(eap) The indoor leisure and waterpark facility Time Capsule in Coatbridge, Scotland, is planned to undergo a comprehensive modernization programme worth 2.5 million British Pounds (around 2.9 million euros). The measures are planned for 2026 and (...) read more
(eap) The children’s area at das Stadtwerk.Westbad in Regensburg (Bavaria, Germany) has existed in its current form since 1987. After almost 40 years, it is now due for a comprehensive modernisation: Starting in September, the ageing area will be (...) read more
(eap) The US-based amusement park, waterpark and attractions operator Enchanted Parks has appointed Una de Boer as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, de Boer will be responsible for the company’s brand and marketing strategy. She will (...) read more
(eap) After a year and a half of exceptional circumstances, the Salz- und Kristalltherme at Miramar Weinheim recently reopened. A fire during the night of 8 December 2024 had destroyed parts of the water park in the German state of (...) read more
(eap) The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano, South Tyrol, are presenting visitors with “Grotto 2.0” an immersive media installation that takes them on a journey through the evolution of plant life. The new edutainment experience is located (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Allwetterzoo Münster has modernised its play offer for children and redesigned its “Tiger Playground” this summer. The centrepiece of the area is a new climbing tower with a slide. It is joined by a climbing course made of ropes, (...) read more
(eap) Canadian aquatic attractions manufacturer Vortex Aquatic Structures International and Aquatec, a division of Full Sail Marine specializing in the cruise industry and based in Florida, have announced a strategic partnership. Going forward, (...) read more
(eap) Brad Gilmour (photo), who has served as President of Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando since 2023, is now also taking over the role of President of SeaWorld Orlando, meaning that he will oversee all three Orlando parks operated by United (...) read more
(eap) This summer, Movie Park Germany in Bottrop-Kirchhellen is celebrating its 30th anniversary (cf. EAP 3/2026). The film-themed park, which opened in 1996 and is part of the Parques Reunidos group, recently reached another milestone in its (...) read more
(eap) Construction work has recently begun on an extension to the indoor hall at Ketteler Hof adventure park in Haltern am See, Germany. Over the coming months, additional indoor seating areas will be created to improve the quality of visitors’ (...) read more
(eap) The Moskaubad in Osnabrück, Germany, is celebrating its 100th anniversary today. The outdoor pool was officially opened on 7 August 1926 despite pouring rain – marking the beginning of a history in which the facility has repeatedly evolved and (...) read more
(eap) The US amusement park Six Flags Great America in Illinois plans to open a new family-friendly themed area called “Camp Timber Trail” in 2027. A total of nine family attractions are set to be created on the site of the park’s existing (...) read more
(eap) The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, in the U.S. state of Iowa, reopens to visitors today following the most extensive renovation in its history. The presidential library and museum are dedicated to the life and (...) read more
(eap) Australia-based Technical Direction Company (TDC) has promoted its employee Chris Fitzgerald (pictured) to the newly created leadership position for the field of “Experiential & Installations”, supporting the company’s projects involving (...) read more
(eap) The creators of Boomtown Fair festival in Hampshire and Wake The Tiger’s Amazement Park® “Dream Factory” in Bristol have recently revealed details of their new, 80,000 square-feet (approx. 7,400-square-metre) venue in London. According to Wake (...) read more
(eap) The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Dr Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the latest Emirati art museum scheduled to open its doors on 11 December this year. As (...) read more
(eap) French tourism and leisure group Compagnie des Alpes (CdA) has acquired a 33.9 percent equity stake in German company PadelCity and has also secured options enabling it to take majority ownership from 2028 and ultimately acquire the company in (...) read more
(eap) Karls has operated its Pier7 location at the cruise port in the Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde (Rostock, Germany) for 21 years now. Here, Karls fans and visitors to the Baltic coast can relax, dine, shop or explore a sand sculpture (...) read more
(eap) German company bookingkit, whose eponymous booking platform is one of Europe’s leading solutions for booking, marketing and managing leisure experiences, and Danish Microsoft business applications specialist NaviPartner are joining forces to (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend, the German market town of Münsterhausen unveiled a special tribute to the Bavarian community’s long tradition of amusement ride and roller coaster manufacturing. A looping sculpture was revealed in the town square, where it will (...) read more
