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The entertainment group will provide full creative and production services for all live entertainment at this year’s IAAPA Expo
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2022 |
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Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022 |
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Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022 |
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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 |
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Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022 |
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Experiential design collective Conductr made its first appearance at an IAAPA show this year as part of the Experience UK stand in London. Planet Attractions spoke to co-founder and CEO Peter Cliff about the start-up and its plans for the future
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022 |
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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 |
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BoldMove will offer attendees a close-up look at its AR Hybrid Quest attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
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OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
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WhiteWater is set to offer attendees a first look at its record-breaking Icon Tower at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Sep 2022 |
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Planet Attractions recently travelled to meet the team behind IAAPA Expo Europe - the EMEA region’s largest trade show for the attractions industry. Here’s what to expect from this year’s show.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022 |
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Convious will recreate the guest experience to showcase the full capabilities of its cloud-based sales and marketing solution with an interactive, rocket ship-themed booth
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Sep 2022 |
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Holovis has created an innovative two-in-one system that supports the delivery of two different media or real-time interactive experiences simultaneously within the same ride or attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022 |
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accesso is set to showcase what it calls ‘the future of mobile consumer engagement’ at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with expanded solutions designed to help operators connect, engage and build loyalty with visitors
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022 |
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Alterface has revealed new theming and media packages for its award-winning Action League dark ride
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2022 |
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Experience design firm FORREC will be on hand to discuss several of its high-profile projects, including the new Legoland Korea Resort, at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2022 |
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Attractions.io is adding a new feature to its mobile platform with the company set to showcase its new for 2022 wayfinding solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022 |
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An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2022 |
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FORREC and Sun Group have formed a long-term strategic partnership to develop world-class tourism projects in Vietnam
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2022 |
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Media-based attractions specialist Triotech will showcase a new stand-up flying theatre attraction and announce a major European theme park project at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022 |
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The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022 |
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Mather & Co has developed the visitor experience for Hydro Ness - a new hydro scheme in Scotland on the River Ness that generates renewable energy using an Archimedes Screw
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2022 |
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As we enter the busiest time of the year for most waterpark operators, the team at WhiteWater has offered some tips to ensure the season runs smoothly
WhiteWater | 28 Jul 2022 |
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Experiential design collective Conductr has appointed Ben Dowson to oversee the company’s creative division
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022 |
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Colour deficient and colour-blind visitors to Australia’s Chau Chak Wing Museum are now being offered special glasses to see works of art in clear, vibrant colour for the first time
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022 |
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FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022 |
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The redeveloped ‘The Open Era’ gallery is now open to the public at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2022 |
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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 |
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The Tropical Paradise waterpark - part of the VinWonders Nha Trang Amusement Park - has reopened its doors following an expansion featuring new Polin attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2022 |
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The concert series, the second such partnership between Sofar Sounds and Tiqets, will see artists perform at iconic attractions in London and San Francisco.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022 |
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FORREC’s Anthony Van Dam is set to leave the company after 34 years following his retirement announcement
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
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How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
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Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
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The highly-anticipated ‘Flying Eyes’ dark ride opened at the Sun World Theme Park in late April
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022 |
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An iconic wedding destination is now home to a new visitor experience, with designers Mather & Co behind the newly-opened Gretna Green Experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022 |
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A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
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The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2022 |
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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 |
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ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
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Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
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The hotly-anticipated Fønix from Vekoma has opened to the public at Fårup Sommerland with the new rollercoaster representing the park’s largest investment ever
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
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Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2022 |
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The 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 |
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WhiteWater will work alongside Swim Drink Fish to promote sustainability in the attractions industry and clear Canada’s waterways
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2022 |
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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 |
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The B&M-designed Emperor has opened to the public at SeaWorld San Diego
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2022 |
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Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022 |
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How does an immersive experience tie in with the metaverse? John Munro, CEO and chief creative officer for storytellers Immersive has the answers
John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022 |
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Polin has named Matteo Ferrarini new business development manager of its
Western Europe team in Italy
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2022 |
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Park operators have submitted a planning application for a four-acre interactive play land
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2022 |
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Award-winning visual effects studio Moonraker is eyeing the planetarium market with the launch of its latest product - a full-dome experience that shows guests what it would be like to live and work on the moon
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022 |
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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 |
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With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
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WaterSlider VR is the latest offering from BoldMove, with the new product offering an underwater VR experience inside a life raft
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022 |
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A pair of highly anticipated John Wick and Now You See Me attractions are making their way to MOTIONGATE at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Planet Attractions spoke to FORREC’s Eric O’Rourke about the record-breaking new additions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
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Lagotronics Projects will develop several media-based attractions, including a VR coaster and a dark ride for the upcoming Pradera Islands theme park
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2022 |
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Cityneon has announced a deal with the Wuxi Jingkai Government to develop a global R&D facility in the city of Wuxi in China
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
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Convious has named Andy Povey as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, with Povey set to lead the company’s ambitious growth plan for the region
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
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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 |
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YellowRoc and ActiveLeisure have announced a partnership to deliver a complete construction and installation service for themed attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2021 |
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The water ride manufacturer will offer new sustainable services and products as part of its commitment to decarbonise the attractions industry
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2021 |
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The company won prizes for best new product and best exhibit at this year’s IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Nov 2021 |
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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 |
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The concept combines lighting, projection, audio and special effects to create an immersive mini-golf experience
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2021 |
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A new virtual reality platform from VRsenal can double efficiency, throughput and ROI in footprint and price compared to the company’s previous single-player model
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021 |
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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 |
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ParadropVR Pod is a compact, attendant-free version of the company’s Paradrop VR attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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Gateway’s immersive Guest Journey experience enables operators to experience their attraction from a guest perspective
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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Illuminarium Experiences and Accesso are teaming up once again, with the operator set to make its Las Vegas debut at the highly-popular AREA15 immersive entertainment venue in 2022
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
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The new attraction combines cutting-edge multimedia with world-class storytelling with a flying theatre experience
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2021 |
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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 |
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7thSense will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Europe as part of the Experience UK Pavilion
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The upgraded Galaxy is an integrated solution combining ticketing, admission control, resource management
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kent will be responsible for leading business development for the company
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Sep 2021 |
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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 |
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China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
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The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2021 |
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The Highland Council has appointed Mather & Co to help transform the castle into a world-class attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021 |
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The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021 |
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