The indications of comprehensive expansion plans for the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando (FL) are intensifying: At the end of March, The Walt Disney Company acquired a property of over ten hectares (26.3 acres) on Lake Reedy. The plot of land is (...) read more
The Themed Entertainment Association recently launched “TEA Digital“, a series of online platforms enabling its members to connect with each other and share information during the current global crisis situation. The digital program includes a (...) read more
During the current shut down situation, which is sharply affecting public pools amongst other leisure facilities and businesses, Germany’s Spreewelten Bad (located in Lübbenau/Brandenburg region) also had to close its doors for visitors. The indoor (...) read more
With its new “Family Zone” area, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is particularly appealing to young park visitors who are eager to enjoy adrenaline-filled riding fun on the “miniature versions” of the park’s most iconic attractions. Four new experiences (...) read more
The Berlin-based Association of Zoological Gardens (G.: “Verband der Zoologischen Gärten e.V.“, VdZ) is urgently requesting a financial aid programme of 100 million Euros from the German government. In a letter sent yesterday to Chancellor Angela (...) read more
Yesterday, Canada-based ride system manufacturer CAVU Designwerks announced the appointment of Nathan Jones (photo) as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. With more than 22 years of experience in several management positions at (...) read more
Interested parties in event management will be able to sign up for the “Communication & Event Management“ bachelor’s degree program at Germany’s IST University of Applied Sciences (IST-Hochschule für Management, headquartered in Düsseldorf) to start (...) read more
With a sweet Easter surprise, Germany’s Europa-Park shows solidarity with the medical staff of Universitätsklinikum Freiburg and Ortenau Klinikum. The amusement park donates 10,000 chocolate bunnies, sheeps and eggs from Swiss chocolate manufacturer (...) read more
Aside of leisure attractions, Robert Dahl’s five Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer (Engl.: “Karl’s Experience Villages“) are primarily based on the sale of freshly harvested strawberries, agricultural products and (in the meantime) of all kinds of decorative (...) read more
During this more than difficult times for leisure and pool facilities, the European Waterpark Association (EWA) will offer a free online seminar for its members next week. Also, the online seminar will be open to members of the German Association of (...) read more
As a reaction to the current working situation for many businesses, the German Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (VDFU) will host an open online seminar on Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 2:00 PM, which will inform about opportunities and (...) read more
National and global trade associations are providing their member companies with the best possible support in overcoming the corona crisis. In order to provide a structured overview in the current situation, given the wealth of different measures (...) read more
The sports and leisure complex West Park Leisure Center, located in Long Eaton (Nottingham, GB) recently expanded its existing visitor offer by the addition of a new family-friendly high ropes course. The “Discovery“ Sky Trail, which was installed (...) read more
The new immersive guest experience ModelLand, which was developed by international renowned model and hostess Tyra Banks, had to postpone its scheduled opening date of May 1st, 2020 due to the continuing spread of Covid-19. Located at Santa Monica (...) read more
The Admusement marketing agency, which is based in Hamburg, Germany and specialized in the creation of marketing content for leisure facilities, is now offering a digital guide line during the Covid-19 crisis in order to support affected companies (...) read more
Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) recently published the results for its past financial year, which ended on September 28th, 2019. During the first nine months of the FY, the theme park resort recorded an eleven percent increase in revenues and EBITDA (...) read more
Germany`s Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (VDFU) sent an official letter of appeal in cooperation with other leading tourism associations and companies to the German federal government, claiming “urgent additions or amendments to the (...) read more
The German division of the International Association for Sports and Facilities (IAKS Deutschland e.V.) recently appointed Manuel Eickhoff as new Managing Director, effective since March 16th, 2020. Eickhoff, who graduated with a Master of Science in (...) read more
Solomon (Sol) Kerzner – “Mr. Atlantis Resort“ – passed away this weekend at the age of 84. For 60 years, Kerzner has been one of the most renowned entrepreneurs in the luxury hotel business not only in South Africa but worldwide. By establishing (...) read more
The "World’s Largest Swimming Lesson“ (WLSL) initiative, coordinated by the World Waterpark Association (WWA), will take place on 18th June this year for the eleventh time since its launch in 2010. Aquatic facilities of all types from all over the (...) read more
