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		Travelling science exhibitions serve more than 500 million people in China The China Science and Technology Museum says it has served more than 500 million people over the past two decades, with mobile projects aimed at popularising science taking place in some of the country’s most remote regions. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 05 Jun 2023

		Bridging realities: How Miirage’s no-glasses holographic experience could change the game for immersive experiences 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... Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 05 Jun 2023

		Illuminarium Las Vegas launches space-themed experience A new experience exploring space and featuring images from the James Webb Space Telescope has launched at Illuminarium Las Vegas Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 05 Jun 2023

		Qatar unveils ‘next generation’ of cultural institutions at Venice Biennale Qatar has launched an exhibition showcasing plans for four new museums, with the Art Mill Museum, Lusail Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and Dadu Children’s Museum of Qatar all to open in the country by the end of the decade Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Jun 2023

		Accesso expands offering with new accessoFreedom PoS platform Attractions technology provider accesso has announced the launch of a new PoS platform for restaurant and retail areas in theme parks. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 01 Jun 2023

		Six Flags becomes first theme park operator to adopt Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping technology Six Flags will become the first theme park operator to utilise Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, with the cashless and cashierless shopping experience coming first to Six Flags Great Adventure in June Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 30 May 2023

		BBC Studios developing immersive experiences for the metaverse BBC Studios is to launch a collection of immersive experiences on metaverse platform; The Sandbox later this year Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 30 May 2023

		MSC Cruises to operate world’s first zero emission cruise sailing in June MSC Eurbia will become the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise when it sets sail next week Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 26 May 2023

		It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io 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... Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 25 May 2023

		Expo 2020 site transformation continues as site prepares to welcome new businesses The Expo 2020 Dubai site continues to undergo its repurposing following the event, with more than 3,000 workers set to be based on-site by September. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 24 May 2023

		Zamperla launches first Twister Freeform coaster at Cedar Point Leading rollercoaster manufacturer Zamperla has opened its first Twister Freeform coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio, US. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 22 May 2023

		Connect&GO raises US$8m in Series A funding extension Attraction technology specialist Connect&GO has announced an extension to its Series A funding round with an additional US$8m raised to further develop and roll out the company’s all-in-one management platform. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 18 May 2023

		Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partners with Attractions.io to reimagine guest experience platform Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 12 May 2023

		Universal files patent for new interactive wearable tech Universal Destinations and Experiences has filed a patent for a new kind of wearable technology. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 05 May 2023

		Connect&Go signs three-year contract with Quebec’s Canyon Sainte-Anne attraction Connect&Go has announced a three-year partnership with Canada’s Canyon Sainte-Anne nature attraction in Quebec. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 03 May 2023

		Museum + Heritage show returns to London next week The Museums + Heritage show is set for its annual extravaganza next week, with the event returning to Olympia London on May 10-11. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 03 May 2023

		Toledo Zoo awarded community funding following successful conservation internship programme for teens Ohio’s Toledo Zoo has had community funding renewed following a successful scheme which aimed to develop a conservation-focused internship programme for local high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 26 Apr 2023

		Rising with the rides: RWS’s Ryan Stana on how the cruise and attractions industries are reimagining entertainment With the attractions and cruise industries seemingly closer than ever before, RWS CEO Ryan Stana speaks to Planet Attractions about what that means and the steps we can take to bring these two powerhouses under one metaphorical roof Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 25 Apr 2023

		7thSense recognised with prestigious King’s Award Enterprise in International Trade 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 \| 21 Apr 2023

		‘Beyond the arena’: UFC set to offer ‘shared reality’ live events at all-new experiential venues 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 \| 20 Apr 2023

		Major cultural attraction announced for London with Museum of Shakespeare set to open in 2024 A major museum dedicated to William Shakespeare will be built on the foundations of the theatre where the famed playwright hosted some of his first works Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 20 Apr 2023

		Connect&GO extends contract with Quebec’s Super Aqua Club 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 \| 12 Apr 2023

		Universal parks carousel tech may hint at future theme park ride 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 \| 11 Apr 2023

		Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon to be celebrated with special anniversary show at 100 planetariums worldwide The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is being celebrated with a special show taking place at 100 planetariums worldwide Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 05 Apr 2023

		Ushio names Koji Naito new Christie chairman and CEO Koji Naito has been named the chairman and CEO of Christie, with Naito set to assume the role in addition to his current position as president and CEO of parent company Ushio Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 04 Apr 2023

		I asked an AI to develop a Sonic the Hedgehog dark ride. Here’s what it came up with 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 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 04 Apr 2023

		Universal files patent for multi-level dark ride 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 \| 03 Apr 2023

		All eyes on Singapore as registration opens for IAAPA Expo Asia IAAPA Expo Asia is set to make its grand return this year, with registration for the event in Singapore now open. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 31 Mar 2023

		NASA awards millions in STEM funding to museums and science centres across the US NASA is to award millions of dollars of funding to museum projects across the US that encourage student participation in STEM subjects Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 31 Mar 2023

		Eleven million pixels: Christie powers new immersive room in Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará Christie has teamed up with Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará on the installation of an immersive multimedia room as part of a revamp of the historic institution Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Mar 2023

		Everything you need to know about SeaTrade Cruise Global 2023 SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know... Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 23 Mar 2023

		Seatrade Cruise Global www.seatradecruiseglobal.com \| 27 - 30 Mar 2023

		Historic cinema to be rebuilt at living museum A former cinema in Sunderland, UK, is one of three buildings set to be rebuilt at the Beamish Museum in County Durham. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Mar 2023

		Mission Holovis: How Holovis brought Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s immersive mega coaster Mission Ferrari to life 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 \| 20 Mar 2023

		Sonia Coleman appointed to lead HR at Disney Sonia Coleman has been appointed to lead human resources at Disney after being named executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 17 Mar 2023

		Disney unveils ‘real’ lightsaber at SXSW Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 16 Mar 2023

		Alton Towers reveals details of its ‘most immersive dark ride ever’ ahead of March launch Staffordshire-based theme park Alton Towers has unveiled details of its upcoming Curse at Alton Manor dark ride ahead of its opening on March 18 Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Mar 2023

		Shanghai Science and Technology Museum launches digital platform to engage young visitors in science The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Pudong, China, has unveiled a new digital platform that aims to engage children in science. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Mar 2023

		Global cruise industry projected to be worth $16.7bn by 2031, new report reveals A new report exploring the market dynamics of the global cruise industry estimates the sector to grow to $16.7bn over the next several years Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 13 Mar 2023

		Mary Rose Museum set to launch immersive 4D experience The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, UK, is about to launch a brand new attraction, with an immersive 4D experience coming to the heritage attraction on March 31. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Mar 2023

		Industry veteran Bruce Vaughn set for return to Disney Imagineering Bruce Vaughn is set to return to Disney Imagineering as chief creative officer, co-leading the division alongside Imagineering president Barbara Bouza Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 08 Mar 2023

		Titanic Belfast reopens to the public following £4.5m revamp Titanic Belfast has reopened to the public following a multi-million-pound refreshment programme that has seen the introduction of four new themed spaces. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 08 Mar 2023

		BoldMove bridging the physical and the digital with interactive experiences BoldMove Nation is developing two new ‘phygital’ worlds - attractions that use technology to bridge the digital world with the physical world with the purpose of providing a unique interactive experience for the user. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 07 Mar 2023

		New innovations from Semnox focus on visitor attractions for 2023 Digitalisation, self-servicing technologies and gamification are key concepts for Semnox, which has developed new innovations with a particular focus on the visitor attractions industry for 2023. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Mar 2023

		Universal files patents for enhanced interactive technologies at its parks 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 \| 01 Mar 2023

		TEA SATE Europe www.teaconnect.org/tea-sate.html \| 03 - 06 May 2023

		Convious expanding advertising platform in 2023 Attractions management platform Convious is set to grow its advertising module in 2023, with the technology creating a new solution to maximise promotion for its clients. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Feb 2023

		World Heritage site reproduced using 3D printers opens in China 3D printing has been used to create a full-size replica of a World Heritage site in China, offering visitors an up close and personal experience while also securing crucial data for future world heritage protection Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 17 Feb 2023

		Seoul’s Robot and AI Museum to open in July July will see the opening of The Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) in Seoul, South Korea. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Feb 2023

		Supplier Showcase 2023: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023 Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Feb 2023

		Titanic Belfast to reopen in March following £4.5m revamp The popular Titanic Belfast attraction will reopen next month with four new galleries and a 7.6m-long replica of the iconic ship following a multi-million pound revamp Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Feb 2023

		Jurassic World: The Exhibition to open in Germany Jurassic World: The Exhibition will open at the Odysseum in Cologne, Germany, following a successful run at London’s ExCel Centre. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Feb 2023

		Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience to launch in Singapore Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will debut in Southeast Asia following successful runs in the US and across Europe. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Feb 2023

		Ad Gefrin sets March opening date Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery has announced it will open to the public on 25 March 2023 in Wooler, Northumberland, UK. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 07 Feb 2023

		Sharon Parker appointed as senior manager of marketing at Gateway Ticketing Systems Ticketing technology specialist Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Sharon Parker to the role of senior manager of marketing. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Feb 2023

		‘A life size living videogame’: How Universal’s new Power-Up Bands transform the Super Nintendo World experience Universal Studios Hollywood is levelling up the experience at the upcoming Super Nintendo World with its all-new Power-Up Band. Here’s what the technology does Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 25 Jan 2023

		PIF’s Seven announces SAR1bn entertainment destination for Saudi city of Tabuk 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

		WATCH: Anthony Palermo on how Connect&Go is transforming attractions operations 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

		Grand Egyptian Museum at 100% completion as ticket prices announced 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

		Eye-tracking technology can identify different fish in an aquarium and tell the user what they’re looking at 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 Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 20 Jan 2023

		Fourteen of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings 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

		WATCH: The Sidemen play hide and seek at Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark The Sidemen recently took a trip to Dubai for an epic game of hide and seek in one of the world’s premiere waterparks Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 18 Jan 2023

		Gibraltar’s Alameda Wildlife Park undergoes digital transformation 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

		Vikings exhibition heads to Carnegie Science Center A collection of more than 140 authentic Viking artefacts, including a full-size replica of a Viking ship, is set to go on display in the US at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Science Center. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 11 Jan 2023

		WATCH: Gorillaz makes history with groundbreaking AR performances supported by Google technology The virtual band worked with Google to host two first-of-their-kind AR experiences in New York and London to promote their new single Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Jan 2023

		Hey Disney!’: Amazon Alexa-powered digital voice assistant gets Disney facelift 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

		‘Boundless exploration’: Shanghai’s Neobio Museum opens to the public 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

		All-in-one: How Semnox’s Venue Management system has transformed operations at Kokomo Joe’s 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

		Universal Orlando to open new Minions attraction in summer 2023 Universal Studios Orlando has officially revealed its new Minions additions, with plans for Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast to open at the park next summer. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Dec 2022

		UAE introduces Golden Visa scheme for culture Professionals working in the creative field can now apply for a UAE Cultural Golden Visa, a permit which grants the holder a 10-year residency in the country. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Dec 2022

		‘A first of its kind experience’: SeaWorld’s Jonathan Smith on operator’s upcoming Pipeline surf coaster 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

		Convious named tech partner for West Midland Safari Park 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

		Blooloop’s Festival of Innovation kicks off today Blooloop’s Festival of Innovation starts today. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Dec 2022

		Convious recognised in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list Convious has been recognised by global consulting company Deloitte as one of the fasting-growing companies in the Netherlands. Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 01 Dec 2022

		PortAventura announces world-first Uncharted dark ride coaster PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 30 Nov 2022

		EAG on course for huge show after visitor registrations soar 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. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 29 Nov 2022

		Epic Resorts Destinations unveils attractions for world’s first Mattel theme park The world-first theme park will feature several key attractions inspired by iconic Mattel brands including Barbie, Thomas & Friends and Hot Wheels Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 25 Nov 2022

		Dronisos targets US market following exciting year Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 23 Nov 2022

		Whitewater celebrates Brass Ring and Impact Awards Fresh off last week's IAAPA Expo, leading waterpark supplier Whitewater is celebrating after being honoured with three prestigious awards. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Nov 2022

		ProSlide set to shatter projects record for 2023 with major announcement coming at IAAPA Expo ProSlide will announce a major new project at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also revealing a record number of projects for 2023 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 10 Nov 2022

		Christie set to showcase offerings as technology set to go on display across IAAPA Expo A number of exhibitors will be using Christie technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase its MicroTiles LED among the products on its own stand Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Nov 2022

		7th Sense supporting a number of companies during IAAPA Expo Creative software and technology company 7thSense will be supporting a number of partners at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Florida, including SimeEx-Iwerks, Medici Media and the Big Break Foundation. 09 Nov 2022

		Spree Interactive to launch Christmas-themed VR experience at IAAPA Expo Spree Interactive is getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year, with the launch of its Christmas Crunch VR title at the upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Nov 2022

		Princess Cruises unveils 360: An Extraordinary Experience Princess Cruises has debuted a brand new immersive experience that combines dining, storytelling, music, scent and more for a one-of-a-kind journey through the Mediterranean Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 08 Nov 2022

		IAAPA announces 2022 Brass Ring Awards finalists 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 Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 07 Nov 2022

		Simworx to launch Pegasus flying theatre at IAAPA Expo The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase the attraction alongside its new Overdrive concept at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Nov 2022

		Luminous drones visualise speculative architecture with stunning results Amsterdam-based architecture studio Drift has used specialised drone software to create real-life, life-sized visualisations of architectural landmarks, lighting up the skies to show what they would look like should they be restored or completed. 01 Nov 2022

		WATCH: Meet Convious’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey 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

		WATCH: Meet Mather & Co’s new managing director, Kim Kherlopian Leading experience designers Mather & Co have named Kim Kherlopian as the company’s new managing director. Planet Attractions caught up with him at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to find out more Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Oct 2022

		Industry experts name iconic attractions ahead of special IAAPA webcast Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Oct 2022

		WATCH: Meet WhiteWater’s chief marketing officer Una de Boer 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 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 18 Oct 2022

		TrustRadius recognises accesso with Tech Cares award 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

		WATCH: Meet AVIXA’s regional manager, UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard 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 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 13 Oct 2022

		Anime robot maids serve customers in Japanese café 10 Oct 2022

		Ethiopia’s Museum of Art and Science inaugurated by Prime Minister 05 Oct 2022

		WATCH: Meet Spree Interactive CEO and co-founder Jonathan Nowak Delgado 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

		Into Overdrive: Inside the innovative new dark ride from Simworx 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 Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 28 Sep 2022

		WATCH: Meet Vantage president Michael Jungen 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

		WATCH: Meet Conductr CEO and co-founder Peter Cliff 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

		Triotech announces major partnership with Puy du Fou Asia Triotech has landed a deal with Puy du Fou Asia that will see the dynamic attractions specialist supply several attractions to the upcoming SAGA attraction in Shanghai Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Sep 2022

		Paddy Dunning announces worldwide locations for ‘The Giant’ The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Sep 2022

		Disneyland extends DLight show run by 12 months Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos has confirmed that Disneyland Paris’ has extended the run of its DLight daily show for an additional 12 months. 13 Sep 2022

		FlowRider launches new surfing experiences at IAAPA Expo Europe FlowRider, a WhiteWater company specialising in artificial surf experiences, will expand its product line with two new additions: Flow Curl and FlowSurf. 13 Sep 2022

		BoldMove to showcase AR Hybrid Quest attraction at IAAPA Expo Europe BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 12 Sep 2022

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

		A new take on dark rides: Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten on OCT’s game-changing walkthrough attraction from Triotech 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

		Attractions across the world pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death 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

		Convious to demonstrate full capabilities of eCommerce platform on rocket ship booth at IAAPA Expo Europe 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

		Guests can now enjoy different experiences on the same ride at the same time thanks to new TiO innovation from Holovis 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

		accesso promises to ‘showcase the future of mobile’ at IAAPA Expo Europe 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

		Zoological Society of London names Matthew Gould its new director general The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has named Matthew Gould its new director general. 05 Sep 2022

		Passengers on new MSC cruise liner set for high-octane Robotron ride The kind of robotic technology seen at theme park rides worldwide will soon be available to cruise passengers out at sea Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Sep 2022

		Attractions.io to showcase new wayfinding features at IAAPA Expo Europe 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

		Simworx to showcase new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 16 Aug 2022

		Carnival to cut fleetwide emissions by 500,000 metric tons with new sustainability initiative 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

		Registration now open for TEA SATE 2022 Combining storytelling, architecture, technology and experience in themed entertainment, the TEA’s popular SATE event is now open for registration, with this year’s edition coming from Las Vegas, Nevada, US. 08 Aug 2022

		Munich’s upcoming Surftown MUC breaks ground on Endless Surf wave pool Surftown MUC - an upcoming surf park featuring WhiteWater’s Endless Surf wave technology - has officially broken ground. 05 Aug 2022

		Convious launches new automated personalisation module eCommerce software platform and app innovator Convious has launched a new technology that allows attractions to enhance the visitor experience with targeted messaging. 28 Jul 2022

		MagicBand+ technology set for July 27 launch at Walt Disney World Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Jul 2022

		Projection mapping market to be worth US$8bn by 2030 The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Jul 2022

		Jake McCoy joins ted as new director of operations The Experience Department, popularly known as ted, has expanded its European-based leadership team, naming Jake McCoy its new director of operations. 20 Jul 2022

		Alterface’s summer of dark rides Alterface has shared details of three interactive projects opened last month featuring the supplier’s interactive technology. 12 Jul 2022

		FlowRider gets a brand new look with new logo Whitewater’s patented FlowRider is getting a new look, with the company introducing a brand new identity for the popular artificial surf brand. 06 Jul 2022

		The museum that’s introduced special glasses to help colour-blind people see art in a whole new light 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

		How sustainable is space tourism? Roger Highfield, science director at the Science Museum Group, has discussed a new study that suggests the soot released by space tourism could have a bigger impact on the climate than the soot from aviation. 04 Jul 2022

		Building commences in Lhasa on world's highest planetarium Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Jun 2022

		FlowRider launches nature-inspired FlowSurf technology to create ‘never-ending’ waves FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 23 Jun 2022

		SpaceX’s Starlink could be rolled out across Royal Caribbean Cruise ships pending FCC approval 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 \| 23 Jun 2022

		Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum gifted £3m for Power Hall renovation 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

		Paris Hilton supports digital artworks by female artists with LACMA donation Paris Hilton has made a significant donation to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that will enable the museum to acquire digital artworks by female artists Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Jun 2022

		Holovis and Azimuth partner to bring XR technology to Malaysia and Southeast Asia Holovis and Azimuth have teamed up with grand plans to develop an XR content creation and digital engineering team in Malaysia, making the country a hub for the Southeast Asia region in XR technology development Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Jun 2022

		Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to receive share of US$12.5m in NASA STEM funding 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

		Electric Gamebox unveils life-size immersive Angry Birds experience Electric Gamebox - a location-based immersive gaming platform - has announced a partnership with video game developer Rovio Entertainment to launch a lifesize Angry Birds game. 09 Jun 2022

		Attractions.io and VisiSoft team up to deliver integrated in-app digital ticketing Attractions.io has teamed up with VisiSoft to merge its guest-facing app technology with the company’s electronic point of sale (EPOS) and online ticketing software. 06 Jun 2022

		‘Bloody expensive’: ABBA need to recoup £140m to cover costs of virtual Voyage residency 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

		Triotech hits attractions milestone in Europe Triotech has announced that the company has hit a landmark 100 attraction installations in Europe, a figure the supplier passed during the spring. 31 May 2022

		Google uses augmented reality to bring fine art to life for International Museum Day Google Arts & Culture celebrated Internation Museum Day with the launch of three new mind-bending AR art filters Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 26 May 2022

		National Football Museum and Royal Botanic Gardens get share of £553m in carbon reduction scheme The British government is supporting a range of public sector organisations in reducing their dependency on carbon and improving energy efficiency Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 26 May 2022

		The generation game: How modern POS is transforming attractions operations 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

		Science Museum teams up with Marvel to bring Black Panther to major new exhibition Set to debut later this year, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery will feature Marvel’s Black Panther as its centrepiece, with the IP being used to encourage children to explore the role of technicians Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 17 May 2022

		Fisher Price dark ride concept unveiled by Simtec and Scruffy Dog 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. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 17 May 2022

		Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to reopen as a ‘Tik-Tok-friendly’ attraction following multi-million-dollar renovation The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 13 May 2022

		Dubai establishes Supreme Committee to oversee future development of Expo 2020 District 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

		Michael Jungen to lead WhiteWater’s Vantage as new president Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division. 11 May 2022

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

		Attractions Calendar: May We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 03 May 2022

		Suppliers recognised in Asia Attractions Golden Crown Awards 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

		Gaming with your hands: Ultraleap introduces new hand-tracking technology for VR headsets Ultraleap is introducing a new tool to allow the use of hand tracking while wearing a Pico Neo 3 VR headset Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Apr 2022

		Deals at DEAL: Middle East attractions show hails successful return to Dubai in 2022 The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Apr 2022

		Big cats saved from Ukraine zoo following Russian bombing 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

		Christie names Hideaki Onishi new chairman and CEO Visual and audio technology company Christie has named Hideaki Onishi as its new chairman and CEO. 07 Apr 2022

		The zoo of the future: Toronto Zoo CEO lays out attraction’s CA$328m masterplan 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

		Enhancing the digital experience: Marwell Zoo adopts Attractions.io technology for launch of new app 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

		Pyek Group names Accesso as dedicated technology partner 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 Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 28 Mar 2022

		DEAL 2022: Red Raion to premiere ‘Moby Dick: Friends to the Rescue!’ 24 Mar 2022

		George Walker named as VP of creative development at Holovis Walker joins the company with more than 20 years experience, having held senior creative roles at Universal Creative and Dynamic Attractions Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Mar 2022

		Disneyland closed as Shanghai reports highest ever daily Covid cases Shanghai Planetarium, Shanghai Museum and more than 100 city parks have already closed to the public Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 21 Mar 2022

		Maurer Rides targets ski resorts with new Spike Snow Coaster German rollercoaster manufacturer Maurer Rides has launched a new interactive snow coaster. 16 Mar 2022

		San Diego Zoo’s US$69m Wildlife Explorers Basecamp opens to the public 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 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Mar 2022

		Chester Zoo app transformed with Attractions.io partnership 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. 14 Mar 2022

		Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe's biggest environmental upgrades Cruise operator Hurtigruten Norway has initiated one of Europe's largest environmental ship upgrades, with rebuilt ships set to cut CO2 emissions by 25% and NOx emissions by as much as 80%. 10 Mar 2022

		Theme parks must streamline their internal comms to ensure a smooth and successful re-opening in the summer 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

		The science behind Space Mountain 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. 07 Mar 2022

		Gail Evans to lead Disney into the future after being named new chief technology officer Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Mar 2022

		Conductr: Peter Cliff and Jos van der Steen launch new company Industry veterans Peter Cliff and Jos van der Steen, have launched a new company aimed at creating immersive experiences. 02 Mar 2022

		Attractions Calendar: March Here are all the events you should be attending this month Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 01 Mar 2022

		Harry Potter: The Exhibition arrives at Franklin Institute for worldwide debut The exhibition had its world premiere at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute earlier this month Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Feb 2022

		Expansion of Universal Studios and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium form first phase of US$400m redevelopment at Resorts World Sentosa A combined US$400m investment, Resorts World Sentosa is launching the first phase of its RWS 2.0 expansion plan, with an all-new Minions land at Universal Studios Singapore and the redevelopment of the rebranded and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 22 Feb 2022

		Immersive design is the bridge between physical attractions and the metaverse 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

		Sesame Place San Diego slated for March opening Sesame Place San Diego is set to open next month, with the location set to include an interactive Sesame Street Neighbourhood along with themed attractions Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 16 Feb 2022

		7thSense acquires Bluebox Attractions Creative software and technology company 7thSense has announced the acquisition of design, consulting and production company Bluebox Attractions. 14 Feb 2022

		‘We’ve transformed the guest experience’: Bob Chapek on Disney’s impressive second quarter Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 11 Feb 2022

		Hunderfossen extends partnership with Attractions.io following ‘transformational year’ One of Norway’s largest theme parks recently turned to Attractions.io to solve stability problems in its app, with a ‘transformational year’ seeing Hunderfossen extend its partnership with the company until 2024. 09 Feb 2022

		Dubai’s Museum of the Future finally gets opening date Hailed as the “most beautiful building on earth”, the awe-inspiring Museum of the Future finally has its opening date, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing a February 22 opening date for the attraction. 08 Feb 2022

		Turkey's attractions market gathers for ATRAX 2022 ATRAX – The Amusement-Attraction, Park-Recreation Industry and Services Exhibition - is underway at the Istanbul Expo Center in Turkey. 04 Feb 2022

		Merlin to use Attractions.io mobile wallet technology across operator’s entire theme park portfolio Attractions.io partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been expanded to include the supplier’s mobile wallet technology at all Merlin-operated theme parks Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 03 Feb 2022

		Attractions Calendar: Your diary dates for 2022 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

		Into the Deep: Monterey Bay Aquarium to debut never-before-seen deep-sea creatures in new exhibit 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

		Parks! America Inc partners with accesso on ticketing solution Parks! America Inc has announced a partnership with ticketing and technology solutions provider accesso to provide a more convenient and easy-to-navigate admission, reservation and shopping system to guests at its Wild Animal Safari attractions. 21 Jan 2022

		Disney filing reveals that Bob Chapek and Bob Iger more than doubled their personal earnings in 2021 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

		Oooh! My back The video of Spider-Man having a less than graceful landing so far has more than 822,000 likes with 4.3 million views but don't panic! Spidey is all good. 18 Jan 2022

		New horizons for immersive experiences in leisure facilities What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers Michael Mascioni \| Planet Attractions \| 11 Jan 2022

		Merlin and accesso extend global ticketing partnership to 2026 Ticketing specialist accesso has announced its long-term partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been extended through to 2026. 11 Jan 2022

		Reimagining the guest experience in a mobile-first world with accesso We’re not far off Mark Zuckerberg’s big reveal of the metaverse and what that means for the future, but when it comes to attractions, there are some companies already well ahead of the curve. Andrew Jacobs, accesso’s chief commercial officer, explains what it means for operators to be in a mobile-first world. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 10 Jan 2022

		Iger: Apple and Disney merger would have happened if Steve Jobs were alive Disney’s recently-departed CEO, Bob Iger, has stated his belief that a merger deal between Disney and Apple would likely have “gotten there” over time. 07 Jan 2022

		SimEx-Iwerks and Happy Valley Group sign a strategic cooperation intention agreement Happy Valley Group has signed a strategic cooperation intention agreement with SimEx-Iwerks to bring the supplier’s 4D cinema technology and other attractions to the operator’s parks across China. 17 Dec 2021

		Chase Mory named new director of operations at Gateway Ticketing Systems Ticketing specialist Gateway has announced the promotion of Chase Mory to its new director of operations. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 08 Dec 2021

		Stéphane Lefebvre named new Cirque du Soleil president and CEO Stéphane Lefebvre is taking the step up from COO to take the reins as president and CEO of the Cirque du Soleil entertainment brand Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Dec 2021

		Disney appoints Susan Arnold as first female chair in its 98-year history Bob Iger is set to hand the reins over to Susan Arnold, who becomes the first woman to be appointed Disney chairman in the company’s history Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Dec 2021

		Museum hosts inaugural exhibition after opening inside Korea’s Demilitarised Zone 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

		Planet Attractions to present at Vietnam Theme Park Virtual Expo & Conference 2021 Planet Attractions’ Editor-in-Chief Tom Anstey is set to host a panel looking at trends emerging from Vietnam’s growing attractions industry Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 29 Nov 2021

		Christmas in Singapore Universal Studios Singapore has launched its festive season, with a festive augmented reality experience and new character meet-and-greets among the experiences on offer this holiday season. 29 Nov 2021

		Celebrating its 175th anniversary, the Smithsonian launches FUTURES festival and exhibition in historic building 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

		Assassin’s Creed creator Ubisoft plans entertainment complex and theme park in France Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025 Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 19 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Universal Studios Osaka scoops two Thea awards as TEA reveals 2021 winners Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 18 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Simworx and Katapult launch midway media-based Ferrari attraction The Ferrari Experience comprises immersive simulator rides, an eSports adrenaline hub and an exclusive themed dining experience Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 18 Nov 2021

		Carnival Chaos: Triotech announces new Niagara Falls attraction Triotech and Clifton Hill have announced a major new attraction to be installed at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. 17 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Holovis to debut 360Golf concept in partnership with Adventure Golf & Sports The concept combines lighting, projection, audio and special effects to create an immersive mini-golf experience Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 13 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: VRsenal set to showcase multiplayer unattended VR Arcade platform 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

		Could menthol be used to simulate cold weather in VR? 12 Nov 2021

		Multi-use K-pop attraction CJ LiveCity breaks ground in Seoul The K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 10 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Simworx to showcase recent projects Simworx will be on hand to discuss several of its projects, including the newly opened Massameer Experience Ride at Boulevard RUH City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Frontgrid to preview upcoming ParadropVR Pod attraction ParadropVR Pod is a compact, attendant-free version of the company’s Paradrop VR attraction Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Nov 2021

		IAAPA 2021: Gateway Ticketing offers glimpse into the guest experience with immersive Guest Journey Gateway’s immersive Guest Journey experience enables operators to experience their attraction from a guest perspective Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Nov 2021

		Remember, remember the Fifth of November... A new immersive experience is making its way to the Tower Vaults inside the Tower of London, with The Gunpowder Plot set to make its debut in May 2022. 04 Nov 2021

		Illuminarium Experiences expands partnership with Accesso as operator prepares to make AREA15 debut in 2022 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

		Visitor attractions need to be paying attention to the metaverse 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

		Marvel actors assemble for Disney Wish cruise experience Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 26 Oct 2021

		Phoenix Zoo adopts Gateway's Galaxy Connect Arizona's Phoenix Zoo has gone live with Galaxy Connect from Gateway Ticketing Systems, streamlining the attraction's ability to sell admission tickets on third-party distributor websites. 25 Oct 2021

		ProSlide picks up three Leading Edge Awards ProSlide Technology has been named the recipient of three World Waterpark Association Leading Edge Awards for 2021. 22 Oct 2021

		7thSense Welcomes Erik Iversen as senior product manager High-performance media specialist 7thSense has appointed Erik Iversen as senior product manager for pixel processing products. 22 Oct 2021

		Full steam ahead: First look at new building for UK’s National Railway Museum New images of Central Hall - a building that will unite the two halves of the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York, UK - have been released. 21 Oct 2021

		Back to making waves 21 Oct 2021

		Aerial cinematography 21 Oct 2021

		Using mobile apps to connect the digital with the physical 21 Oct 2021

		Vodafone partners with Mobile Phone Museum to support digital launch 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

		Einstein, Robo-Trump and more inside the world’s first bionic humanoid robot museum A new and slightly terrifying museum has opened its doors in China, with the EX Future Science and Technology Museum in Dalian touted as the “world's first bionic humanoid robot museum”. 20 Oct 2021

		Merlin partners with eSight to offer inclusive experiences for the visually impaired New experiences for the visually impaired are set to be rolled out at a number of Merlin attractions, including Legoland Parks, Legoland Discovery Centres and Sea Life aquariums Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 12 Oct 2021

		An Immersive Theatre of Dreams A series of Manchester United themed entertainment experiences, featuring immersive projection and tracking technology, are being rolled out in China, with the first “Theatre of Dreams” attraction opening in Beijing earlier this year. 07 Oct 2021

		Blooloop names winners of inaugural Innovation Awards The Innovation Awards were created to recognise excellence and innovation in the attractions and themed entertainment industries Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Oct 2021

		Pokémon is coming to Universal Studios Japan in 2022 Pokémon is set to make its mark at Universal Studios Japan following a landmark deal to bring the popular IP to the park starting in 2022 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Oct 2021

		Attractions.io demoing direct-to-table in-app food ordering system 29 Sep 2021

		WhiteWater announces key hires WhiteWater has announced that Frank Good and Domingo Vergoossen will join the company in senior roles. Good will take on the role of VP of Business Development at Vantage, WhiteWater’s technology arm and has more than 10 years experience providing digital solutions to theme parks. 28 Sep 2021

		Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2021 IAAPA’s international trade show is back with IAAPA Expo Europe emanating from Barcelona, Spain. Here’s everything you need to know about the event Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 27 Sep 2021

		High-profile Forrec attractions to be showcased at IAAPA Expo Europe Forrec has worked on several high-profile projects, including the Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park at American Dream Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Sep 2021

		7thSense’s Pico to power Experience UK wall display at IAAPA Expo Europe 7thSense will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Europe as part of the Experience UK Pavilion Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Sep 2021

		Attractions.io to unveil new F&B solution at IAAPA Expo Europe Attractions.io has developed a direct-to-table in-app food ordering system for those who want to maintain social distancing Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 23 Sep 2021

		BoldMove to showcase Smash & Reload dark ride at IAAPA Expo Europe Smash & Reload is a family-friendly attraction that combines competitive gameplay with a fun and interactive IP Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 23 Sep 2021

		Gateway Ticketing to showcase Galaxy upgrade at IAAPA Expo Europe The upgraded Galaxy is an integrated solution combining ticketing, admission control, resource management Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 16 Sep 2021

		Simworx targets FEC market with new launches Simworx will showcase two new attractions aimed at smaller venues at family entertainment centres at this year’s IAAPA Europe Expo Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Sep 2021

		Mamma Mia! Here they go again! Stufish design pop-up arena to host ABBA’s virtual comeback tour Architects Stufish have been tasked with creating a pop-up arena for iconic Swedish band ABBA’s virtual comeback in London Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Sep 2021

		Lagotronics Projects to introduce Battle Arena attraction at IAAPA Expo Europe Battle Arena is a new interactive ride concept from Lagotronics Projects that pits riders against each other as they battle to score points Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Sep 2021

		Security at all of Six Flags’ US parks to wear body cameras Security specialists Axon have supplied Six Flags’ US theme parks with body cameras for staff Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Sep 2021

		Pixel Artworks lights up Warwick Castle with Sundown Spectacular Pixel Artworks has worked with Merlin Entertainments to develop Sundown Spectacular - an all-new lightshow at Warwick Castle celebrating the end of the British summer Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 27 Aug 2021

		Merlin breaks bricks on world’s largest Legoland Resort in Shenzhen The US$1.08bn Legoland Shenzhen Resort is Merlin’s latest - and largest - venture in the Chinese market Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 27 Aug 2021

		Project Exo is just the start of Disney’s robotic ambitions Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 25 Aug 2021

		Disney’s new Genie service waves goodbye to traditional fastpasses and replaces them with an all-in-one park planning tool Disney has introduced a new digital service offering personalised itineraries for visitors wanting to get the most out of their day at one of the operator’s parks Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 24 Aug 2021

		Kraftwerk Living Technologies introduces Night at the Manor 4D theatre experience The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 09 Aug 2021

		Six Flags soars after smashing Q2 earnings estimates Following a rollercoaster year, Six Flags is certainly on a high after more than doubling its expected EBITDA for Q2 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 28 Jul 2021

		Green oceans: MSC announce feasibility study for hydrogen-powered cruise ship A carbon-neutral cruise ship could be realised in the not-too-distant future, with MSC Group announcing a feasibility study for a hydrogen-powered vessel Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 26 Jul 2021

		Everton stadium plans and waterfront redevelopment sees Liverpool stripped of World Heritage status Unesco has deleted Liverpool from its World Heritage List after a committee determined new developments were damaging the city’s global heritage Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 20 Jul 2021

		Thirty-four years in the making: How Triotech took a classic dark ride attraction and brought it into the 21st century We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 15 Jul 2021

		Natural History Museum to transfer 27 million specimens to new state-of-the-art research centre The migration of artefacts will be the largest since the 1880s and will see more than a third of the museum’s collection relocated to the brand-new Harwell Campus Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 14 Jul 2021

		Immersive Ant-Man dining experience coming to Disney Cruise Line Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 13 Jul 2021

		The Week: Easing US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong, George Osborne and a new addition to Portugal’s largest waterpark IAAPA supports the lifting of US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong could be making his way to Universal’s theme parks, George Osborne becomes British Museum chairman and Portugal has welcomed Europe’s first five-person water coaster. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions. Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 11 Jul 2021

		ProSlide launches Europe’s first five-person water coaster in Portugal’s Aquashow Park ProSlide’s MammothBlast five-person water coaster has made its European debut at Portugal’s popular Aquashow Park Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 07 Jul 2021

		Shanghai’s highly-anticipated planetarium and astronomy museum set to open later this month The long-awaited Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open its doors to the public on July 18 Alice Davis \| Planet Attractions \| 06 Jul 2021

		Avonturenpark Hellendoorn eliminates F&B queues with Convious Mobile Food Ordering solution The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 05 Jul 2021

		Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition coming to London Film Museum in July The attraction will feature never-before-seen photographs and behind-the-scenes shots from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast films Lauren Heath-Jones \| Planet Attractions \| 02 Jul 2021

		Global recreation market set to soar to US$1.4tn in 2021 following COVID-hit 2020 As the COVID tide begins to turn, the recreation sector looks set to bounce back with a new report suggesting the market could be worth as much as US$1.92tn by 2025 Tom Anstey \| Planet Attractions \| 29 Jun 2021

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Travelling science exhibitions serve more than 500 million people in China

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023

The China Science and Technology Museum says it has served more than 500 million people over the past two decades, with mobile projects aimed at popularising science taking place in some of the country’s most remote regions.

Bridging realities: How Miirage’s no-glasses holographic experience could change the game for immersive experiences

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...

Illuminarium Las Vegas launches space-themed experience

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023

A new experience exploring space and featuring images from the James Webb Space Telescope has launched at Illuminarium Las Vegas

Qatar unveils ‘next generation’ of cultural institutions at Venice Biennale

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2023

Qatar has launched an exhibition showcasing plans for four new museums, with the Art Mill Museum, Lusail Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and Dadu Children’s Museum of Qatar all to open in the country by the end of the decade

Accesso expands offering with new accessoFreedom PoS platform

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2023

Attractions technology provider accesso has announced the launch of a new PoS platform for restaurant and retail areas in theme parks.

Six Flags becomes first theme park operator to adopt Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping technology

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023

Six Flags will become the first theme park operator to utilise Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, with the cashless and cashierless shopping experience coming first to Six Flags Great Adventure in June

BBC Studios developing immersive experiences for the metaverse

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023

BBC Studios is to launch a collection of immersive experiences on metaverse platform; The Sandbox later this year

MSC Cruises to operate world’s first zero emission cruise sailing in June

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023

MSC Eurbia will become the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise when it sets sail next week

It takes a village: How to increase spending and social reach through micro-influencing with Attractions.io

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...

Expo 2020 site transformation continues as site prepares to welcome new businesses

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2023

The Expo 2020 Dubai site continues to undergo its repurposing following the event, with more than 3,000 workers set to be based on-site by September.

Zamperla launches first Twister Freeform coaster at Cedar Point

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023

Leading rollercoaster manufacturer Zamperla has opened its first Twister Freeform coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio, US.

Connect&GO raises US$8m in Series A funding extension

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2023

Attraction technology specialist Connect&GO has announced an extension to its Series A funding round with an additional US$8m raised to further develop and roll out the company’s all-in-one management platform.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partners with Attractions.io to reimagine guest experience platform

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination

Universal files patent for new interactive wearable tech

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2023

Universal Destinations and Experiences has filed a patent for a new kind of wearable technology.

Connect&Go signs three-year contract with Quebec’s Canyon Sainte-Anne attraction

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.

Museum + Heritage show returns to London next week

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2023

The Museums + Heritage show is set for its annual extravaganza next week, with the event returning to Olympia London on May 10-11.

Toledo Zoo awarded community funding following successful conservation internship programme for teens

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023

Ohio’s Toledo Zoo has had community funding renewed following a successful scheme which aimed to develop a conservation-focused internship programme for local high school students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Rising with the rides: RWS’s Ryan Stana on how the cruise and attractions industries are reimagining entertainment

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2023

With the attractions and cruise industries seemingly closer than ever before, RWS CEO Ryan Stana speaks to Planet Attractions about what that means and the steps we can take to bring these two powerhouses under one metaphorical roof

7thSense recognised with prestigious King’s Award Enterprise in International Trade

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

‘Beyond the arena’: UFC set to offer ‘shared reality’ live events at all-new experiential venues

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

Major cultural attraction announced for London with Museum of Shakespeare set to open in 2024

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023

A major museum dedicated to William Shakespeare will be built on the foundations of the theatre where the famed playwright hosted some of his first works

Connect&GO extends contract with Quebec’s Super Aqua Club

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.

Universal parks carousel tech may hint at future theme park ride

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.

Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon to be celebrated with special anniversary show at 100 planetariums worldwide

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2023

The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is being celebrated with a special show taking place at 100 planetariums worldwide

Ushio names Koji Naito new Christie chairman and CEO

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023

Koji Naito has been named the chairman and CEO of Christie, with Naito set to assume the role in addition to his current position as president and CEO of parent company Ushio

I asked an AI to develop a Sonic the Hedgehog dark ride. Here’s what it came up with

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

Universal files patent for multi-level dark ride

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.

All eyes on Singapore as registration opens for IAAPA Expo Asia

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2023

IAAPA Expo Asia is set to make its grand return this year, with registration for the event in Singapore now open.

NASA awards millions in STEM funding to museums and science centres across the US

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

Eleven million pixels: Christie powers new immersive room in Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023

Christie has teamed up with Brazil’s Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará on the installation of an immersive multimedia room as part of a revamp of the historic institution

Everything you need to know about SeaTrade Cruise Global 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023

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

Seatrade Cruise Global

www.seatradecruiseglobal.com | 27 - 30 Mar 2023

Historic cinema to be rebuilt at living museum

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2023

A former cinema in Sunderland, UK, is one of three buildings set to be rebuilt at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.

Mission Holovis: How Holovis brought Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s immersive mega coaster Mission Ferrari to life

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

Sonia Coleman appointed to lead HR at Disney

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2023

Sonia Coleman has been appointed to lead human resources at Disney after being named executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Disney unveils ‘real’ lightsaber at SXSW

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2023

Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas

Alton Towers reveals details of its ‘most immersive dark ride ever’ ahead of March launch

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2023

Staffordshire-based theme park Alton Towers has unveiled details of its upcoming Curse at Alton Manor dark ride ahead of its opening on March 18

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum launches digital platform to engage young visitors in science

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2023

The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Pudong, China, has unveiled a new digital platform that aims to engage children in science.

Global cruise industry projected to be worth $16.7bn by 2031, new report reveals

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2023

A new report exploring the market dynamics of the global cruise industry estimates the sector to grow to $16.7bn over the next several years

Mary Rose Museum set to launch immersive 4D experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2023

The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, UK, is about to launch a brand new attraction, with an immersive 4D experience coming to the heritage attraction on March 31.

Industry veteran Bruce Vaughn set for return to Disney Imagineering

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023

Bruce Vaughn is set to return to Disney Imagineering as chief creative officer, co-leading the division alongside Imagineering president Barbara Bouza

Titanic Belfast reopens to the public following £4.5m revamp

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023

Titanic Belfast has reopened to the public following a multi-million-pound refreshment programme that has seen the introduction of four new themed spaces.

BoldMove bridging the physical and the digital with interactive experiences

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2023

BoldMove Nation is developing two new ‘phygital’ worlds - attractions that use technology to bridge the digital world with the physical world with the purpose of providing a unique interactive experience for the user.

New innovations from Semnox focus on visitor attractions for 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2023

Digitalisation, self-servicing technologies and gamification are key concepts for Semnox, which has developed new innovations with a particular focus on the visitor attractions industry for 2023.

Universal files patents for enhanced interactive technologies at its parks

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

TEA SATE Europe

www.teaconnect.org/tea-sate.html | 03 - 06 May 2023

Convious expanding advertising platform in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2023

Attractions management platform Convious is set to grow its advertising module in 2023, with the technology creating a new solution to maximise promotion for its clients.

World Heritage site reproduced using 3D printers opens in China

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2023

3D printing has been used to create a full-size replica of a World Heritage site in China, offering visitors an up close and personal experience while also securing crucial data for future world heritage protection

Seoul’s Robot and AI Museum to open in July

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2023

July will see the opening of The Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) in Seoul, South Korea.

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

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

Titanic Belfast to reopen in March following £4.5m revamp

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023

The popular Titanic Belfast attraction will reopen next month with four new galleries and a 7.6m-long replica of the iconic ship following a multi-million pound revamp

Jurassic World: The Exhibition to open in Germany

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023

Jurassic World: The Exhibition will open at the Odysseum in Cologne, Germany, following a successful run at London’s ExCel Centre.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience to launch in Singapore

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will debut in Southeast Asia following successful runs in the US and across Europe.

Ad Gefrin sets March opening date

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2023

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery has announced it will open to the public on 25 March 2023 in Wooler, Northumberland, UK.

Sharon Parker appointed as senior manager of marketing at Gateway Ticketing Systems

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.

‘A life size living videogame’: How Universal’s new Power-Up Bands transform the Super Nintendo World experience

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood is levelling up the experience at the upcoming Super Nintendo World with its all-new Power-Up Band. Here’s what the technology does

PIF’s Seven announces SAR1bn entertainment destination for Saudi city of Tabuk

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023

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

WATCH: Anthony Palermo on how Connect&Go is transforming attractions operations

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

Grand Egyptian Museum at 100% completion as ticket prices announced

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023

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).

Eye-tracking technology can identify different fish in an aquarium and tell the user what they’re looking at

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

Fourteen of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023

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

WATCH: The Sidemen play hide and seek at Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023

The Sidemen recently took a trip to Dubai for an epic game of hide and seek in one of the world’s premiere waterparks

Gibraltar’s Alameda Wildlife Park undergoes digital transformation

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023

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.

Vikings exhibition heads to Carnegie Science Center

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023

A collection of more than 140 authentic Viking artefacts, including a full-size replica of a Viking ship, is set to go on display in the US at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Science Center.

WATCH: Gorillaz makes history with groundbreaking AR performances supported by Google technology

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023

The virtual band worked with Google to host two first-of-their-kind AR experiences in New York and London to promote their new single

Hey Disney!’: Amazon Alexa-powered digital voice assistant gets Disney facelift

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

‘Boundless exploration’: Shanghai’s Neobio Museum opens to the public

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

All-in-one: How Semnox’s Venue Management system has transformed operations at Kokomo Joe’s

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

Universal Orlando to open new Minions attraction in summer 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2022

Universal Studios Orlando has officially revealed its new Minions additions, with plans for Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast to open at the park next summer.

UAE introduces Golden Visa scheme for culture

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2022

Professionals working in the creative field can now apply for a UAE Cultural Golden Visa, a permit which grants the holder a 10-year residency in the country.

‘A first of its kind experience’: SeaWorld’s Jonathan Smith on operator’s upcoming Pipeline surf coaster

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022

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

Convious named tech partner for West Midland Safari Park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022

Convious has signed a multi-year deal with West Midland Safari Park to supply its fully-integrated eCommerce and guest experience platform

Blooloop’s Festival of Innovation kicks off today

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2022

Blooloop’s Festival of Innovation starts today.

Convious recognised in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2022

Convious has been recognised by global consulting company Deloitte as one of the fasting-growing companies in the Netherlands.

PortAventura announces world-first Uncharted dark ride coaster

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022

PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction

EAG on course for huge show after visitor registrations soar

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.

Epic Resorts Destinations unveils attractions for world’s first Mattel theme park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Nov 2022

The world-first theme park will feature several key attractions inspired by iconic Mattel brands including Barbie, Thomas & Friends and Hot Wheels

Dronisos targets US market following exciting year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022

Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris

Whitewater celebrates Brass Ring and Impact Awards

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.

ProSlide set to shatter projects record for 2023 with major announcement coming at IAAPA Expo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2022

ProSlide will announce a major new project at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also revealing a record number of projects for 2023

Christie set to showcase offerings as technology set to go on display across IAAPA Expo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022

A number of exhibitors will be using Christie technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase its MicroTiles LED among the products on its own stand

7th Sense supporting a number of companies during IAAPA Expo

09 Nov 2022

Creative software and technology company 7thSense will be supporting a number of partners at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Florida, including SimeEx-Iwerks, Medici Media and the Big Break Foundation.

Spree Interactive to launch Christmas-themed VR experience at IAAPA Expo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022

Spree Interactive is getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year, with the launch of its Christmas Crunch VR title at the upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando

Princess Cruises unveils 360: An Extraordinary Experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2022

Princess Cruises has debuted a brand new immersive experience that combines dining, storytelling, music, scent and more for a one-of-a-kind journey through the Mediterranean

IAAPA announces 2022 Brass Ring Awards finalists

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

Simworx to launch Pegasus flying theatre at IAAPA Expo

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2022

The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase the attraction alongside its new Overdrive concept at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida

Luminous drones visualise speculative architecture with stunning results

01 Nov 2022

Amsterdam-based architecture studio Drift has used specialised drone software to create real-life, life-sized visualisations of architectural landmarks, lighting up the skies to show what they would look like should they be restored or completed.

WATCH: Meet Convious’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022

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

WATCH: Meet Mather & Co’s new managing director, Kim Kherlopian

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022

Leading experience designers Mather & Co have named Kim Kherlopian as the company’s new managing director. Planet Attractions caught up with him at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to find out more

Industry experts name iconic attractions ahead of special IAAPA webcast

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022

Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction

WATCH: Meet WhiteWater’s chief marketing officer Una de Boer

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

TrustRadius recognises accesso with Tech Cares award

14 Oct 2022

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.

WATCH: Meet AVIXA’s regional manager, UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard

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

Anime robot maids serve customers in Japanese café

10 Oct 2022

Ethiopia’s Museum of Art and Science inaugurated by Prime Minister

05 Oct 2022

WATCH: Meet Spree Interactive CEO and co-founder Jonathan Nowak Delgado

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022

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

Into Overdrive: Inside the innovative new dark ride from Simworx

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

WATCH: Meet Vantage president Michael Jungen

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

WATCH: Meet Conductr CEO and co-founder Peter Cliff

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022

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

Triotech announces major partnership with Puy du Fou Asia

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2022

Triotech has landed a deal with Puy du Fou Asia that will see the dynamic attractions specialist supply several attractions to the upcoming SAGA attraction in Shanghai

Paddy Dunning announces worldwide locations for ‘The Giant’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022

The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you

Disneyland extends DLight show run by 12 months

13 Sep 2022

Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos has confirmed that Disneyland Paris’ has extended the run of its DLight daily show for an additional 12 months.

FlowRider launches new surfing experiences at IAAPA Expo Europe

13 Sep 2022

FlowRider, a WhiteWater company specialising in artificial surf experiences, will expand its product line with two new additions: Flow Curl and FlowSurf.

BoldMove to showcase AR Hybrid Quest attraction at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022

BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2022

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

A new take on dark rides: Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten on OCT’s game-changing walkthrough attraction from Triotech

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

Attractions across the world pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022

The attractions community has been sharing stories of the profound impact Queen Elizabeth II had on some of Britain’s most beloved institutions, paying tribute to the monarch following her death, aged 96

Convious to demonstrate full capabilities of eCommerce platform on rocket ship booth at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Sep 2022

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

Guests can now enjoy different experiences on the same ride at the same time thanks to new TiO innovation from Holovis

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

accesso promises to ‘showcase the future of mobile’ at IAAPA Expo Europe

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022

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

Zoological Society of London names Matthew Gould its new director general

05 Sep 2022

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has named Matthew Gould its new director general.

Passengers on new MSC cruise liner set for high-octane Robotron ride

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2022

The kind of robotic technology seen at theme park rides worldwide will soon be available to cruise passengers out at sea

Attractions.io to showcase new wayfinding features at IAAPA Expo Europe

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022

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

Simworx to showcase new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022

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

Carnival to cut fleetwide emissions by 500,000 metric tons with new sustainability initiative

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

Registration now open for TEA SATE 2022

08 Aug 2022

Combining storytelling, architecture, technology and experience in themed entertainment, the TEA’s popular SATE event is now open for registration, with this year’s edition coming from Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

Munich’s upcoming Surftown MUC breaks ground on Endless Surf wave pool

05 Aug 2022

Surftown MUC - an upcoming surf park featuring WhiteWater’s Endless Surf wave technology - has officially broken ground.

Convious launches new automated personalisation module

28 Jul 2022

eCommerce software platform and app innovator Convious has launched a new technology that allows attractions to enhance the visitor experience with targeted messaging.

MagicBand+ technology set for July 27 launch at Walt Disney World

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022

Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors

Projection mapping market to be worth US$8bn by 2030

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022

The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology

Jake McCoy joins ted as new director of operations

20 Jul 2022

The Experience Department, popularly known as ted, has expanded its European-based leadership team, naming Jake McCoy its new director of operations.

Alterface’s summer of dark rides

12 Jul 2022

Alterface has shared details of three interactive projects opened last month featuring the supplier’s interactive technology.

FlowRider gets a brand new look with new logo

06 Jul 2022

Whitewater’s patented FlowRider is getting a new look, with the company introducing a brand new identity for the popular artificial surf brand.

The museum that’s introduced special glasses to help colour-blind people see art in a whole new light

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022

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

How sustainable is space tourism?

04 Jul 2022

Roger Highfield, science director at the Science Museum Group, has discussed a new study that suggests the soot released by space tourism could have a bigger impact on the climate than the soot from aviation.

Building commences in Lhasa on world's highest planetarium

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022

Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually

FlowRider launches nature-inspired FlowSurf technology to create ‘never-ending’ waves

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022

FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves

SpaceX’s Starlink could be rolled out across Royal Caribbean Cruise ships pending FCC approval

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

Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum gifted £3m for Power Hall renovation

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

Paris Hilton supports digital artworks by female artists with LACMA donation

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022

Paris Hilton has made a significant donation to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that will enable the museum to acquire digital artworks by female artists

Holovis and Azimuth partner to bring XR technology to Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2022

Holovis and Azimuth have teamed up with grand plans to develop an XR content creation and digital engineering team in Malaysia, making the country a hub for the Southeast Asia region in XR technology development

Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to receive share of US$12.5m in NASA STEM funding

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

Electric Gamebox unveils life-size immersive Angry Birds experience

09 Jun 2022

Electric Gamebox - a location-based immersive gaming platform - has announced a partnership with video game developer Rovio Entertainment to launch a lifesize Angry Birds game.

Attractions.io and VisiSoft team up to deliver integrated in-app digital ticketing

06 Jun 2022

Attractions.io has teamed up with VisiSoft to merge its guest-facing app technology with the company’s electronic point of sale (EPOS) and online ticketing software.

‘Bloody expensive’: ABBA need to recoup £140m to cover costs of virtual Voyage residency

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022

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

Triotech hits attractions milestone in Europe

31 May 2022

Triotech has announced that the company has hit a landmark 100 attraction installations in Europe, a figure the supplier passed during the spring.

Google uses augmented reality to bring fine art to life for International Museum Day

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022

Google Arts & Culture celebrated Internation Museum Day with the launch of three new mind-bending AR art filters

National Football Museum and Royal Botanic Gardens get share of £553m in carbon reduction scheme

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

The generation game: How modern POS is transforming attractions operations

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

Science Museum teams up with Marvel to bring Black Panther to major new exhibition

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022

Set to debut later this year, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery will feature Marvel’s Black Panther as its centrepiece, with the IP being used to encourage children to explore the role of technicians

Fisher Price dark ride concept unveiled by Simtec and Scruffy Dog

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.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to reopen as a ‘Tik-Tok-friendly’ attraction following multi-million-dollar renovation

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

Dubai establishes Supreme Committee to oversee future development of Expo 2020 District

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

Michael Jungen to lead WhiteWater’s Vantage as new president

11 May 2022

Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division.

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

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

Attractions Calendar: May

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022

We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month

Suppliers recognised in Asia Attractions Golden Crown Awards

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

Gaming with your hands: Ultraleap introduces new hand-tracking technology for VR headsets

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2022

Ultraleap is introducing a new tool to allow the use of hand tracking while wearing a Pico Neo 3 VR headset

Deals at DEAL: Middle East attractions show hails successful return to Dubai in 2022

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022

The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike

Big cats saved from Ukraine zoo following Russian bombing

07 Apr 2022

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.

Christie names Hideaki Onishi new chairman and CEO

07 Apr 2022

Visual and audio technology company Christie has named Hideaki Onishi as its new chairman and CEO.

The zoo of the future: Toronto Zoo CEO lays out attraction’s CA$328m masterplan

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022

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

Enhancing the digital experience: Marwell Zoo adopts Attractions.io technology for launch of new app

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

Pyek Group names Accesso as dedicated technology partner

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

DEAL 2022: Red Raion to premiere ‘Moby Dick: Friends to the Rescue!’

24 Mar 2022

George Walker named as VP of creative development at Holovis

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2022

Walker joins the company with more than 20 years experience, having held senior creative roles at Universal Creative and Dynamic Attractions

Disneyland closed as Shanghai reports highest ever daily Covid cases

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022

Shanghai Planetarium, Shanghai Museum and more than 100 city parks have already closed to the public

Maurer Rides targets ski resorts with new Spike Snow Coaster

16 Mar 2022

German rollercoaster manufacturer Maurer Rides has launched a new interactive snow coaster.

San Diego Zoo’s US$69m Wildlife Explorers Basecamp opens to the public

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

Chester Zoo app transformed with Attractions.io partnership

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.

Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe's biggest environmental upgrades

10 Mar 2022

Cruise operator Hurtigruten Norway has initiated one of Europe's largest environmental ship upgrades, with rebuilt ships set to cut CO2 emissions by 25% and NOx emissions by as much as 80%.

Theme parks must streamline their internal comms to ensure a smooth and successful re-opening in the summer

Ross McCaw | OurPeople | 10 Mar 2022

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

The science behind Space Mountain

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.

Gail Evans to lead Disney into the future after being named new chief technology officer

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.

Conductr: Peter Cliff and Jos van der Steen launch new company

02 Mar 2022

Industry veterans Peter Cliff and Jos van der Steen, have launched a new company aimed at creating immersive experiences.

Attractions Calendar: March

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022

Here are all the events you should be attending this month

Harry Potter: The Exhibition arrives at Franklin Institute for worldwide debut

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2022

The exhibition had its world premiere at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute earlier this month

Expansion of Universal Studios and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium form first phase of US$400m redevelopment at Resorts World Sentosa

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022

A combined US$400m investment, Resorts World Sentosa is launching the first phase of its RWS 2.0 expansion plan, with an all-new Minions land at Universal Studios Singapore and the redevelopment of the rebranded and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium

Immersive design is the bridge between physical attractions and the metaverse

John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022

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

Sesame Place San Diego slated for March opening

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2022

Sesame Place San Diego is set to open next month, with the location set to include an interactive Sesame Street Neighbourhood along with themed attractions

7thSense acquires Bluebox Attractions

14 Feb 2022

Creative software and technology company 7thSense has announced the acquisition of design, consulting and production company Bluebox Attractions.

‘We’ve transformed the guest experience’: Bob Chapek on Disney’s impressive second quarter

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022

Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before

Hunderfossen extends partnership with Attractions.io following ‘transformational year’

09 Feb 2022

One of Norway’s largest theme parks recently turned to Attractions.io to solve stability problems in its app, with a ‘transformational year’ seeing Hunderfossen extend its partnership with the company until 2024.

Dubai’s Museum of the Future finally gets opening date

08 Feb 2022

Hailed as the “most beautiful building on earth”, the awe-inspiring Museum of the Future finally has its opening date, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing a February 22 opening date for the attraction.

Turkey's attractions market gathers for ATRAX 2022

04 Feb 2022

ATRAX – The Amusement-Attraction, Park-Recreation Industry and Services Exhibition - is underway at the Istanbul Expo Center in Turkey.

Merlin to use Attractions.io mobile wallet technology across operator’s entire theme park portfolio

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2022

Attractions.io partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been expanded to include the supplier’s mobile wallet technology at all Merlin-operated theme parks

Attractions Calendar: Your diary dates for 2022

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022

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.

Into the Deep: Monterey Bay Aquarium to debut never-before-seen deep-sea creatures in new exhibit

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2022

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

Parks! America Inc partners with accesso on ticketing solution

21 Jan 2022

Parks! America Inc has announced a partnership with ticketing and technology solutions provider accesso to provide a more convenient and easy-to-navigate admission, reservation and shopping system to guests at its Wild Animal Safari attractions.

Disney filing reveals that Bob Chapek and Bob Iger more than doubled their personal earnings in 2021

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022

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

Oooh! My back

18 Jan 2022

The video of Spider-Man having a less than graceful landing so far has more than 822,000 likes with 4.3 million views but don't panic! Spidey is all good.

New horizons for immersive experiences in leisure facilities

Michael Mascioni | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022

What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers

Merlin and accesso extend global ticketing partnership to 2026

11 Jan 2022

Ticketing specialist accesso has announced its long-term partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been extended through to 2026.

Reimagining the guest experience in a mobile-first world with accesso

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022

We’re not far off Mark Zuckerberg’s big reveal of the metaverse and what that means for the future, but when it comes to attractions, there are some companies already well ahead of the curve. Andrew Jacobs, accesso’s chief commercial officer, explains what it means for operators to be in a mobile-first world.

Iger: Apple and Disney merger would have happened if Steve Jobs were alive

07 Jan 2022

Disney’s recently-departed CEO, Bob Iger, has stated his belief that a merger deal between Disney and Apple would likely have “gotten there” over time.

SimEx-Iwerks and Happy Valley Group sign a strategic cooperation intention agreement

17 Dec 2021

Happy Valley Group has signed a strategic cooperation intention agreement with SimEx-Iwerks to bring the supplier’s 4D cinema technology and other attractions to the operator’s parks across China.

Chase Mory named new director of operations at Gateway Ticketing Systems

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021

Ticketing specialist Gateway has announced the promotion of Chase Mory to its new director of operations.

Stéphane Lefebvre named new Cirque du Soleil president and CEO

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2021

Stéphane Lefebvre is taking the step up from COO to take the reins as president and CEO of the Cirque du Soleil entertainment brand

Disney appoints Susan Arnold as first female chair in its 98-year history

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021

Bob Iger is set to hand the reins over to Susan Arnold, who becomes the first woman to be appointed Disney chairman in the company’s history

Museum hosts inaugural exhibition after opening inside Korea’s Demilitarised Zone

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2021

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

Planet Attractions to present at Vietnam Theme Park Virtual Expo & Conference 2021

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2021

Planet Attractions’ Editor-in-Chief Tom Anstey is set to host a panel looking at trends emerging from Vietnam’s growing attractions industry

Christmas in Singapore

29 Nov 2021

Universal Studios Singapore has launched its festive season, with a festive augmented reality experience and new character meet-and-greets among the experiences on offer this holiday season.

Celebrating its 175th anniversary, the Smithsonian launches FUTURES festival and exhibition in historic building

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2021

Past meets future in this Rockwell-designed exhibition, which features 150 installations and artworks, including a guest appearance from Marvel Studios

Assassin’s Creed creator Ubisoft plans entertainment complex and theme park in France

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2021

Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025

IAAPA 2021: Universal Studios Osaka scoops two Thea awards as TEA reveals 2021 winners

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021

Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida

IAAPA 2021: Simworx and Katapult launch midway media-based Ferrari attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021

The Ferrari Experience comprises immersive simulator rides, an eSports adrenaline hub and an exclusive themed dining experience

Carnival Chaos: Triotech announces new Niagara Falls attraction

17 Nov 2021

Triotech and Clifton Hill have announced a major new attraction to be installed at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

IAAPA 2021: Holovis to debut 360Golf concept in partnership with Adventure Golf & Sports

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2021

The concept combines lighting, projection, audio and special effects to create an immersive mini-golf experience

IAAPA 2021: VRsenal set to showcase multiplayer unattended VR Arcade platform

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021

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

Could menthol be used to simulate cold weather in VR?

12 Nov 2021

Multi-use K-pop attraction CJ LiveCity breaks ground in Seoul

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2021

The K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year

IAAPA 2021: Simworx to showcase recent projects

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021

Simworx will be on hand to discuss several of its projects, including the newly opened Massameer Experience Ride at Boulevard RUH City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

IAAPA 2021: Frontgrid to preview upcoming ParadropVR Pod attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021

ParadropVR Pod is a compact, attendant-free version of the company’s Paradrop VR attraction

IAAPA 2021: Gateway Ticketing offers glimpse into the guest experience with immersive Guest Journey

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021

Gateway’s immersive Guest Journey experience enables operators to experience their attraction from a guest perspective

Remember, remember the Fifth of November...

04 Nov 2021

A new immersive experience is making its way to the Tower Vaults inside the Tower of London, with The Gunpowder Plot set to make its debut in May 2022.

Illuminarium Experiences expands partnership with Accesso as operator prepares to make AREA15 debut in 2022

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021

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

Visitor attractions need to be paying attention to the metaverse

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021

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.

Marvel actors assemble for Disney Wish cruise experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021

Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience

Phoenix Zoo adopts Gateway's Galaxy Connect

25 Oct 2021

Arizona's Phoenix Zoo has gone live with Galaxy Connect from Gateway Ticketing Systems, streamlining the attraction's ability to sell admission tickets on third-party distributor websites.

ProSlide picks up three Leading Edge Awards

22 Oct 2021

ProSlide Technology has been named the recipient of three World Waterpark Association Leading Edge Awards for 2021.

7thSense Welcomes Erik Iversen as senior product manager

22 Oct 2021

High-performance media specialist 7thSense has appointed Erik Iversen as senior product manager for pixel processing products.

Full steam ahead: First look at new building for UK’s National Railway Museum

21 Oct 2021

New images of Central Hall - a building that will unite the two halves of the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York, UK - have been released.

Back to making waves

21 Oct 2021

Aerial cinematography

21 Oct 2021

Using mobile apps to connect the digital with the physical

21 Oct 2021

Vodafone partners with Mobile Phone Museum to support digital launch

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021

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

Einstein, Robo-Trump and more inside the world’s first bionic humanoid robot museum

20 Oct 2021

A new and slightly terrifying museum has opened its doors in China, with the EX Future Science and Technology Museum in Dalian touted as the “world's first bionic humanoid robot museum”.

Merlin partners with eSight to offer inclusive experiences for the visually impaired

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2021

New experiences for the visually impaired are set to be rolled out at a number of Merlin attractions, including Legoland Parks, Legoland Discovery Centres and Sea Life aquariums

An Immersive Theatre of Dreams

07 Oct 2021

A series of Manchester United themed entertainment experiences, featuring immersive projection and tracking technology, are being rolled out in China, with the first “Theatre of Dreams” attraction opening in Beijing earlier this year.

Blooloop names winners of inaugural Innovation Awards

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021

The Innovation Awards were created to recognise excellence and innovation in the attractions and themed entertainment industries

Pokémon is coming to Universal Studios Japan in 2022

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021

Pokémon is set to make its mark at Universal Studios Japan following a landmark deal to bring the popular IP to the park starting in 2022

Attractions.io demoing direct-to-table in-app food ordering system

29 Sep 2021

WhiteWater announces key hires

28 Sep 2021

WhiteWater has announced that Frank Good and Domingo Vergoossen will join the company in senior roles. Good will take on the role of VP of Business Development at Vantage, WhiteWater’s technology arm and has more than 10 years experience providing digital solutions to theme parks.

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2021

Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2021

IAAPA’s international trade show is back with IAAPA Expo Europe emanating from Barcelona, Spain. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

High-profile Forrec attractions to be showcased at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021

Forrec has worked on several high-profile projects, including the Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park at American Dream

7thSense’s Pico to power Experience UK wall display at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021

7thSense will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Europe as part of the Experience UK Pavilion

Attractions.io to unveil new F&B solution at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021

Attractions.io has developed a direct-to-table in-app food ordering system for those who want to maintain social distancing

BoldMove to showcase Smash & Reload dark ride at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021

Smash & Reload is a family-friendly attraction that combines competitive gameplay with a fun and interactive IP

Gateway Ticketing to showcase Galaxy upgrade at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021

The upgraded Galaxy is an integrated solution combining ticketing, admission control, resource management

Simworx targets FEC market with new launches

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2021

Simworx will showcase two new attractions aimed at smaller venues at family entertainment centres at this year’s IAAPA Europe Expo

Mamma Mia! Here they go again! Stufish design pop-up arena to host ABBA’s virtual comeback tour

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2021

Architects Stufish have been tasked with creating a pop-up arena for iconic Swedish band ABBA’s virtual comeback in London

Lagotronics Projects to introduce Battle Arena attraction at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2021

Battle Arena is a new interactive ride concept from Lagotronics Projects that pits riders against each other as they battle to score points

Security at all of Six Flags’ US parks to wear body cameras

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021

Security specialists Axon have supplied Six Flags’ US theme parks with body cameras for staff

Pixel Artworks lights up Warwick Castle with Sundown Spectacular

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021

Pixel Artworks has worked with Merlin Entertainments to develop Sundown Spectacular - an all-new lightshow at Warwick Castle celebrating the end of the British summer

Merlin breaks bricks on world’s largest Legoland Resort in Shenzhen

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021

The US$1.08bn Legoland Shenzhen Resort is Merlin’s latest - and largest - venture in the Chinese market

Project Exo is just the start of Disney’s robotic ambitions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021

Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects

Disney’s new Genie service waves goodbye to traditional fastpasses and replaces them with an all-in-one park planning tool

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021

Disney has introduced a new digital service offering personalised itineraries for visitors wanting to get the most out of their day at one of the operator’s parks

Kraftwerk Living Technologies introduces Night at the Manor 4D theatre experience

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2021

The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology

Six Flags soars after smashing Q2 earnings estimates

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021

Following a rollercoaster year, Six Flags is certainly on a high after more than doubling its expected EBITDA for Q2

Green oceans: MSC announce feasibility study for hydrogen-powered cruise ship

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2021

A carbon-neutral cruise ship could be realised in the not-too-distant future, with MSC Group announcing a feasibility study for a hydrogen-powered vessel

Everton stadium plans and waterfront redevelopment sees Liverpool stripped of World Heritage status

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2021

Unesco has deleted Liverpool from its World Heritage List after a committee determined new developments were damaging the city’s global heritage

Thirty-four years in the making: How Triotech took a classic dark ride attraction and brought it into the 21st century

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021

We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later

Natural History Museum to transfer 27 million specimens to new state-of-the-art research centre

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2021

The migration of artefacts will be the largest since the 1880s and will see more than a third of the museum’s collection relocated to the brand-new Harwell Campus

Immersive Ant-Man dining experience coming to Disney Cruise Line

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021

Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish

The Week: Easing US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong, George Osborne and a new addition to Portugal’s largest waterpark

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2021

IAAPA supports the lifting of US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong could be making his way to Universal’s theme parks, George Osborne becomes British Museum chairman and Portugal has welcomed Europe’s first five-person water coaster. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions.

ProSlide launches Europe’s first five-person water coaster in Portugal’s Aquashow Park

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2021

ProSlide’s MammothBlast five-person water coaster has made its European debut at Portugal’s popular Aquashow Park

Shanghai’s highly-anticipated planetarium and astronomy museum set to open later this month

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2021

The long-awaited Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open its doors to the public on July 18

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn eliminates F&B queues with Convious Mobile Food Ordering solution

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021

The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission

Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition coming to London Film Museum in July

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2021

The attraction will feature never-before-seen photographs and behind-the-scenes shots from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast films

Global recreation market set to soar to US$1.4tn in 2021 following COVID-hit 2020

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2021

As the COVID tide begins to turn, the recreation sector looks set to bounce back with a new report suggesting the market could be worth as much as US$1.92tn by 2025


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