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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


RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months


Attractions industry veteran Clara Rice has been named global marketing director of Adirondack Studios (ADKS), a creative solution provider targeting designers, producers, artists and other themed entertainment professionals.


RWS Global has announced the appointment of former Forrec executive Matt Dawson as the new vice president of business development for JRA.


RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships


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


The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has opened following a two-year planning and design process led by JRA, part of RWS Global


A new family entertainment centre (FEC) dedicated to toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has opened in Paseo Interloms, Mexico.


A new themed land has arrived at Kings Island, with Adventure Port taking visitors on a journey in search of an ancient lost city’s forbidden temple


RWS Entertainment Group has rebranded as RWS Global to consolidate its subsidiaries – JRA, ted, and ARC – and strengthen its position as a global leader in the live entertainment sector


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


The Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum in Kentucky, US, has undergone a series of improvement works to transform its visitor experience.


SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...


Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company


Under the RWS banner, ted and JRA have a host of live shows and experiences set for 2023, with dozens of spectacles set to wow audiences worldwide through the year.


From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023


RWS’s Sponsored Spotlight will showcase the company’s ‘endless possibilities’ following major acquisitions


Ohio’s Kings Island theme park will introduce Adventure Port, its newest themed area, in 2023. The themed land will feature several attractions and enhanced theming on a classic rollercoaster


Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems


The entertainment group will provide full creative and production services for all live entertainment at this year’s IAAPA Expo


IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event


JRA has revitalised Bush's Visitor Center Museum in Tennessee, celebrating the brand’s history and all things bean with an all-new guest experience


An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago


RWS Entertainment Group will showcase its capabilities as a full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe following two major acquisitions


JRA, part of the RWS Entertainment Group, has appointed Sam Xu to lead business development in the Asia-Pacific region.


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


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


ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow




The famous Madame Tussauds has its first location in the Middle East, with the Merlin-operated waxwork attraction making its debut in the city of Dubai.


With the US opening to much of the world on November 8, anticipation is building for the biggest attractions show of the year - the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida.



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


Kent will be responsible for leading business development for the company


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Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations


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



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Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 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

IAAPA Expo 2023: RWS Global to showcase 2023 project highlights in trade show debut


RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months

Clara Rice joins Adirondack Studios as global marketing director


Attractions industry veteran Clara Rice has been named global marketing director of Adirondack Studios (ADKS), a creative solution provider targeting designers, producers, artists and other themed entertainment professionals.

RWS global names Matt Dawson new vice president of business development for JRA


RWS Global has announced the appointment of former Forrec executive Matt Dawson as the new vice president of business development for JRA.

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: RWS Global to showcase major cruise line collaborations, resort partnerships and Hasbro City opening


RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 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

JRA-designed Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame opens to the public


The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has opened following a two-year planning and design process led by JRA, part of RWS Global

Major Hasbro-themed FEC opens in Mexico


A new family entertainment centre (FEC) dedicated to toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has opened in Paseo Interloms, Mexico.

Kings Island’s Adventure Port ready to welcome guests for grand opening


A new themed land has arrived at Kings Island, with Adventure Port taking visitors on a journey in search of an ancient lost city’s forbidden temple

RWS Global unites subsidiaries with major rebrand


RWS Entertainment Group has rebranded as RWS Global to consolidate its subsidiaries – JRA, ted, and ARC – and strengthen its position as a global leader in the live entertainment sector

Keith James transitions to chairman role at JRA as Mark Amos named new executive vice president


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

JRA leads significant redesign at Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum


The Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum in Kentucky, US, has undergone a series of improvement works to transform its visitor experience.

Everything you need to know about SeaTrade Cruise Global 2023


SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...

Transforming the business: Meet the minds behind RWS Entertainment Group


Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company

Bumper year in store for RWS Entertainment Group


Under the RWS banner, ted and JRA have a host of live shows and experiences set for 2023, with dozens of spectacles set to wow audiences worldwide through the year.

Supplier Showcase 2023: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023

RWS to showcase new capabilities following JRA and ted acquisitions in Sponsored Spotlight at IAAPA Expo


RWS’s Sponsored Spotlight will showcase the company’s ‘endless possibilities’ following major acquisitions

Kings Island’s Adventure Port set for 2023 debut


Ohio’s Kings Island theme park will introduce Adventure Port, its newest themed area, in 2023. The themed land will feature several attractions and enhanced theming on a classic rollercoaster

Paul Kent to lead global business development at Mad Systems


Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems

RWS to produce live entertainment at IAAPA Expo


The entertainment group will provide full creative and production services for all live entertainment at this year’s IAAPA Expo

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2022


IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

Bean-tastic: JRA redevelops Bush’s Visitor Center Museum


JRA has revitalised Bush's Visitor Center Museum in Tennessee, celebrating the brand’s history and all things bean with an all-new guest experience

Immersive attraction dedicated to Prince opens in Chicago


An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago

RWS to showcase full capabilities at IAAPA Expo Europe following key multi-national acquisitions


RWS Entertainment Group will showcase its capabilities as a full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe following two major acquisitions

JRA appoints Sam Xu to drive growth in Asia-Pacific region


JRA, part of the RWS Entertainment Group, has appointed Sam Xu to lead business development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ryan Stana and Robin Breese-Davies on what’s next for RWS and ted


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

Back with a bang: TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala return


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

RWS Entertainment Group announces acquisition of The Experience Department


ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow

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Madame Tussauds arrives in the Middle East


The famous Madame Tussauds has its first location in the Middle East, with the Merlin-operated waxwork attraction making its debut in the city of Dubai.

JRA's Shawn McCoy to present at IAAPA


With the US opening to much of the world on November 8, anticipation is building for the biggest attractions show of the year - the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida.

I'll Be There For You: JRA profiling wildly-popular Friends experience



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2021


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

Simworx appoints Paul Kent to drive global sales


Kent will be responsible for leading business development for the company

Take a first look inside Asia’s first Nickelodeon FEC


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

From the Industry: Pandemic Disney, adorable otters and museum colonialism


Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations

China Leisure’s Linda Dong on bringing a Nickelodeon FEC to Asia


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



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