Electrosonic Group, which is specialized in audiovisual and technology solutions for the international leisure industry, has appointed its long-serving Board Member Lori Cross (photo) as Non-Executive Chair of the Board to fast-track the company's (...) read more
Movie Park Germany aims at making its operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and had thus joined the “ÖKOPROFIT“ initiative, which was conceived in Austria and has since been organized internationally, in September 2019. After (...) read more
As part of the digital transformation strategy that developer Miral is rolling out across Yas Island on the island’s way to become a contactless leisure destination (cf. EAP news of 13 Sept 2018), all Yas theme parks are now to be equipped with (...) read more
After several years of planning and construction and the successful premiere of the evening show "El Sueño de Toledo" in summer 2019 (cf. EAP News of 4 Sept 2019), the "Gran Parque" Puy du Fou España finally opens its gates today, letting visitors (...) read more
Today, Tivoli amusement park in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen will welcome back its guests starting into the 2021 summer season. For the current Easter period, the park was decorated with flowering daffodils, colorful Easter eggs and lambs. Tivoli (...) read more
For the international leisure and attractions industry, the past twelve months have literally been like a roller coaster ride with ups and downs: In most parts of the world, facilities had to shut down completely at the beginning of the pandemic, (...) read more
The Hamburg-based manufacturer Raeder-Vogel, who is specialized in the production of wheels, castors and wheel tread materials, started conversion measures at its production facility “Plant 2” in January 2019 in order to be able to meet a steadily (...) read more
During the past months, Karls expanded its digital offerings related to its strawberry experience worlds with live events, which are streamed via the company’s homepage and social media channels. Now Karls combines these offerings and launched the (...) read more
The international art collective teamLab, which is known for its digital exhibition experiences such as the Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless (cf. EAP 1/2020), has just opened another unique visitor experience called “teamLab & (...) read more
Disney Cruise Line, the cruise ship and travel segment of the Disney company, recently announced new destinations for the 2022 season despite the fact that travel restrictions are still mandated. But the company is optimistic that cruises will be (...) read more
Last Friday, Merlin Entertainments (Merlin) officially announced their intention to expand their presence in Europe and specifically in the Benelux/Northern France region, and thus to be looking for a site for the potential creation of a LEGOLAND (...) read more
Jamie Christon, who most recently held the position as Chief Operating Officer at Britain`s Chester Zoo, recently took over as the new CEO of the zoological institution and popular visitor attraction. His responsibilities include to lead the zoo’s (...) read more
The Pennsylvania-based provider of VR gaming attractions, MajorMega, and Creative Works from Indiana recently announced their strategic partnership. Creative Works will support the distribution of MajorMega’s VR solutions in the North American (...) read more
The interbad show, the international trade fair for swimming pools, saunas and spas, will take place from September 21th to 24th this year as an in-person event in the halls of Messe Stuttgart, and will in addition offer a comprehensive digital (...) read more
The US operator group Cedar Fair Entertainment is also currently preparing for a start into the 2021 season at its total of 13 amusement parks in the US and Canada. “Our primary goal for the 2021 season is to fully reopen all of our properties and (...) read more
After a previous soft opening phase the new ”Super Nintendo World” themed area officially opens today at Universal Studios Japan. The multi-level experience area is dedicated entirely to the colorful world of the famous Nintendo games about “Super (...) read more
Germany’s Spree Interactive specialist company for free-roaming Virtual Reality attractions, who had realized the “Steampunk VR Scooter“ VR bumper car attraction at Schloss Thurn in 2019 (in cooperation with VR Coaster, cf. EAP news f. 17 April (...) read more
Visitors to the Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), which is owned and managed by Lisa and Mark Williford, are now able to experience the new CoasterKart, the world’s first installation of this attraction type developed by (...) read more
A new indoor wind tunnel attraction is being built in Colorado Springs, the picturesque town with over 470,000 inhabitants located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The attraction will receive the name of HiFLYght and is scheduled to open at the (...) read more
The sports and event location The Club at Parkwood Village in the heart of the Gold Coast region offers its guests various sportive activities – from golf to trampolining – as well as a diverse gastronomy. In order to expand its activity portfolio (...) read more
