(eap) On 26 March, Rolf Düpmann, a long-standing companion in the international leisure industry, passed away at the age of 71. For more than 30 years, the Iserlohn-born entrepreneur served as CEO of FAB (Freizeit-Anlagen-Bau S.a.r.l., later FAB (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Bayern-Park in Fellbach (Lower Bavaria) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. On the occasion of the anniversary, visitors can look forward to several new offers, including a new show arena, various special events and a new (...) read more
(eap) As announced yesterday, the French Bayard Group – a Catholic media and publishing company based in Paris with operations across Europe, including Germany, Belgium and Spain – has acquired a majority stake in the regional theme park Kingoland (...) read more
(eap) A new Elephant World is currently being developed at Wilhelma Stuttgart, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility recently took place in the presence of park management and political representatives. The new development will be (...) read more
(eap) With today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the “WipfelErlebnisWelt” announced last year in Bad Harzburg, Germany (see EAP News 13 May 2025), the experience destination at Burgberg is further advancing its development. The excursion destination, (...) read more
(eap) The plans for the Parc du chocolat Cailler in the Swiss municipality of Broc are being concretised: Four years after the official project launch, the developed documents are now ready for public display. The park, centred around the (...) read more
(eap) The US-based company Meow Wolf, creator of immersive entertainment formats that combine art, storytelling and technology, has announced the appointment of Matthew Henick (photo) as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 27, 2026. He succeeds (...) read more
(eap) The Austrian leisure pool and wellness complex Aqua Salza, located about 30 minutes from Salzburg, has replaced its existing analogue information displays with a comprehensive digital signage concept. The aim of the transition is to optimize (...) read more
(eap) After focusing primarily on upgrading its amusement park offering over the past two years, Le PAL is now placing a strong emphasis on animal welfare this season. The French leisure and wildlife park, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch roller coaster manufacturer Vekoma Rides Manufacturing is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Together with its employees, customers and partners, the company is marking this special milestone through exclusive events and (...) read more
(eap) American Resort Management and the Vancouver, Canada-based manufacturer WhiteWater have entered an exclusive partnership for the development of the five recently announced Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks™. In collaboration with the aquatic (...) read more
(eap) SeaWorld Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is currently hosting the second edition of its “SeaBloom Celebration”: until April 26, visitors have the opportunity to get into the mood for the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere with a new live (...) read more
(eap) At Efteling, visitors have been able to immerse themselves in a fantastical dream world since last Friday: With the new illusion show “Magicaluna”, an approximately 20-minute, non-verbal production has celebrated its premiere at the Efteling (...) read more
(eap) Within a period of 16 months, two new aviary worlds – “Amazonia” and “Loriverse” – each rising to a height of ten metres, have been created at Germany’s Zoo Leipzig and were recently inaugurated. Around 300 lorikeets and parakeets, more than (...) read more
(eap) The Ottawa, Canada-based water slide manufacturer ProSlide Technology has announced the appointment of Gabi Salabi (pictured here) as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Salabi will be responsible for ProSlide’s global commercial strategy, (...) read more
(eap) The Italian Gardaland Resort has reopened its gates to visitors and aims to surprise guests this season with, among other things, a new educational gaming offering at the Sea Life aquarium, trendy events, and a new film in the 4D cinema. At (...) read more
(eap) From April 26 to 28, 2026, the professionals of indoor leisure facilities will gather at Germany’s Motorworld Region Stuttgart. The occasion is the 44th industry meeting of the German Association of Indoor Playgrounds and Leisure Facilities (...) read more
(eap) Showmen culture at fairs in Germany has been inscribed in the “Nationwide Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage”. With this decision, the German Commission for UNESCO honors the work of around 5,600 showmen families as well as the (...) read more
(eap) Fans of “Maximus’ Blitz Bahn” at Toverland should mark 17 May in their calendars, as the popular attraction will operate for the final time on that day. The park will bid farewell to the Wiegand-built bobkart coaster, which originally opened (...) read more
(eap) The international leisure association IAAPA has appointed Dr. Neil Dwyer (pictured here) as the first Chair of its Regional Advisory Board for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The British national currently serves as Vice (...) read more
