(eap) accesso Technology Group, a provider of software solutions for leisure facilities and attractions, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer: Lee Cowie (pictured here), who most recently served as the company’s COO, is taking over the (...) read more
(eap) The amusement park Zatorland in Zator in Lesser Poland celebrated the official opening of its new attraction, “Szymeq Coaster”, last weekend. The roller coaster was named after the Polish YouTuber “szymeQ”, who is known for his Minecraft (...) read more
(eap) At Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Rövershagen near Rostock (Germany), the first location of the Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer, with which the company’s success story began in 1993, visitors have been able to experience more than 19 new offerings since last (...) read more
(eap) Emerald Park, located around a 30-minute drive from Dublin, is aiming to delight visitors soon with a redesigned themed area: “Lost Valley: Land of Dinosaurs” is set to open in summer and, alongside already familiar and newly redesigned (...) read more
(eap) At Efteling, courageous chimney sweeps are now in demand: Last weekend, the Dutch theme park opened its new family attraction “Hooghmoed”, whose storyline ties in with the world of the park’s “Baron 1898” Dive Coaster, which opened in 2015. (...) read more
(eap) Currently on display until 30 December, the “Forest Worlds” exhibition at Germany’s Gasometer Oberhausen is taking visitors into the beauty and complexity of forests. In various chapters, the exhibition highlights the diversity of forest (...) read more
(eap) The German Karlsruher Bäder (Karlsruhe bathing operations) presented their 2025 annual report yesterday. Despite all challenges, the figures point to stable development, with a total of around 1.48 million visitors in 2025. With ten bathing (...) read more
(eap) An elegant ambience, refined cuisine and musical accompaniment: Visitors to the French theme park Puy du Fou can now enjoy French haute cuisine at the new gourmet restaurant “L’Auberge”. The venue was officially inaugurated (...) read more
(eap) The Rivoli Rotterdam amusement park (also known as Speelstad Rotterdam / Attractiepark Rotterdam), which has been in development for years, has a new owner. The project by Dutch entrepreneur Hennie van der Most, who also created Wunderland (...) read more
(eap) The US Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has announced the expansion of its water park area. As early as May 23, a total of 13 new water slides and attractions are scheduled (...) read more
(eap) Frankfurt Zoo is continuing to advance the implementation of its master plan “Zookunft2030+”. In the coming years, three large areas of Germany’s second-oldest zoo are to be comprehensively redesigned. The first step will be the savannah (...) read more
(eap) In December 2026, “MSC World Asia” – the newest “World Class” ship of Swiss cruise line MSC Cruises – is scheduled to enter service. The ship is expected to sail on seven-night cruises in the Mediterranean, calling at popular destinations such (...) read more
(eap) The US cruise company Royal Caribbean International has announced the order of a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship from the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku. The two newbuilds are scheduled to be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively. The order (...) read more
(eap) As part of a professional exchange, representatives of leading water parks recently met at the Rulantica water world in the Europa-Park Resort. The focus was on current trends, developments and challenges in the industry. Also taking part in (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend, the amusement park Gröna Lund in Stockholm started its 143rd season. This year, too, the traditional amusement park in Sweden’s capital is attracting visitors with several new attractions. Two new rides, a new temporary themed (...) read more
(eap) Florida’s Space Coast is already home to well-known visitor attractions such as the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Brevard Zoo. In the future, Bowen Aquarium is set to add another visitor destination to the Cape Canaveral region. The all-new (...) read more
(eap) The family-run Italian theme park Leolandia is continuing its investment strategy: With “Reveяsum”, a new major attraction was opened at the park this past weekend. The new attraction is a spinning coaster by the German roller coaster (...) read more
(eap) The Deichwelle leisure pool in Neuwied, Germany, has expanded both its capacities for swimming and activity courses and its offering for families with small children. In a new extension covering more than 670 square metres, guests have (...) read more
(eap) Ticiland in the Swiss municipality of Stein am Rhein is facing its definitive closure. The indoor amusement park is scheduled to close permanently as early as this coming Sunday, 26 April 2026. The aim is reportedly to “shut down” the park in (...) read more
(eap) The Spanish theme park resort PortAventura World has announced an agreement with the well-known hospitality and entertainment brand Hard Rock International to open a Hard Rock Cafe at the entrance of PortAventura Park. With a capacity of (...) read more
