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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Attractions.io has debuted a new in-app Audio Tours module that aims to engage and influence visitor behaviours
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Christie has supplied more than 50 1DLP laser projectors to power an immersive theatrical experience in Wuhan, China, with the Ballad of Chu utilising the supplier’s cutting-edge projection technology to create a visually rich celebration of Jingchu culture
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Apr 2025
Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm, HGA, is pleased to celebrate the construction launch of the new Northern Virginia Science Center in Sterling, Virginia in Loudoun County. A partnership between the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation and the Science Museum of Virginia, the Northern Virginia Science Center has received substantial public and private support from partners across the region. The museum is expected to serve more than 300,000 visitors annually.
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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 | 31 Mar 2025
The iconic Dark Hedges tree tunnel in Northern Ireland, famed for its appearance in the hit series Game of Thrones, faces an uncertain future as the trees reach the end of their lifespan.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2025
Hideaki Takizawa has joined Christie after being named the company’s new CFO for Christie Digital Systems and its subsidiaries
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2025
Huss Park Attractions is celebrating the launch of Toxicator at Alton Towers Resort
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Game Volt, Conductr’s social-gaming arm, has launched a premium digital shooting experience purpose designed for hospitality and entertainment venues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2025
Manchester will host the inaugural Amusement & Retail Entertainment (ARE) Expo in April 2025, with the event offering a fresh platform for operators to seeking to explore new revenue streams and the latest in the interactive entertainment sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2025
Crowd Convert, founded by industry veterans Andy Povey and Paul Marden, has launched with a mission to transform digital engagement for the attractions sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2025
Rogue Rides has introduced its advanced omnidirectional trackless ride system, with the new technology offering dynamic movement and customisable experiences for dark ride attractions
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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 | 19 Feb 2025
The Location-based Entertainment market is set to experience explosive growth, with a new study predicting the market to be worth more than US$15bn globally by 2029
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2025
The Aquarium of the Pacific has worked alongside aquatic biology experts to develop a guide that informs the public of their local biodiversity.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2025
“Natural” world heritage sites, such as the Galápagos Islands, Serengeti national park and Great Barrier Reef, could be exposed to multiple climate extremes by the end of the century, researchers warn.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
A new indoor family coaster has upped the offering at Polish theme park Mandoria, with the Vekoma-designed Aquila representing a major new addition for the attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
Christie is set to unveil a brand new world-first product at ISE 2025, with the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH combining pure laser and laser phosphor technology for exceptional projection in attractions and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2025
A former British Museum employee has been arrested after allegedly breaking in and shutting down the museum's security and IT systems.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2025
Cornwall is set to host a combat-style team event this spring where players engage in battles using plastic balls. Airsoft International has revealed that its AI-500 event will take place at Flambards Theme Park in Helston on April 11.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2025
Seneca Park Zoo has named the architects for the latest phase of its US$100m expansion, with award-winning design firm CambridgeSeven set to imagine the second phase of the US development project
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2025
Eagle Hills Group has announced that it has signed a real estate purchase agreement for the land on which a mixed-use real estate development, the “Grand Budapest” project, will be built. The project promises to rejuvenate a long-abandoned district in Budapest. Spanning 100 hectares, this project is designed to set a global standard for sustainability, urban living, and community-focused development.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2025
The British Museum will undergo ‘the most significant transformation, both architectural and intellectual, happening in any museum globally’ with the launch of a rebranding project alongside its overall development masterplan
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Tom Anstey | 11 Dec 2024
WhiteWater is celebrating following the launch of its most ever new products at an IAAPA show, as well as two Brass Ring Awards for its Walhalla and Mini Blaster attractions
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Amy Martin | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2024
The manufacturers of the now demolished Orlando FreeFall have been ordered to pay a US$310m settlement following the 2022 death of fourteen-year-old Tyre Sampson
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2024
Promising human-like interactions, real-time support, and personalised experiences for visitors, conversational AI is the new hot topic when it comes to visitor attractions. But with something so new and groundbreaking, there are always going to be sceptics. With its new AI Assistant launched at IAAPA Expo, Attractions.io’s Mark Locker and Peter O’Dare spoke to Planet Attractions about what AI truly has to offer the sector...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
Falcon's Beyond has announced that it and Infinite Acquisitions Partners have entered into a letter of intent for Falcon's to operate Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) pending approval in early 2025.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
With almost 42,000 industry professionals descending on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Expo, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Holovis has unveiled its second generation 360Golf Experience with a demo course on the trade show floor
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Attractions technology provider accesso is showcasing a new version of its accesso Passport platform alongside its portfolio of attractions technology solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2024
Leading rollercoaster and water ride manufacturer Reverchon will debut a new Flume ride and ride safety system at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2024
It’s been a year of growth in the US for Semnox Solutions. Phil Showler, head of FEC Sales for Semnox Americas, tells Planet Attractions more...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
Industry veteran Alexander Bresinsky has been named the new Director Business Development for Simtec Systems
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
Efteling is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction, with Danse Macabre, a new immersive dark ride attraction, now open to the public
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2024
Attractions.io is set to launch its new AI Assistant at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the technology set to revolutionise the way attractions can meet the exact needs of their customers in an instant
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Oct 2024
Alterface is set to introduce its “Imagination Playground” at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the custom-built demonstration space set to offer attendees a look at the company’s signature interactive technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
Semnox Solutions has announced the implementation of its attraction booking software on its self-service kiosks at Planet Play - the first attraction in Malta to use the company’s technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
As the digital landscape evolves, museums are increasingly leveraging online platforms to diversify their revenue streams. A recent survey of 242 museum professionals conducted by MuseumNext in July 2024 shed light on how institutions are generating income online and their strategies for engaging virtual audiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
A new study has listed the 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites most at risk from climate change, and emphasized the urgent need for the cultural sector to take action.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
A makeshift aquarium built around a leaking fire hydrant in New York that created major buzz across social media has been paved over by the city
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2024
Holovis has launched its cutting-edge 360Golf system at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, with three immersive themed courses part of a new £15m addition to the popular family resort
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2024
WhiteWater’s Geoff Chutter is set to be inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, with Chance Rides’ Dick Chance also joining alongside two more industry veterans in this year’s class
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2024
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded 15 UK heritage projects a share of £30m in funding, with London’s Crystal Palace Park and North Yorkshire’s Ripon Museum among recipients
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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 | 15 Oct 2024
Boasting a collection of more than 300,000 objects, visitors can for the first time get a glimpse inside the Science Museum Group’s £65m collections centre, with the Hawking Building now open for public tours
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Dark Ride Database | 11 Oct 2024
ETF recently announced an expansion to its portfolio with the 2.0 addition of its ride system. Called the Dynamic Mover, the company has promised not just an evolution of its current offering, but a “revolution” of what it has on offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2024
Many of us of a certain age can still remember the first time we picked up a Nintendo Entertainment System controller, quickly immersing us in the colorful worlds of Super Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Oct 2024
Blenheim Palace and the Eden Project have introduced a new returnable cup system, which avoids the need for visitors to drink from single-use cups.
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2024
IAAPA returns to Amsterdam for the 2024 edition of IAPPA Expo Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2024
Integrated attractions management platform Connect&GO has announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2024
A new survey has revealed that around a third of visitors to attractions would like to see investment made when it comes to mobile food and beverage ordering.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Sep 2024
Embed is heading to Amsterdam for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to showcase some of its breakthrough innovations at the landmark event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
The British government has announced a probe into the use of dynamic pricing after ticket seller Ticketmaster significantly increased costs for the Oasis reunion while customers sat in a virtual queue
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2024
It has been predicted that fifty World Heritage sites will be lost to climate change by the year 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically cut
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2024
Miirage is behind a new holographic experience at Melbourne Museum that stars Victoria - a record-breaking T-Rex that represents one of the largest and most complete T-Rex fossils ever to go on display
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2024
The former chief financial operator of Columbus Zoo has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty for his role in a scheme that saw the illegal misuse of US$2.3m of zoo funds
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2024
Sacoa Cashless System will be making its way to Amsterdam this September, with the company announcing its participation in this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2024
Travel service provider Trip.com Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Merlin Entertainments to attract visitors to marine-focused events and experiences across the Asia region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Aug 2024
A trio of suppliers have joined forces on Enchanted Greenhouse - an interactive dark ride attraction coming to the under-development Six Flags Qiddiya City
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2024
Halo Space - a company set to offer zero-emission commercial space flights starting in 2026 - has announced that Saudi Arabia will host a landmark test of its capsule prototype
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
Hackers have targeted the central data system for 40 French museums, unleashing a network-wide ransomware attack on the country's culture sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
The Memphis Zoo has broke ground on a new research station centered on biodiversity and land conservation in Sri Lanka.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
A major Japanese supermarket chain has implemented a new AI system that aims to evaluate and ‘standardise’ its employees smiles
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2024
Sacoa Cashless System has announced its latest installation at Mulligans Hemel Hempstead - a brand new games venue offering an 18-hole mini golf course, VR games and over 50 arcade machines.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
The son of the former CFO of Columbus Zoo has pleaded guilty for the role he played in a theft scandal that saw the misappropriation of zoo funds between multiple executives to the tune of US$2.3m
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
Cadbury World is in the midst of a multi-million-pound investment from its new owner, Merlin Entertainments. Alterface’s Stephane Battaille explains how one of the attraction’s biggest investments - Cadbury Chocolate Quest - was brought to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jul 2024
At the end of its current high season, Dutch theme park Efteling has announced that its Aquanura water show will undergo a series of developments, including a new musical score and a revamped lighting system.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2024
DOF Robotics has announced the opening of a new Flying Theater in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Venice’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2024
Copenhagen’s tourist body is offering visitors to the Danish city the chance to pay for a variety of attractions in the city by completing a number of climate-friendly actions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2024
Leading Canadian theme park Playland is set to debut its latest addition - the country’s fastest launch coaster with the CA$17m ThunderVolt
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
As tourists continue to visit Japan in record numbers, many tourism businesses and attractions across the country are increasing prices, charging more for foreign visitors to enjoy certain products and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
Something strange is making its way to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, with Sony’s Ghostbusters set to make an appearance with an all-new haunted house
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Dark Ride Database | 28 Jun 2024
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will reopen in August following renovations that will see significant parts of the attraction enhanced and expanded
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
The Maine State Aquarium has reopened to the public with a redesigned interior, new exhibits and displays, and an improved visitor experience.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2024
Iceland is starting to feel the effects of over-tourism, with the country’s government planning to introduce a flexible tax to stem the effects of an influx of visitors to the island nation
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
IAAPA Explores: Sustainability will highlight environmental initiatives at some of France’s most exciting attractions. Here’s everything you need to know about the July event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2024
A major heritage attraction in China has found itself under scrutiny after installing timers above all of its public toilets in order to cope with an increase in visitor numbers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
The reopening of an attraction in Bristol, UK, is being celebrated with a city-wide hunt for free tickets to the popular science centre.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
Nintendo is bringing its biggest brands to cities across the US this summer with a free-to-visit special touring event offering fans a chance to immerse themselves in a number of its most popular IPs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2024
The island of Mindanao in the Philippines has its first planetarium.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2024
Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh has welcomed a new STEM-themed exhibition based on the science behind award-winning Pixar films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Christie technology is behind a new immersive experience in Beijing, China, with Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center taking visitors on two different sci-fi-themed space adventures
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Erik Huijing | Themed Entertainment Consultant | 16 May 2024
In the last thirty years, there has been a slow but steady increase in the number of vertical dark rides all over the world. So why should you go vertical at your attraction? Erik Huijing tells all...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
WhiteWater has been named as the supplier to Qiddiya’s Aquarabia, with the company set to deliver a range of groundbreaking and record-breaking products to the under-construction attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln - Disneyland’s classic stage show featuring an animatronic version of Abraham Lincoln - is undergoing an extensive refurbishment.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Aquarabia is the latest major addition to Saudi Arabia’s Qiddya, with the under-construction waterpark project set to be the largest in the Middle East when it opens in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
The German city of Bad Harzburg has a new dark ride addition, with its operator HarzVenture hoping the new attraction proves popular as tourists seek entertainment options during the winter months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2024
V&A Dundee, Culture Perth and Kinross and Paisley Museum are among 19 museums, galleries and heritage organisations that will be participating in Museums Galleries Scotland’s (MGS) Museum Transformers programme.
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Aaron Mendelson | Vantage | 01 May 2024
How do you utilise different revenue strategies to maximise your park’s return on investment? Vantage’s Aaron Mendelson explains...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2024
A new attraction has arrived at Germany’s Heide Park, with Dämonen Gruft frighting and delighting visitors since its launch in March. Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille spoke to Planet Attractions about what went into the horror-filled ride’s creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2024
Changes set to be made to Disney’s Disability Access Service will punish those with disabilities rather than prevent use by able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, a group has said
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
The record-breaking Bermuda Storm is one of the most impressive attractions in the world and it took a host of creative minds and companies from every corner of the globe to bring it all together. Here’s the story behind its creation
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Plans to build a water park at the Mall of America in Bloomington are picking up steam again after previous efforts stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
As the customer experience becomes increasingly immersive, accesso is placing its focus for 2024 on seamless experiences through use of its cutting-edge technologies
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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 | 01 Mar 2024
Attack on Titan will be the subject of a new flying theatre film from Brogent, with the company also planning the launch of new projects in the US, Mexico South Korea and Hong Kong
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Feb 2024
Attractions.io continues to champion the guest experience in 2024 with a host of new product releases. Here’s what the company has coming this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2024
Thorpe Park’s highly anticipated Hyperia coaster continues to take shape with the park providing regular updates on the soon-to-open ride’s construction progress.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2024
Triotech’s latest product - the attendant-free interactive multiplayer coin-op SuperBlaster ride - is ready to ship to locations worldwide.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
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 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
The streets, hotels and restaurants around the ruins of Machu Picchu - Peru’s most famous tourist attraction - remained almost deserted Wednesday, with train services to the area canceled amid a week-long protest over the outsourcing of entry ticket sales to a private company.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
A new trackless dark ride is coming to Cadbury World following Merlin’s acquisition of the popular British attraction, with Cadbury Chocolate Quest taking visitors on a journey to make a real bar of chocolate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
Tom Hanks is bringing visitors to the moon and back with a new immersive experience co-written by the actor currently on show at London’s Lightroom
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2024
Two whale sharks at the Notojima Aquarium in Japan, have died after equipment failures, from the Noto earthquake, caused their environment to degenerate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2024
Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry has implemented an entrance fee at a Unesco World Heritage Site in Istanbul.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2024
IMPS, owner of The Smurts IP, has partnered with Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects to create a new interactive dark ride.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
AV specialist Christie has for the third time in its history won an Academy Award, with Mike Perkins recognised for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2024
Melbourne’s Sea Life aquarium has undergone a major transformation, with the Merlin attraction’s Oceanarium undergoing an AU$9m redevelopment to turn it into the bioluminescent Night on the Reef exhibit
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2024
Toronto Zoo has revealed the animal attraction has been hit with a cyberattack, with the staff currently trying to ascertain the effects of the probe into its systems.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is undergoing a renovation of its East Wing, with the US$20m project supported by the largest private donation in the museum’s history.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2023
New research has said that the children and family entertainment centre sector will be worth US$30.7bn by 2032, with the market growing by more than 10% each year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
Orlando could be about to welcome a major new attraction, with Ocean Sports Development leading a US$45m (€41.1m, £35.6m) project anchored around a 52,000sq m (566,000sq ft) pool capable of producing artificial waves - the first of many planned for locations across the US.
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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 | 14 Dec 2023
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have asked a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed against the Republican by Disney following a dispute stemming from the introduction of a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity for young children.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
Integrated attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a new partnership with the upcoming multi-sport amusement park, ARENA23.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The Guggenheim Museum has announced that Mariët Westermann - the current vice chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi - will be the next director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The soon-to-open Wisdome Stockholm at Tekniska Museet is the latest development as part of a national project to boost STEM activities and encourage sustainable construction methods across Sweden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Saudi Arabia has won a bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, with US$7.8bn set to be invested into building a site that focuses on ‘shaping a prosperous and sustainable future’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Technology solutions provider accesso is celebrating, after launching its new Qview solution at IAAPA Expo, while also picking up a prestigious Brass Ring Award for the product during the show.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is celebrating after being recognised with a Brass Ring Award for its Kiosk K4 product.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2023
Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur are joining forces to deliver a first-of-its-kind karting experience that will allow people of all abilities to feel as though they are part of an F1 Grand Prix
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2023
This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Nov 2023
Gel Blaster - a leading provider of water ball blasters and one of the world’s fastest-growing toy companies - has announced the launch of a new digital and physical gameplay system for visitor attractions.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is set to reveal a number of new features for its payments solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also announcing a new partnership with Brazilian FEC chain HotZone
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Zootopia - the highly anticipated new land at Shanghai Disney Resort - is set to open to the public on December 20th.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Semnox will introduce a number of innovative new solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with a bigger booth and a larger team on-hand to welcome attendees to the Orlando show
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Simworx is set to celebrate the opening of Europe’s first Pegasus Flying Theatre attraction at IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase several attractions innovations during this year’s show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Bringing together some of the industry’s leading suppliers under one banner, the Attractions Technology Lab returns to Orlando next month to showcase a complete technical mock-up of a dark ride experience, with a behind the scenes look at how such an attraction comes to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2023
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has debuted a brand new 3D digital display at its entrance, with a six minute show offering guests a look at the past, present and future of the US space programme
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn, New York, is to close indefinitely after Storm Ophelia left the zoo under several inches of water, leaving extensive damage in its wake.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
The Association of Science and Technology Centers has announced the winners of this year’s Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards, with each recognised for their dedication to increasing the understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2023
A painting stolen during a museum heist in Glasgow more than 30 years ago has been found after being put up for auction by an unsuspecting seller.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Vekoma has a number of high-profile projects and products in development, with the company highlighting a number of major projects set to open in 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
The founder of surf retail chain Ron Jon has donated US$2m to Florida’s Brevard Zoo so the animal attraction can build an aquarium and conservation centre in Port Canaveral.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to create a giant new nature reserve in the kingdom.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2023
How do you create a successful stay at the waterpark for families with young children? WhiteWater’s Mark Weston has the answers
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2023
Italian rollercoaster manufacturer Zamperla has debuted two new attractions at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, which is currently underway at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Sep 2023
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
NASA and the USDA Forest Service are offering public facing STEM operations in the US the chance to plan a ‘living piece of spaceflight history’ with seedlings literally flown to the moon and back
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2023
Attractions.io will showcase its guest experience platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with representatives on hand to guide visitors through the platform
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2023
A US$14.5m project, including a new planetarium, has been approved for the town of Spartanburg in South Carolina, US
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
Ticketing specialist Convious will host several education sessions on revenue, visitor experience and operations at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in Vienna
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, Simworx will showcase a new turnkey ride concept, alongside its expansive portfolio of dynamic media-based attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie has partnered with Illuminarium Experiences and Secret Location to supply projectors and maintenance support to a new immersive attraction in Toronto, Canada.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2023
The Museums Association has said ‘categorically’ that theft from collections is ‘incredibly rare, after more than 1,500 priceless artefacts were found to have been stolen from the British Museum
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Aug 2023
Convious’s eCommerce ticketing platform has reached new standards in data security and privacy after achieving Service Organisation Control 2 (SOC 2) Type 1 IT security compliance.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2023
Integrated digital solutions provider, Semnox Solutions has announced a new partnership with Glitch, a family entertainment centre (FEC) in Dubai.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Gunpowder Plot is a multilayered immersive experience set at the Tower of London. Planet Attractions spoke to the team behind the development to see exactly how it came to life...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2023
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced plans to transform the Sanskar Kendra museum in India’s Gujarat region into a World Heritage City museum.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
As the company continues its rapid expansion in 2023, guest experience platform Attractions.io has named Ted Ismert as its new chief operating officer
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Art dealers across the European Union EU) are lobbying their governments to take advantage of a new EU law to reduce value-added tax (VAT) rates on art sales.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Cedar Point has announced a sequel to Top Thrill Dragster, with Zamperla behind the reimagined Top Thrill 2, which will break the record for the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster when it opens in 2024
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2023
The Dr Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry (NMD) in Baltimore, US, has been awarded a US$1.28m (€1.2m, £1m) grant from the Science Education Partnership Award to transform how young people are taught about oral health.
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023
The National Railway Museum in Yorkshire, UK, has opened its largest new gallery in more than a decade, with the launch of the £6m ‘Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery’.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2023
Plans to create a new space and aviation museum in Kinross, Scotland, have taken a major step forward after the UK government approved £1.6m (US$2m, €1.9m) in funding for the project.
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25 Jul 2023
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) has received a US$12m (€11m, £10m) grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to support a major forest carbon project.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jul 2023
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced the public phase of a US$89m capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2023
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia has been granted US$22m in federal funding to turn the historic building into an interactive museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2023
A former Disney Imagineer has said the operator’s theme parks are more stressful and less fun for families.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2023
The Sphere, MSG’s new entertainment arena in Las Vegas, US, was lit up for the first time this month as part of a pre-launch ahead of its official debut in September
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Connect&GO has announced two new partnerships in France that will see the attractions technology specialists integrate its Konnect all-in-one platform with leading French ticket providers Ticketmaster France and France Billet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Engineering company Sanvik has used artificial intelligence to design a statue that draws on the styles of famous artists spanning three continents and 500 years, with the resulting work on display in Sweden’s Tekniska Museet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2023
More than 80 projectors from Christie’s Inspire Series have been selected by visitor attractions in China’s southern Guangdong province as their preferred projection system.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Attractions.io is seeking to partner with new vendors on its guest experience platform, introducing new technologies to further enhance its overall offering
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
The Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida, US, has updated its Genie + ride reservation system so that guests can choose to use it on a single-park basis.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Park officials at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm hope to reopen its Xcelerator rollercoaster this summer.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2023
The Smurfs are making their way to the US in the form of an immersive touring location-based experience set to make its debut in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
The PIF-owned Red Sea Global has been announced as the sponsor of the Al-Ahli Football Club, also owned by PIF, in Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Pro League
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
On 18 May 2023, experts in resilience-based management and local teams from Unesco marine World Heritage sites met online to share best practices and first-hand insights on designing and implementing resilience strategies that take a holistic approach in addressing the impacts of climate change and help communities to adapt to the inevitable change.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Detroit Zoo has a “unique opportunity” to act as a leader in STEM education for diverse audiences, says the zoo’s CEO, Hayley Murphy.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
A new species of ankylosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight in the UK has been named after the London Natural History Museum’s Paul Barrett.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Concerns have been raised after local government passed a bill allowing intensive irrigated strawberry farming on a World Heritage-protected wetland in Spain
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2023
accesso has announced the acquisition of leading ticketing and visitor management system provider VGS, with the award-winning SnApp platform to be rebranded accesso Horizon
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2023
The US and Canadian Coastguards are helming a major rescue mission to recover a missing tourist submarine that disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean less than two hours into an expedition to see the wreckage of the Titanic
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Aquarium of Niagara in New York, US, has appointed the Turner Construction Company to lead the development of its upcoming Great Lakes 360 experience.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Sursock Museum in Beirut, Lebanon, has reopened to the public, almost three years after it was destroyed in a deadly explosion that claimed the lives of more than 200 people.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2023
The Jamaican government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium in the US, that will see the two parties work together on a number of projects, including the establishment of several marine life sanctuaries in the country.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2023
Vennersys has announced a partnership with the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, which will see the online ticketing and integrated POS provider install its VenposCloud attraction management software at the heritage attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2023
Australia’s government is providing greater protection to the Great Barrier Reef, announcing a AU$160m package to phase out commercial gill net fishing by 2027
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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 | 05 Jun 2023
A brand new big cat habitat has opened at Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire, UK.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2023
A waterpark with dogs complete with a bar for its human owners has opened in St Petersburg, Florida, US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2023
Cairns Aquarium is on the hunt for a new investor, with Colliers appointed to seek expressions of interest for the popular Queensland attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2023
The Royal Commission for the ancient Saudi Arabian city of AlUla has approved plans for a new eco-luxury destination with its own museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
How can you leverage user-generated content and photo purchases to drive revenue and simultaneously promote your attraction? Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare has the answers...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma & Associates has won an international design competition to design a new visitor centre at Butrint National Park in Albania
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
Brogent Technologies will soon introduce a new virtual racing experience in Qatar, with the attraction part of the country’s largest indoor theme park - Doha Quest.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023
The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2023
Universal Studios Japan has announced the closure of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: The Ride, with the attraction to cease operations permanently in early 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2023
A major Transformers attraction is planned for Seven’s upcoming entertainment destination in Riyadh, with plans for two further attractions in the kingdom as Saudi Arabia’s PIF continues to expand its entertainment offerings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2023
Le Pal has welcomed a brand new dark ride experience, with BoldMove Nation and Triotech joining forces to bring Champi’Folies to life at the French theme park and animal attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2023
Universal Destinations and Experiences has filed a patent for a new kind of wearable technology.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2023
Connect&Go has announced a three-year partnership with Canada’s Canyon Sainte-Anne nature attraction in Quebec.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
A new brand home dedicated to Pilsner Urquell has opened its doors in Prague. BRC’s Christian Lachel tells Planet Attractions how the attraction celebrates the brand’s place in Czech history and culture
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
A man in the UK has died after getting stuck inside an indoor caving experience at a climbing centre.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2023
Six Flags Magic Mountain is about to become home to the largest solar project in the US installed by a for-profit organisation, with the massive solar carport set to offset 100% of the theme park’s energy usage with clean energy.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023
A new blockbuster exhibition based on hit CBBC show Operation Ouch! will open at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) in Manchester, UK, in July
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2023
The first ever recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, with 7thSense recognised for demonstrating outstanding short-term growth and commercial success in international trade over the last three years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2023
You can experience Carnegie Science Center with a roaring twenties twist on April 14, with the popular attraction set to host a special adults-only speakeasy night
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2023
A new museum celebrating the legacy of Amelia Earhart is set to open its doors in the aviation legend’s hometown of Atchison, Kansas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a three-year contract renewal with Canada’s Super Aqua Club waterpark in Quebec.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2023
Universal Destinations & Experiences is seeking a patent that may offer a tease at one of the rumored attractions at its Epic Universe theme park under construction in Orlando.
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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 | 04 Apr 2023
Will AI take over the planet or could it just maybe develop your next new dark ride attraction? Tom Anstey asked an AI a few simple questions to see how it would do in developing such a ride concept
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
The highly-anticipated Tron/Lightcycle Run rollercoaster will open today (April 4) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The ride was originally scheduled to open in 2021 but experienced several setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2023
The Welsh Government has committed to investing £4m (US$4.93m, €4.55m in a bid to bring a new tourism attraction to Swansea.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2023
Universal Parks & Resorts has filed a new ride patent that could hint at a future attraction at its upcoming Epic Universe resort in Orlando, Florida.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2023
NASA is to award millions of dollars of funding to museum projects across the US that encourage student participation in STEM subjects
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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 | 24 Mar 2023
The former home of British King, Edward VIII, will be opened to the public for the first time when it opens next year as a museum.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
The City Art Gallery in Southampton, UK, is set to undergo urgent roof repairs after receiving a £2.23m (US$2.74m, €2.52m) grant from the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
Immersive attractions developer Miral has confirmed that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will open in May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2023
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Mission Ferrari opened to the public to much fanfare in January. Holovis’s James Lodder shares a decade-long journey to realise this incredible immersive rollercoaster experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2023
Cashless solutions provider Embed will showcase a new tech innovation at this year’s DEAL event in Dubai, with a new line of solutions developed alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2023
Universal wants to enhance its interactive experiences on offer, with the operator filing two new patents for character and wand technologies at its parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023
Holovis has revealed an exciting year ahead for the experiential design firm, which has already launched one major theme park project and has another on the way in 2023.
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Cassidy Newman | WhiteWater | 28 Feb 2023
Aquatic play structures are among the fundamentals needed for a waterpark. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman tells us why...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023
Ukrainian security company Ajax Systems has installed US$13,000 worth of security equipment to protect several Banksy artworks in Kyiv created by the artist during the Russian invasion
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2023
Media-based attractions manufacturer Brogent Technologies has a big year ahead as the company aims to push the boundaries of flying theatre technologies and other media-based attractions.
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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 | 09 Feb 2023
SeaWorld is expanding its network of rescue centres with the launch of Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue - the first such SeaWorld site to open outside of the US
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