Belgium’s Bobbejaanland (part of the Parques Reunidos group) today announced to expand its existing park area by adding some 3,000 square meters in order to open a new theme area in 2019, which is set to be developed on a site of about two hectares, (...) read more
After the recent announcement of China’s Sun Tzu Cultural Park, which is located in the Shandong province in the north of the country, to build two new thrill rides from US manufacturer S&S Worldwide for thrill-seekers (cf. EAP news from January (...) read more
Based in Sellersburg/Indiana, Weber Group – which was founded in 1983 and is specialized in the design and development of themed attractions, leisure and water parks – has announced generational ownership transition of the company. A buyers group (...) read more
In April this year, Lapland’s Pyhä Ski Resort will offer special skiing fun for winter sport enthusiasts, launching the “Escape Pyhä” escape game based on the concept of a classic escape room adventure. Its storyline will feature the story of “The (...) read more
The Six Flags operating group has recently presented its results for the 2017 financial year, in which the group achieved a record financial performance the eight year in a row as revenue grew by 40 million USD (32.5 million EUR) or three percent to (...) read more
Recently, Austria’s EurothermenResorts thermal spa and bathing complex operating group (a brand of OÖ Thermenholding GmbH) presented its plans for the second modernization phase of the Royal four-star hotel, which belongs to Therme Bad Ischl located (...) read more
Earlier this week, Mayor Martin Lenz and Chief Officer Oliver Sternagel presented the 2017 annual results of Karlsruher Bäder. In total, just under 1.5 million guests were recorded at the ten indoor and outdoor swimming pool complexes belonging to (...) read more
After a construction period of one year and 35,000 hours of work, Hamburg’s Miniatur Wunderland has inaugurated “Venice” as its latest theme attraction yesterday, completing its “Italy” miniature theme area, which already features Rome, the “lost (...) read more
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company has named industry veteran Tony Johnson (photo) new General Manager of its related Kings Dominion amusement park located in Virginia, effective immediately. Johnson, who has served in several positions of increasing (...) read more
For its 2017 fiscal year as per September 30th, Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) could again record positive results in terms of visitor numbers and revenues. According to the official release, a total of 6.2 million guests visited the park last year (...) read more
Since the end of January, rumors have been circulating on various internet platforms in this industry about the possible takeover of Germany’s amusement park Belantis – Das AbenteuerReich, which is located near Leipzig, by the Spanish operator group (...) read more
This month, the 65-storey Komtar Tower skyscraper in the Malaysian city of Georgetown-Penang has opened “The Gravityz”: a new high-altitude adventure appealing to daring thrill-seekers. On a height of some 238 meters, participants balance along an (...) read more
Canadian company Vortex International, known for its comprehensive portfolio of aquatic play elements, recently announced to be again partnering with China’s Wanda Group. The manufacturer has been commissioned to deliver a large interactive water (...) read more
Yesterday, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) officially announced that after a period of five years (cf. EAP news from June 28th, 2012) Paul Noland resigns from his positions as IAAPA President & CEO to assume (...) read more
Dutch Toverland theme park will provide its staff members with new apparel with a design in-line with the park’s new logo and corporate identity (cf. EAP news from January 4th, 2018). The new apparel will feature an individual design for nine (...) read more
Emaar Entertainment – the leisure and entertainment division of Emaar Properties – has recently announced the development of the first Virtual Reality (VR) park in Dubai, which is set to go into operation in the first half of 2018 at Emaar (...) read more
Recently, Public Services Osnabrück (G.: Stadtwerke Osnabrück) presented the total number of visitors for its three operations (Nettebad, Moskaubad and Schinkelbad) recorded in 2017, showing a stable result of 1.23 million guests compared to (...) read more
Summer this year will see the opening of the fifth indoor attraction at The Hague’s Madurodam miniature park, following the launch of “Nieuw Amsterdam” in 2017 (cf. EAP news from June 12th, 2017). The new area will be dedicated to victorious sea (...) read more
Tyrol’s Swarovski Kristallwelten – an experience world dedicated to the Swarovski brand – has recently welcomed its 14 millionth visitors since its opening in 1995. The jubilee guests – a Brasilian couple – were welcomed by a delegation of Swarovski (...) read more
Last Friday, Belgian‘s Plopsa group and representatives of the Belgian municipalities of Hannut and Laden officially announed to open a new waterpark, Plopsaqua Hannut-Landen in 2020. The new waterpark will be a corporation between Plopsa, the city (...) read more
