Issue 6: November/December 2025

The Niagara Falls are a spectacular natural wonder that captivates around 15 million visitors each year in the border region between Ontario (Canada) and the United States. One of the main points of interest for tourists in the Canadian city of Niagara Falls is the Table Rock Welcome Center – a visitor center operated by the Niagara Parks Commission that showcases and brings the breathtaking waterfalls to life in a variety of ways. Until recently, the Table Rock Center also featured a circular theater. In its place, visitors can now experience an entirely new attraction: “Niagara Takes Flight!” – an immersive experience that highlights the power of water as well as the stories and culture of Indigenous communities, culminating in a simulated flight over the region...

Only two years after the opening of “Toutatis”, Parc Astérix introduced another new roller coaster this summer: Cétautomatix. “We deliberately chose a spinning coaster. We wanted to create a unique experience for our park, while also offering a family-friendly attraction that parents can enjoy together with their children – and that remains exciting for other visitor groups as well,” explained Park Director Delphine Pons. One special feature of the new ride is its car configuration: the seats are arranged facing each other to make the experience even more sociable...

In the Czech capital of Prague, visits to a planetarium have been possible for many years. The Planetárium Praha, which opened in 1960 in the Stromovka city park, is funded and operated by the city alongside two observatories. When Jakub Rozehnal took over as the new director in 2018, it became clear that the facility would have no future without a comprehensive technical overhaul. Not only the outdated equipment but also the interior of the dome – the projection surface itself – required complete renewal. In June of this year, after two years of renovation, the attraction was ceremoniously reopened – now standing as Europe’s first LED planetarium, offering immersive environments with state-of-the-art visual technology...

The Polish Baltic Sea coast is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination for German tourists as well. On the island of Wolin in the Pomeranian Bay lies the seaside resort of Misdroy (Polish: Międzyzdroje), which attracts visitors with its idyllic beaches and famous pier. One of the island’s largest hotel complexes is the Aqua Resort, which opened in 2019 and operated under the name Bel Mare until March 2025, offering 3,000 beds. The Prestige Development Group, investor and operator of the property, has now expanded the existing swimming area with a large new waterpark designed to leave no wish unfulfilled and further strengthen tourism in the region...

This year’s edition of IAAPA Expo Europe, held from September 22 to 26 in Barcelona, delivered solid results. According to the global industry association, a total of 15,877 participants and more than 700 exhibiting companies were welcomed. In particular, operators of leisure facilities from France, Spain, and Portugal attended with larger teams representing their various departments to learn about new products, trends, and best practices within the industry. The verdict from a large majority of exhibiting companies was highly positive... Read more in the full EAP trade show report!