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Virginia’s Kings Dominion amusement park recently announced its plans to expand the “Planet Snoopy” children’s theme area with the addition of three new family attractions, a new event space and upgraded food and beverage locations in 2017. The new (...) read more

The Dutch Slagharen amusement park announced today the addition of the new “Gold Rush” triple launch coaster to its visitor offer in spring 2017. The new roller coaster will replace the old “Thunder Loop”, which will be teared down by the end of (...) read more

Kraftwerk Living Technologies, one of the leading suppliers in the field of audio-visual system integration with headquarters in the Austrian city of Wels, announced yesterday the appointment of industry veteran Kevin Murphy (photo) to its senior (...) read more

A new and interactive special exhibition on the human body can be experienced by visitors at Wolfsburg’s phaeno science center from September 10th this year until February 11th, 2018. Under the German title “Manometer! – Die unglaubliche Ausstellung (...) read more

Ubisoft®, a developer and publisher of computer games, recently opened its first Rabbids Amusement Center on Montreal’s West Island – a new family entertainment center featuring the „Rabbids“ video games brand (c.f. EAP news from May 9th, 2016). The (...) read more

OÖ. Thermenholding tourism company’s associated EurothermenResorts brand, which operates thermal spa and wellness facilities at three sites in Upper Austria, opened its first gift shop in the region’s largest “PlusCity” shopping center in Pasching (...) read more

Dynamic Attractions, a Canadian ride manufacturer and since 2007 a subsidiary of Empire Industries Ltd., has recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Altair (Shanghai) Space Technology Ltd., Co. to develop, design, co-own and operate a (...) read more

This summer saw the opening of a new thrill ride at Tampere, Finland’s Särkänniemi Adventure Park. “X“ is the name of the new ride that primarily aims to attract teenagers and thrill seekers. Supplied by Italian company Zamperla, the Discovery (...) read more

The US company Bowlmor AMF, one of the world’s largest bowling center operators, recently contracted the Creative Works design company to set up new laser tag facilities in three different bowling centers located in the Southeast of the USA: AMF (...) read more

Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim (California) recently announced the opening of a new attraction in 2017, which will immerse visitors into the world of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” characters. The storyline, which was created by the (...) read more

In the Dutch town of Scheveningen, located close to The Hague, Europe’s first Ferris wheel constructed over sea recently opened at The Pier. With a height of 40 meters and 36 closed gondolas, the new attraction supplied by Dutch Wheels promises to (...) read more

After another delay of two weeks, today will see the long anticipated opening of the IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the newest indoor theme parks in Dubai (cp. EAP news from December 1, 2015). Owned by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group (IMG Group), (...) read more

The Germany-based company Regiondo, which offers booking solutions for tours and activity providers, has announced its cooperation with TripAdvisor subsidiary Viator, which is a leading resource for travelers to research and book tours and (...) read more

The Empire State Building, one of New York City’s most famous sights, recently introduced an exciting new elevator experience for visitors on their way to the 86th Floor Observatory. One-of-a-kind mini-shows with sound, created by design studio (...) read more

In the presence of Amsterdam mayor Eberhard van der Laan and initiator Sander Groet, a brand-new visitor attraction was opened at the top of Amsterdam’s A’DAM Tower, located on the north bank of the IJ, across from Amsterdam Central Station, (...) read more

The shopping and leisure destination Säntispark, which is located in the Swiss city of Abtwil, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, together with its customers and guests, offering a special entertainment program starting today until this (...) read more

WhiteWater West Industries Ltd. (WWI), a Canadian manufacturer of water attractions, and the Thai Vana Nava Company Ltd. recently established the new joint venture company WhiteWater West Southeast Asia Co. Ltd. (WW SEA) to offer a fully integrated (...) read more

René van de Ven (photo) will take over the position of Managing Director at the Dutch company ELI Play, effective from September 1st, 2016. He succeeds Eric Verstappen, who had been in this position for nearly the past ten years. René van de Ven is (...) read more

Jochen Schweizer Arena is the name of a new 2,250 square meter large multifunctional destination that is currently built by the Jochen Schweizer Group in the south of Munich/Germany, which will feature the main attractions “flying”, “surfing” and (...) read more