(eap) The Catalan leisure destination PortAventura World is to operate the four-star Dorada Palace Hotel in Salou, which is located less than two kilometres from the actual park and resort grounds. The theme park resort is thus expanding its (...) read more
(eap) The waterpark and pool industry mourns the death of Horst Kiesel, the managing partner of Vitaplan Thermalbad GmbH & Co. KG, who died in a tragic accident last week. The 69-year-old led the indoor sports pool and sauna at Scherbsgraben in (...) read more
(eap) Universal Destinations and Experiences is said to have purchased a plot of around 200 hectares in Stewartby (Bedford), England, around 70 km north of London, according to British media reports citing a company spokesperson. The company would (...) read more
(eap) For the 2022/23 fiscal year, which ended on September 30, 2023, the French Compagnie des Alpes (CdA) just published its current results, which are solid with growth in all three business units: “Ski Areas & Outdoor Activities”, “Distribution & (...) read more
(eap) The Pokémon Company (a joint venture of Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak for the brand and license management of the Pokémon franchise), the Japanese theme park Yomiuri Land and its parent company, the media conglomerate Yomiuri Shinbun Co., (...) read more
(eap) Hong Kong Disneyland Park (HKDL) recently welcomed its 100 millionth visitor. Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, surprised a family of five with a certificate and a gift hamper. “We are grateful to the millions (...) read more
(eap) Just in time for the upcoming Christmas holidays, the Aquaparc water park on Lake Geneva in Le Bouveret (in the Swiss canton of Valais) is opening its new “Jungle Twist” funnel slide. With a slide channel over 100 metres long and an unusual (...) read more
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(eap) Fahrzeugbau Lowis, based in Heinsberg, Germany, has developed a “multi-in-1” modular solution for the all-electric “Logistar 200” utility vehicle from manufacturer Cenntro, which is based on a platform chassis and can be combined with a wide (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments and Hasbro recently announced details of the Peppa Pig Park opening in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX in 2024. The park, which is aimed at families with preschool children, will feature five rides as well as seven play structures (...) read more
(eap) Belgian VR systems integrator and franchisor The Park Playground (“The Park” for short) welcomes Bill Painter (photo) to its team as Head of Franchise. In this role, Painter will contribute to the company’s international growth strategy and (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch consultancy TDAC BV (Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants) welcomes a new member to its team. Scott Ault, who has more than 35 years of experience in the leisure industry, joins TDAC as Senior Consultant. Ault began his (...) read more
(eap) Parc Astérix, located near Paris, recently announced new attractions for its 2024 anniversary season, when the leisure destination turns 35 years old. The highlight for all visitors who are not afraid of heights is likely to be the coming new (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Tripsdrill theme and animal park welcomes a new Managing Director as of January 1, 2024. Stefan Seipel (photo), the new man at the helm of the park, has many years of marketing and management experience. In addition to his expertise (...) read more
(eap) The Alte Meister Picture Gallery in Dresden, Germany is presenting a special exhibition dedicated to the genre of the still life through September 1, 2024. „Zeitlose Schönheit: Eine Geschichte des Stilllebens“ (“Timeless Beauty: A History of (...) read more
(eap) The joy on the side of the Zurich Zoo cableway project team following the ruling of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich, which confirmed the decision of the lower court and ruled that the cantonal design plan was lawful, was (...) read more
(eap) Dream Labs Adventures, a unique immersive adventure, opens today in Bad Steben, Franconia. The Room Labs team around Chris Lattner (responsible for design and construction), together with operators and escape room enthusiasts Ilona and Thomas (...) read more
(eap) For over a year now, the next-level gastronomic experience Eatrenalin in Rust has been delighting guests with a special culinary journey. The distinguished restaurant recently won the Red Dot Design Award for “Brands & Communication Design” (...) read more
(eap) At the Californian theme park Knott’s Berry Farm (operated by Cedar Fair, resp. Cedar Fair/Six Flags), work is currently underway to redesign the “Camp Snoopy” area, which is set to feature new experiences when it reopens on Memorial Day (...) read more
(eap) The Belgian electro festival Tomorrowland continues expanding in the attractions market. In cooperation with Momentum Leisure (part of Momentum Capital), Tomorrowland Leisure is planning to open a water park resort next to Majaland Warsaw. The (...) read more
