(eap) The US marine animal and theme park SeaWorld San Diego recently opened its new attraction “Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience”. Here, visitors can expand their knowledge of jellyfish and experience these sea creatures live. The (...) read more
(eap) At the ODYSSEUM in Cologne, Germany, visitors can embark on a journey through over 85 years of Marvel history until June 22, 2025. As part of the international traveling exhibition “Marvel: The Exhibition – Universe of Super Heroes”, Marvel (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht theme park in the southern Eifel region is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Since the dinosaur park first opened its doors in April 2015, it has been expanded from year to year and the (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend, Germany’s Erlebnispark Tripsdrill opened its theme park gates as part of its first pre-opening weekend this year – the animal park has been in regular operation over the winter months. From April 5, the park will be open daily (...) read more
(eap) The Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool, UK, has announced a new attraction for 2026: A Gyro Swing from Intamin, in which some EUR 10.4 million (GBP 8.72 million) will be invested. The giant pendulum attraction will be able to rotate 120 (...) read more
(eap) Visitors to Germany’s Klimahaus Bremerhaven can now discover the new permanent exhibition “Weather Extremes”, which offers a multimedia experience covering three levels and a total of 1,485 square meters, focusing on heat, storms and floods. (...) read more
(eap) Therme Erding near Munich, Germany, is once again organizing a versatile summer event program, giving guests an additional reason for a visit to the thermal spa destination. In the months from June to August, visitors can look forward to a (...) read more
(eap) Plopsaland Resort – consisting of Plopsaland De Panne, Plopsaqua De Panne, Studio 100 Theater De Panne and the four different accommodation options – announced to have closed a record year 2024. According to the company, it achieved a 15 (...) read more
(eap) The French Groupe Looping (“Looping”), operator of regional theme parks in several European countries, has announced the acquisition of the previously family-owned Parc Saint Paul in the Oise region of France. The park was founded in 1983 by (...) read more
(eap) The Asia Resort Linsberg in Bad Erlach (Austria) was awarded the “2025 Ausbildertrophy” (Engl.: Apprenticeship Trophy) in the “Tourism and Leisure Industry” category by the Lower Austrian Chamber of Economy. The Asia Resort Linsberg leisure (...) read more
(eap) The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (AIA) has presented its final report in connection with the tragic fire at Liseberg’s Oceana water park on February 12, 2024. In this report, the commission states that the fire probably started in (...) read more
(eap) The port of Rotterdam in South Holland is one of the largest seaports in the world – thus, it’s not surprising that it has now received its own dedicated Experience Center. At Portlantis, visitors can discover both the history of the port (...) read more
(eap) The fact that rope play equipment can also appear with a special theme is demonstrated by a newly erected climbing structure in Berlin. Designed as a “hot air balloon” with a red and white cover around a large spatial net structure, a new play (...) read more
(eap) Ritter Rost Magic Park in Verden has new owners: Bastian Lampe and Tom Becker have officially taken over the park from Dr. Fabrizio Sepe. Bastian Lampe, who has managed the park for over five years, will remain responsible for the management (...) read more
(eap) The Ketteler Hof play and leisure park in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is currently building a new water playground for the 2025 summer season. This will be named “Summer, Sun, Beach & Sea” and will comprise three parts, each with an area (...) read more
(eap) Family-owned US operator group Herschend and Spanish operator group Parques Reunidos have signed a definitive agreement under which Herschend will acquire all US leisure facilities of Parques Reundios subsidiary Palace Entertainment. This (...) read more
(eap) The US indoor e-karting franchise K1 Speed has announced the development of what it claims to be the world’s longest indoor karting track. Together with an eSports lounge, the new kart track is set to open this fall at XSite Braehead in (...) read more
(eap) accesso Technology Group, which provides technology solutions tailored to the leisure and entertainment industry, has announced the appointment of Lee Cowie as Chief Operating Officer. Cowie has more than 15 years of international leadership (...) read more
(eap) The US theme park Six Flags Over Georgia kicked off this year’s season last weekend with the opening of a new highlight attraction. The park’s 12th coaster, the “Georgia Gold Rusher”, celebrated its inauguration. This is also the world’s first (...) read more
(eap) Visitors to the Erlebnispark Steinau in Hesse (Germany) can look forward to a new attraction this season: a “Mini Tagada” from the SBF Visa Group. The compact attraction is called “Der Üble Eberhard” (Engl.: “Nasty Eberhard”) and is dedicated (...) read more
