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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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