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
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
