Intamin creates enhanced Hot Racer for Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Intamin, a creator of record-breaking amusement rides, is celebrating the opening of “Mahuka”, its new Hot Racer roller-coaster at Walibi Rhône-Alpes in France. Mahuka, which translates as “escape” in...
View ArticleAquarium Conservation Partnership collaborates with Peter Benchley Ocean Awards
Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP), a coalition of aquariums and zoos for aquatic conservation, has announced that it is collaborating with the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, which celebrate the...
View ArticleThe Rising: Raby Castle opens new 24-acre visitor destination
Raby Castle near Staindrop in County Durham has opened a 24-acre site called ‘the Rising’ featuring a remodelled walled garden, restored buildings and new spaces. The visitor destination is Raby...
View ArticleHasbro-powered gaming experience set to open at American Dream
The Gameroom Powered by Hasbro, a new entertainment centre with arcade games and more, is opening at American Dream on 26 June. The world’s first Gameroom attraction is a 41,500-square-foot facility...
View ArticleDreambox360º opening in July with ‘Arctic Ghost Ship’ projection experience
Dreambox360º, an immersive 5D projection attraction, is opening with ‘the Arctic Ghost Ship’ experience at the Linq Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip in July. Conceived and developed by the team behind...
View ArticleOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden reveals new masterplan
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, the state’s most visited attraction and a leader in animal welfare, conservation, and research, has announced its new masterplan. This plan will direct the...
View ArticleBattleKart reaches 31 locations worldwide with opening of BattleKart Dubai
BattleKart, an experience that combines a physical driving experience with dynamic AR projection mapping, has announced the opening of BattleKart Dubai, which marks the firm’s 31st location....
View ArticleLegacy Entertainment to design biggest integrated resort in Central Asia
Legacy Entertainment, a leading theme park and resort design company, has announced that it has been appointed to design an integrated resort in Tashkent by Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Entertainment...
View ArticleChristie delivers rich visuals for immersive experience at Wynn Palace...
Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, has announced that its 50,000-lumen Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors have been used to create an immersive experience for Illuminarium...
View ArticleEntech Innovative Engineering acquires Innovative Entertainment Services, Inc.
Entech Innovative Engineering, an award-winning fabrication studio based in Florida, has announced the acquisition of Innovative Entertainment Services, Inc. (IES), an acclaimed entertainment rigging...
View ArticleThe National Gallery’s Paul Gray on resilience, vision & sustainability
The National Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square is an iconic attraction known for its exceptional artworks, such as Van Gogh’s The Sunflowers, Constable’s The Hay Wain, and Da Vinci’s The Virgin of...
View ArticleCedar Fair and Six Flags reveal merger date
Cedar Fair and Six Flags have revealed that their proposed merger is to close on 1 July. Additionally, a senior management team to lead the combined company has been announced. In March, Six Flags...
View ArticleNetflix to open permanent immersive venues in Pennsylvania and Texas
Netflix is opening its first Netflix House immersive entertainment venues in shopping malls in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025. At Netflix’s location-based entertainment (LBE) locations, fans of the...
View ArticleProSlide creates six ride complexes for Playa Maya water park expansion
ProSlide Technology Inc., an industry leader in water ride manufacturing and design, is celebrating the launch of OCT Happy Valley Beijing’s expansion of Playa Maya water park. The firm has designed...
View ArticleHOLOGATE releases major update for HOLOGATE ARENA
HOLOGATE, a global leader in turnkey compact multiplayer VR systems, has released a groundbreaking update to its popular VR multiplayer system, HOLOGATE ARENA. Leif Petersen, CEO and founder of...
View ArticleChamptown: $500m Park City project to include attractions and aquarium
Lange Real Estate has broken ground on a $500 million mixed-use development called Champtown in Park City, Kansas. Located on a 160-acre site, the project boasts several attractions, including an...
View ArticleWarner Bros. veteran Carolyn Blackwood to lead Sphere Studios
Sphere Studios, the production house of Sphere Entertainment creating immersive experiences for the Sphere in Las Vegas, has hired Hollywood veteran Carolyn Blackwood. Blackwood, who most recently...
View ArticleInfoComm Asia: bridging industries with cutting-edge Pro AV solutions
The upcoming InfoComm Asia summit and trade show promises to be an unmissable event for anyone involved in the Pro AV industry. Scheduled to take place in Bangkok from 17 – 19 July, InfoComm Asia 2024...
View ArticleThe top 19 theme parks in Asia
Theme parks are big business in Asia. In fact, in 2019, the top 20 theme parks in the Asia-Pacific region enjoyed a total of 141.3 million visits. This fell to 59.5 million in 2020 during the...
View ArticleAAM announces call for proposals ahead of Future of Museums Summit 2024
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) will hold the Future of Museums Summit online from 29 – 30 October 2024. The organisation is now hosting an open call for proposals for sessions examining the...
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