(eap) The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced this year’s new inductees into the “IAAPA Hall of Fame”, who will be honored for their contributions to the global leisure and attractions industry during (...) read more
(eap) Starting this coming Saturday, August 29, 2026, Port des Lumières in Hamburg is inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the works of Claude Monet. Under the title “Monet – Master of Impressionism”, the immersive art center is presenting an (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday, US country singer, songwriter, actress and theme park icon Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family and her company, Dollywood Parks & Resorts, announced the news. “The greatest privilege of my (...) read more
(eap) France’s ZooParc de Beauval has discontinued plans for its proposed “Centre d’Études, de Recherche Scientifique et de Sauvegarde pour Dauphins” (CERSSD), a centre for the study, scientific research and conservation of dolphins. The planned (...) read more
(eap) The Saudi Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) and the French government intend to jointly explore the development of a large-scale entertainment destination in France. To this end, both parties signed a corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (...) read more
(eap) Australian Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in Coomera recently announced a comprehensive makeover of its “MotoCoaster” attraction, which closed in February this year. The almost 20-year-old Family Launch Coaster with straddled seating by (...) read more
(eap) After the German Jaderpark in Lower Saxony only opened its latest attraction, “Torfschleuder”, a Wild Swing by ART Engineering, at the end of July, the park is continuing its development. Managing Director Andy Ludewigt has just announced (...) read more
(eap) Paul Gauselmann, founder and long-time Chairman of the Management Board of the Merkur Group, passed away on Friday, August 21, shortly before his 92nd birthday. Born in Westphalia, Germany, he developed a one-man business into an (...) read more
(eap) With “Les Cîmes de Bordeaux Pessac“, the Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac, located west of Bordeaux, has expanded its visitor offering this summer with a new high-altitude experience. Since July, guests have been able to discover the zoo grounds from a (...) read more
(eap) New York City-headquartered technology and ticketing company Fever, which markets live entertainment and leisure experiences and provides organizers with a platform for ticketing and distribution, is now available in the U.S. as a connected (...) read more
(eap) Located around 25 minutes from Saint-Malo and Rennes, Cobac Parc in Brittany – the amusement park with its outdoor water park is part of Looping Experiences, formerly Looping Group – has expanded its offering this summer with a new family (...) read more
(eap) The Dallas City Plan Commission yesterday approved the changes to the planning regulations for the proposed Therme site along the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas, requested by Therme Group. Specifically, the existing planning provisions for the (...) read more
(eap) After an 18-year absence, giant tortoises can once again be seen at Germany’s Hanover Adventure Zoo. Yesterday, following nine months of construction, the zoo opened its new heated house, “Reptilium”, which is now home to four Aldabra giant (...) read more
(eap) The US-based Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, Iowa, has announced the opening of a new roller coaster for summer 2027. The ride is set to be the world’s first “Wild Moose” family coaster by Rocky Mountain Coasters (also: Rocky Mountain (...) read more
“Today, we have the latest park revenue statistics, including the results through the end of July,” says Doreen Stopporka, Managing Director of Turisede, the German leisure park located near the Polish border. According to Stopporka, cumulative park (...) read more
(eap) The consulting and creative agency studio klv from Berlin has received an award at the first edition of the new Immersive Experience Awards for “Wetterextreme”, the experience that opened at Klimahaus Bremerhaven in March 2025. The staging of (...) read more
(eap) A new leisure destination entirely dedicated to football is scheduled to open in 2030 in Santarém, Portugal, around 40 minutes from Lisbon. Covering a total area of approximately 80 hectares, Viva Mundo – World of Football (alt. VIVAMUNDO) is (...) read more
(eap) The wait is over! After season pass holders were already able to experience their first rides on the new indoor attraction at Dollywood Theme Park starting last Saturday, “NightFlight Expedition” officially opens to all guests today. The park (...) read more
(eap) After years of uncertainty surrounding the official opening of the new US theme park COTALAND, an opening date has now been set: The amusement park in Austin, Texas, is scheduled to officially open on September 26, 2026. The park is part of (...) read more
(eap) The leisure industry is mourning the loss of Dr. h.c. Fritz Schramma, long-time President of the German Association for the Bathing Industry (DGfdB) and cooperation partner of the European Waterpark Association (EWA), who passed away this past (...) read more
