The Aquatica water park in Orlando, which is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment portfolio, has recently received the accreditation as “Certified Autism Center” from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) (...) read more
“Focus on Saudi Arabia” was the title of the very first networking and seminar event of the Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) held in Saudi Arabia. More than 100 professionals from the regional leisure industry as (...) read more
Today, Movie Park Germany announced its plans to open a new theme area this spring, dedicated to Nickelodeon’s “PAW Patrol” animation series starring a pack of brave dogs. On a site of some 1,800 square meters in the park’s “Nickland” area, (...) read more
Dutch SnowWorld company, which specializes in the operation of indoor winter sports facilities, has recently made two acquisitions to further expand its portfolio and establish itself as one of the European market leaders in this business. The (...) read more
Today, Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it has entered into a partnership agreement with the Gangwon Provincial Government to build a Legoland theme park in South Korea, which has been in planning for several years now (cf. EAP News from Dec (...) read more
All over the world carolers, dressed in the robes of the Holy Three Kings, bring the blessing “Christus mansionem benedicat – Christ bless this house” to the people. This past Saturday they also stopped at Germany’s Europa-Park: Around 100 children (...) read more
Waterslide manufacturer Polin Waterparks has recently named Okyay Halavurt (photo) new Regional Business Development Manager UK. Halavurt joined the Turkish company in 2005, starting as a project engineer, followed by positions in project management (...) read more
Originally developed as a custom-made attraction, ride manufacturer Sunkid has recently incorporated the new “Sky Loop“ into its product portfolio. The thrill ride, which in this standard version can accommodate up to four people, promises an (...) read more
Canada’s CAVU Designwerks and London-based Framestorm company, specialized in visual effects for film productions and advertising, announced to develop a completely new ride category dubbed “Game Changers“ to take interactivity in attractions on the (...) read more
The winners of the 25th Thea Awards presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), which will officially be awarded during a gala event on April 13th, 2019 in Anaheim/California, were announced during this year’s IAAPA Expo in (...) read more
Canadian waterslide manufacturer WhiteWater West recently announced its new collaboration with Canada-based Cirque du Soleil entertainment company to develop an extraordinary water park concept featuring live entertainment. While guests can enjoy (...) read more
As successor of Markus Achleitner, President of the European Waterpark Association (EWA) and new state councilor of economy and tourism for the Upper Austria region (cf. EAP News from June 19th, 2018 & November 27th, 2018), Thomas Prenneis took over (...) read more
The Brass Ring Awards, which are presented annually in several categories by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), were bestowed to leisure operations and manufacturing companies during this year’s IAAPA Expo in (...) read more
Today, Germany’s Phantasialand announced its plans to build its third theme hotel directly in its new “Rookburgh” area, which is currently under construction and will feature the world’s first Flying Launch Coaster (“F.L.Y.”, cf. EAP 2/2018 & EAP (...) read more
During the past ten years Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has been transformed from a desert island into an international leisure and entertainment destination: One of the first milestones in the island’s development was marked by the opening of the Yas (...) read more
The Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva science center, which was opened in 1999 on the grounds of Expo 98 in Lisbon, has recently launched a new children’s experience area dubbed “Tcharan! – Circus of Science”, aimed at young guests aged (...) read more
A few weeks ago, the new “Beautiful Hunan” flying theater attraction (commissioned by Macrolink Group) at Tongguan Kiln International Cultural and Tourism Center in Changsha started its operation, offering riders a six-minute flight above the scenic (...) read more
Miami/Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line and Maurer Rides have announced to build the first rollercoaster on a cruise ship: Debuting in 2020, the new Mardi GrasTM ocean liner will offer passengers an exciting ride experience on “BOLT”, a Spike® (...) read more
Yesterday, Disneyland Paris confirmed the appointment of Natacha Rafalski as new President of the European theme park complex this week, effective immediately. The native Canadian succeeds former Disneyland Paris President Catherine Powell, who has (...) read more
Uwe Barth, Authorized Officer at Therme Erding in Germany, will step down from his current position and leave the company in order to become an independent consultant in the bathing industry with effect from Jan 15th, 2019. “I will take over a (...) read more
