(eap) The Austrian software provider TAC | The Assistant Company and n-tree solutions, specified in the field of visitor management, have announced the formation of a joint holding company. The aim is to bundle the respective strengths of both (...) read more
(eap) The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the US-based company Cosm, which specialises in immersive (screen-based) technologies for the experience and entertainment industry, have announced the expansion of their partnership. As part of the (...) read more
(eap) Every year, only in Germany several thousand people find themselves in emergency situations in swimming pools, as recently stated by KölnBäder, a municipal operator of swimming pools. To further increase the safety of guests, the KölnBäder are (...) read more
(eap) The Titanic Belfast museum in the Northern Irish capital is expanding its range of services in order to strengthen inclusion and accessibility. From now on, visitors can borrow so-called “Sensory Backpacks” and take part in specially designed (...) read more
(eap) The entertainment company MACK Magic, headed by Michael Mack, managing partner of Europa-Park, presents two new productions: At the start of the 2026 season, guests to Europa-Park Resort can look forward to the new 4D short film “SNORRI 4D” at (...) read more
(eap) The project and construction management consulting company KMI International, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has appointed Drew Horn (pictured) as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Horn has more than 30 years of experience in cost estimating, (...) read more
(eap) Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, operator of Hersheypark as well as other leisure and entertainment offerings centered around the U.S. chocolate manufacturer Hershey, has announced several new developments for 2026. As early as spring of this (...) read more
(eap) As part of its designation as “World Design Capital 2026”, awarded this year by the World Design Organization for a sustainable design-led urban policy, the German city of Frankfurt am Main is currently developing a new experience entitled (...) read more
(eap) Starting today, 2,400 European showmen and -women are gathering in the East Westphalian city of Paderborn for the 75th Delegates’ Conference of the German Showmen Association (Deutscher Schaustellerbund e.V. or “DSB” for short). Until and (...) read more
(eap) Following the announcement of their partnership in autumn 2021 for the development of interactive entertainment formats, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) and The Pokémon Company have now announced an intensification of their collaboration aimed (...) read more
(eap) More than 70 years ago, Walt Disney (†) created a destination with Disneyland in Anaheim that continues to attract millions of people to this day and is regarded as the foundation of the modern theme park industry. The documentary “Disneyland (...) read more
(eap) Flyover Attractions, known for leading flying theatre experiences under the brand of the same name (also known as “FlyOver”), with multiple attraction locations in the USA as well as in Canada and Iceland, has just announced that the Taiwanese (...) read more
(eap) Jonathan Lingham (photo) has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Therme UK, the British operator group has announced. In this role, Lingham will be responsible for the company’s commercial strategy and its execution, as (...) read more
(eap) Universal is continuing to expand its “Fast & Furious” IP, relying on state-of-the-art roller coaster technology. After the first “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster was announced for Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024 (c.f. EAP (...) read more
(eap) At the tourism trade fair FITUR in Madrid, which kicked off today, the Spanish PortAventura World leisure resort has announced two major additions to its visitor offering, scheduled to debut this summer at Caribe Aquatic Park and PortAventura (...) read more
(eap) In 2026, too, the leisure park Oskarshausen near Dresden, Germany, is once again staging its spring exhibition “BlütenWunder” (BlossomWonder). This will kick off one month earlier than last year: from as early as 5 February and through 10 May, (...) read more
(eap) With an opening ceremony on January 16, the new Therme Oberstdorf has officially commenced operations. A total of 2,000 square meters of thermal spa world including 450 square meters of water surface area, as well as some additional 3,000 (...) read more
(eap) Crealy Theme Park & Resort, located in Devon (England), has announced two new family thrill rides for the 2026 season. The multi-million-pound investment is intended to selectively expand the existing offering, which to date has been primarily (...) read more
(eap) The Saudi capital Riyadh has gained a new attraction: a new flight simulation experience has recently opened in the “Boulevard City” district. The attraction is called “Flying Over Saudi” and is a flying theater of the “i-Ride” model by (...) read more
(eap) Sphere Entertainment, together with the U.S. state of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and the real estate development company Peterson Companies, has presented plans for a Sphere entertainment destination. This is to be built in the National (...) read more
