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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2024
Space tourism has a new competitor, with company Halo Space unveiling its Aurora space capsule ahead of its first public flights in 2026
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
An inspector general audit has questioned some Smithsonian Institution spending under a pandemic relief law, suggesting the group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government did not properly spend some of the Covid-19 relief funds it received as part of the 2020 CARES Act.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2024
English Heritage is testing body-worn cameras at four of the national organisation’s sites in an attempt to deter anti-social behaviour and crime, as well as to protect its staff during ‘confrontational situations’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2024
Mattel has announced plans to build a second US theme park, with Kansas set to feature attractions inspired by Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
With the entertainment industry expected to contribute around US$23bn to Saudi Arabia by 2030, it’s no wonder that SEA Expo continues to grow at pace with the rapidly expanding market. Here’s what to expect for its sixth edition this May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
As the customer experience becomes increasingly immersive, accesso is placing its focus for 2024 on seamless experiences through use of its cutting-edge technologies
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2024
Connect&GO has promised to bring further enhancements to its Konnect platform in 2024, with the company also making waves across multiple markets alongside new partner attractions worldwide in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2024
Alterface has a number of major projects and products set to launch in 2024, with its interactive technology utilised in the recently opened SpongeBob attraction at Circus Circus
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Universal Orlando is launching its new DreamWorks Land this summer with attractions including a Trolls coaster, Shrek’s Swamp and an interactive Kung Fu Panda experience. Here’s everything that will feature...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2024
Attack on Titan will be the subject of a new flying theatre film from Brogent, with the company also planning the launch of new projects in the US, Mexico South Korea and Hong Kong
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
There’s a trend on social media that is seeing more and more virtual and AI influencers gain significant popularity, should you be using them to promote your attractions? Tom Anstey explores...
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Mather & Co | 16 Feb 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy and quiet museums. In today's world, people seek unique experiences, an escape from reality, and a place where they can immerse themselves and express their creativity. With this in mind, we have asked our designers about the trends that are currently shaping museums. Read on to discover their insights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
Connect&GO’s attractions management solution Konnect will play a part in this year’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Canada Olympic House set to utilise the technology for the benefit of Canada’s athletes, families and guests.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Universal’s ‘track-jumping’ Mine Cart Madness is gearing up for its launch at Universal Studios Japan, with the ride now also confirmed for the upcoming Epic Universe park in Orlando, Florida.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2024
Blenheim Palace has announced a ‘groundbreaking’ organic waste project that will act as a ‘major step’ towards such sites meeting net zero sustainability goals
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
AV specialist Christie has for the third time in its history won an Academy Award, with Mike Perkins recognised for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2024
Toronto Zoo has revealed the animal attraction has been hit with a cyberattack, with the staff currently trying to ascertain the effects of the probe into its systems.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
A new AI-powered Elvis Presley concert experience billed as a celebration of the artist’s life and legacy is coming to London later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2023
New research has said that the children and family entertainment centre sector will be worth US$30.7bn by 2032, with the market growing by more than 10% each year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
Orlando could be about to welcome a major new attraction, with Ocean Sports Development leading a US$45m (€41.1m, £35.6m) project anchored around a 52,000sq m (566,000sq ft) pool capable of producing artificial waves - the first of many planned for locations across the US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
A new visitor attraction dedicated to Manchester City has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, with the new City Challenge offering visitors a chance to show off their footballing skills through a range of immersive experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
Alterface is eyeing malls and FECs in China for its Action League Interactive Thrill Ride, after the company announced its first such attraction in the country is set to open at Suzhou Paradise Forest World in May next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2023
As the MENA attractions market continues to surge, DEAL represents one of the most important business opportunities of 2024. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, president of show organisers International Expo-Consults speaks about this year’s upcoming event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
Integrated attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a new partnership with the upcoming multi-sport amusement park, ARENA23.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2023
Legendary rock band Kiss have promised to ‘change music performance history’, after unveiling their own digital avatars and announcing a special stage show working with the likes of Thierry Coup, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pophouse Entertainment Group
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The soon-to-open Wisdome Stockholm at Tekniska Museet is the latest development as part of a national project to boost STEM activities and encourage sustainable construction methods across Sweden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Technology solutions provider accesso is celebrating, after launching its new Qview solution at IAAPA Expo, while also picking up a prestigious Brass Ring Award for the product during the show.
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Gary Pope | Kids Industries | 24 Nov 2023
Kids Industries has created a range of immersive experiences such as Legoland’s Lego Mythica: World of Mythical Creatures. Its CEO, Gary Pope, shares his thoughts on the arrival of Netflix’s recently-launched ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and how this reflects on the growing LBE market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Nov 2023
Gel Blaster - a leading provider of water ball blasters and one of the world’s fastest-growing toy companies - has announced the launch of a new digital and physical gameplay system for visitor attractions.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2023
AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, BoldMove will host its first booth on the show floor, celebrating the milestone with the launch of a new IP for its Smash & Reload dark ride
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, WhiteWater will launch a new zero-G waterslide alongside several new attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an US$8bn deal that will create a new theme park powerhouse in the North American market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Benoit Cornet, CEO of dark ride specialists BoldMove Nation, has said that visitors are looking more and more for experiences they can immerse themselves in, with attention to detail being key to creating such an attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Semnox will introduce a number of innovative new solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with a bigger booth and a larger team on-hand to welcome attendees to the Orlando show
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Simworx is set to celebrate the opening of Europe’s first Pegasus Flying Theatre attraction at IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase several attractions innovations during this year’s show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Among its offerings at this year’s IAAPA Expo, leading guest experience platform Attractions.io is set to launch its MapLayr mapping engine and wayfinding solution as a stand-alone software development kit with the product set to go on show at the annual attractions spectacular
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Bringing together some of the industry’s leading suppliers under one banner, the Attractions Technology Lab returns to Orlando next month to showcase a complete technical mock-up of a dark ride experience, with a behind the scenes look at how such an attraction comes to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2023
The Messi Experience - an immersive visitor attraction dedicated to global footballing megastar Lionel Messi - will open its doors in Miami in April next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has debuted a brand new 3D digital display at its entrance, with a six minute show offering guests a look at the past, present and future of the US space programme
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, US, is set to start work on a floating wetland exhibit between piers three and four of the Inner Harbor area.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Attractions.io has partnered with Alton Towers to introduce an industry-first in-app dynamic lighting map to be utilised at the operator’s popular Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) in the US, has announced the launch of Seeding Action; a new initiative to support science centre, museums and other public engagement networks to cultivate “a culture of hope and action” on environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
The Association of Science and Technology Centers has announced the winners of this year’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards, with each recognised for their dedication to increasing the understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
Alex Book, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Arcade – The Creative Reality Company, explains how attractions and cultural institutions can make use of immersive technologies to reach new audiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023
A new exhibit from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans will give its visitors the opportunity to have conversations with some of the heroes of World War II, with AI technology powering the upcoming Voices from the Front experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2023
The 2023 edition of the Brand Licensing Expo is to host a new location-based entertainment trail offering special events in partnership with several major brands and IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2023
Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2023
Interactive dark ride developer Alterface has unveiled Moviemax a new immersive theatre attraction concept set to “revolutionise entertainment on the go” at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie is to showcase new additions to its M 4K RGB projector series as well as new projects, including an immersive visitor attraction in Toronto, Canada
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2023
NBCUniversal’s Mark Woodbury, CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, revealed new details Thursday about the planned Universal Epic Universe theme park, which is scheduled to open in Florida in 2025.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
Attractions technology provider accesso will showcase the capabilities of it’s new PoS platform; accessoFreedom
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2023
Path Entertainment Group and Hasbro recently worked together to produce a world-first immersive Monopoly experience. Path CEO David Hutchinson shares all with Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2023
Six Flags has teamed up with Google Cloud to transform its digital offering and enhance the guest experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023
Norway’s cruise industry is booming, with 5.5 million passengers expected to make a port call during 2023 as individual visits shoot up by 29%
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023
Christie has worked with Maxin10sity to create a projection-mapped spectacle that has seen Germany’s Karlsruhe Palace transformed into a digital masterpiece
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023
Tenerife’s Siam Park has announced the opening of a brand new dueling water coaster as its next major attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2023
Peter van der Schans has now been at the helm of IAAPA’s EMEA operations for more than a year. He shares with Planet Attractions how that year has gone and the progress being made in the global attractions markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2023
Integrated digital solutions provider, Semnox Solutions has announced a new partnership with Glitch, a family entertainment centre (FEC) in Dubai.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Aug 2023
A new immersive land, dedicated to Illumination’s Minions and Despicable Me franchises, has opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Gunpowder Plot is a multilayered immersive experience set at the Tower of London. Planet Attractions spoke to the team behind the development to see exactly how it came to life...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has opened following a two-year planning and design process led by JRA, part of RWS Global
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2023
The upcoming Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in 2024 with several attractions dedicated to several IPs including Barbie and Hot Wheels
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Joshua Atkinson | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2023
Dive in as FlowRider’s Joshua Atkinson explores the shift in consumer mindsets and its impact on the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
Connect&GO and Amilia have announced a strategic technology partnerships that will see the two companies work together in the development of cutting-edge solutions in eCommerce and attractions management
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
As the company continues its rapid expansion in 2023, guest experience platform Attractions.io has named Ted Ismert as its new chief operating officer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Luxury cruise operator Mundy Cruising has said that use of artificial intelligence (AI) will “unlock a host of developments in ship design and on-board experience”.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2023
Adam Savage, the original co-host of Discovery Channel’s
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jul 2023
Villain-Con Minion Blast, Universal’s newest attraction, has soft launched at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jul 2023
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced the public phase of a US$89m capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2023
Christie has announced a multi-year agreement to supply its RGB pure laser projectors to Cineplex Germany, with work currently underway to install the technology in 90 theatres across the country.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2023
iFLY Indoor Skydiving is set to open its first Nevada location in Las Vegas at the immersive entertainment and events district, AREA15.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
Dronisos has broken the record for the largest drone show ever performed in Europe, with the company behind Disneyland Paris’s Bastille Day nighttime spectacle
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2023
A new family entertainment centre (FEC) dedicated to toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has opened in Paseo Interloms, Mexico.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2023
Molly Murphy has been named the new president of Universal Creative, with the former Gensler principal set to lead the design and creation of Universal theme park experiences across the world
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Connect&GO has announced two new partnerships in France that will see the attractions technology specialists integrate its Konnect all-in-one platform with leading French ticket providers Ticketmaster France and France Billet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Engineering company Sanvik has used artificial intelligence to design a statue that draws on the styles of famous artists spanning three continents and 500 years, with the resulting work on display in Sweden’s Tekniska Museet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2023
A virtual Disney theme park in the Metaverse remains a long-term possibility following a partnership between Disney and Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Attractions.io is seeking to partner with new vendors on its guest experience platform, introducing new technologies to further enhance its overall offering
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Warner Bros and Neon are working in collaboration to develop a new contemporary art experience based on the world of Harry Potter
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2023
The Smurfs are making their way to the US in the form of an immersive touring location-based experience set to make its debut in 2024
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teaconnect.org/sate-north-america.html | 12 - 14 Oct 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2023
Five people have been killed after the Titan tourist submarine imploded less than two hours into a dive exploring the wreckage of the Titanic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
accesso has announced the acquisition of leading ticketing and visitor management system provider VGS, with the award-winning SnApp platform to be rebranded accesso Horizon
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
A theme park complete with digital multimedia technology, interactive device technology, video, sound, lighting, animation and other special effects is in the works in Chongqing, China, with the new attraction being dubbed a “Metaverse children’s park”.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
Attraktion! GmbH, an innovator in immersive entertainment experiences, has announced a new partnership with Angry Birds’ creator Rovio Entertainment to bring the beloved gaming franchise to its unique high-end Playneo product.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
Amazon has launched a new immersive shopping feature that could be utilised in theme parks and attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Jun 2023
A new immersive visitor attraction will open its doors at the Dubai Mall later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
A new VR cinema attraction that allows guests to observe a family group of endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda has opened at Zoo Atlanta
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2023
Crypto membership collective TemDAO is using blockchain technology to preserve cultural and world heritage sites, with its innovative new approach potentially a game changer when its comes to heritage funding
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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.
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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...
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2023
Universal Destinations and Experiences has filed a patent for a new kind of wearable technology.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...
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www.seatradecruiseglobal.com | 27 - 30 Mar 2023
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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www.teaconnect.org/tea-sate.html | 03 - 06 May 2023
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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.
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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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2023
July will see the opening of The Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) in Seoul, South Korea.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2022
Blooloop’s Festival of Innovation starts today.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022
The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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05 Sep 2022
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has named Matthew Gould its new director general.
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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
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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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022
The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe
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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
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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.
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05 Aug 2022
Surftown MUC - an upcoming surf park featuring WhiteWater’s Endless Surf wave technology - has officially broken ground.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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12 Jul 2022
Alterface has shared details of three interactive projects opened last month featuring the supplier’s interactive technology.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022
Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022
FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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