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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2025
Helios Experience, a new Simworx-designed 4D Cinema experience, has opened at the Portlantis visitor centre in the Netherlands
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2025
Several UK museums and institutions have declared that their facilities are trans inclusive in solidarity with the trans community, following a UK Supreme Court ruling
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2025
Page Thompson, president of new ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences, has shared the company’s century-long plan for its upcoming UK resort
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2025
Sir David Attenborough will host a new immersive experience exploring human evolution from the planet’s beginning at London’s Natural History Museum
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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 | 14 Apr 2025
MSC Cruises officially christened its newest flagship, MSC World America, with Hollywood star Drew Barrymore, Godmother of the ship, led the naming ceremony at a special event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Apr 2025
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced details of a new £20m fund aimed at English civic museums looking to safeguard community access to their collections and invest in upgrading their services.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Apr 2025
The UK government has given the go ahead for Universal’s planned theme park resort in Bedfordshire
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2025
Recent reports of Western travellers being arrested and detained for trying to legally enter the US will likely cause a disastrous drop in the country’s tourism, experts say
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2025
Hong Kong’s Leisure and Culture Services Department (LCSD) is launching a new month-long initiative to celebrate its cultural heritage.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2025
Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and 6.7 aftershock last Friday, Myanmar’s cultural heritage sites are at risk.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Apr 2025
New statistics from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) have revealed that the British Museum was the UK’s most visited attraction in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2025
Museums and libraries will soon be able to apply for a share of over £30 million of funding as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to arts and culture in the places they call home.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2025
Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate Walt Disney World after a fire broke out.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2025
Herschend and Parques Reunidos have signed a definitive agreement under which Herschend will acquire all of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. entertainment properties from Parques Reunidos. This agreement represents a significant milestone for both organizations—supporting Herschend’s strategic expansion in family entertainment and hospitality while allowing Parques Reunidos to reinforce its strategic focus on its core European market.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2025
Bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the role, Continuum Attractions has announced the appointment of Andrew Pearson as its new CEO
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Swiss doctors are expanding the range of prescriptions for patients with mental health conditions and chronic illnesses to include strolls in public gardens, art galleries and museums.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Sesame Place Philadelphia continues to lead in accessibility as the first theme park in North America to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The park first announced its participation in the program during Invisible Disabilities Week in October 2024 Sesame Place is now thrilled to announce that the Sunflower will officially launch on March 29, 2025, just ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2025
The Seattle Aquarium has a new CEO.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2025
Wales' largest theme park has announced it will shut down with immediate effect after almost 40 years.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2025
Even the Donkey animatronic at the Universal Orlando theme park isn’t impressed with the animation style in the recently released Shrek 5 teaser trailer.
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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 | 19 Feb 2025
An ancient Mexican archaeological site, originally thought to be a fortress, is actually a sprawling and well-preserved 600-year-old city. Built by the Zapotecs, the true extent of Guiengola, located around 520km south-east of Mexico City, has been revealed with the help of airborne lidar—a laser mapping technology that enables archaeologists to peer through the thick forest canopy covering the site and see the buildings hidden beneath.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2025
Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum have been granted £10m in government funding to help both institutions carry out much-needed refurbishments
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2025
Thunderstorms rocked portions of eastern Tennessee on Sunday, dumping heavy rain and flash flooding to Dolly Parton's amusement park, Dollywood. At least one person was injured, officials said.
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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 | 10 Feb 2025
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has named Kathayoon Khalil as its new vice president and director of conservation programs for the Zoo and The Wilds.
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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 | 29 Jan 2025
The Mona Lisa is at the heart of major renovation plans from The Louvre, with plans set to tackle overcrowding at the famous Parisian institution while also enhancing the overall visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2025
The latest Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) survey indicated the true depth of concern regarding the future for attractions in Wales. WAVA attractions employ approximately 5000 people, and the 100 plus membership covers all types of attractions throughout Wales.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2025
Berlin Zoo has reopened after a two-week closure due to a foot and mouth disease outbreak with some areas of the attraction remaining off-limits due to safety precautions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2025
The National Gallery has closed its Van Gogh exhibition as the most successful ticketed exhibition in its history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2025
The National Lottery Community Fund is urging applicants to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with caution in funding applications
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2025
What ideas and emerging trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade? Planet Attractions speaks to the experts to find the answers...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2025
The British Museum will undergo ‘the most significant transformation, both architectural and intellectual, happening in any museum globally’ with the launch of a rebranding project alongside its overall development masterplan
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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 | 23 Dec 2024
Disney Imagineering veteran and Designer’s Creative Studio founder Theron Skees has announced plans to release a book in 2025, with the work exploring the inner workings of themed experience design at the very highest level
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2024
Birmingham's big wheel and another fairground ride that were closed when a neighbouring attraction failed and injured 13 people will reopen in the coming days, the BBC understands.
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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 | 26 Nov 2024
Artists, museums and churches in Valencia, on the central eastern coast of Spain, face devastation following the deadly flash floods on 29 October that killed more than 200 people and caused widespread damage. Although the city of Valencia itself was largely spared, towns immediately to its south—in an area known as La Huerta or “the garden”—were inundated. Heritage sites were badly affected, some irreparably. The area is popular with Valencian artists, many of whom have lost their life’s work along with their workshops.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2024
A major transformation of Paisley Museum into a “world-class visitor attraction” is set to face further delays, a blow that has been branded “disappointing”.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
On Tuesday, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – intended to prevent British children from ever legally being able to smoke – started its journey through UK Parliament. If passed, it will give the country some of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world. Take a brisk 30-minute stroll north through Covent Garden to the British Museum, though, and you’ll find tobacco is viewed in a different light.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
Efteling is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction, with Danse Macabre, a new immersive dark ride attraction, now open to the public
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Nov 2024
Shepreth Wildlife Park is set to host a special holiday charity ball, with the event raising funds for its in-demand hedgehog conservation programme
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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 | 30 Oct 2024
A new wave park has been announced for Bahrain, with the attraction set to be part of a landmark destination when it opens to the public in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
A makeshift aquarium built around a leaking fire hydrant in New York that created major buzz across social media has been paved over by the city
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2024
Turkish studio Melike Altınışık Architects has unveiled the Seoul Robot & AI Museum in South Korea, where visitors can "explore the endless possibilities of robotics and AI".
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2024
China Tourism Group Corp. is considering a potential deal to gain control of some of the country’s most iconic theme parks run by Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
The long-awaited return of a New York City attraction arrives Monday: the reopening of The Vessel.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
Visitors to a recently reopened aquarium in China were demanding refunds after it turned out the attraction’s signature whale shark was actually a robotic replacement
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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 | 16 Oct 2024
A tourism influx is putting the Komodo dragon's habitat at risk with Indonesia’s government considering partial park closures in 2025 to protect the species
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Oct 2024
Shinsegae Group has announced the inking of a US$3.4bn deal that will see a Paramount theme park and wider resort open in South Korea in 2029
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2024
One person has died and 23 others have been rescued after a lift malfunctioned at a disused Colorado gold mine.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2024
Walmart has promised a glimpse into the future of shopping, with the global retailer announcing plans to create “immersive commerce experiences” for its customers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2024
All of Florida’s major theme parks have shut with the arrival of Hurricane Milton in the state.
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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 | 20 Sep 2024
A zoo in Thailand is urging its visitors to behave after a doubling in attendance following the birth of a baby pygmy hippo called Moo Deng
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2024
Integrated attractions management platform Connect&GO has announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Sep 2024
Squid Game: The Experience is coming to New York City in October as Netflix is stirring up interest in another upcoming season of the streaming series.
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
An immersive Beetlejuice experience has opened in Los Angeles to celebrate the forthcoming release of the highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
The British government has announced a probe into the use of dynamic pricing after ticket seller Ticketmaster significantly increased costs for the Oasis reunion while customers sat in a virtual queue
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2024
Miirage is behind a new holographic experience at Melbourne Museum that stars Victoria - a record-breaking T-Rex that represents one of the largest and most complete T-Rex fossils ever to go on display
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Aug 2024
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is looking to blame Tourism New Zealand and the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Science (GNS) for the deaths and injuries to passengers who went to Whakaari White Island while travelling on its Ovation of the Seas cruise liner.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Aug 2024
The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride this week.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2024
Rain following a severe drought has seen an 1,100-year-old pyramid in Mexico partially collapse at the Ihuatzio archaeological site
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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 | 19 Aug 2024
At least 30 people have been injured following a fire on a Ferris wheel at a music festival in Germany
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2024
Europa-Park’s mascots Ed and Edda are at the heart of a major campaign that will see the launch of a new videogame, motion picture and family attraction, with all three products set to launch in the summer of 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2024
The museum in Dijon, France, has seen an unexpected visitor surge since the Olympic opening ceremony, as people flock to view a painting that might have inspired a contentious tableau criticized by some Christians and conservatives.
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Aug 2024
The historic Wolsey Rooms at Hampton Court Palace have re-opened with a brand-new exhibition, ‘The Tudor World’, celebrating the early reign of the iconic Tudor king, through a vivid display of original artworks, historic objects, and interactive experiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Aug 2024
Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to launch its first-ever Heritage Tour, detailing the incredible story of the history, architecture and people that make up the past, present and future of the Club and its local area.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Aug 2024
A prominent Russian critic has said that the country’s culture scene is ‘fully returning to the 1930s era of control and censorship’ following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
The trial of Dolores Umbridge will be the story for the centrepiece attraction of Epic Universe’s Wizarding World, with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry utilising ‘first-of-its-kind’ ride technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery has announced a new programme that aims to improve wellbeing through cultural activities, with ‘Museum Meet Up’ a scheme for local people over 50 who are facing anxiety and loneliness.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jul 2024
A controversial £1.7bn scheme that would have seen a major road running alongside Stonehenge become an underground dual-carriageway tunnel has been scrapped by the British government
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
There’s been a lot going on in the world of attractions over the last week. Here are some of the headlines:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
Cadbury World is in the midst of a multi-million-pound investment from its new owner, Merlin Entertainments. Alterface’s Stephane Battaille explains how one of the attraction’s biggest investments - Cadbury Chocolate Quest - was brought to life
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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 | 26 Jul 2024
A clay pigeon and a golden poo splat are the new logo for the rebranded London Museum, which is more than halfway through its multi-year, £437m move to Smithfield
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2024
An upcoming theme park development in Poland is looking to provide competition to the likes of Energylandia, with the expansive Hossoland set to become one of the country’s largest attractions when it opens to the public next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2024
Brian Robinson, chief creative officer at Universal Creative, has shared his insight on the creative story behind the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2024
A mobile aquarium is being used in Ohio to teach people about the waterway’s biodiversity.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2024
Liseberg has announced the formal decision to rebuild its indoor water park Oceana after much of the attraction was destroyed following a fire earlier this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2024
A date has been set for the decision on controversial plans for a major theme park and holiday resort on the banks of Loch Lomond.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Venice’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year.
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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 | 16 Jul 2024
Commercial space flight is becoming more and more common, with companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic all transporting paid customers into space over the last several years.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2024
With a change in government following last week’s General Election, the culture sector must move past the “climate of distrust” created by the stoking of the culture wars, says Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England (ACE).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2024
Ahead of the opening of its transformed gardens on July 18, London’s Natural History Museum has unveiled Fern, the bronze cast of its iconic diplodocus ‘Dippy’, to the public
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2024
Norway’s Bø Sommarland - one of the largest waterparks in Europe - is celebrating the launch of a new NOK10m (US$932,000, €854,000, £734,000) waterslide.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024
A number of people have been injured following an incident on a ride at Wales' largest theme park.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024
The redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port is looking for family-friendly options to add to its offering, with plans announced to develop a US$35m waterpark as part of the tourist destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2024
The Young V&A in east London has won the prestigious Museum of the Year award, fighting off competition from the National Portrait Gallery to win the £120,000 prize.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2024
Copenhagen’s tourist body is offering visitors to the Danish city the chance to pay for a variety of attractions in the city by completing a number of climate-friendly actions
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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
Despite the scorching heat, countries in the Middle East are continuing to build theme parks. Qatar is the latest, greenlighting a $5.5 billion project 40 minutes north of the capital Doha.
It’s called Simaisma and it’s been built by a state-owned company, Qatari Diar, appointed by the government. With a theme park at its core, the project will span eight million square meters (1,976 acres) along seven kilometers of beachfront land. The development is also set to include an 18-hole golf course surrounded by 300 villas, hotels, a marina and beach club, as well as homes and shops.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024
Tourists will be rewarded with free food and activities if they participate in environmentally friendly tasks while visiting Copenhagen, the city's tourist board has announced.
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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 | 04 Jul 2024
Sir Mark Jones, the former director of the British Museum and V&A, has said the UK’s biggest museums should introduce an entrance for overseas visitors.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
As tourists continue to visit Japan in record numbers, many tourism businesses and attractions across the country are increasing prices, charging more for foreign visitors to enjoy certain products and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Barcelona says it's at capacity, with city council officials voting to raise its tourist tax for the second time this year in an attempt to curb visitor numbers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
The first giant pandas to enter the US in 21 years are on their way to San Diego, with the landmark moment seeing Beijing loan the iconic animals to the zoo as “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples”.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2024
Iceland is starting to feel the effects of over-tourism, with the country’s government planning to introduce a flexible tax to stem the effects of an influx of visitors to the island nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jun 2024
New for 2024, Tassie’s Underwater Twist utilises digital elements to create a one-of-a-kind immersive waterslide experience, with the new addition now open to the public at Aquatica Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2024
Six Flags has taken its first step into the luxury hotel market, with the operator opening a new safari-themed hotel at its Great Adventure park in New Jersey
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
As the cost of living increases, parents are putting themselves into debt in order to facilitate a trip to a Disney park for their children
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2024
A major heritage attraction in China has found itself under scrutiny after installing timers above all of its public toilets in order to cope with an increase in visitor numbers
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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 | 14 Jun 2024
The French are famous for their cheese and now it’s being celebrated with the launch of a new cheese museum in Paris - the first in the country
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
New research has found that museums in the UK need a 10-20% increase in funding just in order to stabilise their finances, with many concerned over ongoing funding shortfalls
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2024
The Albergo dei Poveri, one of Europe’s biggest historic buildings, is undergoing nearly €150m worth of work that will see it house the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, as well as university facilities and the city’s National Library
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2024
UK charity Guide Dogs has partnered with Warner Bros Studio Tour London in order to enhance the visitor experience for those with visual impairments and to create a best-in-class blueprint for other attractions to follow in the future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
The reopening of an attraction in Bristol, UK, is being celebrated with a city-wide hunt for free tickets to the popular science centre.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
Christie is offering a showcase of “95 years of innovation” at this year’s InfoComm, with the AV specialists set to showcase a range of integrated and interactive technology at this year’s event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2024
Despite facing a number of global challenges, the cruise industry is on target to break a pre-pandemic record as nearly 35 million passengers are expected to take to the seas for a cruise vacation
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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 | 23 May 2024
India’s largest chain of theme parks, Wonderla, is set to launch its fourth offering with the May 24 launch of Wonderla Bhubaneswar.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Australia’s Perth Zoo has started the next phase of its government-backed AUS$51m expansion with work starting on a new gibbon habitat that will triple the animals’ space while also offering visitors new ways to see them
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 May 2024
Universal Destinations & Experiences has said that as much as 92% of 6,000 local residents surveyed are in favour of plans for a Universal theme park in the UK.
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2024
Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2024
Safari style lodges overlooking giraffes grazing on a savannah have been given the go ahead at Chester Zoo.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
WhiteWater has been named as the supplier to Qiddiya’s Aquarabia, with the company set to deliver a range of groundbreaking and record-breaking products to the under-construction attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2024
London’s Natural History Museum has announced its newly transformed gardens will open to the public this July
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
An ex-intelligence officer from Saudi Arabia has alleged that Saudi forces were instructed to use ‘lethal force’ against those resisting relocation as a result of the under-construction linear mega city The Line
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
The German city of Bad Harzburg has a new dark ride addition, with its operator HarzVenture hoping the new attraction proves popular as tourists seek entertainment options during the winter months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 May 2024
An increasing trend at Disney World is somewhat surprisingly seeing more and more people choosing to work remotely from the resort’s theme parks.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 May 2024
French theme park and zoo Le Pal is celebrating the launch of Fjord Explorer - its brand new Water Coaster ride from Mack Rides and BoldMove
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2024
Two men have been charged with criminal damage following the felling of the famous Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian’s Wall
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2024
The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices, with the launch of the 2025 edition of the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2024
More than 40 cultural heritage sites in Gaza have been damaged in the Israel-Gaza conflict, Unesco has revealed.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2024
A new attraction has arrived at Germany’s Heide Park, with Dämonen Gruft frighting and delighting visitors since its launch in March. Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille spoke to Planet Attractions about what went into the horror-filled ride’s creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2024
Changes set to be made to Disney’s Disability Access Service will punish those with disabilities rather than prevent use by able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, a group has said
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2024
Over a dozen people have been injured following an incident at Universal Studios Hollywood that saw a tram carrying passengers crash.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
As the city of Amsterdam continues to attempt to reduce tourism numbers, the city is taking its next big step by saying ‘no’ to new hotels.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
A new immersive experience is coming to Las Vegas, with ‘Bob Marley Hope Road’ set to open at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino later this year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
Design consultancy Mather & Co has been appointed to reimagine the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, with the project set to see the museum's Grade II-listed building transformed into a contemporary cultural destination for local people and tourists.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
Queues of up to an hour were in place ahead of the first public event about Universal’s UK theme park plans, with the operator saying the local people have embraced the project, keen for it to become a reality.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
Disney says it is changing its policy for guests with disabilities at its theme parks, with the changes coming alongside the threat of a lifetime ban from its parks for those who attempt to misuse the programme.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Apr 2024
DEAL celebrated its 30th edition with a record-breaking show that saw more people than ever visit the regional meeting point. Here's what happened:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
After overseeing a transformation of London’s National Portrait Gallery, Nicholas Cullinan has been chosen to do the same again, this time as director of the British Museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Oklahoma City Zoo officials and supporters gathered Tuesday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of Expedition Africa, the largest habitat in the zoo’s 122-year history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Archaeologists undertaking excavations on Insula 10 (Regio IX)—a central area of the city of Pompeii—have discovered an ancient Roman construction site.
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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
First-of-its-kind research from Historic England has quantified the impact of local heritage on residents, with the annual economic benefit of historic sites in the country worth an estimated £29bn
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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 | 18 Mar 2024
Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky is among the outstanding projects to be recognised with a Thea Award, with the Weta Workshop celebrating its achievements in creating the multisensory retail experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2024
BoldMove’s expanded Smash and Reload formats, as well as its new Voodoo Festival IP will be a key focus for the company through 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is gaining momentum with more than US$13bn of private investment attracted by the kingdom’s ongoing spending spree
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
With the entertainment industry expected to contribute around US$23bn to Saudi Arabia by 2030, it’s no wonder that SEA Expo continues to grow at pace with the rapidly expanding market. Here’s what to expect for its sixth edition this May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
Perth’s Elizabeth Quay is set to welcome an immersive art experience from award-winning studio Atelier Sisu next month, with large-scale ‘bubbles’ to captivate audiences through a vibrant sound and light spectacle.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024
An iconic British rollercoaster is about to reopen to the public following a complete track replacement, with Nemesis Reborn opening to the public for the new season at Alton Towers starting March 16.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024
The Smithsonian Institution will introduce a new policy on human remains that will see descendants or communities of origin able to decide what happens to their ancestors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
There’s a trend on social media that is seeing more and more virtual and AI influencers gain significant popularity, should you be using them to promote your attractions? Tom Anstey explores...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2024
The UK’s Science Museum Group has revealed a significant partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture which includes the development of a new Museums Hub in Riyadh as the two nations focus on boosting co-operation, cultural exchange and more in the museum sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2024
McDonald’s is bringing its manga counterpart to life with its new ‘WcDonald's’ campaign introducing an immersive dining experience among other anime-themed products
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
Fans of My Neighbor Totoro will finally get the chance to ride the iconic Catbus for real starting next month when a fleet of special vehicles make their debut at Japan’s Ghibli Park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2024
Normandy’s historic D-Day landing beaches could finally be named a Unesco World Heritage Site with the cultural organisation now ready to consider a new application 80 years on from the event that marked the beginning of Europe’s liberation from the Nazis
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2024
Ripley’s is offering out its latest annual free of charge after some of its titles were pulled from school libraries as a direct result of Florida’s controversial law restricting the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in public schools.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
John Wick is the latest major IP to be announced for Las Vegas’s immersive entertainment district Area15, with the new experience taking visitors inside the world of the franchise as they navigate their own high-stakes action adventure
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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 | 16 Feb 2024
Workers who bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella to life could be about to unionise.
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Erik Huijing | Pretwerk | 14 Feb 2024
Belgium’s Bellewaerde Park is investing €21m in a new themed land for 2024. Erik Huijing visited Mundo Amazonia ahead of its opening next month to get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming addition to the park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is hitting the rails with the country investing US$75m into an Orient Express-style luxury train that will travel to two of the Kingdom’s World Heritage Sites
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Highland Wildlife Park has announced that it has joined the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
The fire that has almost totally destroyed Swedish theme park Liseberg’s under-construction Oceana Water World waterpark continues to burn, with emergency services saying that firefighting efforts are being complicated by risk of building collapse.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Two people are in critical condition following an incident in which a tree fell onto PortAventura’s Tomahawk coaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Liseberg’s under construction Oceana waterpark has been almost totally destroyed following a major fire that has seen 22 people seek medical care, while one man remains missing
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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 | 02 Feb 2024
The streets, hotels and restaurants around the ruins of Machu Picchu - Peru’s most famous tourist attraction - remained almost deserted Wednesday, with train services to the area canceled amid a week-long protest over the outsourcing of entry ticket sales to a private company.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
Director Steven Spielberg has said the upcoming Epic Universe theme park in Orlando from Universal is being “built on an amazing concept”.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
Charity organisation Survival International has called on Prince Harry to ‘distance himself’ from African Parks and step down from its board, after allegations emerged accusing some of its guards of abuse against Indigenous people
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2024
Red Sea Global, a developer behind a number of major tourism-focused projects in Saudi Arabia, has unveiled beach cleaning robots designed to keep its waterfronts plastic free.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2024
The game changing Epic Universe has been dubbed Universal’s ‘most ambitious theme park yet’, with the operator offering a first official look at its fourth Orlando gate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The Caribbean island of St Vincent is eyeing cruise visitors for a major new theme park based on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The Giant has its first location, with the mammoth moving attraction and accompanying exhibition set to open at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey, US, in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2024
It's a big number for a small museum.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2024
Japanese authorities are fighting over tourism on Mount Fuji by announcing plans to introduce a toll and visitor cap on the World Heritage site’s most popular hiking trail
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
Buda, Texas, will be the location of a brand new US$1.5m golf-themed family entertainment centre, after city council members approved incentive funding of up to US$400,000 to realise the project.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
The American Heritage Museum has unveiled the restoration of a WWII-era German Deutsche Reichsbahn Rail Car in the first phase of a project aiming to develop a comprehensive permanent exhibit remembering the Holocaust
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
A Wild West theme park has been severely damaged by fire, with two people injured and millions in damage caused by the blaze.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
Pokémon cards meant to be released at the Van Gogh Museum will return to the cultural attraction in February or March after the cards were originally removed from sale as a result of a public riot.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
The Gold Coast’s theme parks will be among the attractions to benefit from a scheme that will see 50,000 vouchers worth AU$50 (US$33, £26) each offered to spend on experiences in the area.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2024
For 40 years, Battersea Power Station was closed to the public and one of London’s largest (literally) enigmas. But these days the old power station is open for all to explore. Following a mega redevelopment completed in 2022, BPS boasts everything from designer shopping and swanky bars with incredible vistas to glitzy multi-million-pound penthouses and a shiny new tube station.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2024
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire, UK, has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 100 job vacancies as the theme park gears up for its 2024 season.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
More than 4,000 people representing FECs, leisure attractions and more are expected to attend this year’s EAG Expo, with the annual event representing one of the first in-person gatherings for the attractions industry on the 2024 calendar.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Artists from across the world are set to travel to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius later this month as they display their illumination projects for the sixth annual Vilnius Light Festival.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
A new AI-powered Elvis Presley concert experience billed as a celebration of the artist’s life and legacy is coming to London later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
A cultural attraction dedicated to China’s Great Wall will become a national museum when it reopens in 2025 following an extensive renovation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
An animal attraction that earns the vast majority of its revenue from visiting tourists is suffering significant declines as a result of the cruise industry.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2023
The British Museum has been branded ‘astonishingly out of touch’ after announcing its decision to accept a record-breaking £50m donation from oil giant BP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
A new visitor attraction dedicated to Manchester City has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, with the new City Challenge offering visitors a chance to show off their footballing skills through a range of immersive experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023
The Blue Lagoon - one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions - has reopened for the first time in over a month following fears of a volcanic eruption.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023
Former Walt Disney Attractions chairman Dick Nunis has died aged 91.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2023
The cruise industry is lined up for a record year, with travellers from across the globe booking trips in greater numbers than even before as the travel sector bounces back from the effects of the global pandemic
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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 | 12 Dec 2023
Outernet London - the West End’s visually stunning immersive entertainment district is now one of the British capital’s most popular attractions after welcoming 6.25 million visitors since opening in November last year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2023
A new attraction has opened its doors inside the Rockefeller Center, with the New York landmark now offering visitors a chance to recreate one of the most iconic images in history -
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2023
Criminal orders have been issued against two Legoland employees, after a rollercoaster crash that injured 29 people.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2023
Sansei Technologies has announced the acquisition of leading experience design firm Forrec, with the Japanese ride and equipment manufacturer promising to elevate the guest experience through the new partnership
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2023
Peru’s government is planning to significantly increase the number of people allowed to visit the iconic Machu Picchu on a daily basis.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023
Renowned artist Tracey Emin has been appointed a trustee of the British Museum, with Emin becoming the first female Royal Academician appointed to the role in the institution’s history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023
Storyland Studios is behind the development of Libertyland USA - a world class theme park and resort development coming to South Dakota in 2026
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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 | 28 Nov 2023
Daleks, the Tardiss and other icons of
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
A new theme park nestled within the forests of Japan’s northern Okinawa Prefecture will open in 2025, with the surrounding nature inspiring the soon-to-debut Jungalia.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Nov 2023
A post-pandemic surge in tourist arrivals to the Middle East is fuelling a shift towards experiences over products, with destinations such as the upcoming Six Flags Qiddya and the SEVEN entertainment destinations predicted to net the region a combined US$14bn (€12.79bn, £11.89bn) annually by 2028.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Nov 2023
A recent study has revealed that people from the Gen Z age bracket are seeking more sustainable brands, with customers feeling significantly more positive about those that make sustainability a priority.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2023
Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur are joining forces to deliver a first-of-its-kind karting experience that will allow people of all abilities to feel as though they are part of an F1 Grand Prix
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Nov 2023
Triotech has unveiled a brand new attraction at IAAPA Expo, with SuperFly set to debut in Canada at FEC NEB's Fun World.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
One of the Edwardian era’s last remaining passenger steamships has docked in Kingston, Ontario, with the vessel set to become a permanent heritage attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Benoit Cornet, CEO of dark ride specialists BoldMove Nation, has said that visitors are looking more and more for experiences they can immerse themselves in, with attention to detail being key to creating such an attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2023
The 2024 edition of the Museums + Heritage Awards will be open for nominations starting November 1.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2023
The Messi Experience - an immersive visitor attraction dedicated to global footballing megastar Lionel Messi - will open its doors in Miami in April next year
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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
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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
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.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Yorkshire’s Craven Museum has beaten off competition from some of the UK’s top museums, galleries, historic homes and heritage sites to be named the winner of this year’s Family Friendly Museum Award
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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 | 17 Oct 2023
Morty - an experience app which describes itself as ‘the ultimate social copilot for you and your friends’ - has raised more than US$2.2m as the company expands operations into the haunted attractions market
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Dr Nick Merriman is set to replace Kate Mavor CBE as chief executive of English Heritage, the charity has announced.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
The Association of Science and Technology Centers has announced the winners of this year’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards, with each recognised for their dedication to increasing the understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
Alex Book, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Arcade – The Creative Reality Company, explains how attractions and cultural institutions can make use of immersive technologies to reach new audiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023
A new exhibit from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans will give its visitors the opportunity to have conversations with some of the heroes of World War II, with AI technology powering the upcoming Voices from the Front experience
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