|
'STEM' on Planet Attractions
| Planet Attractions
|
|
|
'STEM' on Planet Attractions
| Planet Attractions
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
The record-breaking Bermuda Storm is one of the most impressive attractions in the world and it took a host of creative minds and companies from every corner of the globe to bring it all together. Here’s the story behind its creation
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Plans to build a water park at the Mall of America in Bloomington are picking up steam again after previous efforts stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
As the customer experience becomes increasingly immersive, accesso is placing its focus for 2024 on seamless experiences through use of its cutting-edge technologies
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2024
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has made history by becoming the most popular travelling exhibition at Carnegie Science Center in over a decade.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2024
Attack on Titan will be the subject of a new flying theatre film from Brogent, with the company also planning the launch of new projects in the US, Mexico South Korea and Hong Kong
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Feb 2024
Attractions.io continues to champion the guest experience in 2024 with a host of new product releases. Here’s what the company has coming this year
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2024
Thorpe Park’s highly anticipated Hyperia coaster continues to take shape with the park providing regular updates on the soon-to-open ride’s construction progress.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2024
Triotech’s latest product - the attendant-free interactive multiplayer coin-op SuperBlaster ride - is ready to ship to locations worldwide.
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
|
|
 |
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.
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
A new trackless dark ride is coming to Cadbury World following Merlin’s acquisition of the popular British attraction, with Cadbury Chocolate Quest taking visitors on a journey to make a real bar of chocolate
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
Tom Hanks is bringing visitors to the moon and back with a new immersive experience co-written by the actor currently on show at London’s Lightroom
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2024
Two whale sharks at the Notojima Aquarium in Japan, have died after equipment failures, from the Noto earthquake, caused their environment to degenerate
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2024
Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry has implemented an entrance fee at a Unesco World Heritage Site in Istanbul.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2024
IMPS, owner of The Smurts IP, has partnered with Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects to create a new interactive dark ride.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
AV specialist Christie has for the third time in its history won an Academy Award, with Mike Perkins recognised for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2024
Melbourne’s Sea Life aquarium has undergone a major transformation, with the Merlin attraction’s Oceanarium undergoing an AU$9m redevelopment to turn it into the bioluminescent Night on the Reef exhibit
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2024
Toronto Zoo has revealed the animal attraction has been hit with a cyberattack, with the staff currently trying to ascertain the effects of the probe into its systems.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is undergoing a renovation of its East Wing, with the US$20m project supported by the largest private donation in the museum’s history.
|
|
 |
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.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2023
New research has said that the children and family entertainment centre sector will be worth US$30.7bn by 2032, with the market growing by more than 10% each year
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
Orlando could be about to welcome a major new attraction, with Ocean Sports Development leading a US$45m (€41.1m, £35.6m) project anchored around a 52,000sq m (566,000sq ft) pool capable of producing artificial waves - the first of many planned for locations across the US.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023
A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the aid of six men stranded in water near the Dominican Republic, after the cargo vessel they were traveling in capsized.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2023
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have asked a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed against the Republican by Disney following a dispute stemming from the introduction of a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity for young children.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
Integrated attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a new partnership with the upcoming multi-sport amusement park, ARENA23.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The Guggenheim Museum has announced that Mariët Westermann - the current vice chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi - will be the next director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The soon-to-open Wisdome Stockholm at Tekniska Museet is the latest development as part of a national project to boost STEM activities and encourage sustainable construction methods across Sweden
|
|
 |
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’
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Technology solutions provider accesso is celebrating, after launching its new Qview solution at IAAPA Expo, while also picking up a prestigious Brass Ring Award for the product during the show.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is celebrating after being recognised with a Brass Ring Award for its Kiosk K4 product.
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2023
This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Nov 2023
Gel Blaster - a leading provider of water ball blasters and one of the world’s fastest-growing toy companies - has announced the launch of a new digital and physical gameplay system for visitor attractions.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is set to reveal a number of new features for its payments solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also announcing a new partnership with Brazilian FEC chain HotZone
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Zootopia - the highly anticipated new land at Shanghai Disney Resort - is set to open to the public on December 20th.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Semnox will introduce a number of innovative new solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with a bigger booth and a larger team on-hand to welcome attendees to the Orlando show
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Simworx is set to celebrate the opening of Europe’s first Pegasus Flying Theatre attraction at IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase several attractions innovations during this year’s show
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Bringing together some of the industry’s leading suppliers under one banner, the Attractions Technology Lab returns to Orlando next month to showcase a complete technical mock-up of a dark ride experience, with a behind the scenes look at how such an attraction comes to life
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has debuted a brand new 3D digital display at its entrance, with a six minute show offering guests a look at the past, present and future of the US space programme
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn, New York, is to close indefinitely after Storm Ophelia left the zoo under several inches of water, leaving extensive damage in its wake.
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2023
A painting stolen during a museum heist in Glasgow more than 30 years ago has been found after being put up for auction by an unsuspecting seller.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Vekoma has a number of high-profile projects and products in development, with the company highlighting a number of major projects set to open in 2024 and beyond
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
The founder of surf retail chain Ron Jon has donated US$2m to Florida’s Brevard Zoo so the animal attraction can build an aquarium and conservation centre in Port Canaveral.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to create a giant new nature reserve in the kingdom.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2023
How do you create a successful stay at the waterpark for families with young children? WhiteWater’s Mark Weston has the answers
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2023
Italian rollercoaster manufacturer Zamperla has debuted two new attractions at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, which is currently underway at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Sep 2023
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
NASA and the USDA Forest Service are offering public facing STEM operations in the US the chance to plan a ‘living piece of spaceflight history’ with seedlings literally flown to the moon and back
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2023
Attractions.io will showcase its guest experience platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with representatives on hand to guide visitors through the platform
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2023
A US$14.5m project, including a new planetarium, has been approved for the town of Spartanburg in South Carolina, US
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
Ticketing specialist Convious will host several education sessions on revenue, visitor experience and operations at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in Vienna
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, Simworx will showcase a new turnkey ride concept, alongside its expansive portfolio of dynamic media-based attractions
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie has partnered with Illuminarium Experiences and Secret Location to supply projectors and maintenance support to a new immersive attraction in Toronto, Canada.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2023
The Museums Association has said ‘categorically’ that theft from collections is ‘incredibly rare, after more than 1,500 priceless artefacts were found to have been stolen from the British Museum
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Aug 2023
Convious’s eCommerce ticketing platform has reached new standards in data security and privacy after achieving Service Organisation Control 2 (SOC 2) Type 1 IT security compliance.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2023
Integrated digital solutions provider, Semnox Solutions has announced a new partnership with Glitch, a family entertainment centre (FEC) in Dubai.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Gunpowder Plot is a multilayered immersive experience set at the Tower of London. Planet Attractions spoke to the team behind the development to see exactly how it came to life...
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2023
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced plans to transform the Sanskar Kendra museum in India’s Gujarat region into a World Heritage City museum.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
As the company continues its rapid expansion in 2023, guest experience platform Attractions.io has named Ted Ismert as its new chief operating officer
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Art dealers across the European Union EU) are lobbying their governments to take advantage of a new EU law to reduce value-added tax (VAT) rates on art sales.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Cedar Point has announced a sequel to Top Thrill Dragster, with Zamperla behind the reimagined Top Thrill 2, which will break the record for the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster when it opens in 2024
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2023
Adam Savage, the original co-host of Discovery Channel’s
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2023
The Dr Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry (NMD) in Baltimore, US, has been awarded a US$1.28m (€1.2m, £1m) grant from the Science Education Partnership Award to transform how young people are taught about oral health.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Asfar - a new company designed to support the growth of the kingdom’s tourism sector
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023
The National Railway Museum in Yorkshire, UK, has opened its largest new gallery in more than a decade, with the launch of the £6m ‘Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery’.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023
Plans to create a new space and aviation museum in Kinross, Scotland, have taken a major step forward after the UK government approved £1.6m (US$2m, €1.9m) in funding for the project.
|
|
 |
25 Jul 2023
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) has received a US$12m (€11m, £10m) grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to support a major forest carbon project.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jul 2023
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced the public phase of a US$89m capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia has been granted US$22m in federal funding to turn the historic building into an interactive museum
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2023
A former Disney Imagineer has said the operator’s theme parks are more stressful and less fun for families.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2023
The Sphere, MSG’s new entertainment arena in Las Vegas, US, was lit up for the first time this month as part of a pre-launch ahead of its official debut in September
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Connect&GO has announced two new partnerships in France that will see the attractions technology specialists integrate its Konnect all-in-one platform with leading French ticket providers Ticketmaster France and France Billet
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Engineering company Sanvik has used artificial intelligence to design a statue that draws on the styles of famous artists spanning three continents and 500 years, with the resulting work on display in Sweden’s Tekniska Museet
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2023
More than 80 projectors from Christie’s Inspire Series have been selected by visitor attractions in China’s southern Guangdong province as their preferred projection system.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Attractions.io is seeking to partner with new vendors on its guest experience platform, introducing new technologies to further enhance its overall offering
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
The Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida, US, has updated its Genie + ride reservation system so that guests can choose to use it on a single-park basis.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Park officials at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm hope to reopen its Xcelerator rollercoaster this summer.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2023
The Smurfs are making their way to the US in the form of an immersive touring location-based experience set to make its debut in 2024
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
The PIF-owned Red Sea Global has been announced as the sponsor of the Al-Ahli Football Club, also owned by PIF, in Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Pro League
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
On 18 May 2023, experts in resilience-based management and local teams from Unesco marine World Heritage sites met online to share best practices and first-hand insights on designing and implementing resilience strategies that take a holistic approach in addressing the impacts of climate change and help communities to adapt to the inevitable change.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Detroit Zoo has a “unique opportunity” to act as a leader in STEM education for diverse audiences, says the zoo’s CEO, Hayley Murphy.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
A new species of ankylosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight in the UK has been named after the London Natural History Museum’s Paul Barrett.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Concerns have been raised after local government passed a bill allowing intensive irrigated strawberry farming on a World Heritage-protected wetland in Spain
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
accesso has announced the acquisition of leading ticketing and visitor management system provider VGS, with the award-winning SnApp platform to be rebranded accesso Horizon
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2023
The US and Canadian Coastguards are helming a major rescue mission to recover a missing tourist submarine that disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean less than two hours into an expedition to see the wreckage of the Titanic
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Aquarium of Niagara in New York, US, has appointed the Turner Construction Company to lead the development of its upcoming Great Lakes 360 experience.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Sursock Museum in Beirut, Lebanon, has reopened to the public, almost three years after it was destroyed in a deadly explosion that claimed the lives of more than 200 people.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2023
The Jamaican government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium in the US, that will see the two parties work together on a number of projects, including the establishment of several marine life sanctuaries in the country.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2023
Vennersys has announced a partnership with the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, which will see the online ticketing and integrated POS provider install its VenposCloud attraction management software at the heritage attraction.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2023
Australia’s government is providing greater protection to the Great Barrier Reef, announcing a AU$160m package to phase out commercial gill net fishing by 2027
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
A brand new big cat habitat has opened at Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire, UK.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2023
A waterpark with dogs complete with a bar for its human owners has opened in St Petersburg, Florida, US.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2023
Cairns Aquarium is on the hunt for a new investor, with Colliers appointed to seek expressions of interest for the popular Queensland attraction
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2023
The Royal Commission for the ancient Saudi Arabian city of AlUla has approved plans for a new eco-luxury destination with its own museum
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
How can you leverage user-generated content and photo purchases to drive revenue and simultaneously promote your attraction? Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare has the answers...
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma & Associates has won an international design competition to design a new visitor centre at Butrint National Park in Albania
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
Brogent Technologies will soon introduce a new virtual racing experience in Qatar, with the attraction part of the country’s largest indoor theme park - Doha Quest.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023
The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2023
Universal Studios Japan has announced the closure of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: The Ride, with the attraction to cease operations permanently in early 2024
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2023
A major Transformers attraction is planned for Seven’s upcoming entertainment destination in Riyadh, with plans for two further attractions in the kingdom as Saudi Arabia’s PIF continues to expand its entertainment offerings
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2023
Le Pal has welcomed a brand new dark ride experience, with BoldMove Nation and Triotech joining forces to bring Champi’Folies to life at the French theme park and animal attraction
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2023
Universal Destinations and Experiences has filed a patent for a new kind of wearable technology.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2023
Connect&Go has announced a three-year partnership with Canada’s Canyon Sainte-Anne nature attraction in Quebec.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
A new brand home dedicated to Pilsner Urquell has opened its doors in Prague. BRC’s Christian Lachel tells Planet Attractions how the attraction celebrates the brand’s place in Czech history and culture
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
A man in the UK has died after getting stuck inside an indoor caving experience at a climbing centre.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2023
Six Flags Magic Mountain is about to become home to the largest solar project in the US installed by a for-profit organisation, with the massive solar carport set to offset 100% of the theme park’s energy usage with clean energy.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023
A new blockbuster exhibition based on hit CBBC show Operation Ouch! will open at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) in Manchester, UK, in July
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2023
The first ever recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, with 7thSense recognised for demonstrating outstanding short-term growth and commercial success in international trade over the last three years
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2023
You can experience Carnegie Science Center with a roaring twenties twist on April 14, with the popular attraction set to host a special adults-only speakeasy night
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2023
A new museum celebrating the legacy of Amelia Earhart is set to open its doors in the aviation legend’s hometown of Atchison, Kansas
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a three-year contract renewal with Canada’s Super Aqua Club waterpark in Quebec.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2023
Universal Destinations & Experiences is seeking a patent that may offer a tease at one of the rumored attractions at its Epic Universe theme park under construction in Orlando.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2023
Disney’s leadership structure continues to change, with Bob Iger naming company veteran Asad Ayaz as the company’s first-ever chief brand officer
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
Will AI take over the planet or could it just maybe develop your next new dark ride attraction? Tom Anstey asked an AI a few simple questions to see how it would do in developing such a ride concept
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
The highly-anticipated Tron/Lightcycle Run rollercoaster will open today (April 4) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The ride was originally scheduled to open in 2021 but experienced several setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2023
The Welsh Government has committed to investing £4m (US$4.93m, €4.55m in a bid to bring a new tourism attraction to Swansea.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2023
Universal Parks & Resorts has filed a new ride patent that could hint at a future attraction at its upcoming Epic Universe resort in Orlando, Florida.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2023
NASA is to award millions of dollars of funding to museum projects across the US that encourage student participation in STEM subjects
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023
Meyer Group has unveiled the cruise ship of the future with its Reverse concept showing what such a vessel could look like in the year 2100
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
The former home of British King, Edward VIII, will be opened to the public for the first time when it opens next year as a museum.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
The City Art Gallery in Southampton, UK, is set to undergo urgent roof repairs after receiving a £2.23m (US$2.74m, €2.52m) grant from the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
Immersive attractions developer Miral has confirmed that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will open in May
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2023
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Mission Ferrari opened to the public to much fanfare in January. Holovis’s James Lodder shares a decade-long journey to realise this incredible immersive rollercoaster experience
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2023
Cashless solutions provider Embed will showcase a new tech innovation at this year’s DEAL event in Dubai, with a new line of solutions developed alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS).
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2023
Universal wants to enhance its interactive experiences on offer, with the operator filing two new patents for character and wand technologies at its parks
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023
Holovis has revealed an exciting year ahead for the experiential design firm, which has already launched one major theme park project and has another on the way in 2023.
|
|
 |
Cassidy Newman | WhiteWater | 28 Feb 2023
Aquatic play structures are among the fundamentals needed for a waterpark. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman tells us why...
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023
Ukrainian security company Ajax Systems has installed US$13,000 worth of security equipment to protect several Banksy artworks in Kyiv created by the artist during the Russian invasion
|
|
|
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2023
Media-based attractions manufacturer Brogent Technologies has a big year ahead as the company aims to push the boundaries of flying theatre technologies and other media-based attractions.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023
Cruise line MSC Group is set to expand its fleet with two new ships in 2023.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2023
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023
SeaWorld is expanding its network of rescue centres with the launch of Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue - the first such SeaWorld site to open outside of the US
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2023
A 24-year-old man now linked to an unusual string of crimes that kept the Dallas Zoo on the lookout for missing animals told police that after he swiped two monkeys from their enclosure, he took them onto the city's light rail system to make his getaway, court records show.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2023
Ticketing technology specialist Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Sharon Parker to the role of senior manager of marketing.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023
Media tech specialist 7thSense has been recognised for two products in its brand new Performer range at this year’s ISE, which is currently underway in Barcelona
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
A new technology from the Industrial Technology Research Institute can display information about different animals inside aquariums by tracking the eye movements of the user
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
British astronaut Tim Peake has announced he will permanently step down from his role as a European astronaut to focus on his work as an ambassador for space and science.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023
Bavaria Filmstadt has switched its eCommerce and ticketing operations to Convious, following a new partnership with the experience economy specialist.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023
For the first time since the pandemic, California’s Aquarium of the Pacific has relaunched its Aquarium on Wheels programme.
|
|
|
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2023
The Aquarium of Niagara is expanding and adding a second building to its campus.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023
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
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023
Arguably Britain’s most well known dinosaur - the Natural History Museum’s iconic ‘Dippy’ the diplodocus - is set for a three year move to Coventry starting next month
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023
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 | 21 Dec 2022
The Neobio Museum is a brand new attraction in Shanghai, China, offering experiential STEM education to young people
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2022
Simworx’s new flying theatre concept delivers a thrilling and immersive experience within a limited footprint. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson told Planet Attractions more about the Brass Ring Award-nominated attraction
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022
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
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022
New online courses from the Natural History Museum will share exciting insights into the institution’s research
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2022
Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium has partnered with the developers of the state’s first offshore wind farm to conduct studies of the effects of the turbines on marine mammals and sea turtles.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2022
EAG - the Entertainment, Attractions and Gaming International Expo - is on course for one of the largest shows in its history after its organisers revealed registration is up 58% on 2020’s pre-pandemic figure.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022
A cast of the world’s most complete Titanosaur – one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered – will make its European debut in an exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) next spring.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Nov 2022
A new permanent exhibition exploring life on Mars has opened at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, US
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022
Fresh off last week's IAAPA Expo, leading waterpark supplier Whitewater is celebrating after being honoured with three prestigious awards.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
Extreme Engineering will announce four new Cloud Coaster projects as well as debut two new products at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022
Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Joe Marshall to lead the company’s UK operations
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022
WhiteWater brings a strong presence to each and every IAAPA Expo. The company’s chief marketing officer, Una de Boer, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022
Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2022
UK museums are struggling to meet skyrocketing energy bills, with the energy crisis posing a higher threat to the sector than the Covid-19 pandemic
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022
Clearwater Marine Aquarium has debuted a new manatee exhibit to inform guests about the threats the species faces as well as the work being carried out by various groups to protect them
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022
AVIXA produces a number of popular events around the world, including InfoComm and Integrated Systems Europe. The organisation's regional manager for the UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard, spoke to Planet Attractions
|
|
 |
29 Sep 2022
Online ticketing and integrated POS provider Vennersys has said that using a cloud-based ticketing solution could help save the environment.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Simworx has partnered with Katapult to develop a new dark ride offering an adrenaline-fuelled car chase. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson spoke with Planet Attractions about the exciting new project
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
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
|
|
 |
26 Sep 2022
Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, has unveiled plans for a new permanent exhibition dedicated to “the next giant leap”, Mars.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022
The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
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
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
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
|
|
 |
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
Riders will face stormy weather and supernatural mysteries on this Intamin launch coaster
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022
The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022
Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, Wake the Tiger is a new attraction that just opened its doors in Bristol, UK. We spoke to co-founder Graham MacVoy about the new attraction, dubbed the world’s first ‘Amazement Park’
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022
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 | 09 Aug 2022
Merlin has announced that three of its ‘next generation’ Lego Discovery Centres are coming to the US in 2023
|
|
 |
09 Aug 2022
Following extensive renovation, the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, US, will reopen the west end of its National Mall building later this year.
|
|
 |
04 Aug 2022
Ticketing specialists Vennersys recently partnered with Clevedon Pier in Somerset, UK, to implement a new ticketing management system to help modernise the attraction’s admission processes and deliver an integrated approach to managing revenue streams.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2022
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 | 27 Jul 2022
Shark Week is back for 2022 and Planet Attractions has taken a deep dive to find a collection of shark-related content that you can take in during the event
|
|
 |
25 Jul 2022
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.
|
|
 |
21 Jul 2022
Coney Island’s New York Aquarium is, for the first time since it was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, in full operation, with all public exhibits open to the public.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022
Six Flags is offering improved access for its guests with physical disabilities with a specialised restraint harness that allows them to experience rides they would otherwise be unable to
|
|
 |
12 Jul 2022
Alterface has shared details of three interactive projects opened last month featuring the supplier’s interactive technology.
|
|
 |
06 Jul 2022
The under-construction SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is currently in the process of installing solar panels on its roof in an attempt to make the new mega attraction as clean as possible for the environment.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022
FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022
Royal Caribbean Cruises has filed a request that if approved will see SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service rolled out across the operator’s entire fleet
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2022
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 | 15 Jun 2022
SeaWorld has pledged to ensure the long-term health of the world’s oceans in accordance with the UN’s Sustainability Development Goal 14
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2022
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
|
|
 |
13 Jun 2022
It might seem like something straight out of Sci-Fi but flying taxis in Dubai came a step closer to reality in the last week following an agreement to introduce the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) touristic flights from the Atlantis, The Palm.
|
|
 |
30 May 2022
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.
|
|
 |
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022
Site workers will be kept inside a ‘closed-loop’ system following strict prevention and control measures
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022
It’s a busy year for WhiteWater, which has more than 70 waterpark projects across the world opening in 2022. We’ve rounded these projects up so you can keep track of everything happening this year
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022
The British government is supporting a range of public sector organisations in reducing their dependency on carbon and improving energy efficiency
|
|
 |
26 May 2022
Orlando's popular Volcano Bay waterpark hit a landmark this week, with Universal celebrating five years since the Florida attraction opened to the public for the first time.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022
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 | 17 May 2022
A new dark ride concept based on the iconic Fisher Price IP from Mattel has been unveiled, with the new attraction utilising a number of the brand’s popular children’s toys, which will be blown up into epic proportions for the experience.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022
The highly-anticipated ‘Flying Eyes’ dark ride opened at the Sun World Theme Park in late April
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022
The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2022
A new Supreme Committee has been formed to plan and implement the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai district
|
|
 |
11 May 2022
Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division.
|
|
 |
Une de Boer | WhiteWater | 09 May 2022
What can the House of Gucci movie teach us about sustainability? WhiteWater’s Una de Boer tells all
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022
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
|
|
 |
Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022
Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2022
Cedar Fair has reported its Q1 earnings for 2022 with announced losses despite net revenues surging after a Covid-hit period in 2021
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022
We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month
|
|
 |
29 Apr 2022
Cruise operator MSC has announced that starting at the end of May, two of its ships will begin using shore power in an attempt to cut emissions.
|
|
 |
27 Apr 2022
Knoebels - the US’s largest free admission amusement resort - has partnered with Attractions.io to launch a new guest experience app.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
|
|
 |
30 Mar 2022
The Giant Company, an Ireland-based visitor attractions specialist has launched The Giant, its flagship visitor attraction concept, into the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region at the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) trade show in Dubai.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2022
Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022
The companies have entered into a three-year partnership that will see Accesso supply its point of sale solutions across four of Pyek Group’s waterparks
|
|
 |
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2022
Seventeen security guards turned curator to create an exhibit inspired by music, black artists, humour, and social justice, or simply time spent guarding a particular piece
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2022
San Diego Zoo has launched one of its most ambitious ever additions, with the brand-new US$69m Wildlife Explorers Basecamp showcasing a number of different ecosystems through a series of immersive experiences
|
|
 |
14 Mar 2022
Attractions.io has announced a new partnership with Chester Zoo, with the animal attraction in the UK launching a fully-branded mobile app to enhance the visitor experience.
|
|
 |
11 Mar 2022
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.
|
|
 |
07 Mar 2022
Disney’s Imagination Campus has released a new look at the iconic Space Mountain from a STEM perspective, exploring the science and technology behind the attraction while also looking at the role that energy and acceleration play in the design of rollercoasters.
|
|
|
04 Mar 2022
Disney has shared a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot, with Liz Diaz, senior ride development engineer for Disney Imagineering unveiling the load station and Starjumpers for the hotly-anticipated attraction.
|
|
 |
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2022
The Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum was burned to the ground as Russia continues its aggressive invasion of the country
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2022
Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
|
|
 |
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022
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 | 24 Feb 2022
The Qiddiya Investment Company is developing Saudi Arabia’s first-ever waterpark, with the mammoth investment set to cost a whopping US$750m
|
|
|
|
|
|
