Since 1994, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has been presenting the annual “Thea Awards“, honouring companies and personalities of the international leisure industry. This year’s “Thea Awards Gala“ event with the subsequent two-day “TEA (...) read more
Vantage, the technology platform launched by Canadian slide manufacturer WhiteWater West in 2018, enables operators of water parks and other leisure facilities to collect real-time data on their guests through the use of intelligent wristbands and (...) read more
The German Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (VDFU) is currently developing a comprehensive catalogue of measures together with an external team of experts (consisting of tourism policy advisors and recognized virologists) for an early (...) read more
The British technology company Holovis has developed “Crowd Solo”, a social distancing app which, by means of real-time person tracking, is designed to be a useful tool for operators of leisure parks and attractions to better monitor and control the (...) read more
In response to the considerations of Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder to reopen public bathing places such as lakes in the course of the relaxation of Covid-19 protection measures, the European Waterpark Association (EWA) just released (...) read more
Legacy Entertainment from California is one of the world’s leading companies for theme park design and production. Many of its projects are realized in Asia, where the leisure industry saw a strong boom in recent years. Recently a number of (...) read more
After the initial easing of pandemic measures by German politics, individual German states have now decided to allow zoos and animal parks to reopen under restrictions as of today (April 20th). The permit is valid for zoo operations in (...) read more
During the past couple of weeks, the management of Safariland Stukenbrock, an animal and theme park located in Germany’s East-Westphalian region, worked closely together with the federal state’s authorities and government to develop a concept for a (...) read more
Bob Chapek, who succeeded Robert (Bob) A. Iger in the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Disney Company at the end of February (cf. EAP news of 26 Feb 2020), was now also elected to the company‘s board of directors. “Bob Chapek (...) read more
Benoit Cornet, founder and former CEO of Alterface, has launched BoldMove, a new concept planning firm and manufacturer network that aims to help leisure facilities to develop efficient and exciting digital attractions. BoldMove will draw on the (...) read more
Effective immediately, Dr. Martín Zordan takes over as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The veterinarian, who has a professional backround in science and animal conservation, culminating his (...) read more
Hamburg’s Hagenbeck Zoo (G.: Tierpark Hagenbeck) has a new management: With immediate effect, Dr. Dirk Albrecht and Ludger Patt take over as CEOs of the zoo, which was founded in 1907 by Carl Hagenbeck sen. as an “animal park with open enclosures”. (...) read more
Since this past Sunday, FORT FUN Abenteuerland located in Germany’s Sauerland region has once again been hosting its drive-in cinema – an offer which, despite the current closure of the amusement park, will continue to exist in the coming weeks in (...) read more
What could operational procedures in leisure facilities look like after the current shutdown when it comes to reopening? What measures are necessary in theme parks, zoos and adventure pools to keep the risk of virus infection among visitors and (...) read more
The British city of Middlesbrough recently gave its “green light“ for the development of a new leisure and entertainment complex. The Subzero Centre, which will be located at the city’s historic docks, is set to attract visitors with a variety of (...) read more
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
