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ECA2 celebrates successes from 2024 and looks forward to more spectaculars in...
ECA2, a leading creator of high-quality multimedia shows, worked on several notable projects during 2024, including the Thea Award-winning Kiss of the Sea show in Vietnam and the annual New Year’s Eve...
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Roto gives progress update on Prototype: The Experimental Museum
Roto, a leading planning & design-build firm, has announced that construction has begun on its innovative new museum project in Scioto Audubon Park, Columbus, Ohio, following the completion of the...
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EpicSurf wins first place for inclusion in blooloop Innovation Awards 2024
EpicSurf, a stationary surf experience from the water park experts at Aquatic Development Group (ADG), is celebrating after winning in the inclusion category at the blooloop Innovation Awards 2024 for...
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Construction progressing on Legoland Shenzhen in China
Merlin Entertainments has provided a construction update for Legoland Shenzhen Resort, a new destination in China with a theme park, water park and three hotels. John Jakobsen, Merlin’s chief...
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Desert Rock eco-tourism resort opens at the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Desert Rock, an eco-tourism resort built into the ancient mountains of Saudi Arabia, has opened at the Red Sea. Designed by Oppenheim Architecture in collaboration with Red Sea Global, Desert Rock is...
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Negotiations with Universal for UK theme park are “going well”
The UK government’s negotiations with Universal Destinations & Experiences for a UK theme park are “going well”, says tourism minister Chris Bryant. Plans for a theme park in the UK were confirmed...
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Ground broken on £1bn wellness and leisure project in Peak District
Construction has started on a new £1 billion regenerative leisure, wellness and entertainment development in the Peak District in England. The Peak Gateway resort is situated on 283 acres of reclaimed...
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Winners of the 2024 blooloop Innovation Awards announced
The Festival of Innovation took place online from 15 to 16 January, exploring the most innovative projects, products and organisations shaping the future of the sector. During the virtual event, we...
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Dinosaur theme park in Tenby, Wales up for sale for £4.5m
A dinosaur-themed visitor attraction in Tenby, Pembrokeshire is up for sale for the first time. The park in South West Wales is on the market with a guide price of £4.5 million. Specialist leisure...
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Katapult study finds one in four want to permanently live at theme parks
Katapult, the international guest experience design agency, has revealed research findings that 25% of theme park visitors would consider living permanently in a theme park or resort. The study was...
View ArticleDisneyland’s Haunted Mansion gives the bride a melancholy makeover
Disneyland‘s Haunted Mansion has reopened in its classic form after Christmas and an extensive refurbishment, and one of the ride’s characters has had a melancholy makeover. The attic scene in the...
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Museum of Homelessness serves as shelter during freezing weather
The Museum of Homelessness in London piloted an emergency homeless shelter scheme during freezing weather conditions this month. The museum in Finsbury Park worked with the local community to provide...
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Hive to debut Beeblade Nexus at ISE 2025
Hive, a company specialising in media control systems and software, has revealed plans to launch its most powerful media engine yet, the Beeblade Nexus, at ISE 2025. In addition to Nexus, Hive will...
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Balich Wonder Studio welcomes Simone Ferrari as chief creative officer
Balich Wonder Studio, a global entertainment group creating award-winning ceremonies, brand experiences, immersive shows, and destination experiences, has announced that Simone Ferrari has been...
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Guests to “travel through time” at Puy du Fou park in UK
Puy du Fou’s proposed £300 million UK theme park near Bicester in Oxfordshire would allow guests to “travel through time”, says CEO. In 2023, Puy du Fou started looking for its first UK site within a...
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Social gaming shines at EAG 2025
The Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming Expo Europe (EAG) took place last week at the Excel in London. The three-day event showcased the latest across amusements and attractions. For 2025, the...
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National Trust’s new storytelling app provides “time travel experience”
The National Trust has launched the new HistoryScapes storytelling app to provide a “time travel experience” across three of its properties. HistoryScapes, a partnership with the University of Exeter,...
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Dronisos collaborates with Disneyland Paris for Disney Tales of Magic
Dronisos, a leading drone light show specialist, is partnering with Disneyland Paris for its new nighttime show, Disney Tales of Magic, which launched on 10 January. Disney Tales of Magic invites...
View ArticleSemnox Solutions brings Tixera suite to Sunrise Waterpark, Nigeria
Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, has announced that Sunrise Waterpark, a leading amusement destination in Nigeria, has joined its roster of...
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UK tourism industry needs investment, ministers warned
The UK’s travel and tourism industry risks losing its global position due to a lack of investment and high taxes, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said. The global tourism body has...
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