designers about the trends that are currently shaping museums. Read on to discover their insights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Legendary professional wrestler Triple H has shared a first look at The Undertaker’s Graveyard Escape - an attraction coming to the all new WWE Experience, set to open this week in Riyadh
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Triotech and BoldMove have jointly announced the launch of the new Smash and Reload Maxi dark ride product alongside a new IP - Voodoo Festival
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Popular children’s IP Bluey is set to make its way to the Merlin-operated Alton Towers, with the character arriving at CBeebies Land starting March 23.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2024
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount are in preliminary talks to merge the two companies. Here’s what such a deal could mean for the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2024
Nominations are open ahead of the sixth edition of the annual MENALAC Awards, with the event set to celebrate the best in class for leisure and attractions in the MENA region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2023
Just a quick message from everyone at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
With DEAL representing one of the year’s first major industry events, Polin Waterparks is set to exhibit at the show, with its Stingray waterslide to be among the highlights.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2023
International tourism has almost completely recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic with many destinations reaching or even exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to UNWTO
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2023
As the MENA attractions market continues to surge, DEAL represents one of the most important business opportunities of 2024. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, president of show organisers International Expo-Consults speaks about this year’s upcoming event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Saudi Arabia has won a bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, with US$7.8bn set to be invested into building a site that focuses on ‘shaping a prosperous and sustainable future’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Nov 2023
As the press events continue through day one, B&M and SeaWorld are drawing eyes in particular with a special reveal soon to be unveiled.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, BoldMove will host its first booth on the show floor, celebrating the milestone with the launch of a new IP for its Smash & Reload dark ride
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
A panel of legends representing the elite of the attractions industry will share strategies utilised by Universal Beijing Resort to successfully open despite facing major challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2023
Officials from Israeli museums have called on the International Council of Museums to recognise Hamas as a terror organisation “akin to the Taliban”
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
Industry professionals in the cruise sector are gearing up for a major event in the form of Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has debuted a brand new 3D digital display at its entrance, with a six minute show offering guests a look at the past, present and future of the US space programme
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
A major cultural attraction has opened its doors in Manchester, with the £210m Aviva Studios representing the largest investment in a national cultural project since the opening of Tate Modern in 2000
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Dubai Parks and Resorts and Global Village have joined forces with charity Pink Caravan to provide direct, accessible support and raise awareness about breast cancer.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Attractions.io has partnered with Alton Towers to introduce an industry-first in-app dynamic lighting map to be utilised at the operator’s popular Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
Universal has revealed the name of its upcoming Las Vegas horror experience: Universal Horror Unleashed.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Grinch are the headline acts at Universal Studios for the festive period, with events for both IPs starting November 24.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2023
A redeveloped shopping venue will soon become home to Immersive Fort Tokyo - an all new immersive theme park experience which its developers say will be the first of its kind
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023
Universal is planning to further capitalise on its portfolio of horror IPs, utilising more than 90 years of cinematic experiences to further boost its presence in the licensing sector.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2023
The 2023 edition of the Brand Licensing Expo is to host a new location-based entertainment trail offering special events in partnership with several major brands and IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
Chessington World of Adventures is your 2023 UK Theme Park of the Year, with Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and Blackpool Pleasure Beach also picking up big wins in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Sep 2023
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie is to showcase new additions to its M 4K RGB projector series as well as new projects, including an immersive visitor attraction in Toronto, Canada
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
The Pokémon Company has announced an unusual collaboration that will see the popular Pokémon IP arrive at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum for a special event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2023
The Shanghai Disney Resort in Pudong, China, has revealed a first look at its upcoming
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie has partnered with Illuminarium Experiences and Secret Location to supply projectors and maintenance support to a new immersive attraction in Toronto, Canada.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2023
The Disney World resort has hosted its largest-ever wish-granting event with more than 50 children invited to the resort for its Once Upon A Wish Party
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2023
The Gorman Museum of Native American Art will reopen next month with a celebratory weekend marking the institution’s 50th anniversary
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2023
Voting is soon set to close on this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with the public vote set to conclude on September 2.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2023
Peter van der Schans has now been at the helm of IAAPA’s EMEA operations for more than a year. He shares with Planet Attractions how that year has gone and the progress being made in the global attractions markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2023
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has partnered with British catering and hospitality firms, Searcys and Benugo, to seek industry insights from the two companies that will support its members.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Aug 2023
Republican governor Ron DeSantis has called for Disney CEO Bob Iger to drop the company’s federal lawsuit against the state of Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2023
A new immersive experience based on beloved pre-school IP
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2023
IAAPA has offered a first glimpse at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, taking place in Vienna, Austria, in September
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Aug 2023
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry, UK, has installed a vending machine offering works by local artists, as well as art kits, materials and games.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
Chessington World of Adventures has been announced as the host for this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with George Akid set to return to his role as presenter during the awards ceremony at the popular attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2023
Disney has revealed a first glimpse at the water tower for its new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2023
You can now vote on the Britain’s best theme parks for 2023 following the opening of the public vote for this year’s UK Theme Park Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2023
US theme park Kennywood is on the hunt to fill more than 250 positions for its annual Phantom Fall Fest, voted among the top 10 best Halloween theme park events in the country.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2023
iFLY Indoor Skydiving is set to open its first Nevada location in Las Vegas at the immersive entertainment and events district, AREA15.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2023
Extreme flooding in northern India has seen water make it all the way to the walls of the Taj Mahal - the first time such an occurrence has happened in 45 years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
A Barbie ‘Pop-up Closet’ has come to the Mall of America in Minnesota, with the immersive experience opening ahead of the release of the
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia has been granted US$22m in federal funding to turn the historic building into an interactive museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2023
A Danish giant is laying siege to the stonewalls of Warwick Castle in the UK, with the Merlin-operated heritage attraction introducing an eight-foot giant for its upcoming Dragon Slay summer event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2023
Registration is now open for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe event, which is set to make its return to Vienna, Austria, in September
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2023
The finalists in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards have been announced, with Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and Blackpool Pleasure Beach among the major contenders in the running for this year’s top prize
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www.iaapa.org/events/connections/summit/iaapa-apac-summit | 20 - 21 Aug 2023
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www.infocommshow.org | 08 - 14 Jun 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis is seeking to dismiss Disney’s federal lawsuit against him, claiming that he has “legislative immunity”.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Jun 2023
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has revealed plans to open three significant leisure and entertainment destinations over the next five years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2023
A world-class surfing attraction, a velodrome and a sprawling urban park are among the features included in a major new development for Abu Dhabi
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Grant Poje | WhiteWater | 20 Jun 2023
WhiteWater’s Grant Poje showcases five indoor waterpark projects that are helping to advance the sector and boost the sector’s mainstream popularity
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Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2023
Planet Attractions will partner with this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, joining the expert judging panel and acting as media partner for the awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2023
A summer of pop-up events is planned for Bergamo and Brescia - two cities that have been jointly named the 2023 Italian Capital of Culture.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jun 2023
The countries of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia (KSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that seeks to position both countries as a singular regional and global tourism destination.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Jun 2023
A new immersive visitor attraction will open its doors at the Dubai Mall later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2023
Vennersys has announced a partnership with the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, which will see the online ticketing and integrated POS provider install its VenposCloud attraction management software at the heritage attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
The China Science and Technology Museum says it has served more than 500 million people over the past two decades, with mobile projects aimed at popularising science taking place in some of the country’s most remote regions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023
The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA) is in full swing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the three-day event offering the chance for professionals to network during what is fast becoming one of the most important annual events on the industry calendar.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2023
London’s Vagina Museum will be forced to close its doors permanently if fundraising efforts are unsuccessful, the museum has announced
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
US civil rights organisation the NAACP has warned minority tourists against visiting Florida due to several ‘discriminatory’ laws supported by Republican governor Ron DeSantis
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2023
Disney has scrapped plans for a US$1bn corporate campus in Lake Nono, Florida, as the company’s public feud with Florida governor Ron DeSantis continues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2023
The Eurovision Song Contest is expected to net retailers and hospitality venues an extra £470m, with a new report predicting significant boosts in food and drink spend as a result of the show’s return to the UK.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2023
Andreas Andersen speaks to Planet Attractions about what's coming for Liseberg following the launch of Luna Park, the opening of the Grand Curiosa Hotel and the soon-to-open Oceana waterpark
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2023
The board appointed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis has filed a lawsuit against Disney just days after the entertainment giant sued the board for stripping it of its self-governed status
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2023
Universal Parks in the US and China are gearing up for the 30th anniversary of leading IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2023
The Museum of London has received a cash injection of £73m from the City of London Corporation, with the funding being used to support the next stage of plans to relocate the attraction to Smithfield in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2023
The largest-single attraction investment in the history of Dollywood theme park is close to its public unveiling, with Big Bear Mountain set to officially open to visitors on May 12.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023
Chester Zoo is set to host "Planet Shark: Predator or Prey," a touring exhibition dedicated to sharks. Taking visitors through 310 million years of shark evolution, the immersive experience debuts in May
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2023
Work has started on a new agriculture museum dedicated to cannabis in Atlantic City. The museum is one of several marijuana-themed projects greenlit by the city in the hopes of attracting a new wave of ‘weed tourists’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
JRA has announced a new company structure that sees Mark Amos promoted to the role of executive VP, while former president Keith James becomes chairman
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2023
Planet Attractions and Park World have announced a new partnership that will see both publications work in partnership on this year’s Park World Excellence Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Digital attractions platform Love To Visit has raised £2.1m as it aims to corner the UK tourism attractions market and expand its operations overseas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
Registration is open for this year’s edition of the IAAPA EMEA Spring Summit.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2023
Development company Seven is to launch the world’s first Play-Doh-themed attractions in partnership with Hasbro
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2023
David Herrera has been named the new president of Norwegian Cruise Line, with Harry Sommer transitioning to be the next president and chief executive officer of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
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www.infocommshow.org | 10 - 16 Jun 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023
Cedar Fair has broken revenue and earnings records, with the operator bouncing back from the effects of the global pandemic
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023
IAAPA has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) to launch a new trade summit dedicated to the region.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023
The Vagina Museum has announced that it will close this week after being asked to vacate its East London premises
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2023
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has issued licenses for more than 400 entertainment venues, including 24 theme parks, a report by the Saudi Press Agency has revealed.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023
Tate St Ives is seeking an architect-led multi-discipline team to lead a major renovation of Palais de Danse, the former studio of renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2023
Edinburgh Zoo is among three potential suitors to take up operation of the city’s Gorgie Farm.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2023
A family-friendly Universal theme park is coming to Texas while a permanent Horror Nights experience is making its way to Las Vegas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023
Rodin Museum officials have decided to pull out of a €16m project in the Canary Islands, which would have seen an outpost of the famous institution built in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023
The virtual band worked with Google to host two first-of-their-kind AR experiences in New York and London to promote their new single
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023
Paris’ iconic Louvre Museum has revealed its visitor numbers for 2022, with 7.8 million people flocking to the iconic institution last year.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022
A touring exhibition celebrating the science behind hit BBC show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022
Culture, heritage and sport sites are set to receive £4.5m over the next three years to support actions in the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2022
The Balloon Museum - an exhibition filled with inflatable exhibits combining art and entertainment in an immersive experience - is about to make its way to Milan, Italy.
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25 Nov 2022
Area15, an immersive entertainment and events complex in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, has kicked off its festive season with an immersive screening of Tim Burton’s 1993 cult classic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
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www.eagexpo.com | 10 - 12 Jan 2023
For further information about booking a stand at EAG International Expo 2023 please contact [email protected]
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
RWS’s Sponsored Spotlight will showcase the company’s ‘endless possibilities’ following major acquisitions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2022
IAAPA has appointed Jakob Wahl as its new president and CEO. Wahl will assume the role at the beginning of 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022
Flight bookings to Qatar and the UAE are currently 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels ahead of this winter’s FIFA World Cup
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2022
UK museums are struggling to meet skyrocketing energy bills, with the energy crisis posing a higher threat to the sector than the Covid-19 pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022
AVIXA produces a number of popular events around the world, including InfoComm and Integrated Systems Europe. The organisation's regional manager for the UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard, spoke to Planet Attractions
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06 Oct 2022
Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Halloween spectacular returns this week with the Journey to Hell, the theme park’s interactive live-actor horror experience.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2022
The entertainment group will provide full creative and production services for all live entertainment at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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29 Sep 2022
Online ticketing and integrated POS provider Vennersys has said that using a cloud-based ticketing solution could help save the environment.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022
The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2022
IAAPA Expo Europe saw a 30% increase in attendees to its 2022 show in London, compared to its previous year in Barcelona
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Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022
The attractions community has been sharing stories of the profound impact Queen Elizabeth II had on some of Britain’s most beloved institutions, paying tribute to the monarch following her death, aged 96
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022
Planet Attractions recently travelled to meet the team behind IAAPA Expo Europe - the EMEA region’s largest trade show for the attractions industry. Here’s what to expect from this year’s show.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022
The Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet programme will offer a series of free in-person and online events aimed at young people to help drive positive change for the planet
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 18 Aug 2022
Hongkou attraction to honour city’s avant-garde literary movement of the 1920s and its respected authors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022
Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, Wake the Tiger is a new attraction that just opened its doors in Bristol, UK. We spoke to co-founder Graham MacVoy about the new attraction, dubbed the world’s first ‘Amazement Park’
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04 Aug 2022
Coral has recovered from storms and bleaching events to record levels across much of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a survey has found.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022
Planet Attractions is set to be joined by some of the UK’s top content creators this September for a special panel session to be held at IAAPA Expo Europe in London
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02 Aug 2022
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has launched its Patrimonito Storyboard Competition - an initiative which aims to provide young people with an opportunity to use their creative and problem-solving skills to raise awareness about World Heritage.
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02 Aug 2022
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, UK, is offering its visitors the chance to quite literally immerse themselves in the attraction’s largest exhibit, with the aquarium now offering snorkelling sessions inside the 2.5 million litre Atlantic Ocean tank.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2022
Michael Myers, Dracula and now The Weeknd will be offering the scares at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter set to debut an all-new horror experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022
Shark Week is back for 2022 and Planet Attractions has taken a deep dive to find a collection of shark-related content that you can take in during the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022
The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology
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20 Jul 2022
The Experience Department, popularly known as ted, has expanded its European-based leadership team, naming Jake McCoy its new director of operations.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022
Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2022
A £38m cultural development in the north of England is set to open its doors this weekend, with the debut of the astonishing Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot
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06 Jul 2022
Ticketing, POS and visitor management software specialists Vennersys have been announced as a sponsor for this year’s UK Theme Park Awards.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2022
Almost 70 European theme park enthusiasts made their way to the US last month for the trip of a lifetime, gathering to visit seven of the country’s top theme parks
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jul 2022
The inaugural Wide Skies and Butterflies festival has been axed due to rising production costs and low ticket sales, the event’s organisers have said
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2022
The US$70m is being funded from donations, and hopes to attract some 35,000 visitors annually after its 2024 opening
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022
Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), the leading event for licensing and brand extension, has opened online visitor registration for its 2022 event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022
Universal has revealed the return of Michael Myers for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the iconic slasher set to deliver the frights for the always popular horror spectacular
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022
The concert series, the second such partnership between Sofar Sounds and Tiqets, will see artists perform at iconic attractions in London and San Francisco.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2022
‘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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022
Already underway, attraction professionals have gathered in Riyadh for this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA), which has entered its second day.
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Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2022
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
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Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022
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
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04 May 2022
Taking place at Olympia London from May 11 until May 12, the 2022 edition of the Museums + Heritage Show will feature an extensive education programme with more than 70 educational sessions covering topics such as digital skills, sustainability and community outreach.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022
We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022
The mayor of Paris has ordered the general inspectorate to investigate instances of harassment across the city’s fourteen municipal museums
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2022
The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG
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21 Apr 2022
Representing the first in-person meeting for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in more than two years, the organisation’s 2022 Mid-Year Meeting kicked off this week at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California, US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022
Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan
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23 Mar 2022
With less than two weeks to run until its conclusion, Expo 2020 announced on Saturday (March 19) that it had reached its 20 million visitor target despite the turmoil caused by the ongoing global pandemic.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022
The event, called Playful by Nature, invites visitors to explore the natural world by stepping into a virtual one
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10 Mar 2022
Discussing rising ticket costs at Disney’s parks, company CFO Christine McCarthy has defended prices, saying that new price tiers will cater to all audiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2022
The effects of Covid-19 continue to affect China, with IAAPA Expo Asia cancelled again as a result of the pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022
Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022
Several zoos in Ukraine are in extreme jeopardy following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the country, with EAZA calling for support and issuing a statement calling on Russian forces to ‘respect the peaceful nature’ of zoos
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08 Mar 2022
The Natural History Museum in London is set to host a special piece by artist Luke Jerram, which will bring Mars into the museum as a giant (though not as giant as the planet itself) suspended orb.
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