(eap) PortAventura World in Vila-seca (Tarragona province) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The destination, which today consists of three theme parks (including one water park) and six resort-integrated hotels, first opened its doors (...) read more
(eap) Europa-Park Resort is currently expanding its accommodation capacity. In addition to the six first-class adventure hotels, the resort also includes the Camp Resort. Families and groups can camp there in tipi tents, log cabin rooms and covered (...) read more
(eap) The water attraction manufacturer Vortex Aquatic Structures International, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is expanding its production facilities by a new location in Plattsburgh, New York (USA). The new site, which covers some (...) read more
(eap) The British Pleasure Beach Resort on the south coast of the seaside town Blackpool in Lancashire, England, has announced that part of its park will open this year just in time for the UK half term in February. From 15 to 23 February, families (...) read more
(eap) Triotech, the Canadian specialist for media-based attractions, welcomes Luc Gagnon to the team as the new Vice President – Finance. With over 18 years of experience in accounting and finance, Gagnon brings a wealth of expertise to the role. (...) read more
(eap) The Madrid-based theme park and attractions operator group Parques Reunidos has more than 55 amusement parks and accommodation facilities in its portfolio worldwide. The leisure tourism operations range from luxury lodges and themed (...) read more
(eap) The Plopsa Indoor Hasselt amusement park, which opened its doors for the first time on 24 December 2005, recently reached the five million visitor mark. Another milestone for the park, which counts some 25 attractions – all themed with popular (...) read more
(eap) The Titania Therme in Neusäß near Augsburg, which is managed by the Munich-based GMF company and offers its guests sports and adventure pools as well as a varied sauna landscape, is increasingly relying on digital information systems for (...) read more
(eap) The amusement and animal park Busch Gardens Williamsburg (operated by United Parks & Resorts), located in the US state of Virginia, is looking forward to welcoming its visitors with a “new classic” in the upcoming season: Inspired by the (...) read more
(eap) On April 9, 1925, computer pioneer and founder of Nixdorf Computer AG Heinz Nixdorf (†) was born in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. To mark the 100th anniversary of his birth this year, the world’s largest computer museum, the Heinz Nixdorf (...) read more
(eap) The experienced leisure industry professional Peter van Bilsen, who worked for the Dutch roller coaster manufacturer Vekoma Rides for a total of 32 years until the end of 2024 (most recently in the position of Vice President Sales & (...) read more
(eap) In the municipality of Itu in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, construction work has begun on a new chocolate-themed park. The development is a large-scale project by chocolate manufacturer Cacau Show – the company is investing around two (...) read more
(eap) The American theme park Kentucky Kingdom, which has been part of the Herschend Group since 2021, has announced details about its coming new attractions for the 2025 season. Visitors can look forward to three new, family-friendly rides, which (...) read more
(eap) The Thrill Factory, a new entertainment centre, opened its doors in Madison, Wisconsin (USA) at the beginning of this year. Covering an area of some 50,000 square feet (over 4,600 square metres), it offers various activities for families, (...) read more
(eap) The US waterpark chain Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (managed by the owner family Nelson) has announced a comprehensive expansion for its location in Wisconsin Dells. With an investment volume of around 85 million US dollars, a 75,000 square (...) read more
(eap) The US cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) has announced new and expanded experiences for its ships Norwegian Bliss® and Breakaway®. The so-called “Silver Screen Bistro”, a combined cinema and dining experience, is set to make its debut (...) read more
(eap) Artistic light installations can not only bathe the Christmas season in a warm atmosphere, but can also last throughout the whole winter... Anyone who decides to visit a zoo on these cold and predominantly dark days can discover all kinds of (...) read more
(eap) Therme Erding can look back on a successful 2024. Last year, the “world’s largest thermal spa” not only celebrated its 25th anniversary with numerous events, but also set a new visitor record. A total of 1.9 million guests visited the Bavarian (...) read more
(eap) The Dracolorium, a new interactive permanent exhibition presenting life-size dragons and fantastic creatures, recently opened in the Swiss town of Bad Zurzach. These are located in a room measuring around 250 square meters, where a media (...) read more
(eap) The German company Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme, based in Sexau (Baden-Württemberg), and the Danish Hedegaard & Christensen Holding, based in Silkeborg, have founded the joint venture Cup Concept Danmark ApS to introduce Cup Concept to the (...) read more
