During this year’s virtual “WWA Show 2020“ hosted by the World Waterpark Association (cf. EAP news of 25 Aug 2020), the Turkish manufacturing company Polin Waterparks was awarded with a “Leading Edge Award” for its installations at Suntago Water (...) read more
Today and on the next two Saturdays, visitors to the FORT FUN Abenteuerland in Germany’s Sauerland region are once again invited to enjoy the “FORT FEAR Horrorland”. In the afternoon, the Halloween program in the Western theme park will offer (...) read more
The city council of the Saxon town of Döbeln has cleared the way for plans to build a Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in the region. During a meeting that took place yesterday, the sale of the required land was approved. This means that the large-scale project, (...) read more
For the OCT Fabland Xiangyang theme park, which belongs to China’s OCT Group and is located in the province of Hubei, the Canadian supplier of media-based attractions Triotech was commissioned with the design and implementation of a new walkthrough (...) read more
As of today, guests to Rulantica – Europa-Park's indoor water world, which celebrated its opening almost one year ago (cf. EAP news of 28 Nov 2019 & EAP 1/2020) – can enjoy “Hyggedal“, the new Nordic-themed spa and relaxation area, which covers a (...) read more
In September, the international leisure industry was supposed to meet in London for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. However, the ongoing pandemic crisis forced the IAAPA EMEA to cancel its three-day trade show event. As an alternative education and (...) read more
After the Grenoble/France-based startup company Drone Interactive had introduced its “Arcadrone” product to the leisure market for the first time in 2018 (cf. EAP 6/18), a first installation of it could be implemented in the French indoor activity (...) read more
With regards to the Corona-compatible conduction of trade fairs, the Koelnmesse trade show event organization in Cologne, Germany has launched the “B-SAFE4businessVillage” project in order to give the exhibitors of upcoming trade fairs an idea over (...) read more
Past week, the Jena Association of Pools and Leisure (G.: Jenaer Bäder- und Freizeitgesellschaft) celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Schwimmhalle Jena-Lobeda indoor swimming facility. On a ground space of 3,360 square metres, a (...) read more
In a children therapy centre for mental illnesses located in Vicenza (Northern Italy), the Z+ technology division of manufacturer Zamperla has equipped an immersive experience room for children with (mental) disabilities, in which they can learn and (...) read more
The Dutch company LaserMaxx Lasergames, headquartered in De Bilt, announced to take over an existing laser tag location in Canada’s metropolis of Ottawa, which will be called LaserMaxx Ottawa in the future. The Dutch manufacturer of laser tag (...) read more
As of summer 2021, the youngest visitors to the family-friendly Efteling theme park in the Netherlands will be able to explore a new, inclusive play area. In the so-called “Nest!“, children will be offered a “quiet” alternative to exciting (...) read more
In an announcement made yesterday by The Walt Disney Company, the conglomerate communicated the strategic reorganization of its related media and entertainment businesses. In order to further accelerate the company’s Direct-to-Consumer strategy and (...) read more
Over the next ten years, a total of 300 million euros is to be invested in the development of the French theme park Futuroscope located in Poitiers. This is the aim of the extensive investment plan that was officially signed yesterday, October 12, (...) read more
Longueuil, Canada-based D-BOX Technologies Inc. and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of motor sports and mobility, have announced the exclusive endorsement of D-BOX products by the FIA. According to this, (...) read more
After New York City and Boston, the fan experience world dedicated to the popular US sitcom of ”FRIENDSTM” (first broadcast in 1994) now makes a temporary stop in Chicago, in the The Shops at North Bridge retail complex. Through January 3rd, 2021, (...) read more
On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi‘s leisure and entertainment hub, the new SeaWorld Abu Dhabi maritime theme park is currently under construction (cf. EAP news of 13 Dec 2016). Miral Asset Management now announced that construction works reached over 40 (...) read more
The first phase of the Ticiland theme park project, initiated by Markus Mack-Even and showman Peter Hablützel, has been completed – today at 2 p.m., the indoor park will welcome its first guests, who will be able to enjoy a range of exciting rides (...) read more
The 75th edition of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums‘ (WAZA) “Annual Conference“ will be organized as a virtual conference this year, due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. From October 12th to 15th, WAZA will present a comprehensive (...) read more
Actually, the new, exclusive “Super Nintendo World” at Universal Studios Japan was supposed to open in due time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (cp. EAP news of 25 Nov 2019). Now the theme park resort announced yesterday that the opening is (...) read more
