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Disney is celebrating 100 years with an adult-oriented immersive experience coming to London, Berlin and Paris in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023 |
 
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While Donald Trump’s hopes for re-election as US president may be faltering, the nappy-wearing depiction of him made famous during a UK protest in 2018 has had new life breathed into it, as the Museum of London has reinflated it.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2023 |
 
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Another mega project has been announced for Saudi Arabia, with the PIF’s Seven announcing plans for a SAR1bn entertainment destination in the city of Tabuk

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023 |
 
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Three statues thought to be the first sculptures depicting black British people on display in England are set to return to Brixton station later.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023 |
 
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One of the world’s most anticipated museums will finally open this year after a more than 20-year development process with work now complete on Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023 |
 
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Ukrainian refugees living on an Ambassador Cruise Line ship in Glasgow are to be rehomed as the Scottish government's contract with the vessel comes to an end.

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2023 |
 
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Visitor numbers at a museum in Winchcombe, UK, have trebled following the small attraction’s acquisition of a meteorite that crashed into a driveway of the market town in 2021.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023 |
 
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023 |
 
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After a difficult few years the museum sector is showing promising signs of recovery with several exciting projects set to open this year. Here are 14 of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023 |
 
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The Florida Aquarium just saw its best attendance since it opened at the edge of downtown Tampa 27 years ago.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2023 |
 
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The original owners of a 50-year-old theme park in Lubbock, Texas, US, have announced that the park will not reopen following the collapse of a sale.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2023 |
 
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A plot to steal a 10-tonne ancient statue of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II has been foiled after police arrested three men attempting to make away with the gigantic antiquity

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023 |
 
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A zoo in Gibraltar has embarked on a new mission to modernise its technology in an attempt to better engage with visitors both digitally and in person.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023 |
 
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It’s a new year with old records just waiting to be broken by some incredible new projects. Here are twelve blockbuster rollercoaster openings for the coming year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023 |
 
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A Ukrainian activist who tried to take a Banksy work from Kyiv faces a 12-year prison sentence for an act he says was intended to support the work of the country’s army

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023 |
 
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A new version of Amazon’s Alexa digital voice assistant will come complete with Disney branding and the ability to work alongside the operator’s MagicBand+ technology

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023 |
 
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Paris’ iconic Louvre Museum has revealed its visitor numbers for 2022, with 7.8 million people flocking to the iconic institution last year.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023 |
 
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London’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) will reopen in June 2023 after a three-year closure.

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2022 |
 
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Around 4,500 people gathered at Stonehenge for the annual winter solstice, with a further 100,000 watching the event online.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2022 |
 
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A huge new outdoor waterpark centred around a lagoon capable of producing 2m waves has been proposed for the county of Kent in the UK.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2022 |
 
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The Neobio Museum is a brand new attraction in Shanghai, China, offering experiential STEM education to young people

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2022 |
 
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The Museum of Sex is expanding, with the New York attraction announcing plans to open a new Miami location in the spring

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2022 |
 
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Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium exploded in the early hours of the morning on December 15. It contained a million litres of water and more than 100 different fish species

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2022 |
 
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When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022 |
 
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Merlin Entertainments has named Paul Moreton as its new chief development officer, effective from January 1, 2023.

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022 |
 
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A world-first Discovery entertainment centre is coming to Saudi Arabia with more to follow in the coming years

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022 |
 
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The highly-anticipated Pipeline surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando this spring. SeaWorld’s vice president of rides and engineering, Jonathan Smith, spoke to Planet Attractions about the project

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022 |
 
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Virtual reality specialist Spree has been named winner of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s MAPIC event, with the recognition adding to an ever-expanding list of industry awards and nominations picked up in 2022.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022 |
 
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Convious has signed a multi-year deal with West Midland Safari Park to supply its fully-integrated eCommerce and guest experience platform

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022 |
 
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The Line at NEOM - an upcoming vertical city that will house nine million people and feature numerous cultural attractions - is being built through AI, its developers say.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022 |
 
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures - part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund - will develop more than 150 new attractions in the kingdom across 21 integrated entertainment destinations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022 |
 
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Merlin executive Fiona Eastwood has been promoted to oversee the operator’s global portfolio of theme parks and midway attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022 |
 
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World-leading visitor transportation specialist Severn Lamb has announced a major move in the acquisition of US company Trams International

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022 |
 
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Directors from The Met, British Museum, Louvre and National Gallery have signed an open letter published by ICOM condemning the ‘risky endangerment’ of irreplaceable artworks in climate demonstrations

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022 |
 
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More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022 |
 
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The attractions industry and wider attractions community has paid tribute to the legendary Alberto Zamperla following his death last week aged 71

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022 |
 
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In a shocking move, Disney has reappointed Bob Iger as CEO, effective immediately, as Bob Chapek is ousted after less than three years in the role

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022 |
 
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Red Raion will offer an exclusive preview of its latest title - ‘Around the World in 80 Days - Journey of Wonders’ - at this year’s IAAPA Expo

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022 |
 
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Visitors to Shanghai Disney were shut inside the park, with people not allowed to leave the popular theme park until they were able to show a negative Covid test.

01 Nov 2022 |
 
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Following a special panel session featuring some of the UK’s top theme park content creators, Planet Attractions joined Jack Silkstone, Sean and Jo Dyer, and Kieran Adams as they explored this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2022 |
 
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The Universal Resort theme park in Beijing has been closed due to Covid-19 prevention measures.

27 Oct 2022 |
 
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The National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield has been named the UK’s most family-friendly museum.

26 Oct 2022 |
 
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Flight bookings to Qatar and the UAE are currently 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels ahead of this winter’s FIFA World Cup

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022 |
 
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Convious showcased its digital engagement platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The company’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022 |
 
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The new iPhone 14 Pro has a fantastic feature that activates when it thinks a user has been in a crash. This however isn’t great for theme parks, with the phone reportedly automatically calling emergency services after riding on a rollercoaster.

20 Oct 2022 |
 
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IAAPA’s president and CEO, Hal McEvoy spoke to Planet Attractions about this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, the industry’s post-Covid recovery, his retirement plans and more

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022 |
 
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TrustRadius - a research and review platform for business leaders - has recognised attractions technology solutions provider accesso as part of its “Tech Cares 2022” award programme.

14 Oct 2022 |
 
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A resort earmarked for Dubai could find its home in Abu Dhabi, after it was revealed that the Moon Resort has “caught the eye” of a number of investors.

13 Oct 2022 |
 
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) raised nearly a quarter-of-a-million pounds following the auction of 37 giraffe sculptures which had been placed around the city of Edinburgh during the summer.

11 Oct 2022 |
 
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Russia’s lethal barrage of strikes against Ukrainian cities this week has seen a number of cultural sites in the capital of Kyiv hit

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2022 |
 
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IAAPA’s director, Global Communications, Caitlin Dineen, spoke to Planet Attractions at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe about her new role and what goes into putting on an event of such magnitude

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022 |
 
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Researchers from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and London’s Natural History Museum have discovered the cause of damage to several medieval murals in a Unesco World Heritage site in Ukraine

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2022 |
 
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Live streaming tour platform Heygo is venturing into the culture sector, with the company announcing a number of partnerships with various museums to “create a space for all to interact, learn and connect with like-minded people”.

05 Oct 2022 |
 
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A number of museums in Florida have reopened their doors after escaping the worst of Hurricane Ian, a devastating storm that tore a path of destruction through the state last week.

04 Oct 2022 |
 
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Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022 |
 
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More than a foot of rain fell overnight in Orange County last night with winds of up to 80mph, according to reports, with Disney World, Universal and other major theme parks in the area affected by the weather event.

29 Sep 2022 |
 
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Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022 |
 
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Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022 |
 
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As Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, here’s how the state’s theme parks are handling the situation

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2022 |
 
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Experiential design collective Conductr made its first appearance at an IAAPA show this year as part of the Experience UK stand in London. Planet Attractions spoke to co-founder and CEO Peter Cliff about the start-up and its plans for the future

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022 |
 
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More than 200,000 people have voted in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards 2022 with Alton Towers, Flamingo Land, Drayton Manor and more coming out with some of the top accolades

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2022 |
 
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The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022 |
 
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IAAPA Expo Europe saw a 30% increase in attendees to its 2022 show in London, compared to its previous year in Barcelona

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2022 |
 
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BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
 
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IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
 
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OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
 
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WhiteWater is set to offer attendees a first look at its record-breaking Icon Tower at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022 |
 
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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.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022 |
 
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Convious will recreate the guest experience to showcase the full capabilities of its cloud-based sales and marketing solution with an interactive, rocket ship-themed booth

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Sep 2022 |
 
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The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, UK, has shown positive post-Covid recovery, with the attraction announcing profits of more than £1m in 2021.

07 Sep 2022 |
 
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Holovis has created an innovative two-in-one system that supports the delivery of two different media or real-time interactive experiences simultaneously within the same ride or attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022 |
 
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Sixteen people have reportedly been hospitalised after a drop tower plummeted around 50ft (15.2m) before crashing into the ground with force at a carnival in Mohali, India.

06 Sep 2022 |
 
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accesso is set to showcase what it calls ‘the future of mobile consumer engagement’ at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with expanded solutions designed to help operators connect, engage and build loyalty with visitors

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022 |
 
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Taking place at Excel London in the heart of the British capital, this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe will feature an extensive trade show floor with more than 500 exhibitors taking part, including

05 Sep 2022 |
 
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Alterface has revealed new theming and media packages for its award-winning Action League dark ride

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2022 |
 
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Experience design firm FORREC will be on hand to discuss several of its high-profile projects, including the new Legoland Korea Resort, at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2022 |
 
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The US$69m addition furthers the Queens Museum mission to bring arts and education to a diverse and international community

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2022 |
 
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Attractions.io is adding a new feature to its mobile platform with the company set to showcase its new for 2022 wayfinding solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022 |
 
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Media-based attractions specialist Triotech will showcase a new stand-up flying theatre attraction and announce a major European theme park project at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022 |
 
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With an influx of Ukranian refugees threatening to overwhelm available housing in Scotland, the government has announced plans to accommodate up to 1,750 people onboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on a temporary basis

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2022 |
 
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There might be quite a lot of national days about but none can surely be as important as August 16 - National Rollercoaster Day.

16 Aug 2022 |
 
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The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022 |
 
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Three people have been injured following gunfire outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, US.

15 Aug 2022 |
 
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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’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022 |
 
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More than 30 people have been injured after two rollercoaster trains crashed into each other at Legoland Germany

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022 |
 
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Bob Chapek has been questioned about anger on social media over increasing park prices with the Disney CEO telling

11 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022 |
 
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Carnival’s new sustainability plan will cut its emissions by 500,000 metric tons per year and save US$150m annually in fuel costs

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022 |
 
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SeaWorld, Cedar Fair and Universal have all experienced strong second quarters with the operators also revealing some hints as to what’s coming for each in the near future

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022 |
 
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Unesco has issued new guidance aimed at reducing impacts from development on World Heritage sites.

05 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022 |
 
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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.

02 Aug 2022 |
 
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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.

02 Aug 2022 |
 
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A change in the law will see private ownership of big cats in the US banned, putting an end to possession of tigers, lions and other big cat species except by qualified entities

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2022 |
 
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Fundraising has started for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project, a scheme which will allow the museum to turn its five-acre site into a free-to-visit educational outdoor space

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2022 |
 
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A 15th-century painting by renowned Italian artist Sandro Botticelli was recently the target of climate activists after they glued themselves to one of his works at the Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence.

28 Jul 2022 |
 
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As we enter the busiest time of the year for most waterpark operators, the team at WhiteWater has offered some tips to ensure the season runs smoothly

WhiteWater | 28 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022 |
 
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With just a few months to go until the grand opening of the highly-anticipated Ghibli Park in Nagoya, Japan, the attraction has revealed that tickets will be sold via a lottery-based booking system, with attendance to the attraction being limited to create an atmosphere likened to that of the Ghibli adventures themselves.

25 Jul 2022 |
 
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Detailed replicas of the controversial Elgin or Parthenon Marbles, created by a robot, will soon go on display in London

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022 |
 
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Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2022 |
 
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Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission has announced plans to transform its museum sector, unveiling a new strategy, which will see the number and types of museums across the Kingdom increase in an attempt to boost visitor numbers.

13 Jul 2022 |
 
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Matt King, co-founder of arts and entertainment collective Meow Wolf has passed away

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2022 |
 
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Celebrated architecture firm Adjaye Associates will lead a major redesign project at two UK museums; The International Slavery Museum and the Maritime Museum

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2022 |
 
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Glastonbury founder, Michael Eavis has been commemorated with a specially-commissioned portrait at the National Portrait Gallery. He has also been named as a patron of Somerset’s Radstock Museum

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2022 |
 
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Colour deficient and colour-blind visitors to Australia’s Chau Chak Wing Museum are now being offered special glasses to see works of art in clear, vibrant colour for the first time

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022 |
 
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A collection of 42 eight-foot-tall giraffe statues have popped up around the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, with the installation declared a ‘celebration of nature’ by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).

05 Jul 2022 |
 
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Merlin is introducing a new education scheme that will offer training opportunities to guest-facing staff members to help elevate their careers and encourage diversity in the company’s senior ranks

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2022 |
 
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A recently-released study suggests that a museum visit can help an array of mental and physical conditions, including anxiety, chronic pain and even dementia

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2022 |
 
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Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022 |
 
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The US$70m is being funded from donations, and hopes to attract some 35,000 visitors annually after its 2024 opening

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2022 |
 
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The Science and Industry Museum has received a generous donation from The Law Family Charitable Foundation for the refurbishment of its Power Hall

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2022 |
 
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The redeveloped ‘The Open Era’ gallery is now open to the public at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2022 |
 
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New York's top court has rejected an attempt to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, declaring that the animal is not a person and can therefore not be released through a habeas corpus proceeding, which is a way for people to challenge illegal confinement.

15 Jun 2022 |
 
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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has revealed that Universal theme parks are experiencing ‘historic’ park attendance and hotel bookings

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022 |
 
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The Adler Planetarium in Chicago is one of a number of informal education institutions to receive NASA funding to serve students from communities underrepresented in STEM fields

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2022 |
 
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Japan has finally reopened its borders to tourists from 98 countries and regions, though it comes with strict conditions to try and prevent the spread of Covid-19 from overseas.

10 Jun 2022 |
 
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With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind now open at Walt Disney World, Disney has released a behind-the-scenes look at how the attraction and its special scenes have been brought to life

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022 |
 
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The Hong Kong Palace Museum is the newest addition to the West Kowloon Cultural District with the HK$3.5bn attraction set to open its doors to the public for the first time next month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2022 |
 
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Thank You Walt Disney, Inc has launched a virtual tour of Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-Gram Studio, with the historic animation site set to open to the public following work in Q4 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2022 |
 
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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh has named Gina Winstead its new vice president for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).

07 Jun 2022 |
 
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The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) in Maine, US, has launched an international competition for a new US$45m (€42.2m, £36m) extension that will see the historic art centre double its exhibition space.

07 Jun 2022 |
 
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Pop supergroup ABBA need to earn £140m from ticket sales of their London residency Voyage to cover the cost of the virtual spectacle

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022 |
 
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The concert series, the second such partnership between Sofar Sounds and Tiqets, will see artists perform at iconic attractions in London and San Francisco.

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022 |
 
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Efteling reached a significant milestone today (May 31), with the Dutch theme park celebrating 70 years since it first opened in 1952.

31 May 2022 |
 
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A man entered the Louvre on Sunday disguised as an old lady in a wheelchair in an attempt to deface the Mona Lisa with cake

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2022 |
 
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Eureka! Science + Discovery - a new STEM attraction coming to Wirral, UK, later this year - has unveiled its first exhibit, a 12-foot tall cat statue.

30 May 2022 |
 
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Site workers will be kept inside a ‘closed-loop’ system following strict prevention and control measures

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022 |
 
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‘The Pop District’ from The Andy Warhol Museum will feature a larger cultural hub for live music, events, public art, expanded programming and a home for creative workplace development

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2022 |
 
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A group of around 100 people gathered at the Whitney Museum during its annual fundraising gala event, with the members of the Whitney Museum Union (WMU) protesting over a pay dispute.

23 May 2022 |
 
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How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
 
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Already underway, attraction professionals have gathered in Riyadh for this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA), which has entered its second day.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
 
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Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
 
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A new Supreme Committee has been formed to plan and implement the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai district

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022 |
 
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Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has released a statement on the accidental explosion that ripped through much of the Saratoga Hotel, in Havana, Cuba on Friday (May 6), killing at least 35 people.

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

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

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

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

Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
 
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We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022 |
 
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The city of Liverpool has introduced a new charter encouraging visitor attractions, cultural venues and restaurants in the British destination to be as inclusive as possible.

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022 |
 
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The iconic Nerf brand will gain its first themed land in its 53-year history with the debut of a new attraction coming to Brazil’s Beto Carrero World in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
 
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Universal Studios Hollywood has converted its world-famous studio tour trams, with the operator debuting the first four of what will eventually be a fleet of 21 electric vehicles.

26 Apr 2022 |
 
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A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
 
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With Hong Kong’s worst outbreak of Covid-19 finally starting to subside, authorities have relaxed pandemic restrictions, meaning that Disneyland and Ocean Park can finally reopen their doors.

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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Two workers who bravely stayed behind to care for the animals at the Feldman Ecopark in Ukraine have been found shot dead with the zoo claiming the keepers were ‘shot by the enemies’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2022 |
 
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The former tallest rollercoaster in the world is being dismantled following an accident on a separate ride that has seen the complete demolition of Mexico City’s La Feria de Chapultepec theme park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022 |
 
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Cityneon, Disney Location-Based Experiences and Lightstorm Entertainment have collaborated to develop an all-new Avatar attraction coming to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay later this year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022 |
 
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A group of big cats which were to be euthanised over fears Russian bombing would set them loose in the city of Kharkiv have been saved after an evacuation to take them to other zoos was organised.

07 Apr 2022 |
 
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Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
 
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Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2022 |
 
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The LGBT Purge Fund - a not-for-profit corporation set up to manage funding created from the settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the government - has named “Thunderhead” as the winning proposal for an LGBTQ2+ National Monument in Canada.

29 Mar 2022 |
 
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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.

23 Mar 2022 |
 
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WhiteWater will work alongside Swim Drink Fish to promote sustainability in the attractions industry and clear Canada’s waterways

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2022 |
 
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Zoos, animal lovers, and the EAZA are raising funds and shipping supplies to Ukraine; WAZA issues statement in solidarity with the besieged nation

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2022 |
 
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The study explored the impact of ‘cultural capital’ on exam results of children from different social classes

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2022 |
 
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Disney’s Bob Chapek has denounced a bill aimed at banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in the classroom but the Human Rights Campaign has refused a Disney donation, saying the statement doesn’t go far enough

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2022 |
 
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Following a move in 2019 where the German culture ministry decided that a consortium of Berlin’s major institutions, including the Hamburger Bahnhof and the Neue Nationalgalerie, would be broken up, the new structure of these institutions would see Hamburger Bahnhof gained not one new head, but two.

11 Mar 2022 |
 
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Lonnie Bunch, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has released a statement on behalf of the organisation, pledging its support to the people of Ukraine and their cultural heritage. In the statement, Bunch revealed that the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) is in contact with people in the country in order to facilitate the preservation of Ukraine’s history.

11 Mar 2022 |
 
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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.

10 Mar 2022 |
 
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In order for theme parks to run operations in a smooth and efficient manner, internal communications are key. Ross McCaw, CEO and founder of OurPeople, tells us more

Ross McCaw | OurPeople | 10 Mar 2022 |
 
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The UN cultural organisation is aiming to mark as many key heritage sites with the Hague Convention emblem, which protects cultural heritage in the event of armed conflict

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022 |
 
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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, museums and cultural institutions across the country are scrambling to protect their treasures from possible attack.

08 Mar 2022 |
 
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The Themed Entertainment Association’s president, Chuck Fawcett, has released a statement to its members and the wider themed entertainment community, announcing that it stands with Ukraine as the country defends itself against the ongoing invasion led by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

07 Mar 2022 |
 
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Miami Seaquarium’s new owners will no longer stage orca shows following a new agreement with federal regulators

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2022 |
 
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The major exhibition at the National Railway Museum is the latest in a series of events to be axed as UK cultural institutions move to show their support to Ukraine

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2022 |
 
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The environment secretary, George Eustice, has today (March 3) reappointed Dame Amelia Fawcett as chair of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for a second term.

03 Mar 2022 |
 
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Visitors to Avengers Campus at Disney Calfornia Adventure can now see a plaque honouring 100 years of the legacy of Stan Lee as they enter the land.

02 Mar 2022 |
 
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Here are all the events you should be attending this month

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022 |
 
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The Vagina Museum is set to reopen at Enter, a creative arts hub in East London, in March after a six-month closure

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Feb 2022 |
 
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Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, is set to depart on its maiden voyage next week when it sets sail for a week-long cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

24 Feb 2022 |
 
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Following its UK tour, Dippy - the Natural History Museum's favourite dinosaur is coming home for a special installation at the London institution opening May 27.

24 Feb 2022 |
 
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Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has extended the deadline for its World Heritage Volunteers campaign.

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

John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022 |
 
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Officials at the British Museum reportedly recently met with BP officials to discuss options for support ‘post Spring 2023’, hinting at a likely renewal of the controversial partnership

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2022 |
 
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Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, three Super Bowl-winning members of the Los Angeles Rams are making their way to Disneyland

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2022 |
 
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The Museum of London will relocate from its current site at The Barbican in London Wall to the historic Smithfield Market, where it will reopen as The London Museum in 2026

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022 |
 
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Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has blamed London’s Westminster City Council for the disastrous Marble Arch Mound project, revealing that its advice was ignored and design watered down, with the firm adding that “we stand by our initial design”.

09 Feb 2022 |
 
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Disney has been named one of the most admired companies in the world, with the operator ranking high in the annual list from

08 Feb 2022 |
 
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Disney is celebrating Black History Month through February with a series of productions honouring the contributions of its black cast members, creators, fans and guests.

03 Feb 2022 |
 
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With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022 |
 
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Efteling must cut its nitrogen emissions or cap its visitor numbers to five million people a year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2022 |
 
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Using breakthrough aquatic life support technology, Monterey Bay Aquarium will soon debut a collection of sea creatures you would normally only be able to see at the very bottom of the ocean

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2022 |
 
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Visitors to SeaWorld’s US parks are being offered a new perspective on animal care, with a brand-new education programme taking them behind the scenes of its animal operations

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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A pair of highly anticipated John Wick and Now You See Me attractions are making their way to MOTIONGATE at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Planet Attractions spoke to FORREC’s Eric O’Rourke about the record-breaking new additions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek received huge pay boosts in 2021, with Disney’s top men pulling in a staggering US$74.8m between them last year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Political unrest in Kazakhstan has seen a group of protestors invade the state museum in search of priceless ancient armour

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2022 |
 
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The French government has now made it legally necessary to be vaccinated to access cultural events, theme parks, ski lifts, eateries, bars and most forms of long-distance transport - the bill was passed on Sunday (January 16) and will likely be in place by Friday (January 21).

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
 
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A zoo in the south of France temporarily shut down at the end of December after several wolves escaped during visiting hours.

14 Jan 2022 |
 
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Art and entertainment collective Meow Wolf, famous for its imaginative projects, has named Jose Tolosa as its new CEO.

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022 |
 
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The BBC has launched three online exhibitions to commemorate its 100th anniversary.

10 Jan 2022 |
 
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While many animal attractions have struggled through 2020 and 2021, the news is more positive in Florida, with ZooTampa reporting an attendance record of 1.2 million visitors last year.

06 Jan 2022 |
 
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An additional £30m in emergency funding has been made available through the UK’s Culture Recovery Fund to support museums, cinemas, theatres and heritage organisations with the impact of the Omicron variant this winter

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2022 |
 
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A number of Covid outbreaks over the New Year period are causing chaos for the already disrupted cruise industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2022 |
 
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Prince Charles has become patron of Museum of London following a visit to the institution’s under development new home earlier this year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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Funderstruck. Adjective. Shocked and amazed by the power of fun on Carnival. Well, that’s what the cruise operator is saying in its new ad campaign at least!

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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Brazil’s Beach Park has teamed up with musician Alok and waterpark supplier Polin to develop a first of its kind attraction for the Latin America region

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2021 |
 
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Norwegian Cruise line says it has identified “a handful” of cases among guests and crew onboard its ‘Breakaway’ vessel.

06 Dec 2021 |
 
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The Grinch might have stolen Christmas but apparently he did while looking good

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2021 |
 
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We asked some of the industry’s top names from Disney and Universal where it all started for them - with their first-ever ride experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
 
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The UAE is celebrating its Golden Jubilee with a host of events lined up to celebrate the federal unification of the six emirates (seven in 1972 after Ras Al Khaimah joined) in 1971.

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

Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2021 |
 
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You’ll need an armed military escort to get there but the reward will be great with a new museum dedicated to exploring themes of peace through art inside Korea’s DMZ

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2021 |
 
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Visitor numbers for Expo 2020 Dubai continue to rise, with the total climbing to 4,766,419 in the period up to November 28.

29 Nov 2021 |
 
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The charity launches Energise Young Minds to help alleviate “perfect storm” of disruptions affecting young people and the cultural sector

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 26 Nov 2021 |
 
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Past meets future in this Rockwell-designed exhibition, which features 150 installations and artworks, including a guest appearance from Marvel Studios

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2021 |
 
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Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
 
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Michael Spanos steps down after two years as CEO; Ben Baldanza takes Bassoul’s former position as chairman of the board

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
 
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An amputee dolphin who inspired millions and became a Hollywood movie star has died at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2021 |
 
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A new virtual reality platform from VRsenal can double efficiency, throughput and ROI in footprint and price compared to the company’s previous single-player model

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021 |
 
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ParadropVR Pod is a compact, attendant-free version of the company’s Paradrop VR attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
 
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After serving for 33 years as CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, Richard Fain has decided to step down as CEO of the cruise operator effective January 3, 2022.

09 Nov 2021 |
 
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A portrait of Welsh slave owner Sir Thomas Picton labelling him a hero has been removed by National Museum Wales.

04 Nov 2021 |
 
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Shanghai Disneyland is reopening to the public after a single case of Covid-19 caused the park to be shut down and all of its guests tested

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021 |
 
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Illuminarium Experiences and Accesso are teaming up once again, with the operator set to make its Las Vegas debut at the highly-popular AREA15 immersive entertainment venue in 2022

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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When it comes to global trends this is THE next big thing and there’s a good chance you don’t quite know what it means yet. Welcome to the metaverse and here’s exactly why you need to get in on the ground floor.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021 |
 
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Six Flags continues to show positive recovery from a COVID-affected 2020 with visitor numbers almost reaching pre-pandemic levels in its latest earnings report

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2021 |
 
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Did you know that people actually live inside the historic Tower of London? One of them being Megan Clawson, who moved into a family apartment in the eastern wall of the Tower last summer.

27 Oct 2021 |
 
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According to John Cena, the time to visit Ferrari World, the Louvre and the rest of Abu Dhabi is now

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021 |
 
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Oslo’s Munch Museum is opening to the public for the first time this week, offering a twist to the usual museum experience.

21 Oct 2021 |
 
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Telecommunications giant Vodafone is supporting the development of a brand-new digital museum dedicated to the history of the mobile phone

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021 |
 
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The museum took three months to build and is made up of more than 10,000 plastic waste items, including bottles, straws and plastic bags

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2021 |
 
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Check out this new trailer for the upcoming MSG Sphere. Coming to the Las Vegas strip in 2023, this groundbreaking immersive venue will seat 20,000 people, with the attraction offering 4D effects and the world's highest-resolution screen.

18 Oct 2021 |
 
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Universal has released first person footage of what it’s like to ride its brand new Velocicoaster at night

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
 
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The team behind Universal Studios’ iconic Horror Nights in Singapore has launched an exhibition exploring what goes into planning the horrifying event.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
 
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