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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the debut of the all-new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, where she commenced her inaugural season of round-trip Caribbean cruises as the newest ship in port.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025

Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow have partnered to launch Fuzzy Lightbulb, a character development studio creating custom mascots for the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025

MSC Cruises officially christened its newest flagship, MSC World America, with Hollywood star Drew Barrymore, Godmother of the ship, led the naming ceremony at a special event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2025

Cruise line stocks fell sharply Thursday as part of a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump's tariffs.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2025

Conductr has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line to launch Glow Court, a new active entertainment experience, aboard the Norwegian Aqua
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2025

Carnival Cruise Line could soon operate one of the world’s largest cruise ships, following an announcement on Sunday on board Carnival Celebration at the PortMiami cruise terminal.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2025

The New Zealand Cruise Association has released shock statistics highlighting a bleak future of the country’s cruise industry, with port bookings set to drop 40% on last year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2025

The mayor of Nice backtracked Friday on sharply limiting visits by large cruise ships to avoid overtourism in the French Riviera city.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2025

From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2025

On Dec 25, the "Tianjin Port Impression" Experience Hall, part of Tianjin Port Group's port-industry-city integration project, officially opened at Tianjin's Old Culture Street, a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2025

Disney has revealed that the 2024 hurricane season caused a loss of approximately $120 million due to reduced theme park attendance and the temporary shutdown of some operations, according to the company’s quarterly financial report.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2025

Disney's experiences division, which encompasses parks, resorts, cruises, and consumer products, experienced a 3% revenue increase during the company's first quarter, reaching US$9.42bn.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2025

Bluey has hopped on-board the Disney Cruise Line with the IP joining the Disney attractions roster ahead of plans to also bring the IP to Disney’s parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2025

When it launches its largest-ever ship in late 2025, Walt Disney Co. is hoping it will be filled with a lucrative and fast-growing set of travelers it’s never targeted: Indians and Southeast Asians.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2024

Disney Imagineering veteran and Designer’s Creative Studio founder Theron Skees has announced plans to release a book in 2025, with the work exploring the inner workings of themed experience design at the very highest level
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2024

The cruise sector will be the fastest-growing area of the travel industry over the next five years and it represents a major opportunity for agents, delegates were told at Abta’s Travel Regulations conference.
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Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024

Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Nov 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton cost Disney’s theme parks $130 million, the global entertainment giant disclosed.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2024

The Silver Dollar City amusement park in Missouri, US, has announced plans to invest US$500m in the park’s expansion over the next 10 years, with plans including a 262-room hotel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Nov 2024

The world’s biggest cruise groups are pouring money into private destinations for their customers as booming demand rubs up against a backlash against overtourism in many popular spots.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024

Grupo Vidanta's 22 hotels are dotted across the beaches of Mexico, from Los Cabos to the Riviera Maya.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Oct 2024

A tourism influx is putting the Komodo dragon's habitat at risk with Indonesia’s government considering partial park closures in 2025 to protect the species
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Oct 2024

The arrival of the category five Hurricane Milton in Florida is having a significant impact on the region's cruise industry.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Oct 2024

IAAPA has elected six new members to its Global Board for 2025, with industry veteran Christopher Perry set to lead the organisation as chair in 2027
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Oct 2024

WhiteWater has celebrated the year in style, showcasing a series of aquatic attractions worldwide alongside its latest product innovations and company initiatives
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024

Among Japanese theme parks, Fuji-Q Highland, located in Yamanashi Prefecture about 90 minutes west from downtown Tokyo, has a reputation as being the one with the scary attractions, such as a haunted hospital and a roller coaster so fast that it broke riders’ bones. Fuji-Q never stops looking for new ways to get guests’ hearts pumping, and their newest plan to do that involves anime hit Attack on Titan.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024

The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion transports passersby from the concrete shore of the Salish Sea — with groaning ferry horns, electric bikes whizzing by and schools of pedestrians spilling off nearby cruise ships — to a tropical oasis.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Aug 2024

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is looking to blame Tourism New Zealand and the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Science (GNS) for the deaths and injuries to passengers who went to Whakaari White Island while travelling on its Ovation of the Seas cruise liner.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2024

Bordeaux’s mayor is the latest to call for a ban on cruise ships to a major city, with Pierre Hurmic saying they spoil the “beauty” of the location.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2024

A new report by Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that the biggest cruise ships taking to the sea today are twice as big as they were at the turn of the century.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Aug 2024

The Disney Cruise Line is expanding its fleet with four new ships, with the operator also announcing new shows at sea based on its Hercules and Moana IPs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2024

Disney’s chief financial officer has said that the company feels ‘very, very good’ about its planned US$60bn investment into its parks following weaker-than-expected third-quarter results for the Experiences division
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Aug 2024

On Saturday 3 August 2024 at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, the new cruise ship Disney Treasure was floated out of the building to dock into the shipyard harbour. The “float out” celebrates the completion of the ship’s exterior and is a significant maritime tradition.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jul 2024

Carnival Cruise Line has kicked off a multi-year partnership with Leagues Cup as the North American football tournament's official cruise line partner.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024

There’s been a lot going on in the world of attractions over the last week. Here are some of the headlines:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2024

There’s been a lot going on in the world of attractions over the last week. Here are some of the headlines:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024

Here’s some of the big headlines from the last week:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024

The redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port is looking for family-friendly options to add to its offering, with plans announced to develop a US$35m waterpark as part of the tourist destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024

Disney and Oriental Land are coming together to launch a brand new cruise ship set to launch every night in Japan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024

A lot has happened in the last week, here's some of the headlines:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024

In its bid to combat overtourism, Amsterdam in the Netherlands has said that by 2035 no cruise ships will be permitted to visit the famous city.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2024

Despite facing a number of global challenges, the cruise industry is on target to break a pre-pandemic record as nearly 35 million passengers are expected to take to the seas for a cruise vacation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2024

A second giant cruise ship is currently being built in China, with the vessel expected to be completed by March 2026.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 May 2024

Saudi cruise line Aroya Cruises has released an extensive list of prohibited items ahead of the launch of its first cruise ship later this year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2024

Cruise operator Carnival is warning its guests against tiger cub petting, an activity on offer at some ports it docks at.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024

An ex-intelligence officer from Saudi Arabia has alleged that Saudi forces were instructed to use ‘lethal force’ against those resisting relocation as a result of the under-construction linear mega city The Line
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2024

Over the decades since Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955, the company’s tourism business has ballooned to an enterprise worth tens of billions in yearly sales, with sprawling locations in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024

With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024

As the city of Amsterdam continues to attempt to reduce tourism numbers, the city is taking its next big step by saying ‘no’ to new hotels.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2024

MSC Cruises has unveiled Cliffhanger - a new attraction coming to its upcoming World America vessel that will give riders a one of a kind of experience as they swing out 50m above the ocean
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2024

Iconic fashion designers and brands including the late Dame Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Christian Dior have collaborated with Blenheim Palace for the largest exhibition in the heritage destination’s 300-year history.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024

‘Evolution of Cruise’ will be the theme for this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global ahead of the industry-leading event’s return in April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024

The Disney Cruise Line has shared new details about its upcoming island destination Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the tropical retreat in the Bahamas promising to bring the magic when it opens to guests this June.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024

Adirondack Studios has named Jeff Moulton, former director of Client Delivery for RWS Global’s Holland America Line division, as the company’s new VP of Project Delivery
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2024

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has made history by becoming the most popular travelling exhibition at Carnegie Science Center in over a decade.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2024

Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company has the ability to build seven full themed lands around the world, including expanding the size of Disneyland by up to 50%
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2024

Disney’s parks and experiences division has reported a 7% increase in revenue up to US$9.1bn despite rising operational costs and lower guest attendance at the Disney World resort in Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024

The Caribbean island of St Vincent is eyeing cruise visitors for a major new theme park based on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2024

MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest cruise line, is setting course for Texas, US, after the cruise line opened sales for its new itineraries out of Galveston, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing US expansion.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024

Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2024

ted - a company operating under the RWS Global banner - has announced a four-year partnership with Cunard, with ted working to elevate and modernise onboard entertainment for the luxury cruise brand.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024

An animal attraction that earns the vast majority of its revenue from visiting tourists is suffering significant declines as a result of the cruise industry.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023

A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the aid of six men stranded in water near the Dominican Republic, after the cargo vessel they were traveling in capsized.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2023

The cruise industry is lined up for a record year, with travellers from across the globe booking trips in greater numbers than even before as the travel sector bounces back from the effects of the global pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its upcoming Icon of the Seas - a vessel launching in Miami in January 2024 offering a record-breaking waterpark as one of its main features.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2023

Disney CEO Bob Iger is set to host a company-wide town hall event on November 28, with Iger to discuss future opportunities and paint a clear picture for his plans going forward.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023

RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023

A US$1.2m underwater museum is set to open to the public by the end of the year, with the Spirit of SXM Sculpture Park coming to the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023

One of the Edwardian era’s last remaining passenger steamships has docked in Kingston, Ontario, with the vessel set to become a permanent heritage attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023

The Disney Cruise Line has set sail for the first time from Australia, with the Disney Wonder departing from Sidney on October 28th.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023

Industry professionals in the cruise sector are gearing up for a major event in the form of Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean has provided assistance to the US Department of State in helping to safely evacuate Americans from Israel aboard one of its vessels.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023

Disney’s ability to create high-quality content on movies and TV along with real-world versions of these experiences allows the company to “occupy an unrivalled presence within the minds of people across the globe”.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023

RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Sep 2023

Disney said it would double spending on theme parks, resorts and cruise lines to $60bn over the next decade, sending shares lower despite a boost to the business segment that has driven profits over the past year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2023

The famous Italian city of Venice is set to tackle over-tourism with the introduction of a €5 a day entry fee for visitors to the Unesco World Heritage Site
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Sep 2023

WhiteWater is set to announce several new projects at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The waterpark manufacturer will also showcase its line of Blaster water rides at the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2023

The Disney Treasure cruise ship will set sail at the end of next year, with Disney unveiling its latest offering in a rapid expansion of its popular cruise operation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2023

Norway’s cruise industry is booming, with 5.5 million passengers expected to make a port call during 2023 as individual visits shoot up by 29%
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2023

Peter van der Schans has now been at the helm of IAAPA’s EMEA operations for more than a year. He shares with Planet Attractions how that year has gone and the progress being made in the global attractions markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2023

ted, part of RWS Global, has developed 40 brand new entertainment experiences onboard the Marella Voyager, the newest addition to the Marella Cruises’ fleet.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2023

Disney’s parks and experiences division has reported US$8.3bn in revenue for Q3 2023, despite rising operational costs and lower guest attendance at the Disney World resort in Florida
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Joshua Atkinson | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2023

Dive in as FlowRider’s Joshua Atkinson explores the shift in consumer mindsets and its impact on the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023

Luxury cruise operator Mundy Cruising has said that use of artificial intelligence (AI) will “unlock a host of developments in ship design and on-board experience”.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2023

Adam Savage, the original co-host of Discovery Channel’s
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023

The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Asfar - a new company designed to support the growth of the kingdom’s tourism sector
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has debuted a new progress report that enables fans to track the construction of its upcoming cruise ship - the Disney Treasure.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jul 2023

Amsterdam has banned cruise ships from the city’s centre in an attempt to limit visitor numbers and curb pollution levels.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2023

Passenger and freight shipping company Arctic Umiaq Line and cruise operator Hurtigruten Norway have announced a new partnership designed to boost growth and opportunities in Greenland's tourism industry.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2023

In the midst of its global and domestic investment spree, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has declared a loss on investments of US$11bn for last year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2023

Carnival’s Holland America has announced the launch of National Geographic Day Tours - experiences that allow guests to connect in a sustainable way with destinations in the Mediterranean.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2023

Virgin Voyages has partnered with Jennifer Lopez to launch Jen A.I. a new tool that enables guests to receive personalised invitations from the pop superstar
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www.seatradecruiseglobal.com | 08 - 11 Apr 2024

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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2023

Hamburg, Germany, is set to welcome back Seatrade Europe from September 6-8, marking the first return of the event to the continent since the emergence of the global pandemic.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023

Princess Cruises has said it will not be adding a rollercoaster or waterpark to its offerings, after announcing a new activity zone onboard its upcoming Sun Princess.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2023

Cruise operator Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled plans for the company’s first zero-emission ship.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023

Carnival is debuting what it calls ‘the most engaging family activity zone ever featured on a Princess cruise ship’ with Park19 set to make its debut on board the upcoming Sun Princess in February 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2023

MrBeast has released a new video which sees the world’s biggest YouTuber take over Royal Caribbean's gigantic Harmony of the Seas cruise ship
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has teamed up with several community organisations in the Bahamas to build a new garden at the Ranfurly Homes for Children, which is hoped will inspire the young residents to grow and eat their own produce.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2023

Paul Ludlow, president of P&O Cruises, has been named president of Carnival UK in a new consolidated position.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023

Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023

MSC Eurbia will become the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise when it sets sail next week
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023

UN experts have expressed alarm after three people evicted from homes to make way for Saudi Arabia’s The Line, now face the death penalty
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023

Disney has announced that its Star Wars Galactic Starcruise experience will cease operations permanently in September 2023 after only 18 months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2023

The Carnival Dream cruise liner helped a number of people in need after their boat capsized in the Belize Channel.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2023

Cruise line operator Royal Caribbean could be planning to expand its reach in the Bahamas, after a team was sent to scout Rum Cay as a potential new private island destination
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

WhiteWater has revealed details of more than 60 major projects across its waterpark, water ride and surf divisions opening worldwide throughout 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

Showcasing exactly what it means to produce an immersive entertainment experience, RWS Entertainment Group and MSC Cruises have turned their eyes to fitness and wellbeing, with a new programme on MSC’s Euribia debuting in May and June for teens and kids.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023

Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas is scheduled to reopen next month following a US$300m renovation targeting increased visitor numbers and an enhanced visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2023

With the attractions and cruise industries seemingly closer than ever before, RWS CEO Ryan Stana speaks to Planet Attractions about what that means and the steps we can take to bring these two powerhouses under one metaphorical roof
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023

Hong Kong’s tourism board has announced its “return to its position as Asia’s cruise hub”, following 160 ship calls from 16 cruise lines so far in 2023.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023

JRA has announced a new company structure that sees Mark Amos promoted to the role of executive VP, while former president Keith James becomes chairman
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2023

The Caribbean’s most popular cruise destination is about to gain a major new port, with work on Calypso Cove to start towards the end of this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2023

Disney’s leadership structure continues to change, with Bob Iger naming company veteran Asad Ayaz as the company’s first-ever chief brand officer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023

Meyer Group has unveiled the cruise ship of the future with its Reverse concept showing what such a vessel could look like in the year 2100
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2023

Colombian tourism has been showing unprecedented rise in numbers with the cruising industry pivotal to the whole sector’s growth.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2023

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced plans to bring Disney cruises to the southeast Asia region for the first time.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2023

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Taiwan International Ports Corporation have joined forces to showcase the country’s cruise tourism opportunities, with the aim of driving economic growth and expediting the revival of Taiwan's cruise market.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023

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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023

More musical fun at Seatrade this time from the Aruba stand with a tune that will surely be familiar to the Disney faithful.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023

Among the exhibitors at this year’s Seatrade are a range of tourism bodies representing all the global cruise ports and related attractions from around the world. Over at the Virgin Islands stand, this colourful character was showcasing some of the destinations culture for attendees.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023

With the show floor open, we’ve taken a time-lapsed walk around Seatrade Cruise Global. Split between suppliers, ports and operators there’s a lot to see at this year’s show and plenty for attractions operators and suppliers to sink their teeth into. Check out the video below!
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023

Kicking off the conference portion of the event yesterday, Seatrade Cruise Global today opened its show floor, with exhibitors from across the globe showcasing their products and destinations.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2023

SeaTrade Cruise Global has returned to Tampa, Florida, US, with a day of conferencing ahead of the launch of the show floor tomorrow (March 28).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2023

Icon of the Seas will feature the largest waterpark at sea when it sets sail for the first time in 2024, here’s what went into developing the record-breaking attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023

A cargo port controversially seized from a US company last week by the Mexican government has been earmarked for an XCaret style water and theme park, as well as a docking point for cruise ships
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023

Cruise line operator Royal Caribbean has announced the permanent closure of its Sky Pad attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023

SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...
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www.seatradecruiseglobal.com | 27 - 30 Mar 2023

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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2023

David Herrera has been named the new president of Norwegian Cruise Line, with Harry Sommer transitioning to be the next president and chief executive officer of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2023

Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2023

A new report exploring the market dynamics of the global cruise industry estimates the sector to grow to $16.7bn over the next several years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2023

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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023

A cruise ship that bought aid and anchored at Tosyalı İskenderun Port in the southern province of Hatay has opened its doors in service of the quake survivors who lost everything in the deadly quakes of February 6.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023

We’re still early into 2023 and leading waterpark manufacturer WhiteWater has already opened two water rides – Super Flume and River Raft at VinWonders in Phú Quốc, Vietnam.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2023

Cruise Saudi welcomed a record number of tourists, with almost 9,000 visitors from three cruise ships passing through two Cruise Saudi ports on Saudi Founding Day at the end of February.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023

Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023

Nicole Scherzinger has partnered with P&O Cruises in a deal that will see the multi-award-winning performer create “spectacular music and dance extravaganzas” for the operator in an exclusive entertainment partnership.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023

Cruise operator Hurtigruten Expeditions has welcomed explorer Alex McNeil to its team, with McNeil set to develop the company’s next generation of expedition cruises.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2023

Under the RWS banner, ted and JRA have a host of live shows and experiences set for 2023, with dozens of spectacles set to wow audiences worldwide through the year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2023

DEAL is coming back to Dubai next month. Here’s everything you need to know about the region’s hottest attractions show
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023

Cruise line MSC Group is set to expand its fleet with two new ships in 2023.
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Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2023

From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2023

‘More people than ever’ are exploring the possibility of booking a cruise, with new research showing a 10% increase in the number of people planning such a journey.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2023

Luxury cruise line Cunard is offering guests joining its Queen Elizabeth ship in Alaska the opportunity to experience the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train through the Canadian Rockies.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2023

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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2023

Ukrainian refugees living on an Ambassador Cruise Line ship in Glasgow are to be rehomed as the Scottish government's contract with the vessel comes to an end.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023

MSC and the New York Knicks have announced a multi-year marketing partnership that sees MSC become the official cruise line of the NBA side
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023

Solo travel is becoming a more popular choice for holidaymakers, according to new research released by Norwegian Cruise Line.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022

Saudi Arabia’s planned linear city, The Line, will become a global hub for the cruise industry, a senior executive behind the project has said.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022

Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has recognised Futuroscope’s Chasseurs de Tornades (Tornado Chaser) with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2022

Princess Cruises has debuted a brand new immersive experience that combines dining, storytelling, music, scent and more for a one-of-a-kind journey through the Mediterranean
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022

RWS’s Sponsored Spotlight will showcase the company’s ‘endless possibilities’ following major acquisitions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022

IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Oct 2022

Cunard has announced its 2023 Insights enrichment programme, with adventurer Bear Grylls taking centre stage for the operator’s maiden 2023 voyage to Alaska
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2022

Cruise operator Holland America Line is celebrating 150 years with the announcement of a partnership with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
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07 Oct 2022

In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival has announced a partnership with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children’s space programme featuring activities inspired by NASA science.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022

A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation and evolution of Disney’s Epcot at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022

Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
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28 Sep 2022

After initially monitoring the approach of Hurricane Ian, Florida’s major theme parks have all taken the decision to close for both today (September 28) and Thursday (September 29).
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Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022

IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2022

The kind of robotic technology seen at theme park rides worldwide will soon be available to cruise passengers out at sea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2022

With an influx of Ukranian refugees threatening to overwhelm available housing in Scotland, the government has announced plans to accommodate up to 1,750 people onboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on a temporary basis
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15 Aug 2022

Starting this September, cruise operator Royal Caribbean has removed the requirement for its passengers departing in the US from California, Louisiana or Texas, and any European country, to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022

Carnival’s new sustainability plan will cut its emissions by 500,000 metric tons per year and save US$150m annually in fuel costs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022

Shark Week is back for 2022 and Planet Attractions has taken a deep dive to find a collection of shark-related content that you can take in during the event
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19 Jul 2022

Royal Caribbean has received approval to acquire the “ultra-luxury” cruise ship Endeavor, which was originally delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022

Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022

Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say
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01 Jul 2022

Following its official christening yesterday, Disney Cruise Line has released new imagery from the ceremony, celebrating the landmark launch.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2022

A gargantuan 9,000-passenger cruise ship will go on its maiden voyage to the scrap heap after the ship maker building the vessel went bust earlier this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2022

The Disney Wish will soon set sail with visitors on board following a special christening event in Port Canaveral, Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022

Royal Caribbean Cruises has filed a request that if approved will see SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service rolled out across the operator’s entire fleet
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16 Jun 2022

For the first time since the pandemic, flight bookings have exceeded 2019 levels, while spending on cruise lines, buses and trains saw sharp improvements in 2022, according to a new report from Mastercard Economics Institute.
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10 Jun 2022

During a traditional maritime ceremony held yesterday (June 9) in Bremerhaven, Germany, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) took delivery of its newest ship, the Disney Wish.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022

The concert series, the second such partnership between Sofar Sounds and Tiqets, will see artists perform at iconic attractions in London and San Francisco.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022

It’s a busy year for WhiteWater, which has more than 70 waterpark projects across the world opening in 2022. We’ve rounded these projects up so you can keep track of everything happening this year
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19 May 2022

Actor Chris Evans has revealed that starting tomorrow (May 20th), guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Disney World Resort will be able to get an early look at scenes from Disney and Pixar’s newest sci-fi adventure,
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022

Returning this Autumn, Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas will include new one-of-a-kind Halloween experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022

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
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11 May 2022

Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division.
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Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022

Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event
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29 Apr 2022

Cruise operator MSC has announced that starting at the end of May, two of its ships will begin using shore power in an attempt to cut emissions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2022

Carnival’s current CEO Arnold Donald will step down from his position in August with company veteran Josh Weinstein waiting in the wings to take up the role going forward
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022

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
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08 Apr 2022

Holland America Line's Koningsdam will be the first cruise ship to come to Canada in more than two years following the industry-wide pause that came as a result of the global pandemic.
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07 Apr 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans to “sail into the Metaverse” with the launch of its own NFT collection.
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05 Apr 2022

For the first time in more than two years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed its warning against cruise ship travel, with the body no longer cautioning against boarding a ship.
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10 Mar 2022

Cruise operator Hurtigruten Norway has initiated one of Europe's largest environmental ship upgrades, with rebuilt ships set to cut CO2 emissions by 25% and NOx emissions by as much as 80%.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022

Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait
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24 Feb 2022

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, is set to depart on its maiden voyage next week when it sets sail for a week-long cruise to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2022

The cruise industry could soon face taxes in excess of US$2bn a year should a new tax levy on carbon emissions gain approval
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022

Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2022

Crossing four continents and stopping off at more than 100 landing sites, Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a series of cruises set to travel all the way from the Arctic to Antarctica
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022

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.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2022

Set to premiere in 2023, Pixar Day at Sea is a brand new voyage from the Disney Cruise Line, with the exclusive event coming to the operator’s Disney Fantasy ship next January
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line has been forced to cancel cruises throughout January
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12 Jan 2022

Ruth Venn has been appointed as director of sales for P&O Cruises, replacing Nathaniel Sherborne who will leave the business in early March.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2022

Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2022

A number of Covid outbreaks over the New Year period are causing chaos for the already disrupted cruise industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021

Funderstruck. Adjective. Shocked and amazed by the power of fun on Carnival. Well, that’s what the cruise operator is saying in its new ad campaign at least!
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07 Dec 2021

The cruise sector has performed well on the stock market following early data that suggested that the Omicron variant of Covid-19 may not lead to serious illness, hospitalisations or death - particularly with those that have been already vaccinated.
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06 Dec 2021

Norwegian Cruise line says it has identified “a handful” of cases among guests and crew onboard its ‘Breakaway’ vessel.
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06 Dec 2021

MSC Cruises’ new ‘World’ cruise ships, the second-largest class of ships in the world, celebrated a construction milestone this past week when the first ship of the class touched water for the first time.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2021

The show has been exclusively developed for the Disney Wish and will feature a reimagined script and score
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021

The six-zone Paramount Film and Television Park is part of a US$8 billion tourism development and is expected to open in Yunnan province in 2024
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09 Nov 2021

After serving for 33 years as CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, Richard Fain has decided to step down as CEO of the cruise operator effective January 3, 2022.
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27 Oct 2021

IAAPA has named Kelly Repass as its new director of global research, with Repass set to develop a new strategy for the IAAPA research programme, also overseeing its implementation and execution.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021

Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience
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25 Oct 2021

Carnival Cruise Line has christened its Mardi Gras vessel in Port Canaveral, Florida at a “Universe of Fun” celebration - the first ship naming ceremony held in the US since the cruise industry’s restart this summer.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2021

It’s back! Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021

The Rig is a unique venture that will transform a former oil rig in the Arabian Gulf into a resort featuring theme parks, hotels, restaurants and even actual sky diving!
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14 Oct 2021

Visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios can now get a sneak peak at the upcoming Disney Wish cruise shop with a special exhibition exploring the upcoming vessel.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021

Disneyland is getting its first movie with Halloween’s David Gordon Green lined up to direct the origin story of origin stories
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2021

The first ship from Virgin Voyages fleet of cruise ships has completed its journey from PortMiami to Nassau and Bimini in the Bahamas
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04 Oct 2021

Making cruise ships more environmentally friendly could help attract tourists interested in eco-friendly holidays.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021

Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021

2022 is looking good for the Disney Cruise Line, with Disney boss Bob Chapek revealing an upward booking trajectory in terms of demand through the next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021

Cruise operator Carnival recently made headlines around the world with the debut of the first rollercoaster to operate at sea. Maurer Rides’ Marco Hartwig explains how this all came about
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2021

Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2021

This is the first cruise the company has done in almost a year and a half
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2021

The poster features several Star Wars figures, which, according to Disney, are meant to represent the guests and the choose-your-own-adventure-style experience they’ll undertake at the hotel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2021

A carbon-neutral cruise ship could be realised in the not-too-distant future, with MSC Group announcing a feasibility study for a hydrogen-powered vessel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021

Disney has released a new docuseries exploring how it managed to bring some of its most popular attractions to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2021

Disney’s Jungle Cruise has undergone a full reimagining, with the ride experience completely modernised to ‘better reflect and value diversity’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021

Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2021

Captain America, Ant-Man and Bob Chapek assemble for the launch of Avengers Campus, Chris Jericho rides the Voyage, a UK-only cruise is barred from the UK and Amsterdam starts trailing the use of autonomous boats. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2021

A UK-only cruise has been barred from docking in Greenock by the Scottish government
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2021

The trend for autonomous vehicles continues to grow, with Amsterdam currently testing the use of self-driving electric boats in its waterways
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2021

It’s got a capacity shy of 4,000 but more than a quarter-of-a-million people are eager to be the first on-board the Freedom of the Seas, as Royal Carribean tests the waters for a return to cruising in the US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2021

It’s been a year of turmoil for the theme park industry, with Disney boss Bob Chapek hoping for an end to the chaos towards the end of 2021
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2021

The Smithsonian has partnered with cruise operator Ponant to offer educational voyages to a number of destinations worldwide
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2021

Fit for a Disney prince or princess, the penthouse suite aboard the upcoming Disney Wish cruise liner is promising to be one of the operator’s most spectacular accommodation offerings ever
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2021

Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021

"We're powering the magic by harnessing the power of the sun"
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021

Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2021

A new ride from Triotech celebrating 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm, the Jurassic world exhibition coming to North America, Disney’s next step in robotics and WWE looking at building a physical Hall of Fame. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 May 2021

Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2021

Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain is eyeing a careful and considered approach for the return of the US cruise industry following a year long absence
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2021

Disney Wish will set sail for the first time in June 2022
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2021

The US cruise industry is a step closer to resuming operations, the creation of the Lego Sky Lion at Legoland Windsor, the fan who built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex and the operator’s role as a custodian of treasured memories. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2021

Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain has hailed positive discussions with the CDC, bringing the US cruise industry a step closer to a return to operations
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