(eap) On Friday, the IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida, concluded with a record-breaking result: A total of 43,840 participants registered for the trade show (2024: 41,429), which took place from 17 to 21 November. Of these, 38,520 (2024: 37,066) (...) read more
(eap) Before the IAAPA members who had purchased a ticket for this year’s “IAAPA Celebrates” event were able to enjoy an “epic” evening at Universal’s newest theme park at the end of the third day of the trade show, there were once again all kinds (...) read more
(eap) A new global initiative aims to define how the design and architecture of spaces can contribute to human health and well-being. The project “Intentional Spaces: The Power of Place” was initiated by Thermengruppe Josef Wund and developed by the (...) read more
(eap) As was announced yesterday, California-based booking software provider Peek has acquired the two companies Connect&GO and ACME Ticketing. With this step, the company – whose customer base includes leisure operators such as museums, theme parks (...) read more
(eap) In the presence of representatives from politics, business and society, the new Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Therme was officially inaugurated yesterday following several years of planning and construction. As part of an extensive redevelopment (...) read more
(eap) On the second day of the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, further exciting product innovations, projects, and collaborations from across the leisure industry were presented. Merlin Entertainments announced investments of more than 90 million US dollars (...) read more
(eap) Today, the Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, the “Disney Destiny”, the third ship of the “Wish” class, embarks on its maiden voyage. The ship, constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, was christened this past Monday in (...) read more
(eap) With the “Brass Ring Awards”, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recognises innovative products and outstanding creativity that represent significant developments or milestones for the global leisure (...) read more
(eap) The toy company Mattel has announced the development of several indoor water parks. A total of five facilities – including one location in the entertainment metropolis of Orlando, Florida – are to be created in cooperation with the companies (...) read more
(eap) On 26 November, the Spanish leisure resort PortAventura World will debut a new mixed reality experience that sends visitors on an immersive journey into the cenotes of Mexico, where they take on the role of scientists and suddenly encounter (...) read more
(eap) The first day of the IAAPA Expo 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, saw numerous announcements and exciting presentations: At the booth of Mack Rides, trade show visitors were able to take a closer look at the (...) read more
(eap) Another leadership change at Cirque du Soleil: On 17 November, Mark Cornell (pictured here) assumed his new role as President and CEO of the Canadian entertainment company. He succeeds Daniel Lamarre, who had provisionally resumed the position (...) read more
(eap) During IAAPA Expo 2025, which officially opened yesterday with an Opening Ceremony at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the international association of entertainment creators and designers – the Themed Entertainment Association (...) read more
(eap) The U.S. amusement park Story Land in New Hampshire plans to bring back two of its former rides for the 2026 season. Starting next summer, visitors can enjoy “Turtle Twirl” and “Crazy Barn”. The Turtle Twirl carousel was originally opened at (...) read more
(eap) At the ongoing Piscina Barcelona – the international trade fair for pool and wellness facilities held at Fira de Barcelona from 17 to 20 November 2025 – the winners of the trade shows Awards 2025 have been announced. The awards recognize (...) read more
(eap) The LED trend has now fully arrived in the international theme park industry. LED walls can be seamlessly integrated into themed environments – ranging from dynamic queue-line entertainment to atmospheric visual effects and high-resolution, (...) read more
(eap) Therme Obernsees in Mistelgau (Bavaria, Germany) has expanded its offer with a new experience area for children. Created in cooperation with toy manufacturer sigikid as sponsoring company, the new “Thermelino Water World” provides young guests (...) read more
(eap) Today, the global industry association International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is once again opening the doors to its largest trade show format, the IAAPA Expo in the North/South Concourse of the Orange County (...) read more
(eap) The two European manufacturers Intamin Amusement Rides and ETF Ride Systems, which have belonged to the same corporate group since summer 2024 (cf. EAP News of 11 July 2024), are introducing a joint new development to the attractions and ride (...) read more
(eap) It’s now official: in 44 days, the Six Flags Qiddiya City theme park – the first Six Flags theme park in the Middle East, developed as part of the Saudi Arabian government’s “Vision 2030” initiative – will officially open on December 31. While (...) read more
