Why awareness media is crucial for attractions: a real-world lesson
by Amanda Blackman, AKA In recent weeks, I’ve had conversations with four major US attractions, each facing a troubling trend: alarmingly declining attendance and reduced ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)...
View ArticleSound in service of storytelling: L-Acoustics and Puy du Fou
Puy du Fou opened in 1989 and has since grown to become the second-most visited theme park in Europe. This unique attraction has been creating elaborate shows based on French and European history...
View ArticleBlack Country Living Museum opens three new themed shops
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands has opened three new shops as part of its new 1940s to 1960s high street. The themed shops are Halesowen and Hasbury Co-op, Spring Hill Post...
View ArticlePlayland opening new ThunderVolt coaster this weekend
Playland, a leading Canadian amusement park, is opening its $16 million ThunderVolt coaster this weekend. The new attraction by Zamperla, a leading ride manufacturer, is Canada’s fastest electric...
View ArticleChristie illuminates innovative putting areas at Atomic Golf in Las Vegas
Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, is illuminating the putting areas at Atomic Golf on the Las Vegas Strip with 32 Christie GS Series laser projectors. The venue opened in...
View ArticleBarco announces strategic partnership with Hilights Group
Barco, the technology company focusing on innovative visualisation solutions, has announced a new collaboration with Hilights Group, a leading event solutions company in the Middle East and...
View ArticleDisney Dream cruise ship to add new experiences and spaces
Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at some of the updates coming to the Disney Dream later this year. The Disney Dream will feature revamped spaces for young guests. At the Oceaneer Club, the...
View ArticleEmbed demonstrates system reliability at International Bowl Expo 2024
Embed, a leading worldwide supplier of point-of-sale and revenue management systems, has presented its reliable and innovative solutions at the International Bowl Expo, which took place from 1 to 2...
View ArticleDesign Museum’s new Barbie exhibition set to open in London
London’s Design Museum is set to open a new Barbie exhibition, featuring a Barbie taken into space, a Talking Barbie prototype, and one of the earliest first-edition dolls. In partnership with toy...
View ArticleThe analogy between a restaurant chain and attractions
by Bart Dohmen, TDAC International I love using analogies and recently came across a newspaper article about La Place from the Dutch RTL News. This self-service restaurant chain prioritizes fresh...
View ArticleNEON executive chair & group CEO honoured at Singapore Tourism Awards 2024
NEON, a global experience entertainment company, has announced that Ron Tan, group CEO and executive chairman, was presented with the Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur award at the Singapore Tourism...
View ArticleProSlide celebrates opening of Sam Son Water Park in Vietnam
ProSlide Technology Inc., an industry leader in water ride manufacturing and design, has provided several water rides to Sam Son Water Park. This new addition to Vietnam’s leisure and entertainment...
View ArticleSphere adds immersive audio feature on Fourth of July
Sphere in Las Vegas has celebrated its first anniversary and the Fourth of July with the launch of a new immersive audio feature. The new $2.3 billion Sphere venue is covered with the largest LED...
View ArticleBelfast Stories project announces appointment of Ralph Appelbaum Associates
Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), a multidisciplinary firm specialising in the planning and design of museums, exhibits, educational environments and visitor attractions, has announced that it has...
View ArticleNew Wafaifo Resort in Vietnam to offer tech-driven wellness experiences
The new Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in Vietnam will offer technology-driven wellness experiences including epigenetic testing and AirPod hyperbaric chambers. When it opens on 1 September, the 134-room...
View ArticleUnko Museum in Tokyo opening poo-themed summer festival
The Unko Museum Tokyo, an immersive experience dedicated to cute poo, is opening a poo-themed summer festival with an exploding poo volcano. Located in Tokyo’s Diver City shopping complex at Odaiba,...
View Article501 Fun launches Social Replay Package for darts systems
501 Fun, a global leader in providing engaging and innovative social entertainment systems, has launched Social Replay, a game-changing package for darts systems designed to elevate the player...
View ArticlePuy du Fou set to begin public engagement for £300m UK theme park
Puy du Fou is set to begin a period of public engagement for its planned £300 million UK theme park in Cherwell near Bicester. Last year, Puy du Fou started looking for its first UK site within a...
View ArticleZero Latency announces release date for Space Marine VR: Defenders of Avarax
Zero Latency, a global leader in VR entertainment, has announced that the eagerly awaited Space Marine VR: Defenders of Avarax title will be released in October 2024. The new free-roam VR experience...
View ArticleSeaWorld Orlando’s new Penguin Trek coaster opens to riders
SeaWorld Orlando has opened Penguin Trek, its first family launch coaster. The new ride has an innovative design and is the Florida park’s eighth coaster. Located in SeaWorld‘s new Antarctica realm,...
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