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28 Apr 2022
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company called THG. The new creative agency is dedicated to creating ... More
18 Mar 2022
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based on the popular Jumanji film franchise. The multi-territory exclusivity agreement ... More
09 Mar 2022
Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and production agency. Thinkwell specialises in the masterplanning, design and production ... More
01 Mar 2022
Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed visitor attraction in Birmingham, UK. Opened in 1990, Cadbury World ... More
17 Nov 2021
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The news was revealed in a press conference today (16 November) ... More
18 Oct 2021
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and heritage companies to future proof their ticketing solutions when procuring ... More
30 Sep 2021
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current TEA International Board VP, will officially begin her tenure as ... More
01 Sep 2021
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based attractions specialist from audio-visual business, Electrosonic, where he spent over ... More
18 Aug 2021
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global resort and entertainment development services. Focusing on the creation of ... More
06 Aug 2021
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, has announced its partnership with the Italian theme park Leolandia. The studio produced the digital content ... More
18 May 2021
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of plans to invest AU$70m in its theme park estate this ... More
11 May 2021
Compagnie des Alpes has appointed Delphine Pons as general manager of its Parc Astérix theme park in Plailly, France. Pons will officially take over the ... More
16 Apr 2021
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction to the group's growing portfolio of properties. The aquarium has ... More
13 Apr 2021
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially around the world. The rumours have been sparked by Walt ... More
07 Apr 2021
The Chinese visitor attractions market is set to bounce back from the pandemic with significant growth over the coming years. Speaking to Attractions Management, Linda ... More
22 Feb 2021
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at its Chessington World of Adventures Resort theme park near London, ... More
22 Feb 2021
Most outdoor attractions in England – including zoos and theme parks – will be allowed to reopen their doors on 12 April. Announcing the government's ... More
16 Feb 2021
Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, has unveiled its Experience Centre which houses a 20-meter diameter immersive 8K LED ... More
21 Jan 2021
The Hong Kong government has revealed plans to provide the historic Ocean Park theme park with a further HK$2.8bn (US$361m, €298m, (£265m) worth of investment ... More
23 Dec 2020
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected fitness providers, as the industry recognises its potential to unlock ... More
01 Dec 2020
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Roof Walk experience allows guests ... More
28 Nov 2020
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners this year – the 27th edition of the awards – ... More
28 Oct 2020
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in November. Developed in partnership by ViacomCBS and new leisure group, ... More
23 Oct 2020
Six creative companies have teamed up to launch the Vigilante Group, described as a "rebellious team of creative companies" looking to "liberate the world from ... More
01 Sep 2020
Integrated technology specialist Technically Creative has launched three new immersive products, targeting the visitor attraction market. Step and Play is a giant interactive keyboard, which ... More
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