After the initial easing of pandemic measures by German politics, individual German states have now decided to allow zoos and animal parks to reopen under restrictions as of today (April 20th). The permit is valid for zoo operations in (...) read more
During the past couple of weeks, the management of Safariland Stukenbrock, an animal and theme park located in Germany’s East-Westphalian region, worked closely together with the federal state’s authorities and government to develop a concept for a (...) read more
Bob Chapek, who succeeded Robert (Bob) A. Iger in the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Disney Company at the end of February (cf. EAP news of 26 Feb 2020), was now also elected to the company‘s board of directors. “Bob Chapek (...) read more
Benoit Cornet, founder and former CEO of Alterface, has launched BoldMove, a new concept planning firm and manufacturer network that aims to help leisure facilities to develop efficient and exciting digital attractions. BoldMove will draw on the (...) read more
Effective immediately, Dr. Martín Zordan takes over as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The veterinarian, who has a professional backround in science and animal conservation, culminating his (...) read more
Hamburg’s Hagenbeck Zoo (G.: Tierpark Hagenbeck) has a new management: With immediate effect, Dr. Dirk Albrecht and Ludger Patt take over as CEOs of the zoo, which was founded in 1907 by Carl Hagenbeck sen. as an “animal park with open enclosures”. (...) read more
Since this past Sunday, FORT FUN Abenteuerland located in Germany’s Sauerland region has once again been hosting its drive-in cinema – an offer which, despite the current closure of the amusement park, will continue to exist in the coming weeks in (...) read more
What could operational procedures in leisure facilities look like after the current shutdown when it comes to reopening? What measures are necessary in theme parks, zoos and adventure pools to keep the risk of virus infection among visitors and (...) read more
The British city of Middlesbrough recently gave its “green light“ for the development of a new leisure and entertainment complex. The Subzero Centre, which will be located at the city’s historic docks, is set to attract visitors with a variety of (...) read more
In dealing with the challenges of the global pandemic, leisure facilities around the world are receiving support and assistance from industry associations, manufacturers and operator colleagues. A well-working format for mutual exchange is the (...) read more
Dear Readers & Industry Colleagues: Easter is just around the corner! Let us gather new strength in these challenging times, so that together we can get started again soon full of energy and passion and delight people with unique experiences! We (...) read more
For its "GameChanger" interactive dark ride system, Dutch Lagotronics company has now received the patent in the USA. “After having been awarded with several patents for our unique interactive technology and devices, the GameChanger is the first (...) read more
Clip ‘n Climb, a company founded in New Zealand in 2005, recently launched “Prima“, a new climbing structure. Thanks to a mix and match system, costumers are able to create new attractions by choosing from nine combinations and five unique, (...) read more
The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group cancelled all of its upcoming shows in accordance with the official directives in defense against the worldwide pandemic. In order to offer people at home a distraction during social isolation, the company (...) read more
In order to provide support in the defense against the corona virus, Germany-based VR Coaster is now using its production capacities for the manufacture of protective visors, designed in accordance with DIN standards in order to prevent the (...) read more
SeaWorld Entertainment again announces personnel changes in its management team: After the appointment of Sergio D. Rivera as CEO in November last year (cf. EAP News of 11 Nov 2019), he just left the company. Marc Swanson, who has been with SeaWorld (...) read more
The US-American creative agency Quantum Creative, which has four locations in the US and an office in Hong Kong, has developed and produced a new multimedia evening show for the Vinpearl Land amusement park located on the Vietnamese island of Phú (...) read more
Italian CGI-specialist (computer generated imagery) Red Raion and Canada-based D-Box Technologies company, one of the leading providers of motion-based attractions, recently announced their partnership in order to jointly develop new immersive (...) read more
The two main business areas of France’s Compagnie des Alpes (CdA) company are the operation of leisure facilities and ski resorts in France and other European countries. Due to the measures adopted by the respective governments to combat the Corona (...) read more
Usually at this time of the year, the fun fair and carnival season starts again throughout Germany. This century-old tradition now faces an economic crisis caused by the persistent restrictions of public living. German showmen are now in fear for (...) read more
