Dubai unveils new strategy to develop countryside and boost tourism
Dubai‘s crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved a strategy to develop the emirate’s rural areas and boost tourism. Sheikh Hamdan approved 37 projects, set for completion by 2028, to...
View ArticleWAZA to represent zoos & aquariums sector at CBD COP
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, and institutions, has announced that it will represent the international zoo and...
View ArticleArt Gallery of Ontario is measuring guests’ heart rates as they view art
The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Canada is offering the new ‘Art Rate Monitor’ experience, which measures guests’ heart rates as they explore the museum. Available through 19 November, the Art...
View ArticleCruise Ship Interiors announces CPD-certified content programme for CSI...
Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the world’s premier exhibition and conference fully dedicated to the cruise ship industry, has announced the content programme for CSI Design Expo Europe, which is taking...
View Articleblooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2024 – webinar reveal
Join blooloop and BeWunder on Thursday 31 October at 3.30 pm BST as we announce the blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List for 2024. Museums, science centres, art galleries, and cultural sites serve vital...
View ArticleThe global story shortage: remakes, reboots and themed entertainment
By Kelly Herrick, Katapult Today’s media content seems full of new takes on old favourites, and it doesn’t show signs of stopping. From Wednesday on Netflix to Disney’s Inside Out 2 to Universal...
View ArticleMoment Factory: expanding horizons with an ambitious growth plan
According to Grand View Research, the immersive experience market is predicted to reach almost $100 billion annually. With the launch of a new division to support the distribution of its Original...
View ArticleFrontgrid announces new Niagara Falls VR fly over experience
Frontgrid, an expert in adventure leisure and virtual reality attractions and the creator of ParadropVR, has partnered with Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours, a firm that offers helicopter rides over the...
View ArticleMad Systems brings in Laura Peralta-Jones to join business development arm
Mad Systems Inc., the award-winning audiovisual and interactive system designer and integrator, has welcomed Laura Peralta-Jones to its sales and marketing teams. Having worked in similar roles for...
View ArticleDisney announces new chairman, will name next CEO in early 2026
The Walt Disney Company has named James Gorman as its next chairman, and revealed plans to announce its new CEO in early 2026. Effective 2 January 2025, Gorman will succeed Mark Parker, who is leaving...
View ArticleNational Geographic Society to open new museum in DC in 2026
The National Geographic Society is opening a new and expanded Museum of Exploration at its reimagined campus in Washington, DC in 2026. The nonprofit scientific and educational organisation will...
View Articledan pearlman creates experience architecture masterplan for Buin Zoo
dan pearlman, a leading brand and experience architecture group, has shared how its experience architecture masterplan for Buin Zoo in Chile is enabling the attraction to undergo a pivotal...
View ArticleTickX partners with new space-themed experience, Bridge Command
TickX, a powerful booking and marketing optimisation solution which helps attractions and producers sell more tickets directly, has announced that it is partnering with Bridge Command, a new, fully...
View ArticleTwycross Zoo names Rebecca Biddle as chief conservation officer
Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, UK has announced the appointment of Rebecca Biddle as its chief conservation officer. In the new role, Biddle will lead the zoo’s global conservation efforts,...
View ArticleCloward H2O wins Danfoss EnVisioneer of the Year Award
Cloward H2O, an expert in aquatic design, has won the Consultant category in the 15th Annual Danfoss EnVisioneer of the Year Awards for its contribution to the Montgomery Whitewater Center in Alabama,...
View ArticleImmerse LDN: London’s new immersive entertainment hub
The concept of immersive experiences has taken the global entertainment industry by storm in recent years, transforming how audiences engage with content and blurring the lines between reality and...
View ArticleFranklin Institute and Universal partner on new theme parks exhibit
The Franklin Institute is developing and launching a new exhibit in partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences that celebrates the company’s theme parks and attractions. The new...
View ArticleV&A East Storehouse in London sets opening date
V&A East Storehouse, a new working store and visitor attraction in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is opening on 31 May 2025. One of two new V&A East sites, V&A East Storehouse...
View Articleaccesso announces partnership with Little Lion Entertainment
accesso Technology Group PLC, a leading technology provider for attractions worldwide, has announced a new collaboration with immersive attractions company Little Lion Entertainment. Under this...
View ArticleMerlin’s new Peppa Pig Theme Park in Texas gets opening date
Merlin Entertainments has announced an opening date for its third Peppa Pig Theme Park, which is debuting next year in North Richland Hills, Texas. The family-friendly attraction will open on 1 March...
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