http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353418 monthly 0.9 2024-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353418_684629_455869.jpg The Park Playground opens first immersive VR franchise in Porto The Park Playground is one of the first VR franchises http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353315 monthly 0.9 2024-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353315_375749_990734.jpg Getty Museum refuses to surrender prized Greek bronze to Italy The Victorious Youth has been in the Getty collection since 1977 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353167 monthly 0.9 2024-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353167_688362_169138.jpg Second Chaos Karts launches in Dubai The first Chaos Karts launched in 2023 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353235 monthly 0.9 2024-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353235_870751_842033.jpg Vietnam Van Gogh exhibition uses VIOSO-powered immersive installations Visitors are immersed in Van Gogh’s life http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353255 monthly 0.9 2024-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353255_159505_830486.jpg Use of cinematography techniques significantly increases engagement with VR VR experiences can be improved by altering continuity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=353120 monthly 0.9 2024-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB353120_80542_420630.jpg Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive The electrified trains will keep their traditional look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352808 monthly 0.9 2024-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB352808_950082_58845.jpg Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025 Harry Potter attractions based on 1920s wizarding Paris and the British Ministry of Magic are being added to Florida's Universal Studios http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352658 monthly 0.9 2024-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB352658_354329_218116.jpg Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out Liseberg's Oceana water world has been damaged by fire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352626 monthly 0.9 2024-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB352626_661722_640300.jpg Museum director apologises after comparing the city of Florence to a sex worker Florence has UNESCO World Heritage City Status, meaning it must be completely open to visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352511 monthly 0.9 2024-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB352511_621828_604650.jpg Elvis Presley Live is rolling out globally Elvis Evolution uses many private photos and home video http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352512 monthly 0.9 2024-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2024/THUMB352512_872329_807239.jpg Carmel Lewis takes top spot at BRC Carmel Lewis takes the helm at BRC Imagination Arts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352169 monthly 0.9 2023-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352169_729588_971531.jpg Sony Pictures to launch immersive Wonderverse entertainment destination The grand opening of Wonderverse is planned for January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352079 monthly 0.9 2023-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352079_564463_481589.jpg Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge – combined company will operate 51 theme parks and resorts The new company will boast a portfolio that includes some of the most iconic parks in North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352056 monthly 0.9 2023-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352056_126068_746402.jpg Back in time – visitors experience 1960s healthcare in Black Country Museum's new living history centre As well as exhibits, visitors will be able to meet costumed characters and hear their stories http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352023 monthly 0.9 2023-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352023_953162_946640.jpg Attractions.io creates night-time map for Alton Towers Alton Tower will use the map for its Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352026 monthly 0.9 2023-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352026_265247_424863.jpg Morgan’s Wonderland reveals plans for largest expansion in its history the wheelchair-accessible Jette’s Wonder Bikes will have six, hang-glider-style cars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351977 monthly 0.9 2023-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351977_889504_630195.jpg Falcon’s Beyond, raises US$100m and begins trading on Nasdaq Falcon's Beyond operates visitor attractions and hotels, as well as delivers entertainment experiences at theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=352007 monthly 0.9 2023-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB352007_182100_947866.jpg SeaWorld to introduce marine life-themed rides and experiences 'at every park' during 2024 The family-friendly Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351981 monthly 0.9 2023-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351981_749812_181887.jpg Six Flags plans new haunted houses based on Hollywood IPs The Saw X haunted house will offer guests the opportunity to experience the return of Jigsaw http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351989 monthly 0.9 2023-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351989_718747_439130.jpg Visit Dubai and Real Madrid sign "landmark" global partnership ahead of theme park opening Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez (right) and Issam Kazim, CEO Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (left), formalised the collaboration at Real Madrid City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351959 monthly 0.9 2023-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351959_695258_824588.jpg Bob Rogers reveals Legends Panel line up for IAAPA 2024 The Legends Panel has been moderated and curated by Rodgers for the past 26 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351923 monthly 0.9 2023-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351923_97142_463748.jpg Net Zero advocate Håkon Lund named IAAPA EMEA chair As EMEA chair, Lund will also take a seat on the global IAAPA board http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351856 monthly 0.9 2023-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351856_195410_530285.jpg Pocket Planet attraction to bring 'immersive miniverse' on London's famous Oxford Street Spreading across 30,000sq ft, the attraction promises to take miniature world model making to 'a whole new level' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351749 monthly 0.9 2023-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351749_57246_895182.jpg Surf Park Summit programme and speaker line up confirmed The Summit attracts surf park developers, investors and operators http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351743 monthly 0.9 2023-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351743_474005_798650.jpg TEA reveals date and location for SATE Europe 2024 TEA SATE Europe 2024 will be held at Gardaland, Italy, from 14 to 17 May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351671 monthly 0.9 2023-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351671_721648_652378.jpg Otherworld Philadelphia is a place where 'anything is possible' The attraction occupies a 40,000sq ft space and features 55 unique rooms http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351684 monthly 0.9 2023-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351684_720273_956554.jpg Sir Nick Varney to headline VAC as conference celebrates 20th anniversary Sir Nick Varney was instrumental in Merlin Attractions becoming a global operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351652 monthly 0.9 2023-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351652_834278_610955.jpg Disney reaches preliminary settlement in Magic Key lawsuit There are four different types of Magic Keys http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351655 monthly 0.9 2023-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351655_835413_820390.jpg Alton Towers founder and attractions industry legend, John Broome CBE, dies aged 80 John Broome CBE - a visionary and a pioneer whose 'far-reaching impact on the tourism industry is renowned' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351605 monthly 0.9 2023-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351605_550255_278712.jpg Merlin Entertainments launches new global conservation initiative Sydney's Sea Life aquarium will play an integral part in a tiger shark conservation project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351515 monthly 0.9 2023-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351515_377183_266915.jpg Gröna Lund death coaster will remain closed this season Jetline was built by Zierer and BHS and modified in 1997 by Maurer Söhne http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351464 monthly 0.9 2023-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351464_188968_580555.jpg Continuum reveals reimagined Loch Ness centre to celebrate Scotland's brand icon The attraction offers guests the chance to immerse themselves in the story of the legend and explore the real stories of Loch Ness http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351428 monthly 0.9 2023-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351428_993992_933219.png Atlético de Madrid plans Europe's largest urban beach and surf park for Madrid The surf park will be located on the land surrounding its Cívitas Metropolitano stadium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351399 monthly 0.9 2023-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351399_490188_366253.jpg Aardman and Katapult launch new attraction concept at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023 Aardman and Katapult have collaborated on the design of the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351412 monthly 0.9 2023-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351412_794246_784302.jpg Universal Studios develops new kids’ business model for Frisco park. The as-yet-unnamed park is intended to have a completely different look, feel and scale from Universal’s existing parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351367 monthly 0.9 2023-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351367_437530_673749.jpg New Merlin CEO, Scott O'Neil, reveals his plans for the post-Varney era O’Neil was appointed Merlin CEO in November 2022 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351362 monthly 0.9 2023-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351362_561427_212352.jpg Cairns Aquarium in Australia put up for sale The aquarium has welcomed more than 1 million guests since its opening in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351255 monthly 0.9 2023-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351255_197023_602372.jpg Ukrainian war museum among winners of Museums + Heritage Awards The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War was among the winners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351155 monthly 0.9 2023-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351155_618046_546076.jpg Ecorecreo reveals more details about Aquarium de Montréal The focus of Aquarium de Montréal will be to lead with innovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351187 monthly 0.9 2023-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351187_213083_914250.png Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi Located at SeaWorld Yas Island, the multi-species aquarium is set to house more than 100,000 marine animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351175 monthly 0.9 2023-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351175_265813_585689.jpg Marvel partners with Zombies Run! creator to launch audio workouts The immersive, narrative-led fitness experience will launch later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351153 monthly 0.9 2023-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351153_123502_557977.jpg Countdown begins for opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter Exhibits at the attraction will include film sets, such as Diagon Alley http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351057 monthly 0.9 2023-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351057_267294_610617.jpg Håkon Lund embraces solar at Kongeparken and calls for governments globally to support attractions and tourism to go sustainable The solar panels will power a number of rides at the family park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351072 monthly 0.9 2023-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351072_788757_620684.jpg Priceless Shakespeare artefacts go on show together for first time The Ashburnham First Folio will be accompanied by a seal ring and hand-written notebook http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351081 monthly 0.9 2023-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351081_104681_82446.png Disney reveals plans for robot designed to have 'emotional connection' with people The robot has motion capture data embedded in its movements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351053 monthly 0.9 2023-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351053_171818_697733.jpg London Resort Company grapples with CVA The original £2bn plans were first announced in 2012 by a consortium which included US-based entertainment giant Paramount Pictures http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351018 monthly 0.9 2023-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351018_326076_664108.jpg Number of visits to UK attractions are bouncing back says ALVA London's Natural History Museum saw a 196 per cent increase in visitors during 2022 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=351044 monthly 0.9 2023-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB351044_652525_390113.png World's first Play-Doh attractions to be built in Saudi Arabia by Thinkwell and Seven Seven has signed a licensing deal with Hasbro, which owns the IP for Play-Doh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350977 monthly 0.9 2023-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350977_213420_15143.jpg Elev8Fun to expand FEC portfolio - will feature Triotech rides The new Elev8Fun site will feature an XD Dark Ride interactive theater http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350956 monthly 0.9 2023-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350956_34784_977246.jpg Florida governor strips Disney of special tax district status The bill means that the Walt Disney World will be treated the same as other Orlando theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350946 monthly 0.9 2023-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350946_814187_33815.jpg First ever IAAPA North America Trade Summit to focus on VR and 'authentic reality' The first ever IAAPA North America Trade Summit will be held in San Diego http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350781 monthly 0.9 2023-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350781_921764_629282.jpg Carowinds expands to year-round opening, confirms Aeronautica opening for 2023 Aeronautica Landing will include a number of new rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350813 monthly 0.9 2023-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350813_783469_615604.jpg Disney hints at new gate for Walt Disney World as part of Lake Nona campus development The Lake Nona project will create a new HQ for Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350785 monthly 0.9 2023-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350785_303594_974220.png London's Natural History Museum works with Thoughtworks and Amazon Web Services on Urban Nature project The project will turn the iconic museum's London location into a biologically diverse green space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350782 monthly 0.9 2023-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350782_272774_329655.png Continuum Attractions takes over Loch Ness attraction and pledge £1.5m investment The refurbished attraction is set to relaunch in early 2023 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350771 monthly 0.9 2023-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350771_117636_634470.jpg SEVEN to open world’s first indoor Discovery Adventures centres in Saudi Arabia The Discovery Adventures centres will integrate Discovery’s media content http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350727 monthly 0.9 2023-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350727_848030_541909.jpg David Willrich takes the baton from Terry Monkton as chair of Experience UK Willrich has spent more than 40 years in the visitor experience sector, http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350735 monthly 0.9 2023-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350735_204142_739462.jpg Universal to launch two new attraction concepts – one in Texas and another in Las Vegas The new Las Vegas attraction will feature horror-centric experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350703 monthly 0.9 2023-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350703_686717_46026.jpg SeaWorld's Arctic Coaster to raise awareness of devastation of climate change Arctic Rescue has been designed to bring awareness to threats facing Arctic sea life from climate change and global warming http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350702 monthly 0.9 2023-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350702_70561_614669.jpg Super Nintendo World opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge will fuse augmented reality (AR) with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350697 monthly 0.9 2023-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2023/THUMB350697_283083_524635.jpg Ferrari World Abu Dhabi prepares for launch of 'world's most Immersive mega coaster' The Ferrari-themed attraction combines the latest coaster technology with scenic show sets, an inverted loop and a range of special effects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350651 monthly 0.9 2022-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350651_670952_183583.jpg Europa Park secures direct rail links to Paris and Bordeaux In recent years, the park has focused on utilising the Ringsheim-Europa-Park station for its arriving guests http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350638 monthly 0.9 2022-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350638_474942_46003.jpg Merlin plans to make London Eye a permanent fixture The Eye's planning permission includes a condition that requires the local planning authority to decide whether the attraction can be retained beyond 2028 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350591 monthly 0.9 2022-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350591_389519_662665.jpg Parthenon Marbles could finally return home after "secret" British Museum talks The marbles are currently displayed in a purpose-built gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350612 monthly 0.9 2022-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350612_425631_988496.jpg RAF Museum sites secure £25m HLF funding and get Royal Charter The £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund investment will go towards the museum's £22.1m Inspiring Everyone project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350592 monthly 0.9 2022-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350592_210083_392900.jpg Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain coaster is park's single largest investment ever At US$25m, the ride is the largest single attraction investment ever at Dollywood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350564 monthly 0.9 2022-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350564_91887_76789.jpg Shanghai Disneland reopens after guests 'locked in' for COVID-19 testing Shanghai Disneyland will return to full operations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350537 monthly 0.9 2022-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350537_873452_370645.jpg Merlin promotes Fiona Eastwood to chief operating officer Eastwood is now responsible for the management and strategic growth of Merlin’s resort theme parks across the UK and Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350490 monthly 0.9 2022-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350490_311555_925758.png Interactive TV gameshow experience to open in London in 2023 Gameshow Studios will be able to host 250 guests across 40 booths http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350481 monthly 0.9 2022-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350481_248545_324749.jpg Bob Iger's return to Disney sparks major restructuring focused on creativity and storytelling Within 24 hours of his re-appointment, Iger has made it clear that the company is set for a shake-up http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350430 monthly 0.9 2022-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350430_270204_932496.jpg SimEx-Iwerks reveals first customised fly film in collaboration with Red Raion. Celebrates 30th anniversary in 2023 The ride takes guests to the coast of Antarctica for the opportunity to see frozen dinosaurs preserved within ice caves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350426 monthly 0.9 2022-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350426_852582_480893.jpg Dubai's Real Madrid theme park will immerse fans in the club's culture Guests will be able to immerse themselves in the culture of the world's greatest football team http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350399 monthly 0.9 2022-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350399_812248_866375.jpg TEA announces 2022 Thea Award winners, with Disney, Futuroscope, Kevin Murphy and Roland Mack among those honoured Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World was among this year's Thea Award winners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350395 monthly 0.9 2022-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350395_461889_537810.jpg Scott O’Neil takes the reins from Nick Varney at Merlin Entertainment Scott O'Neil is the new CEO at Merlin Entertainments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350287 monthly 0.9 2022-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350287_597382_514902.jpg Disney launches wearable MagicBand+ for Disneyland resort The new MagicBand+ wearable unlocks a new dimension of Disney storytelling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350324 monthly 0.9 2022-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350324_488013_813031.jpg Museum of London to close its doors with festival and all-night openings A wide range of family festivities are to be held on 26 and 27 November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350364 monthly 0.9 2022-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350364_929398_511237.jpg Warner Bros. and Infinite Reality launch metaverse experiences for live sports fans Sports fans will be immersed in the cycling events as they happen using metaverse tech http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350356 monthly 0.9 2022-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350356_387608_37662.jpg Science Museum opens gallery dedicated to technicians - features partnership with Marvel Visitors can also touch objects made and used by technicians http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350318 monthly 0.9 2022-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350318_651784_996577.png Nigeria's film city project will break ground in Q1 2023 Kebulania will become a leading destination for film-making, creativity and storytelling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350319 monthly 0.9 2022-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350319_261302_601291.jpg Universal theme parks report record revenues Revenues across Universal theme parks increased by 42.1 per cent in Q3 2022 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350320 monthly 0.9 2022-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350320_182273_337018.jpg Grammy Museum announces inaugural campaign for music education chaired by stars Bruno Mars is among the co-chairs of the campaign http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350323 monthly 0.9 2022-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350323_474299_436621.jpg Christian Lachel, BRC chief creative officer, appointed to the board of Ryman Arts Christian Lachel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350300 monthly 0.9 2022-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350300_107230_126183.jpg Mary Rose Museum adds 4D attraction as part of 'biggest ever expansion' The theatre will showcase the untold story of the finding, excavation, and recovery of the Mary Rose http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350299 monthly 0.9 2022-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350299_64481_802435.jpg Sea World to launch major rides at all of its three parks in 2023 Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, at SeaWorld Orlando, will be the world’s first surf coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350292 monthly 0.9 2022-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350292_308075_226835.jpg Kings Island to add Adventure Port for 2023 Season Sol Spin features open air, suspended passenger vehicles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350291 monthly 0.9 2022-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350291_527393_454053.jpg Falcon’s Beyond reveals details for Katmandu theme park in Punta Cana Signature rides at the park will include the Voyage of the Fathom Wanderer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350251 monthly 0.9 2022-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350251_313177_462406.jpg Disney files patent for augmented reality ride without the need for headsets The patent outlines plans for a visual effect system that allows users to see 3D AR images without the use of any form of glasses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350235 monthly 0.9 2022-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350235_482774_410814.jpg Sea Life's new AI-driven augmented reality app reconises species in real time The app can recognise and identify sea creatures in real-time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350227 monthly 0.9 2022-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350227_264677_853789.jpg The UK's National Visitor Attractions Conference lands in Birmingham Attractions Management is a co-founder of the event and its editor, Liz Terry MBE, is among the speakers at this year's conference http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350207 monthly 0.9 2022-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350207_15163_545572.jpg Bird Paradise coming to Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Group in 2023 Called Bird Paradise, the new area will be the home to 3,500 birds from over 400 avian species http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350174 monthly 0.9 2022-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350174_288050_403830.jpg Scientists develop video game that adjusts difficulty based on player emotions – has applications for attractions and fitness The new technique to adjust difficulty levels could have a major impact on tech-based entertainment and simulation-type rides at visitor attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350148 monthly 0.9 2022-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350148_786777_131142.jpg Live-streaming 'digital tour' enters the attractions sector Among the museum offering tours on the Heygo platform will be the Grant Museum of Zoology, London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350102 monthly 0.9 2022-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350102_669758_323465.jpg Brad Pitt makes debut as sculptor at Finnish art museum Nick Cave (left), Thomas Houseago (middle) and Brad Pitt at the opening of the exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350091 monthly 0.9 2022-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350091_293355_243208.png World's longest and 'technologically advanced' zipline planned for Iceland Mega Zipline will offer riders speeds of 120km/h http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350084 monthly 0.9 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350084_140372_373752.jpg US football hall of fame resort expands visitor attraction elements Projects in the second phase, yet to be completed, include a 147,000sq ft football-themed waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350082 monthly 0.9 2022-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350082_42533_697084.jpg Triotech secures deal to supply rides for Puy Du Fou Asia's first Chinese attraction SAGA covers more than 40,000sq m and will host more than 3,500 visitors per day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350074 monthly 0.9 2022-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350074_635800_363193.jpg Tangled attraction among new additions revealed for Disneyland Paris Resort The new ride and the Frozen land form part of the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350056 monthly 0.9 2022-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350056_233771_14554.jpg Merlin takes over operations at UK's largest indoor waterpark The park sustains a tropical 84-degree climate and houses more than 18 slides, rides and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350054 monthly 0.9 2022-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350054_20473_154697.jpg Europa-Park's new restaurant concept takes diners on a literal culinary journey Eatrenalin will offer diners an eight-course menu http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350037 monthly 0.9 2022-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350037_323842_837594.png IAAPA recognition for Blackpool Pleasure Beach to mark century-old relationship Blackpool Pleasure Beach joined IAAPA in 1923 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=350003 monthly 0.9 2022-08-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB350003_733648_860887.jpg Merlin to open Legoland Resort in Belgium by 2027 The development is set to cost between €370m and €400m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349965 monthly 0.9 2022-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349965_115932_204166.jpg First images released for Merlin's Jumanji land at Chessington First images released for Merlin's Jumanji land at Chessington http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349910 monthly 0.9 2022-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349910_931834_151166.jpg Universal's Epic Universe set to open in 2025 When open, it will become Universal's third theme park in Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349921 monthly 0.9 2022-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349921_599052_114348.jpg Horniman Museum to return 72 looted artefacts to Nigeria The Horniman's 72 objects include 12 brass plaques known as the 'Benin Bronzes' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349879 monthly 0.9 2022-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349879_715409_358606.jpg Jake McCoy joins Ted leadership team as director of operations Jake McCoy joins Ted from parent company RWS Entertainment Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349892 monthly 0.9 2022-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349892_634784_749505.jpg Fabland Valley Resort launces new walkthrough attraction designed by Triotech The Hive is set in a futuristic fantasy world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349864 monthly 0.9 2022-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349864_91401_800502.jpg Wake The Tiger - dubbed the first-ever 'amazement park' - opens in Bristol, UK The experience has 27 distinct spaces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349838 monthly 0.9 2022-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349838_129891_788651.jpg Turkish resort opens first Rift waterslide, designed by Polin Rift features a gravity dueling drop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349776 monthly 0.9 2022-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349776_755713_236350.jpg Avengers Campus opens at Disneyland Paris Avengers Assemble: Flight Force is one of two rides opening as part of the campus http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349783 monthly 0.9 2022-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349783_649364_69112.jpg Industry mourns death of Meow Wolf co-founder, Matt King King was an instrumental figure behind the company, which was launched in 2008 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349770 monthly 0.9 2022-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349770_144480_297735.jpg FlowRider rebrands to reflect 'past and future' The new brand identity has been designed to reflect the company's passion and forward-looking innovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349714 monthly 0.9 2022-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349714_627998_956755.jpg London's Harry Potter studio tour to open Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse Actor Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movie franchise, at the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349662 monthly 0.9 2022-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349662_533562_519685.jpg Jorvik's digital strategy described as 'leading light' after gaining international audience Jorvik created a number of digital alternatives to physical visits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349563 monthly 0.9 2022-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349563_97703_341598.jpg Countdown begins on Museum of London's epic move to Smithfield Market The new museum will celebrate the existing architecture of the Westfield site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349512 monthly 0.9 2022-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349512_827636_214772.jpg Scruffy Dog and Simtec launch Fisher-Price themed trackless ride The ride offers interactive elements and flexibility in terms of vehicle designs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349518 monthly 0.9 2022-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349518_642463_808318.jpg Dohmen and Bertens join forces to launch Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants Dohmen is a former BRC Imagination Arts executive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349480 monthly 0.9 2022-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349480_428627_973279.jpg Puy du Fou to create first US attraction The Puy du Fou element will be a part of the 200-acre The 407: Gateway to Adventure project development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349434 monthly 0.9 2022-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349434_910271_695514.jpg Hettema Group and Themespace merge to form THG Concept art for London Paramount Entertainment Resort, designed by Themespace http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349378 monthly 0.9 2022-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349378_826329_438661.jpg Toronto Zoo unveils 10-year masterplan The proposed plans include new indoor animal viewing areas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349363 monthly 0.9 2022-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349363_482320_680183.jpg SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be home to the world's largest multi-species aquarium Located on Yas Island, the aquarium is set to house more than 68,000 marine animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349307 monthly 0.9 2022-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349307_397338_377504.jpg Legoland Korea park completed - set to open on 5 May The 28,000sq m Legoland Korea Resort is the first Legoland to be built on an island http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349268 monthly 0.9 2022-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349268_574162_923737.jpg Europa-Park houses 70 Ukrainian refugees at Colosseo hotel 70 refugees are being housed at the Colosseo hotel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349259 monthly 0.9 2022-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349259_135714_625499.jpg Merlin's Sony deal will see themed Jumanji rides and experiences come to parks The world’s first Jumanji ride will open at Merlin’s Gardaland Resort in Italy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349225 monthly 0.9 2022-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349225_32422_629884.jpg Tait to acquire Thinkwell as it aims to become end-to-end developer of entertainment experiences Thinkwell will now become part of the TAIT Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349195 monthly 0.9 2022-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349195_722074_972907.jpg Merlin acquires Cadbury World from Mondelez Merlin will take over the day-to-day running of the Cadbury World site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349185 monthly 0.9 2022-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349185_115135_973876.jpg Disney's groundbreaking Galactic Starcruiser experience has opened The experience combines a luxury hotel, a theme park ride and a role-playing 'game' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349184 monthly 0.9 2022-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349184_685559_770634.jpg Merlin opens first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida At the heart of park is the main ride – Daddy Pig's Roller Coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349118 monthly 0.9 2022-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349118_335604_865891.jpg Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi, world's fastest hybrid coaster, to open next month The ride has been designed and manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349098 monthly 0.9 2022-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349098_510781_798913.jpg Amsterdam's new digital art centre Fabrique des Lumières will use tech to bring art alive The exhibitions will be designed to complement the unique architecture of the site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349036 monthly 0.9 2022-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349036_729538_349046.jpg Seoul's Incheon airport reveals plans to host global museum Incheon Airport already hosts the Museum of Korean Culture and wants to become a global mega-hub http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=349026 monthly 0.9 2022-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB349026_286313_534983.jpg Motiongate Dubai launches first-ever John Wick rollercoaster The first John Wick rollercoaster, based on the film franchise starring Keanu Reeves, has opened at Motiongate Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348900 monthly 0.9 2021-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348900_533763_847464.jpg Universal Beijing Resort reveals expansion plans for second phase Beijing Universal currently has seven themed lands and 37 rides and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348741 monthly 0.9 2021-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348741_631981_20070.jpg Museum operators using AR to take their exhibits global The partnership will see the museums showcase their collections to a global audience in a new, engaging way http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348817 monthly 0.9 2021-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348817_358333_412302.jpg North American and Japanese attractions dominate 2021 Thea Awards Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan was among this year's winners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348804 monthly 0.9 2021-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348804_89981_343597.jpg IAAPA news: VRstudios and Creative Works launch 'Fury' VR attraction Fury will be marketed as the world’s first unattended, two-player VR esports attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348720 monthly 0.9 2021-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348720_543075_44947.jpg Katapult, Simworx and Lagotronics partner for new trackless dark ride concept The ride has been developed to primarily target the horror theme park market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348677 monthly 0.9 2021-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348677_31504_306455.jpg Ad Gefrin attraction will celebrate '20th century’s most remarkable archaeological finds' Ad Gefrin will recreate the Great Hall of the Royal Court http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348658 monthly 0.9 2021-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348658_945587_803990.jpg Winners of first-ever Surf Park Awards revealed Australian park operator URBNSurf won two awards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348648 monthly 0.9 2021-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348648_981636_529775.jpg Little Amal, a puppet of a refugee girl, has walked 5,000km across Europe The puppet is an artistic project, representing all young refugees http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348637 monthly 0.9 2021-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348637_499078_712663.jpg World’s first UNESCO digital trail launches in Scotland The trail was launched by Tourism Minister Ivan McKee (second from left) and VisitScotland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348628 monthly 0.9 2021-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348628_728441_322592.jpg Jakob Wahl appointed IAAPA's chief operating officer Wahl has spent nine years at IAAPA across two stints http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348623 monthly 0.9 2021-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348623_474411_842071.jpg World Food Center Experience will be ‘Silicon Valley’ of food The attraction is set to open to the public in 2023 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348622 monthly 0.9 2021-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348622_510832_344399.jpg Creative legends behind iconic Spider-Man ride team to give talk at IAAPA Expo Phil Hettema, one of the three creators of the iconic ride, now heads up The Hettema Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348603 monthly 0.9 2021-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348603_238565_678152.jpg Europa Park extends winter opening for the first time as part of Hallowinter celebration 180,000 pumpkins will decorate Europa Park during Halloween http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348586 monthly 0.9 2021-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348586_602643_624970.jpg Tokyo's Harry Potter studio tour will have Fantastic Beasts universe Both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts are IPs created by British author, J.K. Rowling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348572 monthly 0.9 2021-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348572_414541_117570.jpg Jacksonville Zoo reveals US$50m masterplan The Rezoovenation project will transform the zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348520 monthly 0.9 2021-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348520_674507_713858.jpg Liseberg's Underlandet wins Europe's Best New Ride award for 2021 The dark ride features an immersive motion cabin that takes visitors on a journey underground http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348503 monthly 0.9 2021-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348503_15083_283629.jpg Melissa Ruminot to take the reins as TEA president Ruminot will officially begin her tenure as president in November 2022 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348486 monthly 0.9 2021-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348486_385825_341221.jpg Themed Entertainment Association sets up presence in China TEA China will be led by TEA International Board President Chuck Fawcett http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348422 monthly 0.9 2021-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348422_979287_253785.jpg Universal Resort Beijing welcomes first visitors Universal Studios Beijing has opened to invited guests, with full operations commencing on 20 September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348378 monthly 0.9 2021-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348378_311356_340702.jpg Paul Kent joins Simworx Kent has spent 30 years in the visitor attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348367 monthly 0.9 2021-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348367_914677_54531.jpg Further details revealed for Orlando's Peppa Pig theme park The park will feature six rides, a number of playground areas and an indoor cinema space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348321 monthly 0.9 2021-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348321_290993_365416.jpg Kings Dominion to launch 4D roller coaster as part of Jungle X-Pedition in 2022 Tumbili is described as a 4D spin coaster and takes its name from the Swahili word for 'monkey' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348316 monthly 0.9 2021-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348316_585651_245079.jpg Andy Grant and Panorama Group join forces to create global destination development firm Grant Leisure's past projects include providing a feasibility analysis and operating strategy for The London Eye http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348288 monthly 0.9 2021-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348288_47930_510366.jpg Players of new Chaos Karts AR concept will feel as though they’re in a video game The AR allows Chaos Karts to be experienced on an infinite number of tracks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348216 monthly 0.9 2021-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348216_592127_586458.jpg Jorvik's global art project will connect 14 cities South Korean artist Taeheon Lee will take up a virtual residency at Jorvik http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348204 monthly 0.9 2021-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348204_383816_622313.jpg Disney World show goes gender-neutral The greeting message to its famous evening firework show no longer references gender in any way http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348189 monthly 0.9 2021-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348189_848366_761728.jpg IAAPA launches 'digital pass' to encourage delegates to take part virtually This year's IAAPA Expo is set to take place in Orlando, Florida, from 15 to 19 November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348099 monthly 0.9 2021-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348099_248007_955103.jpg IAAPA joins calls to ease border entry restrictions in the US and to revive tourism sector The attractions segment of the travel and tourism industry generated US$51.6bn in direct annual impact prior to the pandemic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348130 monthly 0.9 2021-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348130_246165_581894.jpg Merlin hits the market with surge of new openings Merlin has opened its much-anticipated Legoland New York Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348105 monthly 0.9 2021-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348105_852940_900665.jpg Saudi Arabia offers US$133m in loans to create 50 new attractions The entertainment sector is identified as a key element of Vision 2030's cultural goals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348070 monthly 0.9 2021-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348070_963251_460472.jpg Hong Kong's Ocean Park opens Water World with 27 new outdoor and indoor attractions Water World has five zones and features both indoor and outdoor attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=348061 monthly 0.9 2021-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB348061_724683_427550.jpg Secret Cinema does Bridgerton tie-up with Netflix The three-hour immersive experience will revolve around the popular drama series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347996 monthly 0.9 2021-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347996_318623_74665.jpg First full-scale franchised Madame Tussauds to open in Budapest during 2022 The 2,000sq m attraction will be operated by franchisee Dorottya Experience Kft http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347987 monthly 0.9 2021-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347987_526131_753688.jpg Merlin to take Legoland Discovery Centres to Belgium with deal for Brussels site The Brussels site will add to Merlin's existing portfolio of attractions across Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347982 monthly 0.9 2021-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347982_192883_239038.jpg Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood reveals new roster of attractions after 15 month closure Guests can take part in the 'Sorting Ceremony', featuring the iconic sorting hat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347888 monthly 0.9 2021-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347888_785673_857793.jpg Germany’s first inland surf park secures approval Surftown MUC will be located close to Munich's international airport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347852 monthly 0.9 2021-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347852_357621_85700.jpg MackNext creates VR experience for Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg The as yet unnamed project is currently in the development phase http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347855 monthly 0.9 2021-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347855_336826_308320.jpg Eden Project signs deal for Dundee site – attraction will create £27m per year to the regional economy The former Dundee Gasworks site is located close to the Dundee waterfront on the bank of the River Tay http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347837 monthly 0.9 2021-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347837_285321_253053.jpg Disneyland Paris to open Art of Marvel hotel in June The hotel has been designed as a New York art gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347824 monthly 0.9 2021-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347824_895392_951690.jpg Madame Tussauds moves Prince Harry and Meghan from royal family to 'Hollywood' zone The waxworks of Prince Harry and Meghan have been relocated to a brand new Hollywood 'Awards Party' zone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347819 monthly 0.9 2021-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347819_873546_651164.jpg Johnnie Walker visitor centre, designed by BRC, opens at Clynelish distillery The new Highland Home of Johnnie Walker centre has been designed by BRC Imagination Arts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347812 monthly 0.9 2021-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347812_991573_94947.jpg Extreme Engineering secures US patent for its Cloud Coaster The suspended roller coaster has been designed as a family-friendly ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347796 monthly 0.9 2021-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347796_724909_97939.jpg Exclusive: 11Arches reveals Kynren theme park The park will allow visitors to step back in time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347783 monthly 0.9 2021-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347783_341607_19940.jpg Face mask added to St Albans cathedral's medieval carvings as part of restoration project The shrine of St Amphibalus now features a carving with a facemask http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347771 monthly 0.9 2021-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347771_264289_798064.jpg Village Roadshow plans to build Australia’s tallest waterslide at Wet'n'Wild More than 23m tall, the Kaboom! combines three rides in one http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347721 monthly 0.9 2021-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347721_422273_710515.jpg Compagnie des Alpes names Delphine Pons as GM of Parc Asterix Pons first joined Compagnie des Alpes in 2005 and has held a wide range of roles during her 16 years with the group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347690 monthly 0.9 2021-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347690_132291_829587.jpg Disney Imagineer Luc Mayrand to chair 2021 Thea Award committee Mayrand has been a key member of the Thea award judging committee for the past five years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347647 monthly 0.9 2021-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347647_572803_644365.jpg Disney sprinkles its magic on new robot animatronic Disney Imagineering has created a prototype robot, in form of the character Groot from the Marvel universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347650 monthly 0.9 2021-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347650_973593_853992.jpg Merlin reveals first images of Legoland Windsor's new Mythica attraction The 4D ride Flight of The Sky Lion will include wind, mist and smell effects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347641 monthly 0.9 2021-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347641_442634_483434.jpg Ravinia Festival's Music Box, designed by BRC Imagination Arts, prepares for full opening The family-friendly experience centre was initially meant to open in June 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347570 monthly 0.9 2021-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347570_328141_370764.jpg MuseumNext launches digital income summit to help attractions tap into new revenue streams The event will include a session on how to connect with future generations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347564 monthly 0.9 2021-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347564_194687_959948.jpg Disney reveals concept designs for upcoming Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs will be the eighth themed port in Tokyo DisneySea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347554 monthly 0.9 2021-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347554_467973_716082.jpg Disney adds inclusion to its key values, allows staff to wear jewellery and display tattoos Inclusion has been identified as the fifth "key" to Disney's famous set of values which have guided guest services for more than 65 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347561 monthly 0.9 2021-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347561_911343_856898.jpg New KidzADVENTURE Tower opens at Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai The new KidzAdventure Tower was designed and supplied by water ride specialist ProSlide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347556 monthly 0.9 2021-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347556_429465_393360.jpg Herschend Enterprises acquires Vancouver Aquarium The agreement will see Herschend take over 100 per cent ownership of Vancouver Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347549 monthly 0.9 2021-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347549_738763_906403.jpg 'Mind-blowing' experiential art space Superblue opens its doors in Miami Superblue Miami's first exhibition is called Every Wall Is a Door, showcasing dynamic large-scale installations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347535 monthly 0.9 2021-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347535_111180_89992.jpg Skåne Zoo launches glamping experience for 2021 The lodges will offer views of red deer roaming in their habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347520 monthly 0.9 2021-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347520_207085_939935.jpg Is Disney planning pop-up attractions with its 'new experience development' department? Disney created a 'Magical Moments' pop-up attraction in Singapore during Christmas 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347513 monthly 0.9 2021-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347513_444538_519050.jpg Disney to open Avengers Campus at Disneyland California on 4 June The Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California resort is the first of three to open http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347498 monthly 0.9 2021-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347498_280335_43955.jpg World's top 100 museums and galleries suffer 77 per cent fall in visits during pandemic Despite a 72 per cent fall in visit numbers in 2020, The Louvre in Paris remained the world's most visited museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347490 monthly 0.9 2021-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347490_433890_823686.jpg Chinese attractions industry entering 'growth phase' China Leisure CEO Linda Dong said the entrance of Disney and Universal had seen other operators on the Chinese market 'up their quality' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347455 monthly 0.9 2021-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347455_505908_908757.jpg BRC founder Bob Rogers: '2021 will see a surge in our industry' Rogers said 'pent up demand' will provide the visitor attractions sector a boost during 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347454 monthly 0.9 2021-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347454_901880_856755.jpg Visits to leading UK attractions fell by 70 per cent in 2020 Tate Modern was the UK's most visited attraction during 2020 – despite visits being down by 4.7 million on 2019 figures. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347440 monthly 0.9 2021-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347440_784546_612195.jpg Warner Bros will tap into Japan's 'intense fandom' when Harry Potter tour opens in 2023 The Tokyo attraction will include replicas of the original sets used in the Harry Potter movies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347414 monthly 0.9 2021-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347414_791745_441069.jpg First images revealed of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny ride at Alton Towers The multi-sensory, family ride will offer 360-degree special effects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347403 monthly 0.9 2021-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347403_441363_79439.jpg International design challenge offers US$20k prize The competition will look to unearth the 'next' immersive, story-based experience (picture of Harry Potter Studio Tour near London, UK) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347338 monthly 0.9 2021-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347338_960619_334892.jpg Madame Tussauds figures helping out at famous New York steakhouse Waxworks at the restaurant include one of comedian Jimmy Fallon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347334 monthly 0.9 2021-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347334_808450_313889.jpg Universal Japan's Super Nintendo World theme park to open in March Attractions within the new park will include Mushroom Kingdom and Peach's Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347284 monthly 0.9 2021-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347284_936932_459445.jpg 'Much-needed' independent review launched into Destination Management Organisations DMOs have a leading role in marketing regional tourism destinations, but have suffered huge funding cuts in recent years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347298 monthly 0.9 2021-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347298_211293_828784.jpg Merlin reveals plans to open first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park in Orlando The separately ticketed park will be feature locations from the Peppa Pig universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347306 monthly 0.9 2021-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347306_235797_122671.jpg Genting reveals plans to open SkyWorlds theme park in 2021 The US$800m park will cover 10 hectares and will feature nine themed lands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347247 monthly 0.9 2021-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347247_417425_443889.jpg Pandemic having 'massive impact' on US attractions – losses estimated at US$23bn US theme parks and visitor attractions were forced to close for months during 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347233 monthly 0.9 2021-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347233_232797_976327.jpg First look: Disney's new Spaceship Earth night-time experience at EPCOT The iconic Spaceship Earth attraction has become the symbol of EPCOT http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347230 monthly 0.9 2021-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347230_231098_797586.jpg Merlin reveals Chessington's new Croc Drop tower attraction Supplied by SBF Visa, the theming of the tower drop will be based on Egyptian myths http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347078 monthly 0.9 2021-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347078_501893_605298.jpg Meow Wolf creates mind-blowing Las Vegas attraction – Omega Mart Some double helix slides at the "factory" area of Omega Mart http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347065 monthly 0.9 2021-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347065_29699_202918.jpg Paul Chutter named president of WhiteWater Paul Chutter is the son of founder and CEO, Geoff Chutter, and has spent the past seven years with the business http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347036 monthly 0.9 2021-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347036_846776_940211.jpg Donald Trump returns to London – in balloon form The blimp will be conserved and eventually displayed to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347015 monthly 0.9 2021-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347015_399160_923440.jpg Chinese media group Enlight plans huge Movie World theme park in Yangzhou Covering an area of 651 acres, the CNY16.4bn Enlight Movie World will include a theme park based on Enlight IP http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=347004 monthly 0.9 2021-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB347004_745568_776446.jpg Hong Kong's Ocean Park gets HK$2.8bn investment to move it from theme park to themed resort The 44-year-old park will have a renewed focus on edutainment and hospitality http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346966 monthly 0.9 2021-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB346966_765915_957343.jpg David Attenborough to front AR-based natural world app Fronted by Sir David Attenborough, The Green Planet app is part of the government's £28m 5G Create project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346946 monthly 0.9 2021-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB346946_382912_47068.jpg ILMxLAB launches Lightsaber Dojo, new Star Wars VR experience for attractions fans will choose from an assortment of lightsabers used by classic Star Wars characters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346832 monthly 0.9 2020-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346832_626890_755013.jpg Bristol zoo to leave its historic city site after 185 years All animals and operations will be transferred from the city centre site to the Wild Place Project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346876 monthly 0.9 2020-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346876_836634_195678.jpg Nijigen no Mori to add Dragon Quest-themed park to its offering Dragon Quest will be a fusion of real and digital and will allow each guest to be the main character of their own story http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346790 monthly 0.9 2020-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346790_569550_646327.jpg Disney reveals first visuals of ambitious Star Wars attraction – including designs for hotel 'pods' Guests will sleep in ship-like cabins, experience onboard dining and interact with role-playing cast and crew members http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346770 monthly 0.9 2020-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346770_631160_359764.jpg Roller coaster ride continues for Disneyland Hong Kong as park closes for third time in 2020 It is the third time in 2020 that the park has closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346765 monthly 0.9 2020-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346765_367696_745950.jpg Switzerland's first indoor theme park, Ticiland, to open its doors on 23 December Rides and attractions at the park include the Ticino roller coaster, a steel-coaster manufactured by Zierer which reaches speeds of up to 25mph on a 730ft-long track http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346729 monthly 0.9 2020-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346729_945611_873875.jpg Legoland New York on track for 2021 – details revealed for Legoland Windsor's biggest ever addition, LEGO MYTHICA The attraction will feature the largest Legoland theme park ever built, spanning 150 acres and several themed lands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346718 monthly 0.9 2020-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346718_792387_962142.jpg Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences The new Zip Line will see guests travel from the heart of Ferrari World through the Flying Aces roller coaster loop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346713 monthly 0.9 2020-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346713_306670_261927.jpg PortAventura, Europa-Park and The Nest among winners of 27th annual TEA Thea Awards PortAventura in Spain won the best attraction award for its Sesame Street: Street Mission area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346687 monthly 0.9 2020-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346687_95528_567333.jpg Industry icons Mats Wedin, Tony Baxter and Greg Hale inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame Industry veteran and former IAAPA chair Mats Wedin is one of three new inductees into the IAAPA Hall of Fame http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346646 monthly 0.9 2020-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346646_974208_901429.jpg New alliance looks to create themed visitor attractions across Europe The partnership will develop new, story-based attractions utilising the Katmandu IP http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346641 monthly 0.9 2020-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346641_101335_38258.jpg Work begins on new indoor water park at Liseberg In total, the park will feature 14 separate attractions designed and manufactured by WhiteWater http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346585 monthly 0.9 2020-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346585_382204_608166.jpg We The Curious ready to open its biggest exhibition ever – when Covid measures allow The exhibition is based on 10,000 questions, collected from the people of Bristol http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346500 monthly 0.9 2020-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346500_103048_365184.jpg China Leisure president, Linda Dong, talks to Attractions Management about the new Nickelodeon Playtime attraction in Shenzhen The attractions are centred around active and immersive play and include drop slides, themed soft play areas, foam pits, interactive games, climbing walls and playground obstacle courses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346469 monthly 0.9 2020-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346469_952224_718686.jpg Vigilante Group launches to shake up the experience sector The new Vigilante Group consists of six UK-based creative companies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346370 monthly 0.9 2020-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346370_713941_594390.jpg Tourism minister and former google travel exec, Nigel Huddleston, delivers keynote speech at VAC 2020 Huddleston is one of 20 speakers to take the stage during the virtual event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346345 monthly 0.9 2020-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346345_284307_782042.jpg Triotech's Ernest Yale and BoldMove' Benoit Cornet announce collaboration The two companies will look to create experiences that leverage the transformative trends in parks and location-based entertainment venues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346299 monthly 0.9 2020-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346299_93608_46024.jpg Pinewood Studios, home to James Bond and Star Wars, set to house major visitor attraction The development of the attraction will be at the heart of a planned £450m expansion of the studios http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346204 monthly 0.9 2020-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346204_712462_745316.jpg IAAPA cancels Attractions EXPO – pivots to virtual event IAAPA Attractions Expo drew a record 42,600 visitors in 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=346141 monthly 0.9 2020-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB346141_807220_737217.jpg Warner Bros. to open Harry Potter studio attraction in Japan Set to open in the first half of 2023, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo will feature sets used in the popular Harry Potter movies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345390 monthly 0.9 2020-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345390_373006_300081.jpg Israel's tourism industry begins gradual relaunch – some hotels given green light to open Israeli hotels which meet the criteria for relaunch will be able to open their doors to visitors on Sunday 3 May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345336 monthly 0.9 2020-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345336_663817_348716.jpg Disney places 100,000 workers on unpaid leave – plans to save US$500m a month Disney's attractions and hotels have been shut in Europe and the US for more than a month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345301 monthly 0.9 2020-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345301_372715_526428.jpg Future of Canada's oldest aquarium 'under threat' due to coronavirus shutdown 85 per cent of the attraction's revenue comes from aquarium operations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345284 monthly 0.9 2020-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345284_437343_74090.jpg Tourism Society emergency meeting addresses impact of delayed lockdown on tourism industry Tourism may be delayed in the UK until September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345270 monthly 0.9 2020-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345270_221496_690190.jpg National Geographic Museum creates virtual tour of Jane Goodall exhibition during lockdown Taking visitors from Dr. Goodall's early years to the present, the virtual tour charts the life of the famous conservationist and leading primatologist http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345188 monthly 0.9 2020-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345188_140333_46681.jpg CAVU Designwerks appoints Nathan Jones as chief operating officer Nathan Jones has more than 22 years experience in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345212 monthly 0.9 2020-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345212_723964_727919.jpg Getty Museum challenges followers to recreate works of art at home The museum challenged people at home to recreate a work of art using three items http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345213 monthly 0.9 2020-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345213_149611_761450.jpg Merlin postpones opening of Legoland New York to 2021 Merlin postpones opening of Legoland New York to 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345205 monthly 0.9 2020-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345205_540804_321371.jpg Mary Rose Museum faces £2.2m funding shortfall as chief calls for increased independent museum support during COVID-19 crisis Bonser-Wilton has called on the government to make greater emergency funding available to Britain's independent museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345195 monthly 0.9 2020-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345195_900159_944505.jpg Expo 2020 Dubai likely to postpone until 2021 due to COVID-19 outbreak Expo 2020 Dubai is working with the Bureau International des Expositions to determine whether it should postpone the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345196 monthly 0.9 2020-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345196_436561_946006.jpg U-turn in Shanghai as reopened attractions close again Shanghai has more than 160 imported cases of COVID-19 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345192 monthly 0.9 2020-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345192_334091_734133.jpg Iger forgoes salary and Chapek takes pay cut as Disney wrestles with COVID-19 Chapek recently replaced Iger as CEO, while Iger took up the role of executive chair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345180 monthly 0.9 2020-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345180_902322_93276.jpg British Museum appoints Mary Beard to as trustee following government veto Beard will take up the role for an initial period of four years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345176 monthly 0.9 2020-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345176_387574_810109.jpg TEA launches TEA Digital to keep attractions industry connected throughout COVID-19 outbreak TEA immediate past president Michael Mercadente will speak on the President's Forum, one of TEA Digital's online panel discussions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345173 monthly 0.9 2020-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345173_95862_36966.jpg UK's DCMS Committee to hear from charities over impact of COVID-19 outbreak Committee chair Julian Knight (pictured) has urged the UK government to take immediate action to safeguard charities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345160 monthly 0.9 2020-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345160_481755_560900.jpg OdySea Aquarium entertains quarantined guests with new online initiatives OdySea Aquarium is encouraging visitors to pre-book tickets to support the aquarium through its closure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345153 monthly 0.9 2020-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345153_858699_614855.jpg National parks in Africa close down to protect endangered gorillas and chimpanzees from coronavirus According to experts, primates are very likely to be sucesptible to the disease, with complications arising from the illness potnetially fatal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345140 monthly 0.9 2020-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345140_12119_848188.jpg Public comes to zoo's aid following call for animal food donations The Tropiquaria Zoo in Somerset, UK, urged people to donate spare fruit and vegetables to local zoos http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345135 monthly 0.9 2020-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345135_621476_713069.jpg BALPPA moves annual expo to November The BALPPA expo will be held at Drayton Manor (pictured) in November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345123 monthly 0.9 2020-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345123_839399_421379.jpg PETA wins court case banning Florida zoo from owning endangered tigers Dade City's Wild Things has been banned from possessing endangered tigers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345120 monthly 0.9 2020-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345120_188298_647482.jpg Work continues on Universal's global theme park projects despite COVID-19 pandemic Universal's global construction projects are continuing and are on schedule inspite of the outbreak http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345114 monthly 0.9 2020-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345114_979291_695534.png Police shut down San Antonio Aquarium after attraction defies closure order The aquarium has since updated its website to confirm its closure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345106 monthly 0.9 2020-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345106_558236_374829.jpg ACE announces £160m fund to support culture organisations during COVID-19 outbreak London's National Theatre is among the organisations that will benefit from the emergency fund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345104 monthly 0.9 2020-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345104_888805_230301.jpg Japanese attractions start to reopen following two-month closure Legoland Japan has reopened its outdoor attractions under strict rules to prevent further spread of COVID-19 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345091 monthly 0.9 2020-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345091_935392_15642.jpg How are different countries supporting the tourism and attractions sectors through coronavirus? In the UK, chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced unprecedented measures to protect the British economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345084 monthly 0.9 2020-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345084_481091_932739.jpg Hal McEvoy calls for US$250bn fund to protect attractions during pandemic McEvoy has called for a number of measures, including a US$250bn (€229.5bn, £212.1bn) Travel Workforce Stabilisation Fund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345077 monthly 0.9 2020-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345077_944481_355767.jpg Culture in Quarantine: BBC bringing the arts to people's homes with special festival COVID-19 has forced the closure of all Britain's major art institutions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345073 monthly 0.9 2020-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345073_173805_79615.jpg 50 million tourism jobs at stake as WTTC pens open letter to world's governments Travel restrictions and closures worldwide have had a severe impact on the tourism industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345064 monthly 0.9 2020-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345064_482481_47579.jpg American Alliance of Museums calls for US$4bn support package to aid nonprofits during coronavirus pandemic The AAM has appealed to Congress for significant financial aid during the COVID-19 crisis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345060 monthly 0.9 2020-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345060_282237_244521.jpg UK attractions leaders call on government to use £120m Festival of Britain Fund to support sector London's Science Museum is among the institutions facing huge losses in the face of an extended closure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345055 monthly 0.9 2020-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345055_843231_51049.jpg Disney parks donate surplus food following temporary closure The Disneys resorts in Paris, Orlando and Anaheim have donated its surplus food supplies to charity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345049 monthly 0.9 2020-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345049_932068_561149.jpg Imagineering in a Box – Peek behind the Disney curtain with free online training scheme The series of interactive lessons has been created in partnership with the Khan Academy and Pixar http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345042 monthly 0.9 2020-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345042_289795_931925.jpg TEA postpones Summit, Thea Awards and SATE Europe as coronavirus continues to spread The THEA Awards have been postponed until July 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345034 monthly 0.9 2020-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345034_517319_127176.jpg Natural History Museum to build state-of-the-art research centre following £180m cash injection from UK government The new facility will be located at the Harwell Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345032 monthly 0.9 2020-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345032_982038_889660.jpg IAAPA calls on US government to secure paid leave for workers in face of COVID-19 pandemic The letter addressed to the US Senate's majority leader, Mitch McConnell and the Democratic leader, Charles Schumer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345027 monthly 0.9 2020-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345027_91934_24410.jpg Tourist sites reopen as China starts to recover from coronavirus outbreak Shanghai Museum is open but with capacity reduced to 2000 visitors per day, or 300 people at any time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345015 monthly 0.9 2020-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345015_237451_486150.jpg Work restarts on Nickelodeon's giant indoor theme park in China Construction of the park was halted in the wake of the coronavirus http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345006 monthly 0.9 2020-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345006_650340_648244.jpg Australia faces 'devastating cultural recession' as sector seeks AU$850m support package The Sydney Opera House is among the cultural institutions closed as a result of the pandemic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=345001 monthly 0.9 2020-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB345001_317524_234543.jpg Cincinnati Zoo offers live-streamed tours during COVID-19 closure The zoo's popular hippo, Fiona, starred in the first live broadcast http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344989 monthly 0.9 2020-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344989_229787_820561.jpg Trendswatch 2020: The future of financial sustainability With traditional funding models disrupted museums are now in a position where they must improve financial discipline, business planning and data literacy in order to remain profitable http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344917 monthly 0.9 2020-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344917_307372_753037.jpg UK withdrawal from Creative Europe fund 'threatens an impoverished future for British creativity' Between 2014 and 2020, Creative Europe provided €1.46bn (£1.28bn, US$1.66bn) in investment for creative industries across Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344955 monthly 0.9 2020-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344955_530136_640942.jpg Central Coast Aquarium announces plans for US$12m renovation Concept drawings feature a multi-level structure with 20 hands-on interactive exhibits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344962 monthly 0.9 2020-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344962_48376_936337.jpg Disney and Universal close theme parks as coronavirus pandemic continues All of Disney's theme parks are now closed as a result of the global pandemic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344944 monthly 0.9 2020-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344944_484751_125584.jpg Musée d'Orsay announces major expansion plans following €20m donation The expansion will include a new wing, dedicated to the museum's Impressionist and Postimpressionist collections, and two new education and research centres http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344937 monthly 0.9 2020-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344937_806409_702175.jpg Plopsa announces Czech Republic expansion with new theme park The new park will be centred around Maya the Bee http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344931 monthly 0.9 2020-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344931_393583_519912.jpg Jenny Waldman joins Art Fund as new director Waldman will take up the role on 6 April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344924 monthly 0.9 2020-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2020/THUMB344924_869101_441195.jpg IAAPA Expo Asia will not happen in 2020 following coronavirus outbreak The event was set to take place at the Venetian Macao In June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344904 monthly 0.9 2020-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344904_639719_639351.jpg Drake's Island fortress to reopen as museum and heritage centre after plans announced Drake's Island closed to the public in 1989 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344900 monthly 0.9 2020-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344900_139555_808021.jpg Partial reopening for Shanghai Disneyland as coronavirus keeps theme parks shut This marks the first time Disney will have opened any part of its Shanghai resort since late January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344889 monthly 0.9 2020-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344889_907067_511190.jpg New theme park for China, as OCT announces plans for ninth Happy Valley attraction The OCT Group operates seven Happy Valley parks, with an eighth set to open later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344878 monthly 0.9 2020-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344878_540313_442675.jpg Disney's first Mickey Mouse ride opens in Orlando The ride is Disney's first Mickey Mouse-themed ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344877 monthly 0.9 2020-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344877_770583_797328.png Susanne Mørch Koch to take Tivoli reins as Lars Liebst prepares to step down as CEO Susanne Mørch Koch will take up the role of Tivoli CEO by September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344855 monthly 0.9 2020-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344855_179556_287868.jpg Louvre reopens following coronavirus fears The Louvre reopened on Wednesday following a three-day closure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344842 monthly 0.9 2020-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344842_110972_117054.jpg Therme Group partners with Wund Holding to create vast wellbeing resorts with waterparks and botanical gardens Therme Group and Wund Holdings have a number of projects in development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344748 monthly 0.9 2020-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344748_533684_394140.jpg Toolkit launched to help museum Artificial Intelligence projects The Museums + AI Network planning toolkit is a free resource to support 'ethically robust' museum AI projects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344789 monthly 0.9 2020-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344789_537047_595445.jpg Lumsden Design bags EuroShop award for retail concept at Harry Potter Studio Tour The retail experience underwent a total redesign inspired by the Diagon Alley set http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344786 monthly 0.9 2020-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344786_839644_919789.jpg Coronavirus forces closure of all of Disney's Asian parks Tokyo Disneyland will close from 29 February after Japan's government recommended that big gatherings and events be curtailed for at least two weeks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344779 monthly 0.9 2020-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344779_47723_655382.jpg Smithsonian makes image banks rights free in the largest cultural open access programme in history The Smithsonian's 19 museums, plus research centres, archives and other facilities, have all contributed to the Open Access project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344753 monthly 0.9 2020-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344753_156816_835625.jpg Plans for Great Wolf's first European site rejected by local authority An artist's impression of Great Wolf Lodge, Great Wolf Resorts' first European venture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344774 monthly 0.9 2020-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344774_584519_425574.jpg Duke of Sussex launches sustainable tourism initiative at Travel Tourism Summit in Edinburgh The Duke of Sussex spoke about sustainability across the travel and tourism industry at the Travel Tourism Summit in Edinburgh on 26 February http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344768 monthly 0.9 2020-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344768_189478_317619.jpg SeaWorld monitoring coronavirus as disease continues to spread SeaWorld has so far not been significantly impacted by the virus http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344754 monthly 0.9 2020-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344754_666739_918406.jpg SeaWorld in buoyant mood despite inclement weather after strong Q4 SeaWorld plans to introduce a number of new rides and attractions in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344750 monthly 0.9 2020-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344750_589203_250097.jpg North America's first whale sanctuary coming to Canada The announcement comes following a decision by Canada's government in 2019, which signals an end to keeping captive whales and dolphins in the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344744 monthly 0.9 2020-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344744_339452_883727.jpg Bob Chapek named new Disney CEO as Iger steps aside Bob Iger (left) has been replaced as Disney CEO by Bob Chapek (right) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344613 monthly 0.9 2020-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344613_298352_689423.jpg Catherine Toolan to replace departing Paul Carty at Guinness Storehouse Catherine Toolan comes with a background in venue and event management http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344697 monthly 0.9 2020-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344697_757208_969442.jpg Texas Kalahari Water Park scheduled for November 2020 opening Kalahari's Round Rock venue is expected to open with 1.5 million square feet of resort space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344603 monthly 0.9 2020-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344603_498817_771978.jpg Northern Ireland's The Gobbins in line for £11m development Located along the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland, The Gobbins is a 2.5 hour guided walking tour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344699 monthly 0.9 2020-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344699_777493_197399.jpg Record results in 2019 for Cedar Fair after water park acquisitions Cedar Fair operates 13 parks in North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344658 monthly 0.9 2020-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344658_942179_742660.jpg £900k Coastal Forces museum to open in Gosport The Coastal Forces is a division of the Royal Navy that operates smaller craft such as motor boats http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344647 monthly 0.9 2020-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344647_734121_314867.jpg Educational museum for infamous Sing Sing prison gains development funding Warden Thomas Mott Osborne (right) was one of Sing Sing's most noted wardens, cracking down on prisoners who had bribed officers and intimidated other inmates http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344620 monthly 0.9 2020-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344620_987609_641860.jpg Disney ticket price hikes mean a day at California parks can now cost more than US$200 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened at Disneyland, California last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344617 monthly 0.9 2020-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344617_446015_923507.jpg Eden Project announces £67m attraction for Northern Ireland Eden Project Foyle will feature a range of sanctuaries and enclosures for visitors to discover, around a centrepiece building called The Acorn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344614 monthly 0.9 2020-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344614_569772_130754.jpg Six Flags earns Certfied Autism Center status at all 26 destinations 80 per cent of Six Flags' customer-facing staff will undertake IBCCES training to understand Austism Spectrum Disorder http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344598 monthly 0.9 2020-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344598_912333_908654.jpg SeaWorld to end dolphin 'surfing' shows Trainers still stand on dolphins' rostrums as part of the show at SeaWorld San Diego – but not for much longer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344596 monthly 0.9 2020-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344596_892031_698763.jpg DXB records US$232.8m loss as company implements cost-cutting measures at theme parks Legoland Dubai will have a new 250-room hotel later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344588 monthly 0.9 2020-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344588_536632_944626.jpg Hollywood's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to open in December The museum will be dedicated to the art, science, craft, business and history of film http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344586 monthly 0.9 2020-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344586_743478_964692.jpg Delaware Museum of Natural History seeking US$9.8m for total revamp The Delaware Museum of Natural History will reopen in 2022 as the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, with a host of new experiences including a new dinosaur gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344556 monthly 0.9 2020-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344556_702674_772206.jpg City council wrangles cause robust debate on Belfast Zoo's future Belfast Zoo's three Barbary lions are part of a global collaborative breeding programme to ensure the survival of a species that is extinct in the wild http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344576 monthly 0.9 2020-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344576_85101_439360.jpg Building work delays opening of Oslo's £250m Munch Museum Munchsmeet is scheduled to open in Q3 2020 following building setbacks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344562 monthly 0.9 2020-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344562_389971_996511.jpg Heritage Great Britain to invest £1.1m in Snowdon Mountain Railway The new locomotives will be more fuel-efficient and lower than in emissions to reduce the attractions carbon footprint http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344549 monthly 0.9 2020-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344549_740373_531723.jpg UK's youth heritage programme wins new government funding Northern Ireland's Digital Makers Club is part of a Kick the Dust project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344542 monthly 0.9 2020-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344542_726336_830666.jpg Disney predicts US$280m hit from coronavirus outbreak The closures are directly affecting a quarter in which Disney would typically see strong attendance in its Asian parks, due to the timing of the Chinese New Year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344527 monthly 0.9 2020-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344527_530826_665946.jpg World-first Duplo coaster coming to Legoland Windsor in March Legoland Windsor has released this artist's impression of the Duplo Dino Coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344524 monthly 0.9 2020-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344524_939370_837441.jpg Saudi 'giga project' Qiddiya kicks off 12-month ground preparation work Qiddiya is set to become the entertainment and arts hub for Saudi Arabia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344525 monthly 0.9 2020-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344525_281995_786995.jpg Disney reveals high-flying Spider-Man animatronic stunt robot for Avengers Campus Avengers Campus will be home to a number of experiences when it opens in Q3, including Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB) – a ride where guests can sling webs alongside Spider-Man http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344509 monthly 0.9 2020-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344509_651626_193744.jpg Coronavirus concern sees HE Art Museum postpone opening HE Art Museum has been designed by architect Tadao Ando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344511 monthly 0.9 2020-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344511_111667_692145.jpg Financial struggles lead to closure of Malaysia's MAPS theme park The park was in operation for less than three years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344479 monthly 0.9 2020-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344479_935760_854817.jpg London's Natural History Museum announces new strategy to tackle climate change after declaring 'planetary emergency' The eleven-year strategy was released to coincide with the World Economic Forum Davos Summit, which took place earlier this month (January) in Switzerland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344489 monthly 0.9 2020-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344489_777055_854337.png ASTC launches gender equity scheme for STEM learning in science centres The initiative aims to encourage young girls to take up careers in STEM subjects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344480 monthly 0.9 2020-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344480_437638_376828.jpg Efteling and Puy du Fou announce six-year Raveleijn partnership The show tells the tale of five children, magically transformed into knights, who free the medieval city of Raveleijn from the evil Count Olaf http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344466 monthly 0.9 2020-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344466_765853_728224.jpg Mixed and augmented reality tours bring Jerusalem's history to life The Tower of David's mixed and augmented reality experience brings historical figures and events to life http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344462 monthly 0.9 2020-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344462_289114_286958.jpg Welsh government to invest £60m in tourism Conwy Castle in North Wales attracts more than 200,000 visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344471 monthly 0.9 2020-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344471_143474_892703.jpg Abu Dhabi SeaWorld to be ready by 2022, say developers Yas Island already has three theme parks, plus a links golf course, a Formula 1 racing circuit and other retail and entertainment offerings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344420 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344420_388749_859842.jpg Google highlights climate change through 3D heritage collection Edinburgh Castle is included in the Heritage on the Edge project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344410 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344410_395328_562998.jpg Parks! America makes play to add Texas safari park Aggieland to its roster Visitors to Aggieland can feed a number of animals during drive-through and on-foot safari experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344417 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344417_389081_227619.jpg Dr Brian Davis named Georgia Aquarium CEO Davis has worked with the aquarium since 2003. He replaces former CEO Mike Leven, who retired at the end of last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344396 monthly 0.9 2020-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344396_371596_654317.jpg Gardaland announces Legoland Water Park opening date and new attractions Legoland Water Park Gardaland will be the first Legoland Water Park to open in a non-Legoland destination http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344411 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344411_196333_712894.jpg Australian government pledges AUS$76m to rescue tourism industry following devastating bushfires The wildfires have devasted large parts of the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344403 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344403_470032_670248.jpg Coronavirus outbreak forces closure of major Chinese attractions including Disneyland Shanghai Disney is just one of the attractions to close its doors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344406 monthly 0.9 2020-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344406_505662_681710.jpg Brian Roberts confirms Super Nintendo World for US parks Universal believes Nintendo will have similar success to that of its Harry Potter attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344392 monthly 0.9 2020-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344392_699249_384990.jpg Universal revenue up as theme parks record earnings increase Universal revenue is up by roughly US$200m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344383 monthly 0.9 2020-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344383_61400_562719.jpg James Mollison, founding director of The National Gallery Australia, dies, aged 88 James Mollison (right) and Robert Hughes with the controversial Blue Poles painting by Jackson Pollack in 1974 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344329 monthly 0.9 2020-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344329_195051_11204.jpg US$14m capital investment campaign for Florida Aquarium President and CEO Roger Germann has announced a raft of new initiatives for The Florida Aquarium, as it reaches 25 years old http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344307 monthly 0.9 2020-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344307_51361_154852.jpg 3D printing could democratise heritage and help museums in repatriation debate Will 3D replica artefacts have the same draw for museum visitors? Researchers believe the technology could help drive repatriation of items taken through colonisation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344321 monthly 0.9 2020-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344321_398673_338059.jpg Alligator park coming to London's Old Kent Road The alligator enclosure will form the centrepiece of a housing and office development worth a reported £230m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344314 monthly 0.9 2020-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344314_674152_647987.jpg Amsterdam's new National Holocaust Museum benefits from €4m German donation The temporary holocaust exhibition currently in Amsterdam is to close in February 2020 to allow redevelopment of a new, permanent museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344315 monthly 0.9 2020-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344315_165808_165388.jpg French culture minister announces plans for satirical cartoon centre five years after Charlie Hebdo terror attack The centre was conceived by Georges Wolinski, one of the five caricaturists killed in the 2015 attack http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344302 monthly 0.9 2020-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344302_458886_847654.jpg Warner Bros announces Harry Potter retailtainment store in New York The Harry Potter New York store will encompass 20,000 sq ft of space across three floors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344295 monthly 0.9 2020-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344295_445715_219105.jpg Hong Kong's Ocean Park unveils major adventure-themed repositioning plan Ocean Park first opened in 1977 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344270 monthly 0.9 2020-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344270_837974_144541.jpg Fantastic Beasts to go on display at Natural History Museum Fantastic Beasts: The Wonders of Nature, is one of the museums's most ambitious exhibitions to date http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344272 monthly 0.9 2020-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344272_517650_604947.jpg Thierry Coup reveals new details about Super Nintendo World as Universal launches new music video The music video shows a sneak peek of the upcoming Mario Kart attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344259 monthly 0.9 2020-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344259_60962_966157.jpg Six Flags admits China theme park projects could be shelved The Six Flags park in Zhejiang Province was due to open later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344249 monthly 0.9 2020-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344249_168120_213774.jpg Grand Egyptian Museum set for launch by end of year The Museum is expected to draw five million visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344240 monthly 0.9 2020-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344240_726941_478022.jpg David Walliams unveils Gangsta Granny ride coming to Alton Towers David Walliams has worked alongside Alton Towers' creative lead John Burton in creating the theme park ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344235 monthly 0.9 2020-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344235_804105_911593.jpg UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund appoints René Olivieri as interim chair René Olivieri (left) has been named as interim chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund, replacing Sir Peter Luff, who has stepped down for health reasons http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344229 monthly 0.9 2020-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344229_490332_654046.jpg Minnesota Zoo plans show focus on outdoor pursuits The Treetop Trail would transform the zoo's defunct monorail track http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344228 monthly 0.9 2020-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344228_807850_876462.jpg £24m Game of Thrones Studio Tour planned for Northern Ireland Visiting the Throne Room will be a key part of the experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344213 monthly 0.9 2020-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344213_615007_771579.jpg Europa Park sets new visitor record in 2019 after major investments The Rulantica water park opened in November 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344205 monthly 0.9 2020-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344205_320811_205677.jpg Sea Life Shanghai to open Octonauts experience in June 2020 The Octonauts characters explore the oceans in their Octopod capsule, as Changfeng Ocean World visitors will also be able to do http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344175 monthly 0.9 2020-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344175_386997_489329.jpg First Hasbro-themed amusement park under development in Canada Hasbro's new themed attraction at Galaxyland is scheduled to open by the end of 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344169 monthly 0.9 2020-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344169_428383_460365.jpg Tibet's first planetarium opens on trial basis The planetarium offers a range of interactive exhibits, including projection-mapped displays and VR exhibits to teach visitors about the universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344162 monthly 0.9 2020-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344162_48378_878863.jpg More than 30 animals lost as New Year blaze destroys Krefeld Zoo monkey house Candles and monkey toys have been left by visitors following the Krefeld Zoo fire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344168 monthly 0.9 2020-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344168_82313_997187.jpg Disney Galactic Starcruiser vacations to start in 2021 The Galactic Starcruiser Terminal is the starting point for an immersive experience in which guests can star in their own adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344172 monthly 0.9 2020-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344172_22122_210459.jpg Square Enix set to open first theme park in 2020 Ninja Tower Tokyo is expected to open later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344126 monthly 0.9 2019-12-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344126_692648_417416.jpg Winter Glow lights up historic Bruges via PWL's luminous walk-through experience PWL's Wintergloed experience fills Bruges with eye-catching lighting effects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344145 monthly 0.9 2019-12-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344145_289462_343072.jpg Attractions Preview: openings to come in 2020 The Play! pavilion at Epcot will be an interactive city full of games, activities and experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344107 monthly 0.9 2019-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344107_527484_555435.jpg St. Louis Aquarium opens its doors The aquarium opened its doors to the public on Christmas Day 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344139 monthly 0.9 2019-12-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344139_615917_120296.jpg Attractions Review 2019: November Record crowds flocked to IAAPA Expo in November 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344129 monthly 0.9 2019-12-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344129_553577_925345.jpg Attractions Review 2019: October The blaze at Shuri Castle destroyed all of the key buildings at the Unesco World Heritage site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344140 monthly 0.9 2019-12-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344140_326787_716196.jpg Attractions Review 2019: December Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a trackless dark ride and motion simulator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344013 monthly 0.9 2019-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344013_447130_465211.jpg Aardman attraction opens at Efteling Fabula is the first film Aardman has developed for a theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344112 monthly 0.9 2019-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344112_204243_652016.jpg Attractions Review 2019: August Disney Avengers Campus opens in 2020 in California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344109 monthly 0.9 2019-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344109_956490_229257.jpg Attractions Review 2019: July Alvaro Silberstein (centre) of Wheel the World at Machu Picchu http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344104 monthly 0.9 2019-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344104_390740_858590.jpg Attractions Review 2019: June Little Grey and Little White's performance days are behind them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344091 monthly 0.9 2019-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344091_477936_512405.jpg Attractions Review 2019: May KidZania allows children to play a variety of real-life roles in realistic simulations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344089 monthly 0.9 2019-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344089_891739_466507.jpg Attractions Review 2019: April Former boxing champion Vitali Klitschko (second from right) pictured with members of the Mack family, which owns Europa Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344068 monthly 0.9 2019-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344068_348478_56593.jpg Attractions Review 2019: March Work on the US$4bn theme park in Hwaseong, Korea is due to begin in 2021, with a potential opening date in 2026 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344064 monthly 0.9 2019-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344064_400875_716912.jpg Attractions Review 2019: February The Tersane Istanbul project in Turkey is expected to draw 30 million visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344093 monthly 0.9 2019-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344093_459895_268186.jpg reefLive submits planning application for Belfast aquarium reefLive says its proposed Belfast aquarium will not contain any aquatic mammals or large, open sea sharks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343983 monthly 0.9 2019-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343983_742466_392650.jpg Disneyland workers' lawsuit claims minimum wage rate based on city subsidy Visitors at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344078 monthly 0.9 2019-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344078_394555_817119.jpg Pierre de Coubertin's original Olympics manifesto sold at auction for record US$8m The hand-written, 14-page document led to the formation of the IOC in 1894 and, ultimately, the first modern Games being held in Athens in 1896 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344061 monthly 0.9 2019-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344061_288282_87690.jpg Attractions Review 2019: January January 2019 saw an announcement about the opening of the Gringotts Wizarding Bank expansion at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344056 monthly 0.9 2019-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344056_191423_507042.jpg £175m waterpark and spa proposal must wait until March 2020 for green light Therme's plan envisages a £175m water resort in Manchester http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344002 monthly 0.9 2019-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344002_399266_700761.jpg Bewilderwood to open second site in Cheshire Bewilderwood encourages children and adults to play and engage with nature http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344042 monthly 0.9 2019-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344042_257703_620498.jpg Children's Science Centre secures final funding for US$75m development The Children's Science Centre is expected to cost $75m and has raised 85 per cent of it's total goal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344038 monthly 0.9 2019-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344038_687554_403126.jpg Moscow theme park Dream Island set for late February opening Dream Island in Moscow will be Europe's largest indoor theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344032 monthly 0.9 2019-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344032_678178_670051.jpg €17.5m plans to open National Resistance museum in Milan The Museo Nazionale della Resistenza will be dedicated to the Italian Resistance movement during World War II http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=344029 monthly 0.9 2019-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB344029_486126_730287.jpg Expo 2020 signs up Dubai Culture as partner to develop cultural offering Expo 2020 Dubai opens on 20 October 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343996 monthly 0.9 2019-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343996_382525_678091.jpg Disney Springs set to debut new Cirque du Soleil show in April The new Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs premieres in April 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343991 monthly 0.9 2019-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343991_964533_736544.jpg 'Take action to prevent future theme park deaths', says report following Drayton Manor tragedy The Splash Canyon ride at Drayton Manor has been closed since the incident in May 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343977 monthly 0.9 2019-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343977_701290_630626.jpg Discovery Destinations announces Holovis partnership Holovis will add new dimensions to Discovery's existing attractions, as well as create new immersive experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343963 monthly 0.9 2019-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343963_72949_487878.jpg Former Sony MD Ian Hetherington joins Immotion Group Ian Hetherington was instrumental to the development of the Sony PlayStation and launched it games such as Lemmings and Wipeout http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343954 monthly 0.9 2019-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343954_741672_894802.jpg Seattle Aquarium gains city funding approval for new US$113m shark and stingray pavilion The Seattle Aquarium is expected to attract more than a million visitors a year once the city's waterfront development is complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343930 monthly 0.9 2019-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343930_866874_865095.jpg London Resort reveals first look at upcoming theme park The London Resort will feature IP from Paramount Pictures, the BBC and ITV http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343918 monthly 0.9 2019-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343918_389332_271111.jpg Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Disney World Rise of the Resistance is a full-on Star Wars story that you get to experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343899 monthly 0.9 2019-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB343899_419554_392111.jpg Astronaut Tim Peake calls for more investment in science Peake is the first British/ESA-funded astronaut and spent more than 180 days on the International Space Station in 2015/16 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343879 monthly 0.9 2019-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343879_437735_90146.jpg Government support signals green light for South Korean theme park plan The Hwaseong International Theme Park will capitalise on the K-pop boom that has become popular around the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343886 monthly 0.9 2019-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343886_681689_199097.jpg Hong Kong protests force closure of Museum of Art shortly after grand reopening The Hong Kong Museum of Art has undergone a HK$930m renovation since 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343884 monthly 0.9 2019-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343884_439913_741801.jpg Budapest mayor hits breaks on €250m New National Gallery due to environmental concerns Construction work on the New National Gallery in Budapest's City Park were due to begin in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343826 monthly 0.9 2019-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343826_726408_924738.jpg Cineplex fuses films and live entertainment with new Junxion concept A rendering provided by Cineplex of the interior of its Junxion concept locations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343843 monthly 0.9 2019-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343843_407302_994389.jpg Rulantica water world launches at Europa-Park Rulantica is a Nordic-inspired water park with nine themed settings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343824 monthly 0.9 2019-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343824_259034_130612.jpg London's Museum of the Home targets 2020 relaunch with refreshed identity An illustration of the Museum of the Home's new entrance, opposite Hoxton train station http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343803 monthly 0.9 2019-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343803_222458_281049.jpg Record-breaking IAAPA attracts 42,600 attendees Thirty eight companies made new product announcements directly from the trade show floor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343790 monthly 0.9 2019-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343790_737016_753360.jpg Cartoon Network to open immersive hotel at Pennsylvania theme park in 2020 The 165-bedroom hotel will be located just steps from the entrance of Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343780 monthly 0.9 2019-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343780_908300_75826.jpg Universal releases new image of Super Nintendo World Super Nintendo World is due to open in Q2 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343747 monthly 0.9 2019-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343747_11660_673771.jpg Emotion and engagement: Yves Pépin reveals the secrets of the spectacular Yves Pépin was one of the creative minds behind the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343755 monthly 0.9 2019-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343755_455720_81644.jpg IAAPA 2019: Disney legends reveal the secrets behind Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge This year's Legends worked on the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343709 monthly 0.9 2019-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343709_468402_296845.jpg Science Museum transformation completed with major medical exhibit opening Upon entering the galleries, visitors are confronted by Marc Quinn's bronze sculpture, inspired by deceased full body tattoo model Rick Genest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343705 monthly 0.9 2019-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343705_580158_317142.jpg New galleries and amenities unveiled as 'new' Penn Museum opens A Sphinx of Pharaoh Ramses II is on display in the Penn Museum's new entrance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343716 monthly 0.9 2019-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343716_238830_358930.jpg New IAAPA chair Amanda Thompson targets progress on safety and sustainability Amanda Thompson has been managing director at Blackpool Pleasure Beach since 2004 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343691 monthly 0.9 2019-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343691_697696_803046.jpg IAAPA 2019: 40,0000 gather in Orlando for record-breaking attractions expo IAAPA is the premier industry event for the visitor attractions sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343673 monthly 0.9 2019-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343673_421381_203159.jpg Connecticut aquarium starts work on new seal display and 4D theatre The aquarium is among Connecticut's most-visited tourist attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343668 monthly 0.9 2019-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343668_185631_906973.jpg Immersive, sustainable and meeting evolving expectations – outgoing IAAPA chair David Rosenberg on the future of the attractions industry David Rosenberg has been the first IAAPA chair to come from the zoos and aquariums sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343662 monthly 0.9 2019-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343662_661531_690538.jpg Six major art museums offer curatorial training to students from underrepresented backgrounds The Art Institute of Chicago is one of six art museums mentoring students on the Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellowship programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343644 monthly 0.9 2019-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343644_668132_463437.jpg Rain-hit Q3 slows SeaWorld progress, but annual finances remain on track as new CEO is appointed Visitor numbers at SeaWorld Orlando were negatively impacted by Hurricane Dorian http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343594 monthly 0.9 2019-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343594_213853_966276.jpg Cedar Fair on course for 'best year' after Q3 results reflect 'strong' consumer demand Cedar Fair says it is on track for its best year in 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343626 monthly 0.9 2019-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343626_561669_530088.jpg TEA award winner Railton partners with Scott Ault to create RED: Railton Entertainment Design Scott Ault (left) describes his new partner Jeremy Railton (right) as a 'creative genius' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343590 monthly 0.9 2019-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343590_465344_174134.jpg Merlin enters agreement to build a Legoland resort in Shanghai An artist's impression of the entrance to the proposed Shanghai resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343571 monthly 0.9 2019-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343571_172907_615135.jpg Triple Five eyes 'world's largest' shopping and entertainment complex in Saudi deal The agreement between Al Akaria Saudi Real Estate Company and Arabian Dream will see the development of a US$5bn shopping and entertainment complex near Riyadh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343566 monthly 0.9 2019-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343566_656557_445106.jpg Puy du Fou signals further international expansion with China contract The proposed site of the Puy du Fou show in China is 'imbued with poetry and mystery' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343609 monthly 0.9 2019-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343609_180868_816528.jpg Disney holds firm through restructuring and Galaxy's Edge park costs Walt Disney Company's 2019 results reflect considerable change at the organisation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343544 monthly 0.9 2019-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343544_906978_914792.jpg Miral announces November opening date for new sports-themed Clymb attraction The structure of the Clymb building is inspired by UAE's rugged landscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343434 monthly 0.9 2019-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343434_257870_988204.jpg Schleich unveils details of Toys "R" Us Adventure installations and other retail experiences Schleich's display at FAO Schwarz in New York City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343508 monthly 0.9 2019-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343508_393625_201038.jpg Hasbro and Selladoor kick off collaboration with Monopoly immersive experience Iconic board game Monopoly becomes a live-action immersive theatre experience from next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343539 monthly 0.9 2019-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343539_241295_770044.jpg Thai carnival theme park slated for 2020 opening in Phuket Carnival Magic is set to open early next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343537 monthly 0.9 2019-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343537_225461_142337.jpg Japanese World Heritage site Shuri Castle destroyed by fire Shuri Castle was ablaze from early morning until early afternoon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343532 monthly 0.9 2019-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343532_126292_886846.jpg Glass-bottomed attractions closed for safety checks in China There are around 2,300 glass bridges in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343517 monthly 0.9 2019-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343517_398399_20221.jpg Movie making museum part of €500m plans to improve Cannes festival facilities The Cannes Film Festival takes place at the Palais des Festivals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343502 monthly 0.9 2019-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343502_412547_519837.jpg Michael Spanos named new Six Flags president and CEO Michael Spanos moves to Six Flags after 25 years working for PepsiCo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343480 monthly 0.9 2019-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343480_697758_783720.jpg Universal theme parks bounce back from 2018 attendance dip in latest financial results Singapore has one of Universal's four current theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343455 monthly 0.9 2019-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343455_274788_595094.jpg China and Saudi Arabia projects subject to potential further delays, says Six Flags boss Six Flags' first Chinese park is due to open in 2020 in Zhejiang Province http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343470 monthly 0.9 2019-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343470_847314_302083.jpg £20m Silverstone Experience finally opens doors Exhibits range from the early days of motor racing... http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343462 monthly 0.9 2019-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343462_18215_945456.jpg New owners for Museum Hack as tour company signals international ambitions Nick Gray (right) has sold Museum Hack to its existing marketing director, Michael Alexis, and CEO Tasia Duske http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343445 monthly 0.9 2019-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343445_670821_735290.jpg Six Flags chases another record year as promotions help increase membership numbers Theme park operator Six Flags has released results for the first three quarters of 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343432 monthly 0.9 2019-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343432_835794_775659.jpg Major new waterpark in the works for the Bahamas, as Baha Mar announces US$300m expansion The Baha Mar resort is receiving government backing for its next phase of development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343427 monthly 0.9 2019-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343427_849191_487282.jpg Sesame Street theme park coming to San Diego in 2021 Sesame Place in San Diego is due to open in 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343420 monthly 0.9 2019-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343420_274006_392438.jpg Waterpark industry heads to Disney World as World Waterpark Association hosts annual show in Orlando All smiles: winners of the WWA Show 2019 Wave Review Awards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343402 monthly 0.9 2019-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343402_900990_312422.jpg Eden Project targets 2020 start on geothermal energy project The Eden Project aims to be carbon positive by 2023 through its geothermal energy initiative http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343407 monthly 0.9 2019-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343407_996783_186386.jpg Alton Towers announces new attraction based on David Walliams' books David Walliams has sold 33 million books worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343394 monthly 0.9 2019-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343394_70619_222657.jpg UK government invests £250m into cultural and creative infrastructure projects An aerial rendering of the proposed South Yard at the National Railway Museum, York http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343389 monthly 0.9 2019-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343389_811552_273572.jpg Blackpool Museum to evoke lively spirit of UK's seaside entertainment heritage Blackpool Museum is due to open in 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343384 monthly 0.9 2019-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343384_376021_44314.jpg New Dream Cruises ship to have world's longest seaborne coaster The Dream Park at the Pier theme park on board Global Dream includes a Maurer rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343363 monthly 0.9 2019-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343363_963410_698588.jpg State-of-the-art aquarium to open in Vietnam in early 2020 State-of-the-art technology will make the aquarium one of the most advanced in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343369 monthly 0.9 2019-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343369_713309_189660.jpg Universal reveals new details for Beijing resort, announces seven themed lands An artist's rendering of the Universal Beijing Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343365 monthly 0.9 2019-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343365_485249_108675.jpg Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has long-term future secured after US$125m donation Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry seeks to 'inspire the inventive genius in everyone' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343322 monthly 0.9 2019-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343322_493527_283022.jpg Swiss National Museum debuts exhibition in renovated west wing In the Sala Pestalozzi, the floor has been designed with a reflective surface to draw the eye to the room's ceiling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343336 monthly 0.9 2019-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343336_824865_169656.jpg Silverstone Experience to open later this month following construction delays Organisers hope the Silverstone Experience will inspire young people to become engineers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343327 monthly 0.9 2019-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343327_805179_125099.jpg PortAventura announces plans to build Europe's largest solar park PortAventura will draw a third of its energy needs from solar power http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343313 monthly 0.9 2019-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343313_58739_416673.jpg Opening of ancient settlement marks new beginning for Acropolis Museum The ancient urban settlement has been excavated over the last ten years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343291 monthly 0.9 2019-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343291_459281_178163.jpg Tim Marlow announced as next Design Museum director Tim Marlow has been at the Royal Academy of Arts since 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343295 monthly 0.9 2019-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343295_710758_349475.jpg Morgan's Wonderland expanding with disability-friendly sports facility A rendering of how the entrance to the sports facility will look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343271 monthly 0.9 2019-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343271_206582_384585.jpg ITV plans immersive 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' attraction in Salford, UK Former I’m A Celebrity… campmates Jake Quickenden and Jennie McAlpine break ground at the new Watergardens development in Manchester http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343248 monthly 0.9 2019-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343248_465601_904077.jpg Roncalli holographic circus show satisfies desire for 'something new' Holographic elephants perform a number of stunts in the show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343260 monthly 0.9 2019-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343260_253424_371132.jpg Blackstone takes 65 per cent stake in Great Wolf Great Wolf lodges include indoor waterparks and a range of other recreational activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343255 monthly 0.9 2019-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343255_688532_377013.jpg Merlin announces July 2020 opening date for Legoland New York Merlin says that Legoland New York will have cost US$350m by the July 2020 opening, with another US$150m to be invested in future developments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343241 monthly 0.9 2019-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343241_108926_333614.jpg Mississippi Aquarium sets April 2020 opening date The entry to the US$93m Mississippi Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343170 monthly 0.9 2019-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343170_14454_677825.jpg Science and Industry Museum restoration begins with work on Power Hall The Power Hall restoration is due to be complete by Q2 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343217 monthly 0.9 2019-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343217_623884_711036.jpg UK museum infrastructure is crumbling, warn sector leaders Funding cuts from central and regional governments over a number of years have left many UK museums with maintenance and repair backlogs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343212 monthly 0.9 2019-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343212_376611_865703.jpg Neuroscience gets into the mind of the museum visitor Peabody Essex Museum's research has used technology such as gaze-tracking glasses and measurement of galvanic skin response http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343207 monthly 0.9 2019-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343207_352226_711810.jpg IAAPA opens new global HQ in Orlando Opening ceremony: David Rosenberg (centre) and Hal McEvoy (right) perform ribbon-cutting duties with Orange County mayor Jerry Demings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343202 monthly 0.9 2019-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343202_951252_621853.jpg Two killed after rollercoaster derails in Mexico The Quimera coaster at La Feria was first used in the 1980s http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343192 monthly 0.9 2019-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343192_94529_230379.jpg Disney moves 'dynamic' leaders to run high profile resorts Disney has made changes to the leadership of both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343181 monthly 0.9 2019-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343181_79995_484060.jpg Underwater theme park Dive Bahrain opens with sunken Boeing jet The underwater park will provide data on marine ecology and biology for researchers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343186 monthly 0.9 2019-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343186_664109_194682.jpg Oakland Museum of California targets greater community engagement through capital campaign A new entrance along 10th and Oak Street includes new native plantings along the terraces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343183 monthly 0.9 2019-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343183_900622_486799.jpg Ripley's president Jim Pattison Jr to lead IAAPA as chair in 2022 Pattison has served as Ripley's president since 1990, leading management for more than 100 attractions in 10 countries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343176 monthly 0.9 2019-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343176_215534_338085.jpg Zoos and aquariums need to be 'more prepared than ever' to deal with natural disasters, says WAZA Flamingos are ushered to a shelter at North Carolina Zoo, as Hurricane Florence approaches in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343155 monthly 0.9 2019-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343155_514968_76387.jpg Motown Museum breaks ground on expansion project Artist's rendering of the new design of the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343157 monthly 0.9 2019-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343157_145608_692118.jpg Galaxy's Edge in the spotlight as Bob Rogers unveils 2019 lineup for IAAPA Legends Panel Taking place this year on 20 November, the theme for Legends 2019 is Report from the Galaxy’s Edge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343143 monthly 0.9 2019-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343143_851806_659285.jpg Health and wellbeing focus for Eden Project North Eden Project North will have four zones set within mussel shell-shaped domes, as well as satellite elements on the seafront http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343129 monthly 0.9 2019-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343129_509319_262664.jpg Utah aquarium starts construction of U2 tour stage for new plaza The Claw stands 165-feet tall and covers an area of more than 28,000 square feet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343117 monthly 0.9 2019-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343117_440973_691350.jpg 'It's just us and Disney' says Universal's Tom Williams on theme park rivalry Tom Williams believes that Disney is the only rival to Universal as a destination theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343104 monthly 0.9 2019-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343104_952325_143263.jpg Thinc transforms iconic Empire State Building with new visitor experience King Kong is very much a part of Empire State Building history, and now its visitor experience too courtesy of a Squint/Opera installation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343097 monthly 0.9 2019-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343097_69127_936543.jpg Cineplex expands mixed play and dining concepts in Canada The Rec Room is a "social playground where guests can eat, drink and play", according to Cineplex http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343103 monthly 0.9 2019-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343103_525859_755597.jpg A 'real-life' pirate experience to launch in 2020 Rather than utilise technologies to create a themed experience in a single location, The Pirates Experience is a 'real-life' day and night adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343098 monthly 0.9 2019-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343098_324007_812092.jpg Universal Beijing gets 2021 opening date The park will be Universal’s fourth theme park in Asia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343084 monthly 0.9 2019-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343084_765066_721531.jpg Four new theme parks open in two months as Fantawild revels in retelling Chinese history Fantawild Oriental Legend in Hebei Province opened in August http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343075 monthly 0.9 2019-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343075_28208_608408.jpg British Museum's Samsung Digital Discovery Centre upgraded with new tech The SDDC enables young people to interact with the British Museum's collection using technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343052 monthly 0.9 2019-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343052_965421_340332.jpg Interactive scorekeeping wristbands planned for Super Nintendo World Super Nintendo World is scheduled to open before the start of the Tokyo Olympics next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343058 monthly 0.9 2019-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343058_577973_57184.jpg Antorcha leaves SeaWorld after seven months, interim CEO in place Gus Antorcha joined SeaWorld from Carnival Cruise Lines in February 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343046 monthly 0.9 2019-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343046_31524_634846.jpg IEE 2019: IAAPA Expo Europe kicks off in Paris The show is underway in Paris http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342995 monthly 0.9 2019-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342995_713394_208221.jpg San Antonio's McNay Art Museum embarks on first phase of campus improvements A tree-lined pedestrian walkway at the museum's main entrance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=343000 monthly 0.9 2019-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB343000_966628_131159.jpg Cincinnati fun park to focus on water experiences at the expense of amusement rides The Sunlite Pool, opened in 1925, is 400 feet long by 200 feet wide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342966 monthly 0.9 2019-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342966_114696_528377.jpg Cruise lines come to the Bahamas aid in wake of Hurricane Dorian With relief efforts hampered by damage and flooding in the country's airports, the three cruise lines stepped in, sending ships full of supplies to those in need http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342959 monthly 0.9 2019-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342959_442013_56407.jpg Bangkok tops charts as most popular global tourist destination Bangkok is the world’s most visited global tourist destination four the fourth straight year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342938 monthly 0.9 2019-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342938_31896_818701.jpg Civil War-era bomb discovered at Puy du Fou's new Spanish theme park Puy du Fou España is the French operator's latest development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342923 monthly 0.9 2019-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342923_82668_820649.jpg One year on from major fire, National Museum of Brazil announces plans for reopening The blaze almost completely destroyed the 200-year-old museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342904 monthly 0.9 2019-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342904_190168_818117.jpg Puy du Fou continues international expansion as operator arrives in Spain An array of special effects, sound and lighting have been honed at Puy du Fou's French theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342892 monthly 0.9 2019-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342892_139508_172922.jpg '10-hour queues a sign of failure' says Disney's Bob Chapek Fans queued overnight in Orlando on 29 August for the launch of the Florida version of Galaxy's Edge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342879 monthly 0.9 2019-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342879_972547_468809.jpg Several hurdles to clear for proposed £75m Bournemouth waterpark The Elysium Water Park would be set on a 75-acre site near Bournemouth Airport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342870 monthly 0.9 2019-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342870_897257_154839.jpg Dreamworld launches AUS$70m expansion plan Swimplex-Polin Australia is creating a new waterslide complex for WhiteWater World http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342876 monthly 0.9 2019-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342876_841283_438107.jpg Six Flags Great Adventure announces plans for record-breaking coaster Two inversions, an 87-degree first drop and speeds of up to 58mph await thrill seekers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342858 monthly 0.9 2019-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342858_293912_881290.jpg International ban passed on trade of baby African elephants Between 1990 and 2015, more than 1,774 live, wild-sourced African elephants have been exported internationally http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342855 monthly 0.9 2019-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342855_67385_304937.jpg World's tallest, fastest and longest coaster planned for Six Flags' Saudi venture Discovery Springs reflects Qiddiya's relationship between the desert and the sea, delivering a series of aquatic features http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342829 monthly 0.9 2019-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342829_388252_117390.jpg Blair Drummond safari park invests £1m for modernisation of Sea Lion Enclosure The sea lion enclosure is one of Blair Drummond's most popular attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342842 monthly 0.9 2019-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342842_704847_149098.jpg Avengers Campus to open in 2020 at Disneyland The Avengers Headquarters is a key address on the new campus http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342824 monthly 0.9 2019-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342824_518847_803558.jpg World Animal Protection report accuses accredited zoos of animal cruelty Animals are being forced to perform for visitors at venues around the world, according to WAP's report http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342821 monthly 0.9 2019-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342821_175528_59921.jpg New York flagship announced for Museum of Ice Cream as operator plans international expansion Rendering of the frontage of the soon-to-open Museum of Ice Cream New York City flagship http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342811 monthly 0.9 2019-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342811_414427_815031.jpg New visitor centre to be developed at Auschwitz-Birkenau following US$5.5m donation Visitor numbers to Auschwitz have increased five-fold in the last dozen years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342806 monthly 0.9 2019-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342806_595444_553535.jpg Kings Dominion unveils new water attractions for 2020 Lighthouse Landing is a multi-level play structure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342798 monthly 0.9 2019-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342798_593889_229113.jpg 'World's highest aquarium' opens in China Visitors to the Xining aquarium, pictured on opening day (18 August) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342795 monthly 0.9 2019-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342795_902893_301412.jpg Phased reopening for new Denver Art Museum facilities begins June 2020 A rendering of the view of the welcome centre. To the right is the oval entrance to the Martin Building http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342787 monthly 0.9 2019-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342787_374500_173633.jpg Sutton Hoo ancient royal burial site reopens following redevelopment The iconic helmet discovered at the Sutton Hoo burial site in 1939 is now at the British Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342793 monthly 0.9 2019-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342793_737782_694194.jpg Merlin reveals plans for Lego Movie World at California resort Lego Movie World announced by Merlin and follows the opening of a similar area at Legoland Florida earlier this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342781 monthly 0.9 2019-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342781_967117_69697.jpg Arts Council England allocates £17.5m to local culture projects The St Helens Day Citizens' Parade, commissioned by Heart of Glass http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342771 monthly 0.9 2019-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342771_542431_677640.jpg Australian Museum closes for year-long AUS$57.5m renovation Artist's rendering of the expanded Crystal Hall entrance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342765 monthly 0.9 2019-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342765_151447_39344.jpg Silver Dollar City announces record-breaking waterfall drop ride among US$30m plans Mystic River Falls features eight-person rafts and 'the tallest drop in the Western Hemisphere' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342762 monthly 0.9 2019-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342762_509504_388927.jpg New York's largest waterpark set for expansion after acquiring state funding Enchanted Forest Water Safari was ranked 4th in the US and 17th in the world in a recent TripAdvisor survey of water parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342753 monthly 0.9 2019-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342753_953185_628745.jpg NBA Experience opens doors at Disney Springs The launch event was a boisterous affair, with music, dancing, fans and NBA players past and present http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342746 monthly 0.9 2019-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342746_441491_972475.jpg Toyota opens branded experience centre in Texas Toyota's Experience Center in Texas is a 44,000sq ft facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342738 monthly 0.9 2019-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342738_392772_144709.jpg Rising curatorial talents win Art Fund financing to build museum collections The Art Fund awards will help young curators extend their museum collections http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342734 monthly 0.9 2019-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342734_229257_928805.jpg Helter-skelter ride installed inside Norwich Cathedral The helter-skelter was built in 1947 and has been rented from Chipperfield's Circus http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342731 monthly 0.9 2019-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342731_84300_463877.jpg Matthias Li to step down as Ocean Park CEO in 2020 Matthias Li was named a Leader of the Chinese Theme Park Industry in 2015, by Chinese attractions association CAAPA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342700 monthly 0.9 2019-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342700_908163_210281.jpg New Euromonitor report envisions entertainment venue of the future In the future, augmented or virtual reality experiences could become a key way consumers take in entertainment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342727 monthly 0.9 2019-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342727_314361_163941.jpg Tintagel Castle bridge restores 500-year-old connection as £5m heritage project opens to the public The new bridge fords a 190-foot gorge between two parts of the castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342703 monthly 0.9 2019-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342703_954360_385708.jpg Attendance decline at Disney as new Star Wars attraction fails to draw in visitors Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened to much fanfare but hasn't been the hit it was initially predicted to be http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342683 monthly 0.9 2019-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342683_54146_802931.jpg Immersive attractions fuel improved attendance and in-park revenues at Cedar Fair The company has provided adjusted figures to compensate for the fact that Q2 2019 included an additional 64 operating days across all its parks compared to Q2 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342668 monthly 0.9 2019-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342668_173757_163927.jpg Foundations donate US$30m photo archive to cultural institutions The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342670 monthly 0.9 2019-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342670_758275_459874.jpg SeaWorld bounce back continues with strong first half results Almost 10 million guests went to SeaWorld attractions in the first half of 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342662 monthly 0.9 2019-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342662_305944_429893.jpg Great Wolf expanding overseas as operator plans £200m waterpark for Oxfordshire, UK Great Wolf has chosen the UK for its first location outside the US. Architects are ERP http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342643 monthly 0.9 2019-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342643_928084_486129.jpg Sydney Modern expansion status uncertain after contractor withdraws bid SANAA's design calls for a cascading glass construction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342627 monthly 0.9 2019-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342627_193658_245644.jpg Friends pop-up moves from New York to Boston as part of show's 25th anniversary Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey and Phoebe first hit the world's TV screens in 1994 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342639 monthly 0.9 2019-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342639_905956_376187.jpg Universal makes single-largest theme park investment in its history as it announces Epic Universe for Orlando The development almost doubles Universal's theme park presence in Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342628 monthly 0.9 2019-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342628_368309_340191.jpg Lionsgate Entertainment World opens in China The park plays host to more than 25 attractions based on several of Lionsgate Films most famous IPs including The Hunger Games and Twilight http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342625 monthly 0.9 2019-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342625_501657_395803.jpg Six month figures show Merlin divisions returning to growth Hundreds of new hotel rooms have been opened across Merlin's properties, including Legoland Billund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342607 monthly 0.9 2019-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342607_696372_543341.jpg Innovation in UK's cultural heritage creating 'exceptional outcomes' UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani ki Vav in India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342577 monthly 0.9 2019-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342577_116936_749005.jpg Musée du Louvre teams up with Ponant for cultural cruises Ponant's ship Le Bougainville on cruise http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342568 monthly 0.9 2019-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342568_430270_958155.jpg £10m aquarium development expected to be major tourist draw for Belfast The ReefLIVE aquarium is expected to draw more than 300,000 visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342567 monthly 0.9 2019-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342567_931603_302575.jpg Six Flags franchises back on track as work in China set to restart Six Flags Nanjing is on track to restart development later in 2019 or early in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342566 monthly 0.9 2019-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342566_10807_251886.jpg Disney World cable car network to go live in September A host of Disney characters are depicted on cable car wraps http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342558 monthly 0.9 2019-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342558_741896_614472.jpg Science museum dubbed 'future icon of sustainability' as Cobe envisions carbon-neutral plan COBE's winning design is a wooden construction that is CO2-neutral http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342555 monthly 0.9 2019-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342555_208074_195838.jpg New park costs offset continuing revenue growth for Six Flags Six Flags has 26 theme parks in the US, Canada and Mexico http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342534 monthly 0.9 2019-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342534_708556_642203.jpg Europa Park's Scandinavia reopens 13 months on from major fire The Mack family were on-hand to reopen Scandinavia 13 months on from the fire that destroyed a large part of it http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342518 monthly 0.9 2019-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342518_909449_770656.jpg France returns historic artefacts to Benin and funds €20m museum to house cultural treasures The Royal Palaces of Abomey will be home to the €20m museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342426 monthly 0.9 2019-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342426_517573_544537.jpg Social media experimentation key to online success, says man who caught Elon Musk's eye with world-famous 'Absolute Unit' This image of an 'absolute unit' was the start of MERL's social media surge through 2018 and 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342511 monthly 0.9 2019-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342511_650426_453561.jpg Science and Industry Museum repairs go ahead with government backing The Grade II listed Power Hall was built in 1855 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342507 monthly 0.9 2019-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342507_393722_148040.jpg Townsville takes a shine to new Halo light show Townsville's Castle Hill and the HALO 'chandelier' in Queen's Gardens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342492 monthly 0.9 2019-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342492_94272_106457.jpg We can help politicians to help the museum sector, says NEMO chief Julie Ward MEP (left) during her day internship at Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342478 monthly 0.9 2019-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342478_915998_761928.jpg Iowa waterpark to expand with new theme park Lost Island Waterpark sits on 27 acres of land - the theme park will be more than twice the size http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342465 monthly 0.9 2019-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342465_230828_373766.jpg Microsoft adds cultural heritage to artificial intelligence programme The iconic Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy was the focus of a partnership between Microsoft and HoloForge Interactive and Iconem in Paris, through which a mixed reality and AI museum experience was created http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342466 monthly 0.9 2019-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342466_14380_72761.jpg Two killed and 15 injured as pendulum ride breaks apart at Indian amusement park The ride's arm snapped in mid-air http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342463 monthly 0.9 2019-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342463_371257_388414.jpg Virgin Galactic merger brings commercial space travel closer Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceship has twice successfully reached space in testing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342458 monthly 0.9 2019-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342458_220191_555838.jpg Rollercoaster dedicated to Pittsburgh Steelers opens at Kennywood Steel Curtain breaks multiple records, including the most inversions of any ride in North America and the highest inversion of any rollercoaster in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342447 monthly 0.9 2019-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342447_842601_326056.jpg 2020 opening schedule announced for new jungle habitats at Auckland Zoo The lowland habitat includes elevated vantage points for tigers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342437 monthly 0.9 2019-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342437_589013_297979.jpg Abu Dhabi aquarium on track for 2020 opening The Al Qana complex in Abu Dhabi has been designed by local firm MZ Architects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342434 monthly 0.9 2019-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342434_108066_573952.jpg Expanded and improved: the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum opens after refit Doug Niven (right), cousin of Jim Clark, and Archie Simmonds, whose father was a mechanic for Clark, with the Lotus car in which the driver won four Grands Prix http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342429 monthly 0.9 2019-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342429_808927_372236.jpg Unesco adds 29 new sites to World Heritage list Bagan, in Myanmar - a sacred landscape featuring art and architecture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342397 monthly 0.9 2019-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342397_196692_489929.jpg New Florida waterpark seeks guest engagement with Vantage technology ‏ Island H2O Live! uses ADG's Wavetek technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342413 monthly 0.9 2019-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342413_148776_204814.jpg Oceanografic aquarium avoids major damage after fire Pictures taken at the scene showed a thick column of black smoke rising from the aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342396 monthly 0.9 2019-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342396_902264_660800.jpg Wheel the World founder calls on attractions to help make disabled travel more accessible Alvaro Silberstein (centre) founded Wheel the World to inspire accessible travel for those with disabilities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342391 monthly 0.9 2019-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342391_293590_942747.jpg Europe's first Lego waterpark coming to Italy's Gardaland The waterpark is scheduled to open by the end of next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342387 monthly 0.9 2019-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342387_202210_985701.jpg Wet'N'Wild Sydney undergoes rebrand as Parques Reunidos aims to reverse visitor decline The Wet 'n' Wild waterpark in Sydney opened in 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342379 monthly 0.9 2019-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342379_806631_243848.jpg Undead theme: zombie park planned for Dubai quayside night market Dubai's The Night Market will be the largest such market in the world, with 5,300 shops, restaurants and cafes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342359 monthly 0.9 2019-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342359_515853_290528.jpg New EU agenda states the importance of cultural heritage Donald Tusk, European Council president, was one of the recipients of Europa Nostra's open letter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342343 monthly 0.9 2019-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342343_288725_462613.jpg Paramount rejoins London Resort project as PY Gerbeau named new chief executive Paramount Pictures has entered into a new partnership with London Resort Company Holdings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342326 monthly 0.9 2019-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342326_652716_550351.jpg South Korea launches five-year plan to extend cultural footprint and improve accessibility The National Museum of Korea's 'cultural heritage management system' is to be remodelled for art galleries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342296 monthly 0.9 2019-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342296_557657_757610.jpg AZA chief promotes understanding of differences to meet common interests Dan Ashe (centre) with friends - Ashe has been CEO at the AZA since January 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342329 monthly 0.9 2019-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342329_51514_74685.jpg Teenager killed in Uzbekistan after ride breaks apart in mid-air The incident occurred in the city of Jizzakh, in the eastern part of Uzbekistan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342323 monthly 0.9 2019-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342323_610097_229434.jpg Florida children's museum to relocate and add new learning galleries An artist's rendering of the proposed new facility in Bonnet Springs Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342322 monthly 0.9 2019-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342322_41992_327017.jpg Lego buys Merlin in a deal valuing it at US$7.49bn The Kirk Kristiansen family, which manages the LEGO brand, will become a majority owner of Merlin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342311 monthly 0.9 2019-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342311_499647_586262.jpg New themed area, Land of Legends, opens at Bobbejaanland Land of Legends is based on a mystical, mythical world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342305 monthly 0.9 2019-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342305_836389_613361.jpg Roman answer to Jorvik Viking Centre planned for York, as developers outline £150m plan An early rendering of how the Roman Quarter would look. The entrance to the museum would be in the centre of this picture. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342285 monthly 0.9 2019-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342285_290679_507768.jpg New lottery fund offers £100m for major UK heritage projects The SS Great Britain is one of many notable heritage projects to benefit from the UK's National Lottery in the 25 years since its inception http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342280 monthly 0.9 2019-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342280_213720_589584.jpg World's longest waterslide coming to Malaysia The Escape Theme Park in Penang already has a 300m-long water slide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342278 monthly 0.9 2019-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342278_405239_719180.jpg US$55m waterpark coming to Cambodian capital by end of 2019 Angkor Water Park will have rides supplied by WhiteWater http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342265 monthly 0.9 2019-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342265_616293_505317.jpg Expansion for Greensboro Science Center aims to 'open minds and build futures' Conceptual design of the renovated plaza at the entrance to Greensboro Science Center http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342256 monthly 0.9 2019-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342256_825833_457245.jpg Sea Life Trust welcomes two beluga whales into retirement with new sanctuary Little Grey and Little White while still in Shanghai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342249 monthly 0.9 2019-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342249_641030_331102.jpg Eden Project North starts to take shape with tentative 2023 opening date set Conceptual designs for Eden Project North were released last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342237 monthly 0.9 2019-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342237_29243_407496.jpg Solar power project makes Six Flags Great Adventure almost zero-carbon Part of the 40 acres of ground-mounted solar panels at Six Flags Great Adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342231 monthly 0.9 2019-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342231_524896_206731.jpg Famous German circus replaces live animals with cruelty-free holograms 3D holographic animals perform a series of circus tricks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342222 monthly 0.9 2019-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342222_719229_140596.jpg Construction issues delay Humboldt Forum opening until 2020 Architect's rendering of the east facade at the Humboldt Forum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342213 monthly 0.9 2019-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342213_774468_98489.jpg Major gamer-themed amusement park to tap into Chinese gaming craze The Chinese video gaming market is huge and passionate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342218 monthly 0.9 2019-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342218_804030_595952.jpg Cedar Fair acquires Schlitterbahn brand and two Texas waterparks Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston has the world's tallest water-coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342193 monthly 0.9 2019-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342193_399055_718828.jpg Ana Prvački videos bring new slant to de Young museum through Google Lens Artist Ana Prvački has made a series of short videos about the de Young museum, accessible through Google Lens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342185 monthly 0.9 2019-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342185_123178_396441.jpg Canada bans captivity and breeding of cetaceans Orca whales in the wild can swim up to 60 miles in a single day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342179 monthly 0.9 2019-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342179_351922_345699.jpg Acropolis Museum to open 2,400-year-old ruins as it marks its 10th birthday The spectacular Parthenon at the Acropolis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342117 monthly 0.9 2019-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342117_660276_320711.jpg Louisiana Children's Museum aims for summer opening of new site Architectural rendering of the front porch at the new Louisiana Children’s Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342096 monthly 0.9 2019-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342096_449562_906371.jpg Plans for Mullin UK car museum get the go-ahead Foster + Partners' design envisages a crescent-shaped collection of buildings to house the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342097 monthly 0.9 2019-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342097_628078_229743.jpg Barcelona Zoo moves into 'new era' following change in law The zoo's new model will see €64.6m invested in an "animalist" approach, which will include a focus on primate conservation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342076 monthly 0.9 2019-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342076_683282_292132.jpg PortAventura opening new village for seriously ill children PortAventura Dreams will provide a "playful santuary" for seriously ill children and their families http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342072 monthly 0.9 2019-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342072_573015_768934.jpg Electric shocks force temporary closure of Universal's Volcano Bay Universal says there were "technical issues" which caused a temporary closure at the weekend http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342046 monthly 0.9 2019-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342046_795785_855846.jpg New museum celebrating F1 legend Jim Clark to open in July Jim Clark, after winning for Lotus at the US Grand Prix in 1966 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342028 monthly 0.9 2019-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342028_35559_478252.jpg Update: boy who fell from Twister rollercoaster in 'critical condition' A park spokesperson confirmed the ride (pictured) will remain closed until a full investigation has taken place http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342017 monthly 0.9 2019-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342017_869330_371872.jpg Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disneyland Rides and attractions within the area include Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342008 monthly 0.9 2019-05-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342008_727988_705290.jpg Smithsonian names Lonnie Bunch as its new secretary Bunch will be the first African American to lead the Smithsonian http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=342002 monthly 0.9 2019-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB342002_840313_371582.jpg Louvre reopens after overcrowding forces museum closure At 10.2 million people, The Louvre had easily the most visitors for any museum in the world last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341986 monthly 0.9 2019-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341986_667760_109497.jpg Disney breaks ground on Fantasy Springs expansion of Tokyo DisneySea One of the entrances (left side) to Fantasy Springs at night http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341984 monthly 0.9 2019-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341984_560046_282641.jpg US$11.5m expansion for St Louis Zoo's primate habitats An artist's rendering showing one of the overhead mesh tunnels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341962 monthly 0.9 2019-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341962_394726_643510.jpg Airbnb teams up with 23andMe to promote DNA-based heritage travel Ancestry heritage travel is offering new opportunities to Airbnb http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341957 monthly 0.9 2019-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341957_672603_859301.jpg Disney-backed Tyffon raises US$7.8m with plans to expand free-roam VR experiences into US Tyffoniums combine VR technology and multi-sensory effects in a physical environment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341955 monthly 0.9 2019-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341955_837537_823531.jpg Major expansion for Dubai's Atlantis Aquaventure with host of new water rides to open in 2020 The new Trident Tower is 34 metres tall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341949 monthly 0.9 2019-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341949_422053_346700.jpg Museum Index: Louvre breaks attendance record as Europe continues to lead global museum market The Louvre in Paris, which was already the world’s top-attended museum, had a record-breaking year with 10.2 million visitors in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341947 monthly 0.9 2019-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341947_591919_56954.jpg Theme Index: Waterparks continue to flow as global attendance increases among world's elite Chimelong Water Park continues to be the world's most visited, with 2.74 million people coming through its gates in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341945 monthly 0.9 2019-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341945_879755_495586.jpg Theme Index: Disney reigns supreme as attendance at major theme parks top 500 million for first time 157 million people visited Disney's parks in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341936 monthly 0.9 2019-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341936_915399_233844.jpg Outdoor waterpark completes Soundwaves expansion at Gaylord Opryland The opening marks the completion of the waterpark expansion following the launch last year of the indoor section of the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341914 monthly 0.9 2019-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341914_282409_730141.jpg Dolly Parton opens new attraction, Wildwood Grove, at Dollywood theme park Country singer Dolly Parton's latest vision for her Dollywood theme park has been brought to life http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341899 monthly 0.9 2019-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341899_311845_980375.jpg Kew Gardens opens giant natural play zone Aerial walkway above the landscaped play zone at Kew Gardens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341893 monthly 0.9 2019-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341893_613287_65469.jpg IAAPA returns to Shanghai in June with rebranded Asian expo The event returns once again to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341868 monthly 0.9 2019-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341868_464320_302693.jpg 17th annual Museums and Heritage awards honour 'innovative and ground-breaking initiatives' The winners gather on stage to celebrate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341848 monthly 0.9 2019-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341848_766853_933621.jpg New tourist attraction for Inverness Castle, as LDN Architects appointed to transform site Inverness Castle currently houses the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341861 monthly 0.9 2019-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341861_105897_428352.jpg Museums showing an 'uncommercial' attitude to US$5.9bn touring exhibitions market, report finds Art exhibitions have different commercial and academic drivers to scientific exhibitions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341858 monthly 0.9 2019-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341858_913453_518134.jpg Orlando's Icon Park aims for 2020 launch of 'world-beating' rides Icon Park's 400ft-tall observation wheel opened in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341822 monthly 0.9 2019-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341822_534155_52198.jpg KidZania plans major expansion with first US sites KidZania offers the chance for children to role play in dozens of real life professions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341827 monthly 0.9 2019-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341827_328162_62561.jpg Maurer testing first coaster at sea to cater for salty atmosphere The Bolt Ultimate Sea Coaster ride finishes with a hairpin bend around the ship's funnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341816 monthly 0.9 2019-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341816_102277_784010.jpg Royal Caribbean opens US$250m 'Perfect Day' island attraction Perfect Day at CocoCay is anchored by North America’s tallest waterslide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341802 monthly 0.9 2019-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341802_677358_654732.jpg Chinese museums to get smarter with the 'express train of digital technology' Beijing's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341805 monthly 0.9 2019-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341805_163511_221225.jpg EAS gets rebranded as IAAPA Expo Europe - event heads to Paris this September IEE takes place at the Paris Expo Porte De Versailles between 16-19 September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341787 monthly 0.9 2019-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341787_686856_238062.jpg Mattel unveils global plans for interactive FECs A bird's eye view of how the FECs will look inside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341789 monthly 0.9 2019-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341789_434878_618311.jpg Registration opens for WWA Symposium and Trade Show at Disney World Taking place from 7-10 October, registration for the event is now open, with a huge lineup set for this year's show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341775 monthly 0.9 2019-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341775_180135_412296.jpg 'Huge opportunity for Marvel' at Shanghai Disney, says Iger In the Marvel Universe attraction, guests can take part in an Avengers training sessions with characters such as Black Panther and Captain Marvel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341760 monthly 0.9 2019-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341760_689427_346222.jpg Museums merge to form new Civil War Museum The new building (centre) houses 16,000 artifacts from the American Civil War http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341761 monthly 0.9 2019-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341761_404140_962119.jpg Zhonghong loan default will not affect SeaWorld finances, says Antorcha In its Q1 earnings report, SeaWorld increased revenues by US$3.4m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341734 monthly 0.9 2019-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341734_217475_823594.jpg New York's biggest waterpark resort opens At 80,000sq ft, Kartrite is New York's biggest waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341738 monthly 0.9 2019-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341738_87569_834541.jpg Nearby attractions help waterparks thrive, says consultant David Camp Great Wolf is an example of a successful waterpark working alongside a large scale resort operation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341702 monthly 0.9 2019-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341702_314586_334844.jpg Disappearing glaciers to affect tourism at world heritage sites The Grosser Aletschgletscher in the Swiss Alps is one of many glaciers under threat worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341700 monthly 0.9 2019-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341700_55458_932418.jpg TEA president Michael Mercadante says new markets are key to driving global growth Michael Mercadente became TEA president in November 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341686 monthly 0.9 2019-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341686_375246_874965.jpg Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen rejoining Tivoli Gardens Andersen has also played a key role as a part of IAAPA during his time at Liseberg http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341676 monthly 0.9 2019-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341676_51193_119202.jpg 'Hybridisation' of visitor attractions becoming increasingly evident, says IAAPA chair Rosenberg Canada's Whistler has become much more than just a ski resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341669 monthly 0.9 2019-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341669_268114_772920.jpg Major SeaWorld shareholder defaults on payments, China agreements cancelled SeaWorld was advising on concept and design for parks in China under the agreements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341657 monthly 0.9 2019-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341657_373930_639340.jpg Hopes that new whale sanctuary will 'change attitudes' about cetacean entertainment The whales were on show at Shanghai Chang Feng Ocean World before coming into Merlin's ownership http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341659 monthly 0.9 2019-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341659_386317_642593.jpg Shanghai to host SATE Asia conference in June Shanghai is the venue for SATE Asia 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341658 monthly 0.9 2019-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341658_833827_951128.jpg ITV Studios reaches IP deal with upcoming London Resort project The development was originally backed by Paramount, which pulled out of the project in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341635 monthly 0.9 2019-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341635_518054_330075.jpg UK arts and culture is a thriving industry, says report The Tate Modern – the UK arts and culture icon was the most visited attraction in the country in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341630 monthly 0.9 2019-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341630_644748_660216.jpg Queensland Government and Australia Zoo to launch AU$8m wildlife camping experience Called Croc Hunter, the experience will be based at Australia Zoo and is forecast to bring in over 39,000 visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341622 monthly 0.9 2019-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341622_561557_94801.jpg Middle East’s largest aquarium opens at Mall of Muscat Located in the Mall of Muscat, a 200,000sq m (2.2m sq ft) shopping centre, the aquarium was built by the Al Jarwani Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341619 monthly 0.9 2019-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341619_322234_381287.jpg Fiat Chrysler Automobiles creates new heritage centre for vintage Italian cars The collection gives visitors the chance to get up close to some of the cars that made Italian car manufacturing world-famous http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341614 monthly 0.9 2019-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341614_420043_110254.jpg Easter timing hits Q1 results for Six Flags Six Flags operates 26 parks across the US, Canada and Mexico http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341626 monthly 0.9 2019-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341626_455716_156382.jpg Attendance rises as TEA hosts successful Summit and Thea Awards Gala The winners of the 25th Annual Thea Awards were recognised at the Gala following the summit, with the black-tie event honouring themed entertainment’s finest achievements and greatest contributors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341606 monthly 0.9 2019-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341606_214875_665144.jpg Chester Zoo’s new Grasslands area to feature overnight lodgings for visitors The overnight stay area includes 42 rooms, including lodges overlooking the savannah habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341607 monthly 0.9 2019-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341607_756267_150480.jpg Art Gallery of Nova Scotia to move to new CA$130m home The new building will stretch across an area of 13,000sq m (139,931sq ft), almost doubling the current building’s size and freeing up space to exhibit the gallery’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341601 monthly 0.9 2019-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341601_890595_421691.jpg Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s triple launch coaster Tigris opens The ride is now the ninth roller coaster at Busch Gardens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341593 monthly 0.9 2019-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341593_70121_599252.jpg Vitali Klitschko holds talks with Europa Park about potential Kiev theme park destination Klitschko, who was joined by other city officials, discussed the potential park with Europa-Park bosses as he is a regular visitor at the German park and a big admirer of it http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341571 monthly 0.9 2019-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341571_648334_783622.jpg Hal McEvoy: attractions sector must improve sustainability Hal McEvoy (right) with new IAAPA chair David Rosenberg at a recent event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341588 monthly 0.9 2019-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341588_952830_118894.jpg Climate change protesters stage "die-in" at London museum Climate change protesters at the Natural History Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341561 monthly 0.9 2019-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341561_810048_803429.jpg £15m waterpark opens in Wales ahead of Easter weekend The park was supplied by water park design, engineering, manufacturing and installation specialist Polin Water Parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341533 monthly 0.9 2019-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341533_935990_851576.jpg Climate Emergency campaign draws support from UK culture sector Culture Declares Emergency has already undertaken a horse-led procession in London, complete with stops to hold short performances http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341557 monthly 0.9 2019-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341557_83386_570733.jpg Disney makes US$5m donation to Notre-Dame rebuild following blaze The 850-year-old Gothic building caught fire on Monday (15 April) and its spire and roof were badly damaged as a result http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341511 monthly 0.9 2019-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341511_671518_157617.jpg May date announced for Texas safari park opening Visitors to Aggieland will be able to feed giraffes and many other animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341532 monthly 0.9 2019-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341532_323070_107973.jpg Zoo Knoxville plans US$18m reptiles and amphibian habitat The new amphibian and reptile conservation campus (ARCC) will stretch across 2.5 acres and will also allow for a new species of Cuban crocodiles to live at the zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341518 monthly 0.9 2019-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341518_812419_839442.jpg IAAPA members meet with US lawmakers to press industry views Some of the IAAPA delegation on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341513 monthly 0.9 2019-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341513_375905_70671.jpg Monarto Zoo to kick off Africa expansion project with development of AU$16.8m visitor centre The new building will include a cafe, nature play space, a gift shop and potentially a restaurant or functions and events area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341529 monthly 0.9 2019-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341529_931134_80032.jpg Rock Hall amping up plans for US$30m expansion and Great Lakes Science Museum link The museum will have an extra 50,000sq ft (4,645sq m) of space, incorporating new areas for exhibits, special events, education, conservation and research under the plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341527 monthly 0.9 2019-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341527_427673_246471.jpg El Paso breaks ground on three new waterparks A rendering of the Lost Kingdom water park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341524 monthly 0.9 2019-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341524_515145_93147.jpg Huge blaze badly damages historic Notre-Dame Cathedral Some 500 fire-fighters were brought in to tackle the blaze http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341495 monthly 0.9 2019-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341495_360506_696180.jpg £50m industrial heritage visitor attraction planned for Wales The castle was suggested as the venue in the Crucible Report by the Design Commission for Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341493 monthly 0.9 2019-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341493_428567_67638.jpg Know your people, know yourself: insights from Disney’s top female execs Disney's women have helped shape the identity of every one of its theme parks and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341488 monthly 0.9 2019-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341488_270508_396634.jpg Construction set to begin on Scottish tapestry visitor attraction The new facility is expected to create 16 new jobs and bring 50,000 visitors a year to the area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341469 monthly 0.9 2019-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341469_923960_893623.jpg Washington’s National Children’s Museum to open in November A rendering of the Dream Machine concept at the National Children's Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341473 monthly 0.9 2019-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341473_459802_815582.jpg Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure restructures finance to fund growth Ardent Leisure's theme parks will benefit from the new finance facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341460 monthly 0.9 2019-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341460_231873_418853.jpg Paralympic Heritage Centre opens in England Items on display for handling include a goalball, a para-hockey blade, the latest Ottobock running blade and wheelchairs from the 1950s right up to the present day. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341457 monthly 0.9 2019-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341457_85362_925418.jpg Whale Sanctuary Project to oversee release of Russia’s 'illegal' whales The team of experts, including Jean-Michel Cousteau (second from left), assessing the whales in their Russian sea pens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341426 monthly 0.9 2019-04-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341426_350231_688538.jpg Investigators discover cause of Brazil museum fire Police experts said that, due to the temperature being above 1,000 degrees Celsius where the blaze started, it is impossible to determine why the air conditioning units caught fire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341398 monthly 0.9 2019-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341398_925199_753282.jpg Turkish parliament to open zoo to highlight animal rights concerns Set to sit in the grounds of Ankara's Grand National Assembly, the new zoo will stretch across 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) and will feature deer and peacocks among other species http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341375 monthly 0.9 2019-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341375_618540_221213.jpg Techniquest’s £5.7m large-scale expansion to use fish as power source Techniquest’s new building, called Science Capital, sits on Cardiff Bay in the Welsh capital http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341397 monthly 0.9 2019-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341397_490741_151104.jpg Harry Potter studio tour opens largest-ever expansion – Gringotts Bank The Gringotts bank – run by goblins – features heavily in the Harry Potter universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341374 monthly 0.9 2019-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341374_77746_994225.jpg Xcaret reveals US$2bn plan to diversify beyond adventure parks Xel-Há is one of Xcaret's current experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341368 monthly 0.9 2019-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341368_192127_974755.jpg Notorious prison soon to reopen as museum of resistance The fortress at Peniche overlooks the Atlantic Ocean http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341362 monthly 0.9 2019-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341362_940832_171347.jpg New Lanzarote museum tells story of island's heritage Museo Arqueológico de Lanzarote consists of two halls http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341324 monthly 0.9 2019-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341324_294906_560084.jpg £36m fund created by UK government for British coastal museums and heritage The new Amuseum in Blackpool, Lancashire, which, which tells the story of the town, has been awarded £1.8m (US$2.4m, €2.1m) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341341 monthly 0.9 2019-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341341_792134_725374.jpg Sun Centre Studios plans movie-themed attraction at base near Philadelphia Sun Centre has 40,000sq ft (3,716sq m) of sound stages and 30,000sq ft (2,787sq m) of production offices at its premises http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341338 monthly 0.9 2019-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341338_703133_896323.jpg Fáilte Ireland makes €15.5m available for undiscovered towns with attractions of scale Nenagh, County Tipperary, whose prominent castle and other assets could make it viable for the fund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341328 monthly 0.9 2019-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341328_623691_711258.jpg Alton Towers Dungeon opens in place of Charlie and Chocolate Factory ride The Alton Towers Dungeon replaces the former Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ride at the theme park, which was permanently closed in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341306 monthly 0.9 2019-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341306_340862_532101.jpg Cedar Fair acquires Great America amusement park land in California The land beneath California's Great America park in Santa Clara has been leased by Cedar Fair since 1976 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341295 monthly 0.9 2019-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341295_272469_548915.jpg Proposed planetarium in Wales to be one of the world’s largest The initial planning and feasibility studies for it have been completed and the company behind Planetarium Wales, Dark Sky Wales, is now in the process of finalising those plans and taking consultations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341299 monthly 0.9 2019-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341299_625299_591983.jpg Disney’s NBA Experience to open in August Replacing DisneyQuest, the experience has been inspired by the modern architecture of NBA arenas across the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341286 monthly 0.9 2019-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341286_57784_182636.jpg Over 13,000 years of history to go on display at proposed Montana Heritage Centre Acting as an extension to the Montana Historical Society’s existing building, the plans include a renovation of that building, adding exhibition space to it, plus new gallery space, retail offering and cafe in the extension http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341283 monthly 0.9 2019-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341283_228684_86686.jpg UK attractions’ visitor numbers rise by almost 9 per cent in 2018 London’s Tate Modern gallery was the most visited UK attraction in 2018 with 5.9 million visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341260 monthly 0.9 2019-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341260_291775_877451.jpg Moomins attraction opens in Japan The second phase of the project, Metsa Village, is due to open in November under the project’s phased opening plans but Moominvalley promises to be the main attraction for Moomins fans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341264 monthly 0.9 2019-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341264_613029_876082.jpg US$434m museum opens in Qatar with more than 1,500m of gallery space The museum, which has been likened to a utopia, is built in the shape of a desert rose. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341252 monthly 0.9 2019-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341252_113468_200419.jpg Windermere Jetty boating museum opens in the Lake District Over 40 vessels are on display at the museum, which is located at the Lake District National Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341263 monthly 0.9 2019-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341263_499887_25698.jpg Ankapark rebrands as Wonderland Eurasia and opens in Turkish capital Covering an area of 1.4m sq m (15.1m sq ft), Wonderland Eurasia boasts 26 large rides among its 2,117 total, with 13 huge tents and a large outdoor area. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341251 monthly 0.9 2019-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341251_957012_675061.jpg Be My Robo Date: Elderly and disabled in Singapore will soon 'visit' attractions via remote robot Inside the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall – one of three institutions the remote visitors will tour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341250 monthly 0.9 2019-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341250_386211_623255.jpg Basra Museum opens three new galleries in Saddam Hussein’s former palace The Basra Museum is based at former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s former palace in Basra http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341243 monthly 0.9 2019-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341243_235313_216076.jpg Compagnie des Alpes acquires Austrian theme park Familypark Familypark welcomed 716,000 visitors in 2018, of which around 30 per cent were from neighbouring Hungary and Slovakia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341205 monthly 0.9 2019-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341205_103167_52739.jpg New Rockhampton art gallery goes ahead as government funding announced The new Rockhampton Art Gallery will be built next to the heritage-listed Customs House, on the right of this picture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341228 monthly 0.9 2019-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341228_64972_461542.jpg Faroe Islands prepare for summer rush by saying no to tourism in April Faroe Islands prepare for summer rush by saying no to tourism in April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341207 monthly 0.9 2019-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341207_145725_629572.jpg SeaWorld COO leaving company after 34 years Under Reilly's brief leadership, attendance at SeaWorld surged following a dramatic restructuring both behind the scenes and in its parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341186 monthly 0.9 2019-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341186_320199_636849.jpg Science Museum Group support STEM learning with new Manchester training academy The training will be delivered at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341175 monthly 0.9 2019-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341175_237771_26652.jpg Proposed new Melbourne water park would be southern hemisphere’s largest A rendering of the proposed Zagame's Wild Water Park in Melbourne http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341170 monthly 0.9 2019-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341170_367140_494285.jpg IMG CEO denies sale rumours as Middle East feels economic pressure A number of theme parks have come to the UAE in recent years as part of the country's efforts to reduce its dependence on oil and improve its tourism standing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341165 monthly 0.9 2019-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341165_635148_452681.jpg Orange Coast College Planetarium completes construction Stretching across an area of 11,000sq ft (1,022sq m), the planetarium has 125 seats in total and will put on a range of shows http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341133 monthly 0.9 2019-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341133_551112_233586.jpg Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace opens to public for first time The move was decided upon by President Sheikh Khalifa in a bid to boost the wider cultural understanding of the UAE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341131 monthly 0.9 2019-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341131_227090_104911.jpg £20m redevelopment of Hartlepool's waterfront underway Also part of the development is the regeneration of the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, which includes a new home for Rescue Motor Launch 497 – the Fairmile http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341127 monthly 0.9 2019-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341127_985704_125291.jpg PortAventura to open its first carbon-neutral hotel in June The carbon-neutral addition will be the theme park and resort's sixth hotel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341096 monthly 0.9 2019-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341096_254384_220810.jpg Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open earlier than expected at Disneyland and Walt Disney World The opening at both parks will only see one of the two major attractions in the area open, however, that being Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341093 monthly 0.9 2019-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341093_306306_100460.jpg Google launches huge online science and human discovery museum platform Featuring over 200,000 artefacts, Once upon a Try is an ambitious digital project built in collaboration with teams from institutions including NASA, CERN and Smithsonian http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341017 monthly 0.9 2019-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341017_804042_216790.jpg Disney shows off next-generation audio-animatronics for new Star Wars display A1000 advanced robotics is the next evolution of the A100 Audio-Animatronic figures that were first introduced by Walt Disney Imagineering in the mid-1980s http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341095 monthly 0.9 2019-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341095_614305_858106.jpg Six Flags on the hunt for new CEO as Reid-Anderson steps down Six Flags announced it has begun its search for Reid-Anderson’s successor in the CEO role in a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, which was posted yesterday (7 March) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341041 monthly 0.9 2019-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341041_242930_176053.jpg US$4bn tourism complex in Korea will centre on huge K-pop theme park The whole project is set to cost around US$4bn (€3.5bn, £3bn) to deliver and it is expected that ground will be broken in 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341037 monthly 0.9 2019-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341037_279114_25494.jpg Busch Gardens to replace defunct Gwazi coaster A rendering of the new hybrid coaster released by Busch Gardens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341029 monthly 0.9 2019-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341029_977307_600863.jpg Colorado Air Force Academy’s planetarium reopens with Steve Spangler show Spangler presented a family friendly show with sparks of electricity, exploding bubbles and giant rings of smoke for visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341025 monthly 0.9 2019-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341025_50098_209297.jpg Queensland government introduces new safety regulations in wake of Dreamworld deaths The incident at Dreamworld took place in October 2016 on the Thunder River Rapids ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341015 monthly 0.9 2019-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341015_489141_610028.jpg Peppa Pig theme park potentially in the works as Varney discusses Merlin IP merits Speaking during a recent trading update conference call, Varney also discussed the power of IP at its theme parks and resorts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341012 monthly 0.9 2019-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341012_729523_509648.jpg Construction underway on Columbus Zoo’s new sea lion and seal habitat The new area, called Adventure Cove, is expected to open to the public in Q2 2020 and will be open year-round http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340992 monthly 0.9 2019-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340992_760582_37576.jpg Work starts on Science Museum's new collection centre Planning was approved for the centre in May 2018 and construction began last month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=341006 monthly 0.9 2019-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB341006_880860_150044.jpg Powerhouse Museum relocation plan criticised in committee report Sydney's Powerhouse Museum holds a collection of more than 400,000 objects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340961 monthly 0.9 2019-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340961_320603_127651.jpg Added attractions set to double size of Melbourne water world Gumbuya World has a major expansion programme planned over the next three years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340953 monthly 0.9 2019-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340953_538506_578345.jpg Destination Space launches second programme to engage UK kids with space science Activities, workshops and shows covering the 50th anniversary of the moon landing will be put on for children http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340987 monthly 0.9 2019-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340987_324569_738284.jpg 'I will help SeaWorld realise its full potential', says new CEO Gus Antorcha Antorcha was named SeaWorld CEO at the start of February, joining from Carnival Cruise Lines, where he held the position of COO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340979 monthly 0.9 2019-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340979_913829_666139.jpg Upbeat 2018 results for Merlin Entertainments provide impetus for further growth Merlin's Legoland Parks have benefited from a substantial increase in accommodation rooms in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340951 monthly 0.9 2019-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340951_755545_305550.jpg Legal threat sees Chimelong end height-based discount policy Visitors at Chimelong's Ocean Kingdom park in Zhuhai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340940 monthly 0.9 2019-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340940_106060_340278.jpg Academy Museum on track to open in 2019 New construction images released by the museum show it is close to completion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340966 monthly 0.9 2019-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340966_198885_737209.jpg Controversial dolphinarium to reopen under new concept following dolphin deaths The keeping of dolphins in captivity is under the microscope again after recent dolphin deaths at Dolphinaris in Arizona http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340952 monthly 0.9 2019-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340952_133258_408608.jpg Meow Wolf to open immersive arts space and hotel in Phoenix Meow Wolf are an art collective known for their highly colourful, eye-catching immersive installations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340928 monthly 0.9 2019-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340928_272284_203798.jpg Turkey breaks ground on Europe’s largest science centre The Haliç Tersanesi (Golden Horn shipyard) dates from 1455 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340936 monthly 0.9 2019-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340936_170554_822328.jpg Six Flags’ first Chinese park nearing completion as 2020 opening date approaches Six Flags' theme park in Zhejiang Province is due to open in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340938 monthly 0.9 2019-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340938_824279_771006.jpg NEMO launches South Caucasus museum training programme The Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi, Georgia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340914 monthly 0.9 2019-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340914_187376_973740.jpg Interactive play pavilion to form part of Disney's Epcot transformation Epcot is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340894 monthly 0.9 2019-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340894_774940_756679.jpg Wheelchair tours of Machu Picchu offered for first time Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340900 monthly 0.9 2019-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340900_38574_63808.jpg Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure announced for June at Wizarding World Universal Creative has worked in collaboration with Warner Bros and the production design team from the Harry Potter films on the coaster project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340891 monthly 0.9 2019-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340891_193207_517986.jpg Futuroscope reopens for 2019 with a host of new attractions In April 2019, the park will conduct a ‘second launch’ where it will unveil a new children’s area called Futuropolis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340878 monthly 0.9 2019-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340878_328251_683306.jpg Krispy Kreme pops up in London with new flavours Krispy Kreme's "indulgent doughnut playground" is set to pop up in Central London in March http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340816 monthly 0.9 2019-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340816_475126_813161.jpg Cedar Fair looks ahead with optimism after 2018 results Full-year net revenues were up 2 per cent from 2017, reaching US$1.35bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340877 monthly 0.9 2019-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340877_981098_435623.jpg US$70m aquarium and wildlife sanctuary mooted for Cambodia The proposed new aquarium and wildlife sanctuary would help draw tourists to Siem Reap http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340812 monthly 0.9 2019-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340812_604234_939116.jpg Flintstones theme park closes after nearly half a century Bedrock City opened in the 1970s but the site has been up for sale since 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340874 monthly 0.9 2019-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340874_697459_442167.jpg Vancouver cetacean ban order upheld as aquarium challenges city parks board Better days: Chester, a false killer whale, being put through its paces at Vancouver Aquarium before the cetacean programme was halted http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340850 monthly 0.9 2019-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340850_881435_826045.jpg London’s National Gallery aims for US retail expansion London's National Gallery in Trafalgar Square has international brand expansion plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340869 monthly 0.9 2019-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340869_564841_704772.jpg Universal’s Mark Woodbury to deliver keynote at TEA Summit Mark Woodbury joined Universal in 1988, taking a leading role in planning and design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340788 monthly 0.9 2019-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340788_916984_293040.jpg New rollercoaster plan moves forward for Tayto Park Tayto Park's existing coaster, Cù Chulainn, opened in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340856 monthly 0.9 2019-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340856_644823_893120.jpg Canadian National Gallery appoints Alexandra Suda as new director Suda steps in as the fourth female director of the gallery in its history and the 11th director in total http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340859 monthly 0.9 2019-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340859_359874_371954.jpg Losses shrink for DXB as operator strives to turn a profit for struggling parks portfolio DXB Entertainments' theme parks attracted 2.8 million visitors in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340848 monthly 0.9 2019-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340848_756219_754691.jpg North Carolina Zoo to become “multi-day destination” through expansion plan North Carolina Zoo has 500 developed acres of land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340814 monthly 0.9 2019-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340814_780049_339220.jpg New dinosaur-themed water park to open in Croatia Paleo Park will open near the famous paleontological sites in the Mon Perin campsite in the Bale area of Istria http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340797 monthly 0.9 2019-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340797_952107_63599.jpg Naruto World indoor theme park to open in Shanghai shopping centre The Naruto franchise is extremely popular in Japan and has appeal worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340831 monthly 0.9 2019-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340831_137133_457676.jpg Super Nintendo World project remains on course, according to Nintendo’s Miyamoto Nintendo says progress towards opening Super Nintendo World in 2020 is still being made http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340839 monthly 0.9 2019-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340839_206095_304219.jpg Six Flags reports record results for ninth consecutive year Changes in admission pricing for Six Flags theme parks have helped the company post record results http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340805 monthly 0.9 2019-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340805_622431_531318.jpg Trouble for Six Flags as multiple international projects face delay Six Flags Chinese projects have been delayed due to a number of factors, primarily the introduction of new leaders in local government http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340792 monthly 0.9 2019-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340792_633277_130394.jpg Arts Council’s new diversity report shows BME representation below English average The Whitechapel Gallery, London – one of ACE's MPMs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340778 monthly 0.9 2019-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340778_569270_970126.jpg Snapchat creates virtual art gallery for Black History Month Featured artists include Gianni Lee, Bianca Pastel, Jessica Spence, Jameel Mohammed and Paracosm, with music from Ivy Sole http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340781 monthly 0.9 2019-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340781_635178_912900.jpg IAAPA winter forum addresses crisis issues More than 60 attractions professionals attended the IAPPA Winter Forum in the Canary Islands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340782 monthly 0.9 2019-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340782_896080_798994.jpg Cedar Fair eyes out-of-park investments as operator reports record revenues in 2018 Cedar Fair eyes out-of-park investments as operator reports record revenues in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340763 monthly 0.9 2019-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340763_225115_716659.jpg Sydney's arts and nightlife scenes missing out on AU$16bn a year, says study The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340755 monthly 0.9 2019-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340755_841392_391770.jpg World’s largest surfing lagoon to make waves at South Korea’s Turtle Island project An hour from Seoul, Turtle Island will have a range of aquatic activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340751 monthly 0.9 2019-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340751_696878_651792.jpg Former Disney CEO Ron Miller dies at 85 Ron Miller (left) worked his way up the Disney organisation through various roles, eventually becoming CEO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340732 monthly 0.9 2019-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340732_919611_438249.jpg National Museum of Scotland completes 15-year £80m regeneration A museum conservator cleans a statue of Weituo, the leading guardian of Buddhist faith and teachings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340730 monthly 0.9 2019-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340730_889208_469660.jpg Gulliver’s seeking applicants for 2019 trainee management scheme During the scheme, trainees will undertake placements at Gulliver’s resorts in Matlock, Bath, Warrington and Milton Keynes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340717 monthly 0.9 2019-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340717_619713_782961.jpg Disney reaping rewards for park investments, says Bob Iger Iger also pointed out that Disney is looking to adjust pricing to maximise gains from all of this popularity and recoup on its investments in its parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340721 monthly 0.9 2019-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340721_620881_881260.jpg Halo fan events to tour US with immersive experiences Halo centres on an interstellar war between humanity and an alliance of aliens known as the Covenant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340718 monthly 0.9 2019-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340718_816021_333567.jpg Oklahoma City Zoo planning US$70m renovation and new African area The zoo is looking to move the three giraffes it currently has and add to their number to grow the herd to around 15 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340710 monthly 0.9 2019-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340710_36449_954931.jpg Six Flags Dubai on hold as DXB sees finance options evaporate Six Flags Dubai was due to contain 27 rides across six themed zones http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340703 monthly 0.9 2019-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340703_594289_147907.jpg Museums Association details 'No Deal Brexit' concerns UK museums could face hard times if the possibility of a No Deal Brexit becomes reality http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340700 monthly 0.9 2019-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340700_433223_983714.jpg Questions remain but Rio slave wharf museum still planned to go ahead Valongo Wharf in Rio de Janeiro - a view showing the broken paving stones that are currently being restored http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340690 monthly 0.9 2019-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340690_801708_171425.jpg Tyra Banks to open Modelland attraction in Santa Monica Banks, who presents the popular television show America's Next Top Model, has said her aim with the attraction is to celebrate everybody’s “own unique beauty” http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340689 monthly 0.9 2019-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340689_791433_904968.jpg SeaWorld announces Carnival's Gus Antorcha as new CEO Antorcha has worked at Carnival Corporation for over eight years and prior to that was partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340694 monthly 0.9 2019-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340694_44601_167047.jpg Disney’s parks make losses despite revenue gains in Q4 2018 Revenues rose in the quarter to US$6.8bn (€6bn, £5.2bn) from Q4 2017’s figure of US$6.5bn (€5.7bn, £5bn), a 4 per cent rise http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340677 monthly 0.9 2019-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340677_723061_23684.jpg LGBTQ community invited for first official Disney event in Paris Disneyland Paris will host Disney's first official LGBTQ event in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340674 monthly 0.9 2019-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340674_442624_191394.jpg European museums partner to help "re-establish" Cairo’s Egyptian Museum Tutankhamen's coffin is one of the antiquities held at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340657 monthly 0.9 2019-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340657_699442_400449.jpg Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple undergoing AU$150m redevelopment Features at the development will include a water park, an adventure precinct and a major concert event space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340658 monthly 0.9 2019-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340658_34732_358785.jpg Glasgow Science Centre £4m revamp aiming to increase visitor diversity Including in the plans for the Glasgow Science Centre are a number of outdoor exhibit areas that will allow visitors to view artefacts and engage with science on the banks of the River Clyde http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340642 monthly 0.9 2019-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340642_800114_778580.jpg Frost Science and University of Miami collaborate on new scientific exhibition space Frost Science's Gulf Stream Aquarium was designed by Thinc http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340614 monthly 0.9 2019-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340614_49950_461219.jpg Ground broken on Charleston's T-Rex Science Center On display for the ground breaking: T-Rex and its dinosaur contemporaries will be part of Charleston's new science centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340615 monthly 0.9 2019-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340615_154231_433469.jpg Famous Irish stately home to receive €8m upgrade to become visitor attraction Avondale House is widely regarded as the birthplace of Irish forestry and was once the home of Irish nationalist politician Charles Stewart Parnell http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340637 monthly 0.9 2019-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340637_498724_903924.jpg Hood Museum of Art renovation and expansion completed The Hood Museum of Art is at Ivy League university Dartmouth College http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340635 monthly 0.9 2019-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340635_254279_849998.jpg US$130m Sarasota aquarium receives county approval Massachusetts-based architecture firm CambridgeSeven have designed the aquarium, which is a multi-level facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340617 monthly 0.9 2019-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340617_59406_238091.jpg World War 2 museum opens at London airfield The historic airfield site is also home to St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance, where those who died working from Biggin Hill sector are commemorated http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340618 monthly 0.9 2019-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340618_440527_49342.jpg New interpretation centre for Forbidden City garden designed by Selldorf The moon gate entrance at the restored Juanqinzhai theatre room http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340610 monthly 0.9 2019-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340610_888470_902483.jpg Frank Ruttenberg named president of San Antonio Zoological Society San Antonio Zoo has active wildlife conservation and education programmes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340601 monthly 0.9 2019-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340601_520485_80458.jpg Two-Bit Circus announces new programme of “elbow-to-elbow” events for 2019 Wine and whisky tasting are among the events taking place in Club01 at Two-Bit Circus this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340605 monthly 0.9 2019-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340605_901516_928790.jpg Martin Luther King Jr's family home to become visitor attraction The house will become part of the Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park and was bought by the National Park Foundation, which is the nonprofit partner to the National Park Service http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340583 monthly 0.9 2019-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340583_135882_952333.jpg Ethnic and gender diversity increasing at art museums in the US The Museum of Modern Art, New York, one of the thousands of art museums across the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340585 monthly 0.9 2019-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340585_215468_11962.jpg Gringotts coming to Harry Potter studio tour in London attraction's largest-ever expansion The Gringotts Wizarding Bank expansion at Warner Bros' Harry Potter studio tour opens in April. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340567 monthly 0.9 2019-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340567_213298_530846.jpg Turkey’s Ankapark to open in capital in March Called Ankapark, the theme park will have 130,000sq m (1.4m sq ft) of indoor space for rides and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340566 monthly 0.9 2019-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340566_846142_842832.jpg Smithsonian museums were losing US$1m a week during government shutdown The 19 federally-funded museums of the Smithsonian Institution, along with the National Zoo that it also runs, have been closed since 2 January 2019 because of the shutdown http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340575 monthly 0.9 2019-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340575_195510_109833.jpg Universal files patent application for walkthrough VR experiences VR and AR attractions are becoming increasingly popular at theme parks - but can you let guests roam free? http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340524 monthly 0.9 2019-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340524_101354_471396.jpg US$100m aquarium planned for Basel The aquarium will cost around US$100m (€88m, £76.7m) to build and is being backed by Zoo Basel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340522 monthly 0.9 2019-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340522_159391_513909.jpg Universal’s theme parks make revenue and pre-tax earnings gains in 2018 To the year-end 2018, revenues at Universal theme parks were up by 4.4 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340548 monthly 0.9 2019-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340548_879282_866169.jpg Fox countersuing Genting over Malaysian theme park fiasco Originally scheduled to open in 2016, the park’s development was expected to cost US$300m (€264.4m, £229m) and feature Fox IPs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340538 monthly 0.9 2019-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340538_168760_859634.jpg 24-hour theme park comes to China's Hainan Island Sanya Haichang Fantasy Town is located in the centre of Sanya’s Haitang Bay and features 13 major attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340539 monthly 0.9 2019-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340539_843243_813556.jpg African Circle Museum opens in Congo The African Circle Museum in Congo opened in December 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340531 monthly 0.9 2019-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340531_96714_578061.jpg Arts Council offer “No deal” Brexit advice for arts and culture organisations in Britain As the UK heads towards a "no deal" Brexit, a new guide provides advice for that eventuality to arts and cultural organisations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340518 monthly 0.9 2019-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340518_236683_527217.jpg Shanghai Disneyland to build Zootopia-themed expansion The Zootopia area will be the park’s eighth and will feature the popular Judy and Nick IPs from the movie http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340510 monthly 0.9 2019-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340510_10875_268808.jpg Quebec’s Méga Parc reopens with a host of new rides North America's first spokeless Ferris Wheel is a new ride at Mega Parc in Quebec http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340506 monthly 0.9 2019-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340506_539230_104238.jpg Newcastle Art Gallery set for AU$45m expansion The subject of expansion has been a hotly debated topic for more than a decade in the region, particularly at a political level http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340499 monthly 0.9 2019-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340499_301082_144585.jpg Major openings planned for Chester Zoo in 2019 Visitors will be able to get closer to animals such as the ring-tailed lemur in Chester Zoo's new Madagascar zone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340490 monthly 0.9 2019-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340490_677815_895266.jpg Dive Bahrain underwater site to feature submerged Boeing airliner A submerged Boeing 747 will be the centrepiece of Dive Bahrain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340493 monthly 0.9 2019-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340493_245313_741575.jpg Puy du Fou España to generate €200m in economic impact by 2021 Puy du Fou España will open in Q3 of this year with a bold programme of original show creations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340485 monthly 0.9 2019-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340485_75787_962926.jpg New wireless system adds to the magic at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is embracing RFID technology to implement a new wireless payment system http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340480 monthly 0.9 2019-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340480_799388_729311.jpg Major new waterpark opens doors in Johannesburg Happy Island Waterpark has opened for a two-month pre-launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340482 monthly 0.9 2019-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340482_959096_224741.jpg Greensboro Science Centre expansion pushes forward with new attractions to open this year Scheduled for Q3 is an expansion of the Komodo dragon outdoor exhibit. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340479 monthly 0.9 2019-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340479_363047_442615.jpg UK culture gets £20m investment The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of the visitor attractions that will benefit from new UK Government funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340470 monthly 0.9 2019-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340470_886103_733012.jpg Travel and attractions affected as US government shutdown bites deeper The National Park Service, which runs the Statue of Liberty and other iconic US attractions, has reportedly laid off 16,000 people during the shutdown http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340431 monthly 0.9 2019-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340431_652937_992148.jpg New plans released for Sacramento's Powerhouse Science Center The new rendering of the Powerhouse Science Center currently under construction in Sacramento, complete with the domed-roof planetarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340433 monthly 0.9 2019-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340433_208471_684137.jpg New aquarium to open in Montenegro in 2020 Aquarium Boka will have 16 pools across 250sq m (2,690sq ft) and will comprise three main areas when it opens to the public in Q2 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340461 monthly 0.9 2019-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340461_548415_144596.jpg Eddie Kemsley returns to Dreamland as CEO "All the fun of the festival" is available at Dreamland in Margate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340462 monthly 0.9 2019-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340462_18215_650242.jpg Canadian National Gallery CEO Marc Mayer steps down During his tenure, Mayer has raised close to CA$29m (US$21.9m, €19.2m, £16.9m) for the gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340454 monthly 0.9 2019-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340454_23838_230696.jpg Jora Vision creating immersive wine attraction for Hameau Dubœuf Visitors will be sat on benches in Toine’s house, which will be fully themed with surround sound and lighting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340440 monthly 0.9 2019-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340440_542956_565967.jpg Work starts on major leisure and green space district in Cairo At more than 1,000 acres, Green River will be one of the world's largest parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340442 monthly 0.9 2019-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340442_77544_171083.jpg Waterpark included in expansion plans as US$1.3bn takeover bid launched for Pennsylvania casino The Sands casino resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania could receive a multi-million dollar expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340446 monthly 0.9 2019-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340446_578642_66840.jpg US zoos, WildAid and Kung Fu Panda unite to combat illegal wildlife trade Over 15 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across the US will display video messages, billboards and posters at their facilities, as well as doing so via social media http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340428 monthly 0.9 2019-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340428_507980_531764.jpg American Alliance of Museums to launch diversity initiative Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Washington DC – one fo thousands of museums across the US that may benefit from the scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340410 monthly 0.9 2019-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340410_266631_678479.jpg Ontario’s Thunder Bay Art Gallery plans CA$33m move to new waterfront site It is hoped that the move to a new waterfront site will help boost tourism in the city as well as visitor numbers to the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340413 monthly 0.9 2019-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340413_610784_906927.jpg Significant visitor increase for Dubai Park and Resorts DUbai Parks and Resorts includes the Bollywood theme park in Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340400 monthly 0.9 2019-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340400_220974_971587.jpg Europe’s new cultural capitals take the 2019 baton Matera (top) in Italy and Plovdiv in Bulgaria are Europe's 2019 Capitals of Culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340405 monthly 0.9 2019-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340405_263708_489774.jpg Europe's largest science museum teams with ERC for series of public robotics workshops La Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris will host workshops and talks about robotics and AI this weekend http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340392 monthly 0.9 2019-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340392_371294_210959.jpg June date set for opening of Alabama’s Cook Natural Science museum The Cook Museum's new building in Decatur, Alabama has 11 interactive exhibit galleries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340394 monthly 0.9 2019-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340394_486863_557464.jpg Funding grants announced for 35 English museums and galleries Tullie House in Carlisle was the recipient of the largest grant from the DCMS/Wolfson Foundation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340385 monthly 0.9 2019-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340385_276889_340628.jpg Chattanooga Medal of Honour Centre begins construction The new centre will be based in Chattanooga, Tennessee http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340355 monthly 0.9 2019-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340355_270746_22071.jpg Herculaneum museum opens after four decade delay The building remained closed for more than four decades http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340353 monthly 0.9 2019-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340353_303090_964747.jpg French company Looping acquires UK’s West Midland Safari Park WMSP welcomed 700,000 visitors through its doors last year. The park features a four-mile safari drive-through and an array of wildlife. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340348 monthly 0.9 2019-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340348_637029_665182.jpg Louvre claims 'world record' visitor number for museums Things are looking up: the Louvre has posted the highest ever annual visitor numbers for a museum in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340321 monthly 0.9 2019-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340321_929458_885102.jpg Manchester Zoo talks advance with plans to open Q4 2021 The zoo will place a major emphasis on conservation, education and saving threatened species and will feature exotic species from Madagascar, as well as lemurs and birds of prey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340369 monthly 0.9 2019-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340369_752300_571935.jpg Arts Council England launches £6m fund for museums and cultural leadership The National Gallery, London – one of the numerous arts institutions across England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340357 monthly 0.9 2019-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340357_463476_157757.jpg Monopoly attraction to open in Hong Kong Q3 2019 Monopoly was created 84 years ago and is one of the world’s most popular family board games http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340346 monthly 0.9 2019-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340346_135448_515990.jpg Rijksmuseum gallery set for relaunch at Amsterdam Airport Ten works by Dutch masters of the Golden Age will soon be back on view at the Rijksmuseum branch at Schipol Airport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340334 monthly 0.9 2019-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340334_844636_603719.jpg Scottish National Gallery’s £22m upgrade work begins The work, once finished, will open up a new area for the gallery’s art collections, as well as transforming former office, storage and display spaces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340335 monthly 0.9 2019-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340335_530380_978855.jpg US$53m Aquarium of the Pacific expansion to open in May 2019 Inspired by the shape of a blue whale, Pacific Visions was designed by San Francisco-based firm EHDD and is made up of 800 glass panels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340331 monthly 0.9 2019-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340331_35772_426104.jpg Studio Ghibli theme park moves towards 2022 opening The Studio Ghibli theme park will replicate popular scenes from the studio's animated movies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340329 monthly 0.9 2019-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340329_806267_902354.jpg Legoland Korea given green light after funding agreement Legoland Korea will be situated on Hajungdo Island, Chuncheon, to the east of Seoul http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340319 monthly 0.9 2019-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340319_124659_25969.jpg Iconic Black Sabbath return to roots with exhibition in hometown of Birmingham, UK A major exhibition in Birmingham will explore the legacy of Black Sabbath and their global fan base http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340318 monthly 0.9 2019-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340318_547651_964965.jpg PAW Patrol-themed area to open at Movie Park Germany Movie Park Germany's illustration of the new http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340304 monthly 0.9 2019-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340304_516889_223092.jpg Museums exempt from new UK ivory laws Around 20,000 elephants are killed per year for their ivory tusks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340303 monthly 0.9 2019-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340303_877940_492669.jpg Scottish Tourism Alliance warns against Edinburgh tourism tax Edinburgh Castle – one of the many attractions that could be negatively affected by a tourism tax, according to STA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340301 monthly 0.9 2019-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340301_662334_348837.jpg Smithsonian sites remain closed as government shutdown goes on The Smithsonian's Donald W Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in Washington is one of several sites closed due to the US federal government shutdown. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340280 monthly 0.9 2019-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340280_174596_86944.jpg Northumberland planetarium proposal granted planning approval The planetarium will mean Kielder Observatory will now offer visitors activities during the daytime, as well as on cloudy and poor visibility nights and later light summer evenings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340215 monthly 0.9 2018-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340215_877195_675161.jpg Long-term plan sought for Black Cultural Archives as UK government funding announced The site of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340211 monthly 0.9 2018-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340211_886491_195842.jpg US$200m Great Wolf waterpark and resort planned for Maryland Great Wolf operates 18 water parks across the US and Canada http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340265 monthly 0.9 2019-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340265_206936_987960.jpg Zoo Atlanta on course to open major expansion in Q3 2019 The elephant habitat will improve its capacity to house up to seven individual elephants and will also include a large pool, two waterfalls and an indoor elephant care center http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340278 monthly 0.9 2019-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340278_219192_927039.jpg UK museums asking staff to carry out provenance research on colonial items Curators at the British Museum are incorporating new provenance research into audio guides, as well as striving for “very honest” labels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340277 monthly 0.9 2019-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340277_414182_204988.jpg Puy du Fou breaks ground on first Spanish park The show will mark the completion of the park’s first phase and promises to incorporate elements of Spanish culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340273 monthly 0.9 2019-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340273_325337_253990.jpg US and Israel withdraw from Unesco There are 23 World Heritage sites in the US, including Grand Canyon National Park, while Israel currently has nine http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340270 monthly 0.9 2019-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340270_896108_367437.jpg Science Museum's Ian Blatchford given knighthood in recognition for services to culture I his role since 2010, Blatchford has been instrumental in promoting science to the nation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340221 monthly 0.9 2018-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340221_857454_759171.jpg Disney’s NBA Experience aims for hands-on immersion in pro basketball world The NBA Experience is due to open summer 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340229 monthly 0.9 2018-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340229_310636_26250.jpg New sustainability education facility looks to fill funding gap An architects' rendering of what the 28,000 sq/ft environmental science and sustainability facility at Roper Mountain will look like http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340124 monthly 0.9 2018-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340124_25315_334731.jpg Ocean Park revenue up but deficit remains The park, which incorporates a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, saw 5.8 million visitors arrive through its doors in the year. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340151 monthly 0.9 2018-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340151_818395_833591.jpg Lionsgate Entertainment World to open in China next year The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride: Race with Jacob and the Black Pack wolves on a daring VR dirt-bike adventure through the moonlit woods. But beware, beyond these hallowed hills, a different kind of creature roams, and this one is out for blood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340223 monthly 0.9 2018-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340223_239038_592116.jpg Attractions Review 2018: December The waterpark, which is the first to open in Kissimmee in more than 13 years, will be the first in the area to include an adults-only section http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340201 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340201_111087_823621.jpg Hello Kitty theme park to open in Hainan There is currently a park based on Hello Kitty in China in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340197 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340197_545291_943619.jpg Qatar's first planetarium opens in Doha Katara general manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti and Es'hailSat CEO Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari exchange the Memorandum of Co-Operation at Al Thuraya Planetarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340202 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340202_151281_212797.jpg Attractions Review 2018: November Lumley believes that the new attraction will help to nurture future generations of creative young minds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340199 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340199_893843_461141.jpg Attractions Review 2018: October A team of scientists are working to ressurect the woolly mammoth. If they succeed, there are plans to bring the animals to a park in Siberia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340198 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340198_617938_512879.jpg Attractions Review 2018: September MOIC's Museum of Ice Cream was born under the premise that ice cream is a universal symbol of joy, a personal pleasure, and a transportive vehicle for anyone’s imagination http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340195 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340195_680127_994396.jpg Attractions Review 2018: August The museum is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340192 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340192_183087_481754.jpg Malta's MUZA art museum opens in Valletta Part of the recently-renovated entrance to the Auberge D'Italie in Valletta, home of the MUZA art museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340191 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340191_452956_584004.jpg Attractions Review 2018: July The state-of-the-art facility, called 007 Elements, opened on 12 July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340189 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340189_875540_79489.png Attractions Review 2018: June Disney announced a multi-billion dollar expansion of Tokyo Disney in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340188 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340188_471503_161594.jpg Attractions Review 2018: May A major fire broke out at Germany's Europa Park in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340127 monthly 0.9 2018-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340127_268339_546313.jpg Monterey Bay Aquarium close to finishing US$42m education centre It represents the most significant expansion project the aquarium has undertaken since 1996, when it grew by in size 43 per cent with its then-new Outer Bay wing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340186 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340186_355969_110974.jpg Attractions Review 2018: April The all-new land shrinks visitors 'to the sizes of Woody and Buzz' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340183 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340183_615417_569251.jpg Attractions Review 2018: February Disney is investing €2bn in three new lands themed on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340182 monthly 0.9 2018-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340182_726795_65119.jpg Attractions Review 2018: January A series of theme parks were announced for Mexico in January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340176 monthly 0.9 2018-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340176_828922_574518.jpg €70m Kids’ World centre planned for Finnish city of Espoo Karhusaari Kids' World will be built on the island of Karhusaari, between Helsinki and Espoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340128 monthly 0.9 2018-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340128_814907_583131.jpg HBO will turn Game of Thrones sets into permanent visitor attractions The move, which will be a significant boost to tourism in Northern Ireland, will see the standing sets for show locations including Winterfell, Castle Black and Kings Landing hold tours http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340117 monthly 0.9 2018-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340117_839406_763956.jpg Disney competition in Shanghai gives students chance to showcase talents The team from East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) beat the five other finalists to win the contest with a project called Pa-Ro-Dye http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340148 monthly 0.9 2018-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340148_100211_396836.jpg Bond’s next mission: wow the crowds at New York’s Spyscape Spyscape opened in Manhattan in February 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340152 monthly 0.9 2018-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340152_273769_936400.jpg Cape Town's Two Oceans Aquarium completes major renovations The Kelp Forest Exhibit holds 800,000 litres of sea water http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340145 monthly 0.9 2018-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340145_252183_730004.jpg Money raised to support Chester Zoo following fire will be spent on conservation efforts The zoo reopened yesterday, having had to close and evacuate customers on Saturday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340133 monthly 0.9 2018-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340133_525710_967023.jpg World’s first ever rollercoaster at sea to debut in 2020 Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster will take riders through almost 800 feet of twists, turns and drops and will get up to nearly 40 miles per hour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340122 monthly 0.9 2018-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340122_347183_621764.jpg DoJ’s SeaWorld investigation “concluded” with no action to be taken An end to orca breeding in captivity is just one change SeaWorld has made since the Blackfish controversy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340108 monthly 0.9 2018-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340108_48961_412576.jpg Parques Reunidos acquires Tropical Islands for €226m Tropical Islands is a combination of a water park and other leisure offerings with various lodging facilities that stay open year-round due to its indoor setting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340090 monthly 0.9 2018-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340090_984647_975146.jpg US$51m aquarium project for Missouri given green light The 46,000sq ft (4274sq m) development will be created by Los Angles-based Kuvera Partners through its affiliate company Branson Entertainment Center – Branson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340100 monthly 0.9 2018-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340100_16955_229203.jpg Evermore redefining the theme park experience, says founder Evermore is an immersive fantasy world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340070 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340070_258859_375286.jpg Stephanie Young named new managing director at Hong Kong Disneyland Young has been with the Walt Disney Company for 26 years, fulfilling various leadership roles in the firm in that time, including that of CFO of HKDL between 2006 and 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340071 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340071_912286_896399.jpg Karnataka government to float theme park tender The project will take around two-and-a-half years to build and will cover 336 acres of government-owned land near the KRS dam http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340072 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340072_673460_292146.jpg Bart Dohmen appointed as Unlimited Snow CEO Bart Dohmen appointed as Unlimited Snow CEO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340073 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340073_274524_422908.jpg Environmental presure halts plan to build Europa-Park cable car The theme park had planned to run the cable car, labelled ‘Friendship Car’, across the River Rhine from Rust to Alsace, over Europa-Park itself http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340069 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340069_86462_536137.jpg Twin Cities shopping centre to get new SeaQuest aquarium The aquarium will house an array of marine animals including stingrays and sharks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340063 monthly 0.9 2018-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340063_87436_726894.jpg Ant-Man leads the way as Disney unveils future Marvel additions for its parks One of the images Disney released for its Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! attraction earlier this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340025 monthly 0.9 2018-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340025_684431_392705.jpg Catalyst has supported 4,100 organisations since 2012, says HLF The Heritage Alliance delivered 'Giving to Heritage' (GTH), a fundraising training programme with a £750,000 Catalyst: Umbrella grant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339994 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339994_949880_607936.jpg NorthernLight reimagines science gallery as a circus The new gallery opened on 20 November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339977 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339977_286320_192934.jpg National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum building education centre Called Liichokoshkomo’!, the new centre at the museum in Oklahoma City, US will be an interactive experience that places diversity and history at its forefront http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340047 monthly 0.9 2018-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340047_794452_50779.jpg Disney unveils Millennium Falcon ride as work on Galaxy's Edge continues Disney's first image of its Millennium Falcon theme park ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339966 monthly 0.9 2018-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339966_806747_858534.jpg Historic visitor attraction planned for Belfast City Cemetery Belfast City Council, which runs Belfast City Cemetery in the west of the city, has successfully secured £1.7m (US$2.2m, €1.9m) worth of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) financing for the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340051 monthly 0.9 2018-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340051_728077_432446.jpg Destroyed Rio National Museum to be rebuilt with help of Mexican experts The joint collaboration between the two Latin American anthropological institutions will be split into four phases over a period of five years to fully rebuild the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340049 monthly 0.9 2018-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340049_221459_901109.jpg Blackpool’s Golden Mile to be redeveloped into £300m visitor attraction The masterplan for the redevelopment shows a number of new attractions along the coastal town’s Golden Mile promenade stretch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340044 monthly 0.9 2018-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340044_813996_52260.jpg Melbourne’s Lyon Housemuseum close to finishing expansion Opening in Q1 2019, the new galleries will offer more space for exhibits of contemporary art and architecture, including international and local exhibitions, as well as events http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340040 monthly 0.9 2018-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340040_155465_768692.jpg British Museum to hold largest manga exhibition ever outside Japan The Citi Exhibition Manga at the British Museum, launching in May 2019, will display the art of manga as well as looking at how it emerged in Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340037 monthly 0.9 2018-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340037_814219_343008.jpg Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment building paramount theme park in Korea The Inspire resort will include a number of features, including a 5,000-seat concert and sports arena http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340030 monthly 0.9 2018-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340030_889563_938358.jpg Paris attractions closed this Saturday amid fears of renewed protester violence The Eiffel Tower is one of several Paris landmarks that will not be open to the public this Saturday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340016 monthly 0.9 2018-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340016_636313_719089.jpg UK government to appoint heritage disability champion A disability champion will focus on improving disabled access to the various heritage sites around the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340014 monthly 0.9 2018-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340014_30183_742851.jpg Waterpark by day and stage by night, as new details revealed for Cirque Du Soleil waterpark At night, waterpark attractions become stages for Cirque performers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339997 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339997_897963_689295.jpg Multi-million-pound visitor centre opens doors at the home of Robin Hood The building and the nature reserve are managed by a partnership led by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=340000 monthly 0.9 2018-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB340000_540224_291232.jpg Plans submitted to transform former Aberdeen artillery placement in into dolphin watch site How the interior of Greyhope Bay's dolphin viewing facility at Torry Battery will look. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339959 monthly 0.9 2018-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339959_842980_369413.jpg American Bible Society Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre begins construction The Faith and Liberty Discover Centre in Philadelphia, US will aim to draw a link between the city, the founding of the US, the modern day country and the Holy Bible http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339954 monthly 0.9 2018-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339954_521207_34990.jpg Military Museums to build Afghanistan mission museum in Calgary Covering around 10,000sq ft (929sq m), plans are to build it onto the existing TMM structure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339989 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339989_757914_17078.jpg Parques Reunidos opens Atlantis Aquarium in Madrid The immersive trip then takes visitors through the aquarium, where they can see over 150 different species in their natural ecosystems http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339974 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339974_259886_994898.jpg Smithsonian Native American memorial gets funding from tribes Designed by Native American Vietnam war veteran Harvey Pratt, the Warriors' Circle of Honor memorial is due to be completed in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339947 monthly 0.9 2018-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339947_479475_777425.jpg US$90m Soundwaves waterpark opens at Gaylord Opryland Resort Soundwaves, which the resort is marketing as a music and water attraction, is a new addition to the music city experience in Nashville http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339944 monthly 0.9 2018-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339944_84835_975848.jpg Toy Story hotel included in Disney Tokyo expansion plan Inside the rooms, there will be replicas of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and other IPs from the movies as well as immersive features based on the movies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339970 monthly 0.9 2018-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339970_660540_597902.jpg Google collaborates with Netherlands’ Mauritshuis to create virtual museum dedicated to artist Johannes Vermeer Pocket Gallery uses augmented reality to create a virtual exhibition space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339962 monthly 0.9 2018-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339962_192931_173719.jpg Chinese firm to acquire 25 per cent of Huis Ten Bosch Fosun Group will assume 24.9 per cent of the operator as it looks to attract more Chinese visitors to its theme park, Hui Ten Bosch, in Nagasaki Prefecture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339948 monthly 0.9 2018-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339948_758921_495200.jpg Aquatic Development Group to design US$40m Margaritaville waterpark in Orlando The waterpark, which is the first to open in Kissimmee in more than 13 years, will be the first in the area to include an adults-only section http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339931 monthly 0.9 2018-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339931_934219_910289.jpg Oregon Coast Aquarium to develop new conservation facility for sick or injured animals Part of the project will be a specialised unit for sea otters that need medical and/or other attention http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339932 monthly 0.9 2018-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339932_850758_131701.jpg War of the Worlds to be reimagined as high-tech immersive experience for London The experience is designed for audiences to feel as though they are living through The War of the Worlds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339893 monthly 0.9 2018-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339893_899143_462160.jpg New £16m arts and heritage centre planned for Oldham Oldham's museum, archives, local studies and stores, which are located around the town, will be moved into one building at the facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339914 monthly 0.9 2018-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339914_690026_145365.jpg Arts Council study shows Britain's commitment to sustainability as culture organisations reduce carbon footprint by 35 per cent The programme also influenced the content of NPOs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339896 monthly 0.9 2018-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339896_882965_42627.jpg Mexico's Amikoo theme park gets government approval Once opened, the park is expected to attract annual visitor numbers of around 4.5 million http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339873 monthly 0.9 2018-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339873_923008_962464.jpg Exclusive: Joanna Lumley aims to open up a 'world of stories' as patron of Peter Pan literary attraction in Scotland Joanna Lumley has helped to raise millions of pounds to fund the redevelopment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339870 monthly 0.9 2018-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339870_330979_207920.jpg Dudley Zoo to utilise war-time network of tunnels as part of £6m expansion Other details in the plans include the zoo’s 1930s buildings being revamped, as well as a new education centre being built and the zoo entrance being refurbished http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339875 monthly 0.9 2018-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339875_44460_301556.jpg Ardent chair Gary Weiss reveals plan to expand Dreamworld theme park At the company’s AGM, Weiss outlined plans for the land surrounding the park to be developed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339882 monthly 0.9 2018-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339882_932668_268664.jpg Staten Island Zoo reopens aquarium following US$9.2m renovation The redeveloped aquarium now offers a more immersive experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339883 monthly 0.9 2018-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339883_651858_775754.jpg Disney and Fox sued for US$1bn over failed Malaysia theme park project The Fox World theme park would have been the first of several to open worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339865 monthly 0.9 2018-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/THUMB339865_389215_374617.jpg Holovis targets cinema market with launch of new company Extended Cinema is a new business venture from Holovis aimed at bringing new experiences to the cinema market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339832 monthly 0.9 2018-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB30030_217281.jpg Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens in China Development and construction of the park took five years in total and ran to a cost of US$795m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339828 monthly 0.9 2018-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB30020_223036.jpg UNWTO and Niantic partner to push sustainable tourism in real-world games Niantic’s games – which include Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime – will be used in different regions around the world to build awareness of UNWTO’s ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339824 monthly 0.9 2018-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB30016_452756.jpg Unesco programme to link communities of three cities with heritage Plans for Melaka also include upgrading 23 of its museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339814 monthly 0.9 2018-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB30006_354937.jpg Center Parcs unveils plans for Ireland's biggest waterpark Jessica and Faolán Farrell created a Lego replica of the park for the unveiling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339802 monthly 0.9 2018-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29996_369157.jpg IAAPA 2018: Prestigious awards honour operators and individuals Mexican cultural theme Xcaret picked up the 2018 Applause Award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339800 monthly 0.9 2018-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29994_162985.jpg Whisky experiences among winners of ASVA's annual awards Winning the top prize in the ‘Marketing’ category, the Scotch Whisky Experience, located in Edinburgh, pipped runners-up Edinburgh Dungeon and Highland Wildlife Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339786 monthly 0.9 2018-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29971_156105.jpg Video: Attractions Management News Flash 19 November 2018 Video: Attractions Management News Flash 19 November 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339773 monthly 0.9 2018-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29957_413228.jpg St Louis Zoo reveals plans for US$80m expansion The breeding facility is expected to open in 2021, while the outdoor attractions are likely to be added after that http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339770 monthly 0.9 2018-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29954_656615.jpg Dollywood, Universal and Fantawild among 2018 TEA Thea Awards winners Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Magic Mountain, was among this year's winners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339745 monthly 0.9 2018-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29930_133313.jpg IAAPA 2018: WhiteWater and Cirque du Soleil announce plans to 'redefine' waterpark experience Whitewater is planning to create waterparks based on the Cirque du Soleil brand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339737 monthly 0.9 2018-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29919_602811.jpg IAAPA 2018: 11 pioneers Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame Gary Story, co-founder of Premier Parks and former president of Six Flags Entertainment, was among the 11 inductees http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339731 monthly 0.9 2018-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29913_678366.jpg IAAPA 2018: David Rosenberg confirmed as chair for 2019 Rosenberg is vice president at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339728 monthly 0.9 2018-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29908_825340.jpg Harris Museum and Art Gallery to undergo £10.7m transformation Bosses at the Harris hope to increase visitor numbers by 100,000 each year to 460,000 through the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339708 monthly 0.9 2018-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29892_533311.jpg IAAPA 2018: Karen Staley joins the Triotech leadership team Staley has previously held senior management and business development positions at IAAPA EMEA and IAPPA North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339711 monthly 0.9 2018-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29885_691151.jpg New patents suggest potential Jurassic World attraction for Universal Several patents Universal has applied for have been published by website DIS Universal and one, in particular, mimics the gyrosphere vehicles that appear in the film http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339705 monthly 0.9 2018-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29887_918155.jpg Disney working on AR costumes for theme parks The software has the capability to place the person in the photograph in the IP’s costume http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339690 monthly 0.9 2018-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29860_802757.jpg Keltbray moves into Kent theme park project The project was formerly called the London Paramount Entertainment Resort, until the Hollywood film studio pulled out http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339651 monthly 0.9 2018-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29790_444298.jpg IAAPA 2018: 35,000 gather in Orlando for record-breaking attractions expo More than 30,000 people attended the 2017 edition of the expo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339681 monthly 0.9 2018-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29851_537481.jpg US$250m water park next to Mall of America planned for Minneapolis Bloomington officials and Triple Five, the mall’s ownership group, have laid out plans for a 250,000sq ft (23,226sq m) indoor facility with a transparent roof http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339680 monthly 0.9 2018-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29847_535176.jpg National Gallery using licence to pop-up in Asia with classics The gallery is set to open a new cafe under the Delicious Art moniker in Seoul, South Korea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339674 monthly 0.9 2018-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29840_616128.jpg Tennent’s Lager looking to pull in punters at the UK’s biggest beer attraction Located at its Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow, Scotland’s oldest, the visitor centre will have artefacts on display that date back to 1556 when brewing was first carried out on the site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339669 monthly 0.9 2018-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29820_338681.jpg Sydney's Australian Museum plans AU$57.5m expansion The extended exhibition space will allow for up to 900,000 visitors in the six months that the Tutankhamun exhibition runs for http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339665 monthly 0.9 2018-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29814_491905.jpg DXB Entertainments reports dip in profits for Q3 2018 The company’s theme parks business saw 70 per cent of revenue in Q3 2018 driven by admissions and 27 per cent through in-park spend http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339663 monthly 0.9 2018-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29809_513847.jpg Lego Movie World to open at Legoland Florida in Q2 2019 Aimed at children aged two to 12, the new area will feature three new rides, character meet and greets and a giant themed playscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339662 monthly 0.9 2018-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29808_549114.jpg UNWTO focuses on tech investment at World Travel Market Both panels were moderated by CNN’s business correspondent Richard Quest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339646 monthly 0.9 2018-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29777_822306.jpg SeaWorld reports big financial gains in Q3 2018 Total revenue for the quarter increased by 10.4 per cent to US$483.2m from Q3 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339627 monthly 0.9 2018-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29753_114399.jpg Scottish Motorsport museum a step closer after securing charity status Situated at the famous Rest and Be Thankful road, a dedicated hill climb course since 1949, the Scottish Motorsport Heritage Centre will, if built, sit near the top of the climb at the hairpin of the road http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339624 monthly 0.9 2018-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29747_495305.jpg European Commission looking to partner with aquariums to fight plastic pollution The EC is looking to get at least 200 aquariums on-board with the programme by 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339622 monthly 0.9 2018-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29745_522094.jpg Crayola Experience to open fifth site in Arizona in 2019 The attraction is due to open in Q2 2019 at the Chandler Fashion Centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339601 monthly 0.9 2018-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29714_577201.jpg National Coastal Tourism Academy launches new online tourism training course Blackpool Pleasure Beach – one of England's many coastal tourist attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339598 monthly 0.9 2018-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29710_416465.jpg Cedar Fair reports record net revenues in Q3 2018 Cedar Fair operates Cedar Point and Valley Park among others http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339594 monthly 0.9 2018-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29703_628705.jpg Bangkok Art Biennale to turn city into an art gallery Lost Dog by French artist Aurèle Ricard, which sits outside a hotel near the Chao Phraya river http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339580 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29701_445300.jpg Bucharest plans water and amusement parks The water park and amusement park will be in the city's Pantelimon Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339578 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29677_211101.jpg Terracotta Warriors exhibition generates £78m for Liverpool's economy More than 600,000 people have seen the exhibition in Liverpool since it opened on 9 February 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339572 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29672_120438.jpg Ohio’s Akron Zoo to create new areas in $17m expansion The Pride of Africa area will feature an expanded African lion habitat, a habitat for white storks and Speke's gazelles and a goat feeding area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339571 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29670_760409.jpg Free art museum visits prescribed by Canadian doctors The move is part of a link up between Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Médecins Francophones du Canada, a French-speaking doctors association in Canada http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339565 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29663_801439.jpg Universal Theme Parks revenues down in Q3 2018 Severe weather and natural disasters in Japan were the main cause of the Q3 2018 decreases according to the company, as they ultimately affected attendance figures http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339556 monthly 0.9 2018-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29654_913598.jpg Meghan and Harry’s wedding outfits go on display in Windsor Visitors to the castle can now see, close up, the gown worn by the American actress, designed by Clare Waight Keller http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339562 monthly 0.9 2018-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29727_805049.jpg Alton Towers Dungeon to open next year The Alton Towers Dungeon will be the UK’s sixth alone, with others based in London, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Warwick and York http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339553 monthly 0.9 2018-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29642_309235.jpg Bob Rogers unveils 2018 lineup for IAAPA Legends Panel The IAAPA Legends Panel will be hosted by Bob Rogers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339533 monthly 0.9 2018-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29610_709264.jpg Science Museum unveils Quentin Blake science paintings The Lovelock portrayal shows the scientist beside foliage and his Electron Capture Detector, which demonstrated the environmental danger of CFCs to the Earth http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339538 monthly 0.9 2018-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29616_82811.jpg Six Flags revenue grows 7 per cent in Q3 2018 despite weather Revenue for the year to date has seen an uplift of 8 per cent to US$1.2bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339535 monthly 0.9 2018-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29614_184943.jpg National Science Centre planned for Ireland It will also include a broadcasting studio for use by students, a training and education initiative and a large part of the RTÉ digital archive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339529 monthly 0.9 2018-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29609_870997.jpg Qatar’s first planetarium to arrive in December 2018 The planetarium is part of a wider development push in Katara http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339489 monthly 0.9 2018-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29728_801158.jpg Merlin reveals plans to grow Australian portfolio with new attractions New Legoland Discovery Centres are among the plans for Merlin's growing attractions portfolio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339464 monthly 0.9 2018-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29496_957869.jpg Tampa Bay attractions receive funding boost The Straz Centre is one of four venues that will receive funding from Hillsborough County http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339507 monthly 0.9 2018-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29572_631763.jpg National Gallery’s largest room to undergo renovation Work on the room, which houses work from renowned past masters including Caravaggio, Reni and Giordano, will begin at the start of Q1 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339505 monthly 0.9 2018-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29570_807368.jpg Disney announces plans to build nature-inspired resort The resort will be themed to complement its natural surroundings. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339443 monthly 0.9 2018-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29462_333734.jpg Replica Shakespeare’s Birthplace to be built in China The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will act as consultant to the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339501 monthly 0.9 2018-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29564_150764.jpg Winter Efteling to create ‘winter wonderland’ for 20th anniversary The theme park will also put on a New Year’s Eve celeberation, with live performances in various squares around the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339496 monthly 0.9 2018-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29554_346643.jpg Tennessee State Museum opens in new home The former Tennessee State Museum had seen around 115,000 visitors come through its doors annually, while this new venue is expected to attract over 220,000 visitors per year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339422 monthly 0.9 2018-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29433_122905.jpg Sydney tunnels to become a visitor attraction The tunnels were originally intended as a transport link between two suburban areas – the Eastern Suburbs and the Northern Beaches http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339470 monthly 0.9 2018-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29513_739796.jpg Blackstone acquires live events specialist NEC Group NEC recently partnered with Merlin Entertainments to open the first Bear Grylls Adventure visitor attraction and a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at the National Exhibition Centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339459 monthly 0.9 2018-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29491_601814.jpg Norwich Castle Museum obtains HLF £9.2m funding Under the plans, operator Norfolk Museums Service has included the restoration of the original Norman floor level in the Keep, making all five levels accessible for the first time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339364 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29372_50814.jpg Netflix's Black Mirror to give users a choice of stories: Will attractions follow? The episode is to be the first of a number of viewers’ choice specials across brodcaster Netfilx’s ‘Originals’ range of shows http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339438 monthly 0.9 2018-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29460_149671.jpg Museums Association Conference and Exhibition heads to Belfast The Museums Association (MA) Conference and Exhibition 2018 will take place at the newly renamed ICC Belfast – formerly Waterfront Hall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339430 monthly 0.9 2018-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29448_466947.jpg DCMS publishes action plan to back joint strategies for English museums With the 15 museums and the British Library that it operates, DCMS will look to provide greater transparency by publishing an annual report showing the partnership activity undertaken http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339309 monthly 0.9 2018-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29293_456560.jpg Canadian art gallery and library proposal seeks state permission for approval Architect Jennifer Marshall has submitted plans for the pluralistic mixed-use idea, which would see paintings hung in the library itself http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339306 monthly 0.9 2018-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29289_466734.jpg Kazakhstan’s first contemporary culture centre to open in 2020 Called the Tselinny Centre of Contemporary Culture, it will occupy the eponymous former Soviet-built cinema in Almaty http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339402 monthly 0.9 2018-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29405_37404.jpg Portrait talks and moves at New Zealand art gallery The newly-opened Chiaroni Gallery shares its name with a gallery McDonald’s grandfather opened almost a century and a half ago http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339368 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29374_625124.jpg Abbey visitors see the light, hear the sounds The installation, called Halo, was created by by musician and inventor Michael Davis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339370 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29375_940860.jpg Japanese airport attraction offers four floors of Boeing experiences Flight of Dreams stretches over four floors and is home to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner ZA001 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339377 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29382_132477.jpg NEMO heads to Malta for annual conference in November Valetta, Malta, which is this year's European Capital of Culture will host the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339371 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29376_594383.jpg Southampton theatre reopens after £7.5m makeover The 90-year-old theatre brought the curtains down in June so that work could commence on what is described as its biggest transformation in 30 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339374 monthly 0.9 2018-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29379_826537.jpg Susan Vargo to lead Nickelodeon attractions as new global live entertainment VP Vargo will oversee entertainment programs for the brand’s resorts, theme parks and attractions around the globe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339339 monthly 0.9 2018-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29344_543280.jpg India's Imagica theme park to get own animated TV series The stories will feature Imagica as part of a 13-hour first series aimed at India’s young children http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339341 monthly 0.9 2018-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29346_138336.jpg Six Flags Entertainment to operate Magic Waters Waterpark Rockford Park District has operated the 43-acre waterpark located in Rockford, Illinois since 1988 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339293 monthly 0.9 2018-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29274_896435.jpg PortAventura pledges to be plastic-free by 2020 The new children's area at Ferrari Land, PortAventura World, which opened in mAY http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339285 monthly 0.9 2018-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29268_286181.jpg Almost half of Northern Ireland visited a museum in 2017-18 Titanic Belfast – one of the country's leading museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339331 monthly 0.9 2018-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29327_239623.jpg New eSports arena dedicated to League of Legends opens in Seoul Large screens have been placed above the gaming area, much like those found at basketball and boxing events http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339318 monthly 0.9 2018-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29305_344581.jpg New details released for Europe’s tallest observation wheel Named after a phrase in the local dialect, the Whey Aye will pip its country rival the London Eye by five metres to the title of Europe’s largest observation wheel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339314 monthly 0.9 2018-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29301_400543.jpg Eskenazi Museum of Art to reopen Autumn 2019 The museum has been closed since May 2017, when renovations began on the building to bring it up to modern standards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339301 monthly 0.9 2018-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29290_428153.jpg IAAPA names Hal McEvoy as president and CEO McEvoy was named interim president and CEO of IAAPA in February when Noland resigned to take up the reins as CEO of technology solutions provider Accesso http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339297 monthly 0.9 2018-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29279_218829.jpg Record-breaking Infinity Falls comes to SeaWorld Orlando Featuring a world record 40ft drop, the family-friendly ride finds inspiration in its design from the rainforests of South America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339287 monthly 0.9 2018-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29270_288535.jpg Japan’s Moomins attraction completes construction The Moomins stories were first published in 1945 in Swedish by the Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339280 monthly 0.9 2018-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29263_515844.jpg Syrian conflict tunnels turned into an art gallery Syrian artists have reclaimed the tunnels and created a number of sculptures and wall carvings in tribute to the Syrian people http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339250 monthly 0.9 2018-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29248_980835.jpg Lotus driving forward with heritage centre and museum at its headquarters The renovation has been designed by architects Feilden+Mawson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339253 monthly 0.9 2018-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29254_338687.jpg Wizarding World of Harry Potter to get new rollercoaster The rollercoaster is currently under construction and looks likely to replace Dragon Challenge – the coaster that was closed in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339209 monthly 0.9 2018-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29234_697012.jpg Aberdeen Science Centre revamp approved by council Plans for the building include installing a new upper floor, doubling its exhibition space in size http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339218 monthly 0.9 2018-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29204_356131.jpg Immersive theatre experience goes inside Michelangelo’s masterpieces The play takes a journey through the artist’s professional life and work, including his famous Sistine Chapel ceiling painting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339216 monthly 0.9 2018-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29199_759056.jpg Attractions Academy to provide training to industry professionals McKeogh has provided training solutions for the Exploratorium San Francisco, Warner Bros Movie World Australia and Gardens by the Bay Singapore http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339208 monthly 0.9 2018-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29190_446986.jpg EAS 2018: IAAPA inducts four new Hall of Fame members Carl Hagenbeck is known as the father of the modern zoo. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339204 monthly 0.9 2018-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29171_781990.jpg After hours culture as Museums at Night returns for tenth year Now in its tenth year, Museums at Night has become a popular event for generating interest and income for the cultural and heritage sectors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339182 monthly 0.9 2018-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29146_604522.jpg Sands of Speed museum set for Wales The Pendine Sands beach is famous for being the site where Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record for the first time in 1924. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339179 monthly 0.9 2018-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29131_212564.jpg Ken Whiting to lead IAAPA as chair in 2021 Whiting has spent his entire career working in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339166 monthly 0.9 2018-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29121_302553.jpg British Museum’s Japanese history collection reopens A suit of samurai armour from the 1700s is among new items on display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339168 monthly 0.9 2018-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29122_494427.jpg Cartoon Network attraction coming to Kuwait Popular cartoons such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, the Amazing World of Gumball and the Powerpuff Girls will all feature at the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339146 monthly 0.9 2018-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29082_584623.jpg Nature reserve for living woolly mammoths could come to Siberia in next decade, says Russian state leader The majority of woolly mammoths were wiped out 10,000 years ago during the early part of our current geological age, the Holocene http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339142 monthly 0.9 2018-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29075_142064.jpg Adlabs plans new theme park for developing city of Amaravati Adlabs already has an Imagica site in Khopoli http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339140 monthly 0.9 2018-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29110_32689.jpg Bowdoin College Museum of Art turns wall drawings into musical instruments The drawn work of Linn Meyers has been turned into a musical instrument using a smart phone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339127 monthly 0.9 2018-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29057_837866.jpg EAS 2018: Expert urges education initiatives for theme park engagement Grona Lund introduced its edutainment programme in 2009, with the scheme expanding significantly since then http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339109 monthly 0.9 2018-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29028_429992.jpg EAS 2018: Dutch politician Mona Keijzer opens Euro Attractions Show Keijzer spoke at the opening ceremony, calling EAS the 'ultimate show and tell' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339104 monthly 0.9 2018-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29003_278380.jpg Kidzania’s Kidpreneur 2018 to take place in London in October Mallet Footwear CEO Tommy Mallet, DinoByteLabs CEO Louise Leolin, iCoolKid CEO Jenk Oz and Pura Cosmetics CEO Rose Dyson will all be involved in the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339097 monthly 0.9 2018-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28993_994408.jpg Brevard Zoo’s new lagoon-themed aquarium gets financial boost Zoo executive director Keith Winsten said he sees the project as a "front porch” on the Indian River Lagoon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339095 monthly 0.9 2018-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB29020_54578.jpg Chief of European Economic and Social Committee to take up museum internship programme Jahier will take his internship at the Royal Museums of Turin, Italy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339093 monthly 0.9 2018-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28987_118303.jpg Museum of Portuguese history planned for Lisbon Alfredo Gameiro's painting of Portuguese voyager Vasco de Gama arriving in Calicut (Kozhikode), India in 1498 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339091 monthly 0.9 2018-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28976_62951.jpg Ice art gallery to open in Reykjavik Featuring sculptures that draw on the Icelandic sagas and Viking history, the unique attraction will also feature an ice-themed bar and restaurant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339087 monthly 0.9 2018-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28968_18309.jpg UK project to connect young people with museums and collections The scheme will give 4,000 young people across Northern Ireland the chance to be involved in the project over four years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339073 monthly 0.9 2018-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28956_675151.jpg Joanna Lumley-backed Peter Pan centre to open late 2018 in Scotland The project has also received celebrity endorsement and patronage by way of former model and actress Joanna Lumley http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339068 monthly 0.9 2018-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28950_250141.jpg AR app launched by Minneapolis Institute of Art Taking visitors through 12 puzzles, ‘Riddle Mia This’ encourages people to interact with works of art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339064 monthly 0.9 2018-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28945_984837.jpg More than 1,500 US museums offer free entry tomorrow for Museum Day Participating institutions across the country will provide free entry to anybody that presents a Museum Day ticket http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339059 monthly 0.9 2018-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28939_269785.jpg Food attraction planned for Netherlands in 2021 Dutch ministers visited the site in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339055 monthly 0.9 2018-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28936_554531.jpg World's largest indoor ski park coming to Shanghai A conceptual image of the entire Wintastar resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339015 monthly 0.9 2018-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28890_127033.jpg Arts Council and Heritage Lottery Fund partner to help English museums The Museum in the Park, Stroud received funding from Catalyst – a small grants funding vehicle set up by ACE and HLF http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339033 monthly 0.9 2018-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28915_488786.jpg Merlin plans second Legoland park in China The new Legoland is part of an aggressive push into the Asia-Pacific region in the past few years from Merlin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339037 monthly 0.9 2018-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28919_274322.jpg Kidzmondo to open edutainment mini-city in Melbourne The Melbourne Kidzmondo mini-city will have such institutions as an airport, a fire station, a hospital and a race car track for children to ensure the running and upkeep of http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339023 monthly 0.9 2018-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28902_158603.jpg New York’s largest state park to open in Brooklyn in 2019 Shirley Chisholm State Park is named after the Brooklyn native and first African-American woman elected to Congress http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339020 monthly 0.9 2018-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28896_24662.jpg Merlin Entertainments opens first Bear Grylls attraction in Birmingham Grylls visited the site last week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339017 monthly 0.9 2018-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28891_453793.jpg UNWTO creates management strategy to help cities suffering from overtourism Legislation was introduced in Barcelona last year to try and curb tourism numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=339009 monthly 0.9 2018-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28882_87702.jpg China's government plans US$19.5bn investment into Beihai tourism Based around the southern Chinese coastal city of Beihai, 17 major entertainment and culture projects are being developed on the South China coast http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338990 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28849_848927.jpg Eye of the Tigris: tallest launch coaster in Florida coming to Busch Gardens The ride will be a triple-launch steel coaster and, according to the theme park, will be “Florida's tallest launch coaster” http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338993 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28864_941070.jpg Google Arts and Culture Art Selfie released worldwide The app was released in January, but was then only available in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338994 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28859_548133.jpg Museum of Ice Cream to become permanent attraction following successful debut year MOIC's exhibits aim to be fun and inclusive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338979 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28829_16694.jpg US$90m SoundWaves water park to open at Gaylord Opryland resort in December The resort is owned by Ryman Hospitality, a REIT specialising in group-oriented, destination hotel assets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338977 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28828_859513.jpg Skills for Success programme looks to 'diversify' Scotland's museum workforce Participants on the Skills for Success programme, funded by The National Lottery, will each receive a £15,000 bursary http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338983 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28847_839746.jpg Kansas City Zoo planning new aquarium A US$75m funding package has been agreed for the aquarium's development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338984 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28840_550611.jpg Interview: Roland Mack eyes future developments as Europa Park reinvents EuroSat coaster in Moulin Rouge partnership Roland Mack has reimagined EuroSat, which was originally built by his father Franz in 1989 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338975 monthly 0.9 2018-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28827_223945.jpg The Void signs deal with ILMxLAB to create Disney and Marvel VR projects The first of the quintet of new experiences will be based on the upcoming animated Disney movie Ralph Breaks the Internet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338947 monthly 0.9 2018-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28776_955627.jpg Sally Corp partners with Aardman for new Shaun the Sheep ride The four-minute, interactive ride will feature dozens of scenes inspired by the stop motion series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338897 monthly 0.9 2018-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28696_506796.jpg AZA's US$1bn conservation target on track after record year Across its membership, the AZA has set a target of US$1bn for conservation effort worldwide in the next five years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338894 monthly 0.9 2018-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28694_946271.jpg London's Postal Museum welcomes 200,000 visitors in debut year The Postal Museum is celebrating after a successful first year of operation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338889 monthly 0.9 2018-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28685_554027.jpg Britain's Cultural Protection Fund allocates £3m to heritage protection overseas Ark for Iraq has been granted £99,246 for the endangered watercraft heritage of the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338861 monthly 0.9 2018-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28661_659221.jpg Blaze at Brazil National Museum leads to 'incalculable loss' It is feared that many of the more than 20 million items housed at the museum will have been destroyed in the blaze http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338857 monthly 0.9 2018-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28657_336961.jpg Tower Bridge unveils permanent exhibition to mark second phase of redevelopment The new addition is part of a long-term strategy to develop and improve Tower Bridge’s visitor experience – in 2015 a glass walkway was installed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338821 monthly 0.9 2018-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28613_456881.jpg The art of pain relief: study shows benefits of museum visits for chronic pain sufferers Art Rx offers people suffering from chronic pain special tours, which are proving to be very beneficial in terms of pain relief http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338801 monthly 0.9 2018-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28586_973810.jpg Euro Attractions Show reveals education programme EAS attendees will be able to choose from seven different seminar tracks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338713 monthly 0.9 2018-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28464_481476.jpg Learn new skills at the British Motor Museum this autumn Experts will deliver guidance on the theory of classic car ownership and provide basic practical workshop maintenance sessions. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338694 monthly 0.9 2018-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28448_239671.jpg Leolandia to open themed area based on Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear’s Woodland, a themed area based on the popular Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear, will house seven attractions for adults and children http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338690 monthly 0.9 2018-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28443_805294.jpg Universal Studios set for the ‘Return of Michael Myers’ Based on the fourth instalment of the Halloween slasher movie series, the mazes will be set in the suburban town of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338686 monthly 0.9 2018-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28440_592802.jpg Crocodile Dundee’s fictional sequel significantly boosts Australian tourism The uplift has been credited to a series of fictional trailers for the Crocodile Dundee movie franchise, featuring US comedy actor Danny McBride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338653 monthly 0.9 2018-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28386_671194.jpg Royal Society launches Places of Science small museums fund The scheme is intended to encourage museums to engage with their respective localities through science storytelling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338644 monthly 0.9 2018-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28380_865577.jpg Michael Bloomberg helps US arts blossom with US$43m training scheme Engaging Atlanta’s public spaces with temporary art projects that transform people, places, and communities, Flux Projects are among the 45 selected arts organisations in Atlanta http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338624 monthly 0.9 2018-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28352_271971.jpg Liseberg makes largest ever investment with launch of Valkyria Valkyria is based on Norse Mythology and is a key part of the park's long-term masterplan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338606 monthly 0.9 2018-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28332_910593.jpg Fox acquisition offers new horizons for Disney, as operator enjoys record quarter for its parks Disney's parks division will soon likely be gaining new Fox additions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338589 monthly 0.9 2018-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28321_790194.jpg First ever museum honouring American comedy opens in Jamestown The museum is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338585 monthly 0.9 2018-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28320_94451.jpg SeaWorld surges in 2018 as operator reports second successful quarter SeaWorld seems to finally be turning a financial corner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338581 monthly 0.9 2018-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28315_90758.jpg Dolly Parton reveals US$37m Wildwood Grove expansion of Dollywood Wildwood Grove will offer families the chance to explore, imagine and play together http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338566 monthly 0.9 2018-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28295_168172.jpg AECOM Economics transferring European operation to US, Middle East and Asia AECOM's main headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338559 monthly 0.9 2018-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28293_982534.jpg Varney reiterates cetacean stance as Merlin closes in on world first whale sanctuary The inlet at the Klettsvik Bay will offer the whales a more natural sub-Arctic environment and wild habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338557 monthly 0.9 2018-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28288_390428.jpg Revenue up but profit down as Merlin reports half year results Trading in Midway attractions for Merlin has been satisfactory although it is too early to judge if there are definitive signs of a recovery in London, says the operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338555 monthly 0.9 2018-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28287_471560.jpg Disney parks chair Bob Chapek to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2018 Chapek will offer insight into his more than 25 years of leadership at Disney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338532 monthly 0.9 2018-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28261_390163.jpg Universal considering rumoured Fantastic Worlds theme park in Orlando Joining Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay, a fourth Universal property would offer increased competition to Disney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338521 monthly 0.9 2018-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28237_196822.jpg Video: Attractions Management News Flash 30 July 2018 Video: Attractions Management News Flash 30 July 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338509 monthly 0.9 2018-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28227_689224.jpg 'No plans' to open SeaWorld park in China, says operator A statement said that SeaWorld has no plans to bring a park to China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338495 monthly 0.9 2018-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28215_199967.jpg Hard Brexit is 'doomsday outcome' for Ireland, says tourism body The impact of a no deal Brexit would put Ireland in danger of a 'doomsday outcome', according to ITIC http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338492 monthly 0.9 2018-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28209_125162.jpg 'No restriction' on ability to add new parks, says Six Flags president Six Flags has 11 theme and waterpark projects under development in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338481 monthly 0.9 2018-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28193_456214.jpg Paddington comes to Japan's Pleasure Forest following ¥230m investment Covering 4,420sq m (47,500sq ft), Paddington Town is an addition to Sagamiko Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338479 monthly 0.9 2018-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28189_333411.jpg Six Flags breaks more records as operator reports first-half revenues For the first half of the year, revenues totalled US$574m – up 10 per cent on the previous year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338468 monthly 0.9 2018-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28169_571645.jpg US$1bn Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi opens to public The giant indoor theme park is expected to draw an extra five million visitors a year to Yas Island http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338438 monthly 0.9 2018-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28106_731133.jpg Opening of Caribbean's first adventure theme park increases tourism potential for Trinidad Skallywag Bay represents a significant opportunity for the island nation, which is trying to further develop its tourism sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338427 monthly 0.9 2018-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28079_35348.jpg British Museum seeks to acquire 'Trump Baby' for dissent exhibition The £16,000 effigy of the president was crowdfunded by members of the public and depicts the president as an http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338423 monthly 0.9 2018-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28073_206220.jpg 'Jurassic' Jeff Goldblum installation appears on London's Southbank Jurassic Jeff will remain on the south bank through 19 July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338418 monthly 0.9 2018-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28062_579732.jpg Disability and accessibility over heritage, says Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop wants to prioritise the needs of the disabled over the needs of heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338414 monthly 0.9 2018-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28054_158088.jpg New Zealand government pulls NZ$25m convention centre fund unless Peter Jackson can reach agreement over Wellington movie museum Sir Peter Jackson first announced the project in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338409 monthly 0.9 2018-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28036_965473.jpg KidZania teams up with Nintendo for London Labo experience Mario was on-hand for the launch of the new space in KidZania London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338399 monthly 0.9 2018-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28023_815288.jpg Buffalo Museum of Science reopens renovated observatory after 19 years The observatory reopens to the public for the first time in nearly two decades http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338394 monthly 0.9 2018-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB28011_894768.jpg Barnes Foundation uses intelligent machines to offer new ways of interpreting art collections Albert Barnes had an unconventional perspective on art interpretation, which was based on making visual connections with different works instead of focusing on art styles and time frames http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338382 monthly 0.9 2018-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27997_82803.jpg Azerbaijan to host 2019 session of World Heritage Committee The session will take place in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338377 monthly 0.9 2018-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27990_803908.jpg Attendance soars for Dubai Parks and Resorts as DXB reports half year visitor figures DXB introduced cost-cutting measures in 2017 as company losses widened to US$305m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338374 monthly 0.9 2018-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27984_26058.jpg British space tourism one small step closer as Scotland confirmed to host UK's first spaceport The A'Mhoine Peninsula in Sutherland – one of the northernmost points of Scotland – has been awarded initial funding of £2.5m to develop the UK's first vertical launch site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338351 monthly 0.9 2018-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27966_459528.jpg Cave which trapped Thai schoolboys to become 'living museum' An image taken of the cave mouth during the rescue operation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338342 monthly 0.9 2018-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27955_538650.jpg Scientists urge London's Science Museum to end fossil fuel partnerships Culture Unstained are urging the Science Museum to drop deals with fossil fuel companies BP, Shell and Equinor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338336 monthly 0.9 2018-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27946_170328.jpg Decades of Wheels car museum planned for Route 66 at Kansas Visitors to Decades of Wheels can see Back to the Future's DeLorean time machine http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338324 monthly 0.9 2018-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27926_504047.jpg Warner Bros proposes US$100m aerial tramway to iconic Hollywood sign The sign – originally created as an advertisement for local real estate development – is a popular tourist draw but is difficult to visit up close http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338308 monthly 0.9 2018-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27908_546880.jpg Huge indoor waterpark opens in heart of Russia Russian officials inspect the LetoLeto Waterpark and complex in Tyumen http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338303 monthly 0.9 2018-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27903_587823.jpg Video: Attractions Management News Flash 11 July 2018 Video: Attractions Management News Flash 11 July 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338300 monthly 0.9 2018-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27901_972796.jpg 10,000 art works to be moved for Buckingham Palace renovations The entire east wing of the palace will be emptied in April 2019 so the historic landmark can undergo urgent works http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338294 monthly 0.9 2018-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27864_910958.jpg English Heritage launches campaign after survey reveals children more likely to experience a castle in fiction than reality English Heritage is encouraging visitors across the country to visit Britain's castles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338256 monthly 0.9 2018-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27833_693243.jpg New York's Met breaks attendance record as visitors flock to popular US institution Founded in 1870, the museum exhibits more than 5,000 years of world art in three different locations across New York http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338252 monthly 0.9 2018-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27831_629403.jpg Dreamworld CEO resigns following inquest into accidental deaths Davidson, who was in his position when the accident occurred, resigned from his post on 29 June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338244 monthly 0.9 2018-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27800_117012.jpg Disney creates robotic stunt double capable of performing superhuman feats Disney's newest robotics breakthrough is named Stuntronics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338234 monthly 0.9 2018-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27791_781399.jpg Snapchat partners Disney, Universal and Six Flags on in-park augmented reality Park-goers can now enjoy AR characters using the Snapchat app http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338228 monthly 0.9 2018-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27786_821563.jpg Registration open for Give Kids the World charity events at IAAPA On Sunday 11 November, ahead of the show’s official launch, IAAPA will host its 16th annual International Charity Golf Tournament at the Falcon's Fire Golf Course http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338215 monthly 0.9 2018-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27758_667099.jpg Parques Reunidos acquires Wet 'n' Wild Sydney from Village Roadshow Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney is one of two Wet 'n' Wild properties in Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338199 monthly 0.9 2018-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27724_519342.jpg Unesco makes 18 new additions to World Heritage list 18 new sites, including Fanjingshan in China, have been added to the list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338178 monthly 0.9 2018-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27683_980420.jpg Europa-Park celebrates completion of newest adventure-hotel ‘Krønasår' The project is Europa-Park’s biggest ever investment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338154 monthly 0.9 2018-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27602_192130.jpg New Disney app transforms park experience with gaming addition The app is a first for Disney and is designed to enhance the existing park experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338149 monthly 0.9 2018-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27595_896876.jpg China's science museum collaborating with Unesco to promote science education across Eurasia Signed at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum on 24 June, the agreement will promote cooperation between the Chinese Association of Natural Science Museums and the museums of Unesco member states http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338123 monthly 0.9 2018-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27551_421949.jpg Wilderness-inspired California Trail doubles size of Oakland’s famed zoo Two grey wolves , Sequoia and Siskiyou, from the California Wolf Center, arrived in late December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338114 monthly 0.9 2018-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27533_611423.jpg MuseumNext 2018: Community in culture as global initiative seeks to spread inclusion message Under the directorship of Nina Simon, MAH has been transformed over 7 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338102 monthly 0.9 2018-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27519_186111.jpg Disney debuts Pixar Pier at California theme park The former boardwalk reopens after closing in January for its redevelopment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338089 monthly 0.9 2018-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27511_478386.jpg Government focuses on regional growth, with launch of £20m culture fund The change in funding format comes following Hull's year as City of Culture in 2017, which attracted more than £3bn of investment and created over 800 jobs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338087 monthly 0.9 2018-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27505_25441.jpg MuseumNext Europe 2018: Don't deflect responsibility on the issue of diversity Hussain spoke about diversity at the 2017 and 2018 editions of MuseumNext Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338083 monthly 0.9 2018-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27501_925085.jpg National Geographic uses augmented reality to create world's first open-air planetarium in Canada Using the Aryzon headset visitors can observe a selection of 17th century illustrations of the constellations overlaid over the real stars and planets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338066 monthly 0.9 2018-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27488_631561.jpg Comcast bid rejected as Fox agrees new merger deal with Disney Bob Iger (left) and Rupert Murdoch following the announcement of the original Fox deal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338067 monthly 0.9 2018-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27489_743966.jpg Angry Birds World opens in Qatar's capital The new park is a key addition to Qatar’s growing urban and family entertainment offering http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338061 monthly 0.9 2018-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27481_159726.jpg Wakanda forever as Black Panther comes to National Museum of African American History and Culture Black Panther was the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream comics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338049 monthly 0.9 2018-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27467_689300.jpg MuseumNext Europe 2018: Museums urged to adopt AI as technology comes to the forefront Pepper the robot is a recent addition to the Smithsonian Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338019 monthly 0.9 2018-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27414_655649.jpg Inquest into Dreamworld deaths underway in Queensland The tragedy, which happened in October 2016, occured when two rafts on the park’s Thunder River rapids ride collided http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=338004 monthly 0.9 2018-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27374_297271.jpg David Bowie exhibition breaks 2 million visitor mark Since its arrival at the Brooklyn Museum – the exhibition's final stop – more than 180,000 visitors have come through its doors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337993 monthly 0.9 2018-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27342_790969.jpg Spirou theme park opens in southern France The new park is expected to provide a major boost to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337983 monthly 0.9 2018-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27331_165457.jpg Village Roadshow brings Australia's first Topgolf attraction to Gold Coast Using microchipped balls, Topgolf players aim for a number of giant circular targets to score points and measure distance, completely changing the driving range experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337981 monthly 0.9 2018-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27327_388853.jpg EU recognises European Year of Cultural Heritage by offering 15,000 rail passes to young people The pilot project is based on a proposal from the European Parliament to give free rail passes to youngsters turning 18 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337977 monthly 0.9 2018-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27323_489037.jpg Water spectacular coming to Universal Orlando this summer IP such as Jurassic World will be utilised for the water show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337974 monthly 0.9 2018-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27309_375632.jpg Looking forward as London prepares for MuseumNext The three-day event starts next week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337965 monthly 0.9 2018-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27295_999653.jpg Leadership shakeup at SFMOMA as Robert Fisher chosen to lead institution Left to right: Charles Schwab, Robert Fisher, Diana Nelson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337956 monthly 0.9 2018-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27286_339802.jpg Kurt Cobain relics destroyed in museum fire Kurt Cobain lived in Aberdeen as a child http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337944 monthly 0.9 2018-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27269_632074.jpg Dynamic Earth using mixed reality to bring dinosaur creations to life Starting in July, visitors will be able to create a 'Designosaur' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337939 monthly 0.9 2018-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27264_753814.jpg Chinese heritage bodies come together to protect Great Wall Inner Mongolia is home to the longest and most historically important stretch of the Great Wall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337929 monthly 0.9 2018-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27251_652294.jpg Legoland Discovery Centre removes Northern Rail replicas from attraction in wake of public travel woes Legoland Discovery Centre bosses have stripped out the Northern Rail train at the centre of ‘Mini Land’ and removed the railway podium from the miniature Lego-built city of Manchester http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337903 monthly 0.9 2018-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27248_864021.jpg Zoombezi Bay’s new Otter Banks expansion opens Otter Banks features an inflatable obstacle course http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337870 monthly 0.9 2018-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27157_892204.jpg Three join prestigious IAAPA Hall of Fame at Asian Attractions Expo Kelly Tarlton is the innovator of the walkthrough aquarium tunnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337863 monthly 0.9 2018-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27146_37018.jpg Attractions key for Abu Dhabi as Emirate aims to double visitor numbers by 2021 Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi is set open next month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337857 monthly 0.9 2018-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27136_983308.jpg Sylvanian Families theme park coming to Japan Offering visitors the chance to explore the houses and familiar toy sets, visitors will meet the inhabitants of Sylvania, who they can interact with in the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337847 monthly 0.9 2018-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27120_314997.jpg Indonesia's first Cartoon Network waterpark coming to Bali The waterpark will sit at the southernmost tip of the island and will feature a selection of rides and slides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337841 monthly 0.9 2018-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27107_867747.jpg SeaQuest debuts interactive Colorado aquarium The aquarium is designed for children to go on a 'Quest of Edutainment' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337826 monthly 0.9 2018-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27088_360647.jpg Mattel Play! Sevenum comes to Netherlands Each Mattel character featured within the attraction has its own immersive zone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337824 monthly 0.9 2018-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27086_679083.jpg Academy Museum appoints Brendan Connell Jr as COO Connell Jr spent 18 years at the Guggenheim http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337808 monthly 0.9 2018-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27065_434787.jpg Change in government puts Malaysia theme park projects in jeapordy The decades-long ruling party was defeated by the Mahathir Mohamad-led Pakatan Harapan coalition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337801 monthly 0.9 2018-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27057_772841.jpg Trust earmarks £57m to protect Scotland's heritage Priority projects for the trust during the five-year period include the £1.5m (US$2m, €1.7m) box construction of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s The Hill House in Helensburgh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337775 monthly 0.9 2018-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27020_480227.jpg Six Flags ups China game with 11th park announcement Six Flags and Riverside have a shared vision to develop multiple parks throughout China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337773 monthly 0.9 2018-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27010_122217.jpg French President launches heritage lottery to save at risk landmarks Macron has allocated funds to 18 heritage sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337761 monthly 0.9 2018-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26996_468790.jpg UPDATE: German zoo recaptures several big cats that escaped during flooding A tiger is among the escaped animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337767 monthly 0.9 2018-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB27002_691687.jpg FIFA World Football Museum comes to Moscow with major exhibition to celebrate World Cup The building's facade has been transformed into a giant scoreboard, which will be updated as the tournament progresses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337754 monthly 0.9 2018-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26985_853001.jpg Lotte Group unveils Magic Forest theme park project in South Korea The park will have more than a dozen family attractions and will be anchored by two signature rollercoaster experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337746 monthly 0.9 2018-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26980_280755.jpg Video: Attractions Management News Flash 30 May 2018 Video: Attractions Management News Flash 30 May 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337744 monthly 0.9 2018-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26973_425590.jpg Atlantis Sanya mega-waterpark opens in China The waterpark is part of the larger Atlantis Sanya, the first Atlantis resort to come to China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337740 monthly 0.9 2018-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26967_529493.jpg Porsche opening safari experience at Leipzig factory The move says Porsche, is part of the German car manufacturer's efforts to improve its environmental approach, which has seen a whole nature reserve grow around its off-road area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337738 monthly 0.9 2018-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26965_938294.jpg Dubai's Museum of the Future seeks new technologies with accelerator programme Architect Shaun Killa of Dubai-based practice Killa Design has imagined the ring-shaped Museum of the Future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337715 monthly 0.9 2018-05-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26934_682524.jpg Virgin Galactic conducts second successful supersonic flight During a spaceflight, passengers will experience about four minutes of weightlessness http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337701 monthly 0.9 2018-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26899_932651.jpg Blaze at Europa Park destroys historic ride The fire created a plume of smoke that could be seen for miles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337690 monthly 0.9 2018-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26884_117309.jpg New kids addition to Ferrari Land as PortAventura targets 5 million visitors Champions Race allows children to ride replica small versions of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337687 monthly 0.9 2018-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26882_887490.jpg Blackpool Pleasure Beach debuts £16.25m Icon rollercoaster In the works since 2013, Icon serves as the park's sixth steel roller coaster and tenth rollercoaster overall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337679 monthly 0.9 2018-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26877_394922.jpg Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo set to launch US$22m Asian Highlands exhibit The exhibit is the latest step in the zoo's 2010 masterplan, which to date has seen more than US$160m of investment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337677 monthly 0.9 2018-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26876_596782.jpg Comcast potentially hijacking Disney's Fox deal with new bid Bob Iger (left) and Rupert Murdoch following the announcement of the original Fox deal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337654 monthly 0.9 2018-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26857_782501.jpg Six Flags acquires five new US parks Wet n’ Wild Phoenix, the largest waterpark in Arizona, is among the acquisitions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337651 monthly 0.9 2018-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26852_722539.jpg Mo Salah's boots go on display at British Museum The boots have been displayed next to footwear from ancient Egypt and adjacent to a selection of gold pharaonic jewellery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337649 monthly 0.9 2018-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26851_601236.jpg Disney reveals opening dates for Star Wars attractions The cinematic preview shows concepts for the Star Wars lands, coming to Disney's US parks next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337640 monthly 0.9 2018-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26845_377491.jpg A third of the world's protected areas under pressure from human activity, says study Areas with strict biodiversity conservation objectives have been subject to significantly lower levels of human pressure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337637 monthly 0.9 2018-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26843_672381.jpg Central America and Mexico set out 5 year plan for World Heritage protection State parties from the seven nations met in Zacatecas, Mexico, to reach the agreement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337633 monthly 0.9 2018-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26841_126142.jpg IAAPA chair Andreas Andersen looks to the future as association breaks ground on new Orlando headquarters The organisation broke ground on the new headquarters last week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337609 monthly 0.9 2018-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26804_91683.jpg Poor ticket sales force closure of Portland Science Center The science centre was situated on Maine Wharf, near the Maine State Pier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337601 monthly 0.9 2018-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26797_289716.jpg National Museums Liverpool names Laura Pye as its new director Returning to her hometown of Liverpool, Pye will be responsible for eight venues, including some of the most visited museums in England outside of London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337599 monthly 0.9 2018-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26795_335390.jpg Museum Index: Louvre regains top spot as Paris recovers and London dips The Louvre enjoyed a 9.5 per cent increase in visitor numbers, rising by 500,000 visitors to 8.1 million http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337591 monthly 0.9 2018-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26790_711991.jpg Theme Index: Success in Europe as waterpark attendance tops 30 million Therme Erding is Europe's most visited waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337589 monthly 0.9 2018-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26789_155192.jpg Theme Index: Disney breaks 150 million visitor mark as operator rules over theme park world Disney saw a 6.8 per cent increase in visitors – up to 150 million in 2017 from 140.4 million in the previous year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337585 monthly 0.9 2018-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26774_580216.jpg Museums + Heritage Awards winners revealed The Brooklands Museum picked up the Permanent Exhibition award for its Aircraft Factory and Flight Shed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337568 monthly 0.9 2018-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26745_944670.jpg Museums Association launches Transformers Influencers training scheme for 2018-19 The scheme is designed to help people in the sector harness the social power of museums to develop active partnerships within their communities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337555 monthly 0.9 2018-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26724_42808.jpg Kalahari breaks ground on US's largest indoor waterpark as part of major Texas resort development The resort has broken ground and will open its doors in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337513 monthly 0.9 2018-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26681_150689.jpg Jurassic Park undergoing evolution at Universal Studios Hollywood The Jurassic Park will be updated to match the later films http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337505 monthly 0.9 2018-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26666_702552.jpg Dubai Safari to close just 6 months after opening for renovations The park will close tomorrow (15 May), reopening on 1 October http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337502 monthly 0.9 2018-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26665_622877.jpg Three treated after fire at Six Flags Over Georgia A blaze broke out on the park's Railroad ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337495 monthly 0.9 2018-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26658_454347.jpg Legoland Florida announces Lego Movie expansion plans The 2014 film was a critical and commercial success, grossing US$469m (€392.2m, £345.3m) worldwide against a US$60m (€50.2m, £44.2m) budget http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337490 monthly 0.9 2018-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26653_554957.jpg Expansion on the cards for Thailand's biggest waterpark The waterpark has gone from strength-to-strength since opening in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337483 monthly 0.9 2018-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26639_303937.jpg Tourism's carbon footprint four times higher than previously thought The study takes into account not only flights, but also tourist activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337476 monthly 0.9 2018-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26611_116729.jpg China allocates US$86m for free entry to science museums China is making many of its science museums free to visit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337471 monthly 0.9 2018-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26606_674892.jpg San Diego Zoo set to debut US$17.4m Australian Walkabout The new walk-through kangaroo exhibit will let visitors meet kangaroo species up close and personal. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337468 monthly 0.9 2018-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26604_879562.jpg Disney delivers as park revenues increase For the the quarter, Disney as a whole reported quarterly revenue of US$14.6bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337465 monthly 0.9 2018-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26601_809350.jpg SeaWorld targets British tourists as operator plans to reclaim lost visitors SeaWorld has started the year off strong, recording a positive first quarter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337440 monthly 0.9 2018-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26575_560366.jpg Laguna Waterpark opening at Dubai's newest waterfront destination The new waterpark is the second phase development of La Mer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337426 monthly 0.9 2018-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26557_952092.jpg Results improving for SeaWorld as operator records strong first quarter SeaWorld has, in recent times, placed an emphasis on creating 'experiences that matter' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337406 monthly 0.9 2018-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26526_944101.jpg Disney Research ups VR game with haptic jacket 26 inflatable compartments are used to simulate pressure and force, adding a physical response to the VR realm http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337402 monthly 0.9 2018-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26524_530214.jpg Dublin's new €5m tourist attraction to tell the history of Ireland through theatre The venue will be transformed, featuring a series of state-of-the-art theatrical sets with live actor led performances http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337392 monthly 0.9 2018-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26508_824894.jpg VisitEngland teams with National Autistic Society for new online guide The online guide has been created to help tourism operators to increase business by better understanding autism and making appropriate improvements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337383 monthly 0.9 2018-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26492_587845.jpg New ride investments to drive Cedar Fair profits for 2018, says Zimmerman Zimmerman became Cedar Fair CEO on 1 January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337373 monthly 0.9 2018-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26548_778262.jpg Michael Mercadante to succeed David Willrich as TEA president Mercadante is president of Massachusetts-based experience design firm Main Street Design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337336 monthly 0.9 2018-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26422_558183.jpg CyArk and Google team up for virtual reality tours of remote World Heritage sites In the VR experiences, visitors can virtually walk down corridors, seeing examples of damage done by past incidents http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337330 monthly 0.9 2018-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26414_751149.jpg UAE funds largest cultural restoration project in history of Iraq Over the course of the next five years, one of the project's main objectives will be to restore Mosul's Al Nuri Grand Mosque http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337313 monthly 0.9 2018-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26400_818721.jpg Dalian Wanda opens Qingdao Movie Metropolis Movie Metropolis is the latest Wanda mega project to open in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337304 monthly 0.9 2018-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26377_57578.jpg British government unveils £1bn artifical intelligence sector deal The deal, says the government, will help establish the UK as a research hotspot, with measures to ensure the innovators and tech entrepreneurs of tomorrow are based in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337297 monthly 0.9 2018-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26364_729108.jpg To infinity and beyond for Disney as operator launches first Toy Story Land at Shanghai theme park The all-new land shrinks visitors 'to the sizes of Woody and Buzz' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337279 monthly 0.9 2018-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26326_850727.jpg Reid-Anderson welcomes China theme park regulations as Six Flags eyes further developments Reid-Anderson said the operator would not be stopping at 10 parks in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337276 monthly 0.9 2018-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26323_935460.jpg Comcast focusing Universal investments into theme park division Nintendo is the company's next publicly-announced major addition in the pipeline, with new lands coming first to Universal Studios Japan in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337266 monthly 0.9 2018-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26305_749213.jpg New attractions drive profits as Universal reports strong Q1 Universal has benefited from the timing of spring holidays, as well as the continued success of Volcano Bay in Orlando, Minion Park in Japan and the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337264 monthly 0.9 2018-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26304_892514.jpg Three more theme parks for China as Six Flags enjoys record start to 2018 Six Flags is currently developing several theme parks across China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337257 monthly 0.9 2018-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26301_524164.jpg Unesco mobilises academics to promote heritage protection in Africa The workshop is Unesco’s direct response to the urgent need to build African capacities in a sustainable way http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337254 monthly 0.9 2018-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26296_196714.jpg Cream of tourism crop revealed with VisitEngland's latest Awards for Excellence Situated in Staffordshire on the edge of the National Forest, the National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337252 monthly 0.9 2018-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26294_720032.jpg HLF invests in Skills for the Future campaign with Welsh railway training scheme Karen Spring (centre) has been named project manager for the training scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337250 monthly 0.9 2018-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26292_941179.jpg Scotland targets alco-tourism with £150m investment into Scotch Whisky projects The Johnnie Walker experience will be set over multiple floors, each with whiskies from distilleries that make up the iconic blended brand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337242 monthly 0.9 2018-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26286_196651.jpg Mapping the Museum Digital Skills Ecosystem: New research aims to transform digital use in museums The report outlines how digital responsibilities and skills are managed and shared by those working in museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337236 monthly 0.9 2018-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26278_638926.jpg Exclusive: Thorpe Park's Dominic Jones upping the ante with new immersive ride experiences Thorpe Park wants to extend its ride experiences, creating truly immersive encounters for visitors to the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337218 monthly 0.9 2018-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26255_682351.jpg Earth Day 2018: Remove plastics from World Heritage Sites, says Unesco Marine pollution is a problem, with waste including plastics washing up on beaches http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337213 monthly 0.9 2018-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26253_778514.jpg Prepare the youth to protect world heritage in the future, says Unesco To date, Unesco's World Heritage Volunteers Initiative has seen more than 3,500 people take part in 359 action camps http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337208 monthly 0.9 2018-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26252_662560.jpg Airbnb opens 'Office of Healthy Tourism' in effort to boost local communities As part of its mandate, the global office will find new ways to use to technology to create new tourist hotspots, building on the work Airbnb has already done in the area with previous initiatives http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337197 monthly 0.9 2018-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26237_600836.jpg Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi gets July launch date The park is one of the biggest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337196 monthly 0.9 2018-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26228_209069.jpg Give Kids the World founder Henri Landwirth dies aged 91 Henri Landwirth founded Give Kids the World Village http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337163 monthly 0.9 2018-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26195_371898.jpg UK government's House of Lords says ethics must take centre stage when developing artificial intelligence The report called for an international AI Code to prevent the potential misuse of the technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337160 monthly 0.9 2018-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26194_917705.jpg Under-25s to benefit from £5 tickets to Tate’s exhibitions Tate Collective x Assemble We Have Your Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool, 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337149 monthly 0.9 2018-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26189_181878.jpg Official royal residence could generate millions for Welsh tourism economy, says study Several buildings were suggested for the residence, including Duffryn Gardens near Cardiff http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337137 monthly 0.9 2018-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26169_86717.jpg Tokyo Disney marks 35th anniversary by confirming ¥300bn expansion plans Toshio Kagami confirmed the plans at a ceremony celebrating the park's 35th birthday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337134 monthly 0.9 2018-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26168_193071.jpg Malaysian government plans three major theme parks to compete with Singapore tourist offering Mohamed Khaled Nordin, chair of the ruling Barisan Nasional Johor (Johor BN) coalition, unveiled the party’s promises for the state http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337127 monthly 0.9 2018-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26164_909666.jpg Disney chief Bob Iger considered Presidential campaign for 2020 Iger said the 'patriot' in him was his reason to consider the move http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337125 monthly 0.9 2018-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26163_587396.jpg Universal acquires land for rumoured new theme park Although the company has not publicly commented on use for the land, a theme park has been heavily hinted at in planning documents and outward statements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337109 monthly 0.9 2018-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26132_280963.jpg London's Natural History Museum commits to clean oceans with plastic bottle initiative in the US alone, 24 billion plastic bottles are thrown away each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337106 monthly 0.9 2018-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26123_771420.jpg China clamping down on unsustainable theme park boom As of the end of 2015, China had 59 parks planned or under construction, with the figure now thought to be in the hundreds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337053 monthly 0.9 2018-04-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26030_568473.jpg National Geographic's Ocean Odyssey expanding into Saudi Arabia The first Ocean Odyssey attractions has a tentative launch date set for 2019, with the experience coming first to the city of Riyadh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337041 monthly 0.9 2018-04-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26019_756246.jpg Construction set to begin on Australia's first surf park Described as a sports, leisure and entertainment facility, Urbnsurf Melbourne will be centered around the surfing lagoon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337030 monthly 0.9 2018-04-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB26009_965998.jpg Six Flags confirms Saudi Arabia plans for 2022 PIF has announced plans to develop the Six Flags-branded park under a franchise agreement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337021 monthly 0.9 2018-04-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25997_56662.jpg Construction firm files suit against Miami's Frost Museum The museum opened in May 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337007 monthly 0.9 2018-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25968_422266.jpg Stranger Things announced for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Stranger Things will make its theme park debut at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Hollywood and Singapore http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=337004 monthly 0.9 2018-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25960_94145.jpg Arts Council funds allocated to groups engaging elderly Meaningful engagement in later life through social and/or creative activities can contribute to a person’s wellbeing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336979 monthly 0.9 2018-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25917_751688.jpg Sesame Place becomes first theme park to be named certified autism centre Julia is Sesame Street's first ever autistic character http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336971 monthly 0.9 2018-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25907_904795.jpg Sansei acquires Vekoma Rides in landmark deal As part of the acquisition deal, no changes will be made to Vekoma’s business strategy, management, terms of employment and the location of the business http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336967 monthly 0.9 2018-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25902_582558.jpg Themed entertainment industry gathering for annual TEA Summit and Awards The annual TEA Summit and Thea Awards celebrate the best recent examples of Experience Design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336960 monthly 0.9 2018-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25900_915580.jpg Schlitterbahn will fight criminal charges after owner and designer arrested over child's death Caleb Schwab died on the Verruckt water slide at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336955 monthly 0.9 2018-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25899_328335.jpg Notice served to Bollywood star over Agra theme park project Khan is known in India for both his acting and producing skills http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336937 monthly 0.9 2018-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25861_126098.jpg From Queen Victoria to Ron Weasley: 175 years of Blackgang Chine The park has evolved over 175 years, keeping family at its core and retaining traditional elements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336944 monthly 0.9 2018-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25882_485754.jpg IAAPI names WhiteWater veteran as new president Sharma, centre, has been involved with IAAPI for 17 years and previously served as its vice president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336902 monthly 0.9 2018-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25817_372381.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Titanic Belfast On this visit, Harry and Megan saw the attraction, which sits within the city’s Titanic Quarter, a mixed-use waterside development which also includes the Odyssey Pavilion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336890 monthly 0.9 2018-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25784_433185.jpg Isambard Kingdom Brunel museum opens in Bristol The new attraction is made up of six galleries, which sets out a collection of 150 Brunel artefacts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336881 monthly 0.9 2018-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25776_9636441.jpg Man behind failed multi-billion Alabama theme park project gets 10-year fraud sentence Bryan Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud for engaging in a business that 'operated as fraud or deceit upon more than 40 Alabama investors' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336836 monthly 0.9 2018-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25701_277911.jpg Campaign group calls on Met to introduce "inclusive" sliding entry scale The Met recently introduced a flat US$25 rate for visitors from outside of New York State http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336828 monthly 0.9 2018-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25685_460668.jpg Inspiration behind Alton Towers' The Wicker Man revealed The Wicker Man opens to the public on 24 March http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336820 monthly 0.9 2018-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25686_193072.jpg £50m investment into UK attractions set to boost tourism sector Launching later in the year, a new Bear Grylls attraction from Merlin has promised to 'bring adventure to millions' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336819 monthly 0.9 2018-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25676_311160.jpg Terri Irwin to open aquapark at Australia Zoo Terri Irwin and her kids at Australia Zoo in Queensland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336805 monthly 0.9 2018-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25639_564060.jpg Royal Caribbean announces plan for 'Perfect Day' island attractions worldwide Perfect Day at CocoCay will be anchored by North America’s tallest waterslide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336795 monthly 0.9 2018-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25617_221069.jpg Eureka! plans second science attraction in the UK Eureka! 2 could open as soon as 2021, if fundraising efforts are successful http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336778 monthly 0.9 2018-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25578_621889.jpg London reigns while Scotland flourishes in latest ALVA figures Tate Modern climbs one place to second in the list as 5.65 million people came through its doors in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336770 monthly 0.9 2018-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25571_565380.jpg Stephen Hawking hailed 'beacon of inspiration', as London Science Museum pays tribute Hawking, pictured in 2013 with Peter Higgs at the Science Museum's Collider exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336762 monthly 0.9 2018-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25560_498510.jpg Bob Iger hails Disney’s ‘era of expansion’, as CEO hints at new IP additions for company’s parks Bob Iger has hinted at future additions to the company’s parks from new film releases scheduled for 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336735 monthly 0.9 2018-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25552_133731.jpg Tourism focus as government trials 5G in Britain 5G technology offers potential benefits to British tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336721 monthly 0.9 2018-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25542_888365.jpg Ohio university and Cedar Fair team up for attraction management degree The management degree includes hands-on training at Cedar Fair parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336714 monthly 0.9 2018-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25535_305379.jpg Sapporo Maruyama Zoo welcomes Japan's largest polar bear exhibit The facility’s main attraction is an 18m (59ft) walk-through underwater tunnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336712 monthly 0.9 2018-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25534_486305.jpg Saudi Arabia green lights country's first Museum of History of Science and Technology in Islam The museum will be established at the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336698 monthly 0.9 2018-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25526_72927.jpg Museum and heritage sectors prioritise environmental sustainability, says culture study The survey responses reflect a creative community that recognises environmental sustainability as core to strategic and creative decisions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336695 monthly 0.9 2018-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25524_856749.jpg US$200m waterpark proposed for Mall of America The waterpark proposal is one of the largest in North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336679 monthly 0.9 2018-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25498_298415.jpg Samsung patents flying screen device Samsung’s flying display drone patent sketch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336636 monthly 0.9 2018-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25443_976150.jpg Registration opens for IAAPA EMEA Spring Forum Attendees will get to experience a number of Ireland's key attractions including the Guinness Storehouse http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336630 monthly 0.9 2018-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25435_782379.jpg Gulliver's seeks next round of applicants for trainee management scheme Gulliver's is seeking six new trainees for the 2018 scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336612 monthly 0.9 2018-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25393_979769.jpg Further senior departures from SeaWorld following Joel Manby's resignation Brian Morrow leaves SeaWorld to start his own production company http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336607 monthly 0.9 2018-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25391_222173.jpg New Orleans aquarium becomes first in US to be recognised as 'sensory inclusive' Under the Institute’s umbrella, the certification has been awarded to the Aquarium of the Americas, as well as the Audubon Zoo, and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336588 monthly 0.9 2018-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25353_809983.jpg MOMEM – a home for house, techno, trance and more when it opens this year The Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) is a place to explore the electronic music scene http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336587 monthly 0.9 2018-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25352_846133.jpg Merlin profits increase despite terror attacks affecting London Terrorism affected attendance at Merlin's London attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336565 monthly 0.9 2018-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25314_153901.jpg Huge potential in SeaWorld despite rough year, says Zhonghong Zhuoye Group's Maruyama SeaWorld's orcas have caused great controversy for the company, which has suffered financially http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336561 monthly 0.9 2018-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25313_363292.jpg €5bn to be invested into Italian heritage and tourism The Italian government has paid significant attention to the maintenance and restoration of its heritage sites in recent years, designating billions of euros to heritage projects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336546 monthly 0.9 2018-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25298_613776.jpg BYU researchers develop light printing tech that creates floating 3D images Volumetric images, unlike holograms, are 3D renderings that can be seen from all angles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336543 monthly 0.9 2018-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25293_173344.jpg “Clear runway” for Dreamworld as visitor numbers improve Dreamworld says it is operating 'above break even' a year on from the accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride which killed four http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336547 monthly 0.9 2018-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25301_287521.jpg Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars to feature, as Bob Iger announces major €2bn expansion of Disneyland Paris disney is investing €2bn in three new lands themed on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336541 monthly 0.9 2018-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25292_99441.jpg Joel Manby resigns as SeaWorld CEO as operator launches search for successor Manby had taken a number of steps to turn around SeaWorld's fortunes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336531 monthly 0.9 2018-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25286_504452.jpg Georgia Aquarium gears up for major expansion Plans for a major expansion at Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, are under way http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336520 monthly 0.9 2018-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25273_203144.jpg Atlantis Sanya mega-resort and waterpark almost complete as May opening nears Atlantis Sanya's waterpark, Aquaventure, is opening soon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336507 monthly 0.9 2018-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25261_127407.jpg HLF considers change to funding methods The Heritage Lottery Fund supports hundreds of cultural projects the length and breadth of the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336495 monthly 0.9 2018-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25241_700414.jpg South by South Westworld as popular show comes to SXSW as immersive theme park experience The fictional android operated Westworld theme park will become a reality at SXSW http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336482 monthly 0.9 2018-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25234_166088.jpg Six Flags targets new waterpark acquisitions in 2018 following record year Six Flags wants to increase its waterpark numbers in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336458 monthly 0.9 2018-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25207_819836.jpg Angry Birds World set to land in Qatar mall Angry Birds is partnering with Trimoo to launch its international flagship entertainment park in Qatar http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336454 monthly 0.9 2018-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25198_716424.jpg Thorpe Park announces plans for world first Walking Dead rollercoaster The Walking Dead: The Ride is a completely immersive experience, with state-of-the-art special effects and iconic scenes from the TV series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336448 monthly 0.9 2018-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25187_674950.jpg Wisconsin Historical Museum plans US$120m expansion Exterior view of the State Historical Museum of Wisconsin building, located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336431 monthly 0.9 2018-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25180_470026.jpg Ecsite: How shopping malls can drive attendance in science centres Malls and shopping centres are reinventing themselves to combat the rise of online retail http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336416 monthly 0.9 2018-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25167_814889.jpg Esme Ward becomes first female director of Manchester Museum Esme Ward will take up her new role as director of Manchester Museum on 9 April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336417 monthly 0.9 2018-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25168_362840.jpg Government ruling allows expanded tourism funding for Florida attractions Operators such as Universal and Disney are key in generating tourism dollars through the development tax for Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336414 monthly 0.9 2018-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25166_168206.jpg Paul Noland resigns after five years at helm of IAAPA Paul Noland has accepted a new executive position elsewhere in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336398 monthly 0.9 2018-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25131_238668.jpg 'Lates' events generate £10m a year for British museums and galleries Late night museum social events are becoming more popular http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336385 monthly 0.9 2018-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25119_139512.jpg Record attendance for Cedar Fair as operator increases revenues in 2017 New Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman said the results give confidence going into 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336383 monthly 0.9 2018-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25117_196788.jpg Skiing and storytelling combine with unique winter experience for Finland Called “The Lost Spell”, players must go on a journey to save the Pyhä fell from the evil plans of Pakkasnoita, the Frost Witch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336375 monthly 0.9 2018-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25097_30886.jpg Chapek spills beans at D23 Japan as parks chief reveals details on multiple park projects Chapek revealed details about a number of Disney projects at the D23 fan event in Tokyo, Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336370 monthly 0.9 2018-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25094_886774.jpg DXB plans US$1.15bn restructuring following losses increase for 2017 Revenues and visitor numbers have both increased, but not enough for DXB to post a profit at its parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336368 monthly 0.9 2018-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25095_469934.jpg Bear Grylls plans to 'bring adventure to the millions' with new survival attraction Bear Grylls Adventure comes first to Birmingham later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336360 monthly 0.9 2018-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25075_626477.jpg Picasso family member plans new museum to house thousands of works by famous artist The museum will be housed inside a former convent in the town of Aix-en-Provence http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336352 monthly 0.9 2018-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25060_556820.jpg Increase in dementia-friendly tourist attractions could boost Scottish tourism Tourism sites across the UK have begun to improve their accessibility and work towards becoming more dementia-friendly http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336341 monthly 0.9 2018-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25048_694263.jpg Southwest Wales holiday resort gets green light for £7m SkyDome SkyDome will mean families can enjoy a range of activities whatever the weather http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336326 monthly 0.9 2018-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25025_177435.jpg Iger credits Disney IPs as popular brands drive profits in Q1 earnings Acquired IPs such as Marvel's Guardian's of the Galaxy, have proved a big success in Disney's parks division http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336322 monthly 0.9 2018-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25024_509300.jpg Living Museum of the North benefits from regional skills investment scheme Going forward, the attraction will further utilise the Go>Grow scheme, with the aim enhancing its staff’s capabilities in a variety of roles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336314 monthly 0.9 2018-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25017_996921.jpg Kennedy Space Center to debut immersive Mars visitor experiences The new Astronaut Training Experience Center is the most interactive and technologically advanced experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336301 monthly 0.9 2018-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25008_422234.jpg New lands will immerse visitors in Toy Story, says Iger The all-new lands will shrink visitors 'to the sizes of Woody and Buzz and the other toys in Andy's collection as they explore Andy's backyard' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336298 monthly 0.9 2018-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB25001_147672.jpg Terracotta Warriors travel 5,000 miles to go on display in Liverpool lan Ma, aged five, from Liverpool’s Chinese community, is among the first to see the warriors at World Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336294 monthly 0.9 2018-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24992_80218.jpg Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos to open Madrid attraction Lionsgate Entertainment City will feature attractions and experiences based on The Hunger Games, Divergent and Mad Men http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336285 monthly 0.9 2018-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24984_556560.jpg Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi releases details of new rides Guests solve mysteries with Scooby and the Gang as they make their way through a haunted museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336267 monthly 0.9 2018-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24954_631971.jpg VisitBritain launches 'I Travel For' campaign in effort to break 40 million visitor mark in 2018 British tourism hit record numbers in 2017, with those figures projected to be topped this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336256 monthly 0.9 2018-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24930_664544.jpg Great Wolf's 18th property announced for Arizona The groundbreaking ceremony for Great Wolf Lodge Arizona http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336254 monthly 0.9 2018-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24925_596552.jpg Crocodile Dundee promotes Australian tourism as Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride reimagine popular film series in new campaign The campaign will likely provide a welcome boost to visitor numbers at attractions across the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336235 monthly 0.9 2018-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24906_703215.jpg French courts overrule cetacean captivity decision Following an appeal from a group of operators, including Marineland, Parc Asterix and Wild Planet, France’s highest administrative court overruled the decision http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336231 monthly 0.9 2018-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24892_143425.jpg Michael Colglazier to head up Disney's Asian operation Colglazier joined Disney as an analyst in 1989 and is currently president of Disneyland in California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336167 monthly 0.9 2018-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24795_749462.jpg Marco Fazzone named new Fifa museum director Currently managing director of design and regional art fairs for the MCH Group in Basel, Fazzone has held positions within the culture sector for a number of years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336135 monthly 0.9 2018-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24750_224408.jpg World Rowing becomes first global sports body to commit to World Heritage protection According to FISA, the new policy will assess the potential effect of its events on such sites and their buffer zones and aim to reduce any impact http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336128 monthly 0.9 2018-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24745_782401.jpg Unesco to develop tourism sustainability tool for World Heritage sites The tool will be applicable to World Heritage sites such as the Historic Centre of Prague http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336118 monthly 0.9 2018-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24733_374429.jpg Final Fantasy VR coaster headlines Universal Cool Japan 2018 The Final Fantasy attraction is a reformatting of Universal Japan’s Space Fantasy The Ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336112 monthly 0.9 2018-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24732_814255.jpg Maggie Appleton named new Museums Association president Appleton will replace the outgoing David Fleming, who is to retire from National Museums Liverpool upon his departure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336095 monthly 0.9 2018-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24714_873999.jpg Academy Museum COO leaves position Cherry previously oversaw construction of the nearby Broad Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336088 monthly 0.9 2018-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24691_842358.jpg Submerged Paris threatens French capital’s museums The banks of the River Seine continue to rise as heavy rains fall in Paris http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336080 monthly 0.9 2018-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24679_359983.jpg Cartoon Network takes to the high seas with world-first immersive cruise ship Cartoon Network Wave will feature 800 cabins and suites, and 11 decks of entertainment and leisure options http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336079 monthly 0.9 2018-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24678_728517.jpg Six Flags' plans for world's first solar-powered theme park get green light The plan will reduce the park’s carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 24 times the amount that the forest would reduce naturally, providing almost all of its energy needs through the year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336062 monthly 0.9 2018-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24652_862598.jpg Record year for Universal as new attractions boost revenues Universal's new Minion Park at Universal Studios Japan has been partially credited for the success http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=336022 monthly 0.9 2018-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24569_201633.jpg Vancouver Aquarium announces plan to end cetacean displays Helen, a Pacific white-sided dolphin, is the only remaining cetacean at the aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335963 monthly 0.9 2018-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24492_377275.jpg Bayeux Tapestry coming to Britain for first time in 950 years The 70m-long tapestry is currently on display in a museum in Bayeux, Normandy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335926 monthly 0.9 2018-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24455_430074.jpg Michael Ellis to oversee arts, heritage and tourism in new DCMS role Michael Ellis joins the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as it undergoes its second reshuffle in the past year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335914 monthly 0.9 2018-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24437_389968.jpg US$88m Epic Waters waterpark comes to Texas Covering 80,000sq ft (7,400sq m), the indoor/outdoor attraction features 11 waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335894 monthly 0.9 2018-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24408_737699.jpg Oman's first waterpark signifies first step in national tourism plan Work on the landmark project started in March 2016, being completed for a soft launch in December last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335890 monthly 0.9 2018-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24396_54094.jpg City of Bath plans tourist levy to support heritage, arts and culture A bed tax could generate an estimated £2.4m a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335872 monthly 0.9 2018-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24354_670644.jpg Yorkshire Wildlife Park gets green light for £50m expansion CEO John Minion says the expansion will attract a wider audience from around the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335867 monthly 0.9 2018-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24355_606760.jpg VR headset with brain sensors catches the eye at CES LooxidVR is embedded with EEG sensors and eye tracking cameras http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335828 monthly 0.9 2018-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24304_41470.jpg Fire meets wood as Alton Towers unveils £16m Wicker Man coaster The wicker man will burst into flames as riders race through the flaming structure three times on the course of the ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335755 monthly 0.9 2018-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24186_96823.jpg Ireland uses the Force to grow tourism as Star Wars campaign gets interstellar launch The sign for Ireland's latest tourism campaign travelled into space via weather balloon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335749 monthly 0.9 2018-01-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24180_300699.jpg Thirteen monkeys killed in Woburn Safari Park fire An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway after 13 patas monkeys lost their lives http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335722 monthly 0.9 2017-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24165_906089.jpg King Richard III car park gets heritage status from Historic England The face of King Richard III has been recreated based on the remains discovered in the car park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335712 monthly 0.9 2017-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24151_750280.jpg Attractions kickoff: 2018's biggest openings Pixar Pier is set for the third quarter and will four different themed neighbourhoods http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335677 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24068_753328.jpg Attractions Review 2017: December Bob Iger (left) with Rupert Murdoch will continue in his role as Disney chair and CEO until 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335676 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24060_574132.jpg Attractions Review 2017: November Trowbridge promised to bring visitors into an immersive Star Wars universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335675 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24052_344160.jpg Attractions Review 2017: October Digital Vegetables, an interactive installation in Tokyo, Japan, was created by Party http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335674 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24033_907121.jpg Attractions Review 2017: September Visitors will find a range of interactive experiences, including information panels, trophy displays and various historical collections of Real Madrid http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335671 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24026_298761.jpg Attractions Review 2017: August The Neurable system is controlled entirely though brain power http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335670 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24023_617732.jpg Attractions Review 2017: July The Game of Thrones exhibition includes artefacts from every season of the show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335668 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24020_227833.jpg Attractions Review 2017: June The new CEO of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has said that zoos and aquariums need to be more vocal about the conservation work they do http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335666 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24016_886301.jpg Attractions Review 2017: May SeaWorld says its current generation of orcas will be the last held under its captivity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335664 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24008_971176.jpg Attractions Review 2017: April The Ferrari-branded park is PortAventura's third theme park at its location near Barcelona, Spain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335662 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24004_536539.jpg Attractions Review 2017: March An art gallery on the moon would offer unrivalled views of planet Earth http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335690 monthly 0.9 2017-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB24078_704682.jpg Loro Parque expands across Canary Islands with opening of €30m aquarium The aquarium features the world’s largest curved window exposition, which at 36m (118ft) long and 7.3m (24ft) high, offers a look into a vast underwater world within the aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335660 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23995_883320.jpg Attractions Review 2017: February There are potential plans for an entire theme park based on Aardman IP http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335645 monthly 0.9 2017-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23982_596346.jpg Attractions Review 2017: January The Iron Man Experience debuted at Hong Kong Disney this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335594 monthly 0.9 2017-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23909_880183.jpg World's steepest railway opens as tourist attraction in Switzerland The record-breaking CHF52m (US$53m, €45m, £40m) railway took 14 years to build http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335588 monthly 0.9 2017-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23900_837317.jpg Cambodian developer plans Europe-inspired theme park A rendering shows Peng Huoth's planned shopping mall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335583 monthly 0.9 2017-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23899_846268.jpg Shortlist revealed for European Museum of the Year Award The Helsinki City Museum is among 2018's nominees for the award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335571 monthly 0.9 2017-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23894_463093.jpg Dubai Safari welcomes guests on soft launch ahead of January opening Guests attend a soft launch event at Dubai Safari http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335569 monthly 0.9 2017-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23876_826459.jpg Arts Index sees sharp rise in individual giving to arts and culture in England The leap in individual giving was linked to ACE’s Catalyst programme, which was launched in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335564 monthly 0.9 2017-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23863_910435.jpg Bob Iger extends contract to 2021 as Disney acquires Fox in US$52.4bn mega-deal Bob Iger (left) with Rupert Murdoch will continue in his role as Disney chair and CEO until 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335540 monthly 0.9 2017-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23821_503986.jpg DCMS and Wolfson Foundation partner for £4m museum and gallery improvement fund Minister John Glen (left) and Wolfson Foundation CEO Paul Ramsbottom launched the new fund today (13 December) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335537 monthly 0.9 2017-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23804_851049.jpg Work begins on Merlin's £20m Bear Grylls attraction Attraction general manager James Thomas on-site during construction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335527 monthly 0.9 2017-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23795_256075.jpg Exclusive: Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer on tourism and the city becoming its own brand Dyer praised major operators such as Disney and Universal, calling them excellent 'corporate citizens', with taxes paid helping to generate new revenue sources for Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335512 monthly 0.9 2017-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23779_421097.jpg Huge waterpark to crown Malaysia's luxury mixed-use resort Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark boasts Southeast Asia's largest wave pool http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335510 monthly 0.9 2017-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23772_762234.jpg World's largest planetarium opens in St Petersburg A projector made up of 40 8K projectors gives the dome a screen resolution of 100 million pixels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335506 monthly 0.9 2017-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23761_418625.jpg Exclusive: Australian market recovering, says Village Roadshow COO as operator addresses safety concerns Village Roadshow's most recent investment is the AU$30m DC Rivals HyperCoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335471 monthly 0.9 2017-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23716_235267.jpg Coventry named UK City of Culture 2021 John Glen (pictured third from left) made the announcement on the BBC's One Show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335443 monthly 0.9 2017-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23675_613015.jpg Exclusive: Anvio VR signs deals for new sites in US and Europe Anvio is putting the finishing touches to its second project – an adventure-style game taking players to an expansive fantasy world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335422 monthly 0.9 2017-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23608_263266.jpg Hadrian’s Wall joins with Great Wall of China to boost tourism The Great Wall of China is 13,171 miles in length – significantly longer than Hadrian's Wall, which is just 73 miles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335412 monthly 0.9 2017-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23597_89905.jpg Potential Fox deal sees James Murdoch cast as contender to Disney throne James Murdoch – current Fox CEO and son of media tycoon Rupert – could take the reins at Disney when Bob Iger departs in 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335411 monthly 0.9 2017-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23596_939052.jpg Eleven bid for England's £15m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund Lancashire needs funding to help develop the Amuseum – the first museum in Britain telling the story of British popular entertainment and Blackpool’s role in the industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335399 monthly 0.9 2017-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23575_205541.jpg Hello Kitty joins forces with UNWTO in sustainable tourism campaign Hello Kitty, Sanrio’s most popular IP, will now support UNWTO with its advocacy effort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335392 monthly 0.9 2017-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23566_432082.jpg Britain must maximise heritage value ahead of Brexit, says government report Britain's heritage is a big draw for overseas tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335386 monthly 0.9 2017-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23541_231557.jpg Museum's VR installation blends dance and film with a pinch of salt to create visitor experience Salt is a new VR film that tells the story of the Lion Salt Works through dance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335375 monthly 0.9 2017-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23514_166165.jpg Great Wolf opens first of three new resorts Scooops children’s spa is an activity available at Great Wolf Resorts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335355 monthly 0.9 2017-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23489_422468.jpg NFL Experience lets fans ‘suit up’ for Super Bowl in New York City Quarterback Challenge: guests become the quarterback of their team, passing the football to the their favourite receiver on screen and comparing performance stats such as speed and completion percentage against the quarterback's stats http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335347 monthly 0.9 2017-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23473_124655.jpg Tim Knox named Royal Collections director The Queen has appointed Knox to the position, which he will take up at the start of 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335341 monthly 0.9 2017-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23452_612810.jpg French government announces plans to introduce heritage lottery fund in 2018 The fund will be used to maintain and restore France's crumbling heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335338 monthly 0.9 2017-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23476_391760.jpg Sony unveils haptic Jumanji experience at Times Square headquarters Left to right: Jack Black, Karen Gillian and Kevin Hart star in the Jumanji reboot http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335329 monthly 0.9 2017-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23448_97707.jpg Harry and Meghan heralded as 'potent mix' for British tourism in 2018 Harry and Meghan's wedding is expected to boost British tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335325 monthly 0.9 2017-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23445_980215.jpg Judith Owens named chief executive of Titanic Belfast The promotion makes Owens CEO of the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335313 monthly 0.9 2017-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23432_551456.jpg Global orders for cutting-edge attractions cap 'fantastic' year says Simworx MD Simworx MD Terry Monkton (left) and Trans Studio chairman Chairal Tanjung announced the Immersive Superflume at IAAPA 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335316 monthly 0.9 2017-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23436_353485.jpg Tokyo Disney plans biggest expansion in 20 years as operator enters discussions for ¥300bn development A Beauty and the Beast attraction is set to open at the park by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335311 monthly 0.9 2017-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23428_743640.jpg Bob Chapek tipped as heir to Disney throne Chapek, who has been with Disney for more than 20 years, was appointed COO in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335304 monthly 0.9 2017-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23419_657196.jpg Abandoned Sheffield ski village to undergo £22.5m redevelopment under Extreme brand The development will breathe new life into the attraction destroyed by fire in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335298 monthly 0.9 2017-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23410_711408.jpg Safety tests on the way for drone operators in Britain Drones have a wide number of potential commercial applications, with the transportation of important packages among them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335252 monthly 0.9 2017-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23340_761547.jpg Zero Latency plans Asian expansion as CEO reveals new game for 2018 Zero Latency has 13 locations worldwide, with further openings planned for 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335242 monthly 0.9 2017-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23314_18560.jpg Eureka! extends run of digiPlaySpace after visitors flock to museum Eureka! has extended its run of digiPlaySpace http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335195 monthly 0.9 2017-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23257_516823.jpg Michael Jackson's estate files trademark for possible museum venture The King of Pop Michael Jackson died in 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335181 monthly 0.9 2017-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23238_469929.jpg Continuum teams up with The Void to immerse guests in world of Star Wars A still from the upcoming Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335169 monthly 0.9 2017-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23231_281400.jpg Ardent's Dreamworld operating at profit one year on from horror accident Dreamworld says it is operating 'above break even' a year on from the accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride which killed four http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335160 monthly 0.9 2017-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23217_765246.jpg British monarchy to generate £1.77bn for economy in 2017 The Royal Family has a total value of £67.5bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335146 monthly 0.9 2017-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23186_427680.jpg IAAPA 2017: Expo breaks records as 39,000 descend on Orlando Silver Dollar City and Mack Rides unveil their record-breaking spinning coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335130 monthly 0.9 2017-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23148_371871.jpg National Aquarium worth more than US$450m to Maryland’s economy, study shows A guest takes part in a scavenger hunt at the National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335134 monthly 0.9 2017-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23160_190844.jpg IAAPA 2017: Brass Ring winners announced Disney’s new Avatar attraction won the Judges Choice award, for its Banshee Rookery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335119 monthly 0.9 2017-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23134_920311.jpg Shaun the Sheep gets foothold in Japan's attractions market Big in Japan: Shaun the Sheep and friends http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335113 monthly 0.9 2017-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23129_172760.jpg IAAPA 2017: Creative force behind 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' reveals details of immersive Disney project Trowbridge promises to bring visitors into an immersive Star Wars universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335091 monthly 0.9 2017-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23131_166922.jpg IAAPA 2017 Exclusive: Frontgrid announces two new product launches Matt Wells (left) is CEO and founder of Frontgrid http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335111 monthly 0.9 2017-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23130_692520.jpg IAAPA 2017 Exclusive: 7thSense Design to open new Orlando office The Orlando office is an expansion of 7thSense's operation, which currently runs out of Sussex in the UK and Michigan in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335086 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23074_910420.jpg Outdoor play brand Timbalaya seals first franchise deal with Kuwaiti firm From left to right: Timbalaya's Nick Farmer, TEC's Ghazi Alhajeri, Timbalaya's Sylvia Matiko, TEC's Abdulwahab A Al-Marzouq http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335088 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23087_716324.jpg IAAPA 2017: Triotech and Ubisoft announce plans for Assassin's Creed VR maze The maze will be based on the latest title in the Assassin's Creed franchise - Assassin's Creed: Origins http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335075 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23078_959016.jpg IAAPA 2017: David Willrich announces THEA Award winners David Willrich (left) congratulates Joe Fox who, with Annika Oetken, won the Peter Chernack Distinguished Service award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335084 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23071_136101.jpg IAAPA 2017: Hulk Hogan reveals plans to turn Beach Store into visitor attraction Hogan revealed he was particularly interested in virtual and augmented reality products http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335078 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23050_591321.jpg Evergrande Group firms up shift to attractions sector with more fairytale theme parks in China IdeAttack's Brilliant China zone concept for Evergrande's Fairytale Theme Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335068 monthly 0.9 2017-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23084_73734.jpg Gove seeks ‘evidence-based advice’ on zoo licensing reforms in wake of Cumbria tragedy South Lakes Safari Zoo says it has made changes and continues to improve http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335059 monthly 0.9 2017-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB23027_951333.jpg IAAPA 2017: Four join prestigious Hall of Fame at Opening Ceremony Henri Landwirth founded Give Kids the World Village http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335017 monthly 0.9 2017-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22934_863586.jpg Drayton Manor’s Colin Bryan receives honour at Buckingham Palace Colin Bryan received an OBE for services to charity and the community http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335038 monthly 0.9 2017-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22996_566861.jpg IAAPA 2017: Obama advisor talks challenges and rewards for drone use in attractions Drone use is currently difficult on a commercial level thanks to various US laws and regulations in regards to airspace http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335027 monthly 0.9 2017-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22947_894534.jpg Don Potts joins Riverside Group to oversee expansion of Six Flags destinations in China Don Potts joins Riverside Group as vice president of resort, park and entertainment business operations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335014 monthly 0.9 2017-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22933_142565.jpg Bolton Museum unveils exhibition designs for Egyptology gallery An artist's impression shows the Land and People zone in Bolton's new Egyptology gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=335004 monthly 0.9 2017-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22929_717639.jpg Cartoon Network theme park coming to India The theme park will feature characters including The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and Adventure Time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334992 monthly 0.9 2017-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22907_354066.jpg Disney announces profits up 14 per cent at parks and resorts Shanghai Disney Resort has performed better than expected since opening in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334981 monthly 0.9 2017-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22914_176565.jpg Welsh Water to turn reservoir into vibrant leisure destination The £4m plans would upgrade and add to existing facilities at Llys y Fran Country Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334976 monthly 0.9 2017-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22888_982505.jpg Phase two completes as hotel opens at Thailand's Vana Nava waterpark Vana Nava Hua Hin waterpark was the first stage in Proud Real Estate's leisure destination http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334963 monthly 0.9 2017-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22877_339499.jpg ZSL appoints British diplomat as new director general Part of Dominic Jermey's new role is to oversee ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334961 monthly 0.9 2017-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22873_11183.jpg VisitBritain targets more US visitors to Birmingham and Midlands Jousting and medieval re-enactment at Warwick Castle, one of the region's top attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334931 monthly 0.9 2017-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22827_253645.jpg SeaWorld tightens financial leash following poor third quarter Joel Manby has implemented a US$40m cost-cutting strategy, with a further US$25m in saving also identified http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334905 monthly 0.9 2017-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22792_759298.jpg World's highest planetarium coming to Tibet's Museum of Natural Sciences The Tibet Museum of Natural Sciences opened in 2015, offering the region a modern, sustainable and cultural project on an international scale http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334885 monthly 0.9 2017-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22779_600900.jpg Kew Gardens nears completion on restoration of world's largest Victorian glasshouse The Temperate House interior - before the plants go back in http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334884 monthly 0.9 2017-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22776_891011.jpg Pixar Pier confirmed to open 2018 as Disney reveals new rides An reimagining of California Screamin' will see the ride given an Incredibles makeover http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334865 monthly 0.9 2017-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22722_778394.jpg Dubai Zoo closes this weekend as AED1bn Dubai Safari prepares for December launch The Municipality has invited the public to visit Dubai Zoo for free this weekend, with a closing ceremony taking place on Sunday (5 November) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334848 monthly 0.9 2017-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22692_138229.jpg Cedar Fair credits investment strategy for strong quarter Matt Ouimet said the company expects its FUNfoward investment strategy to continue to drive earnings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334832 monthly 0.9 2017-11-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22661_88451.jpg Merle Haggard museum coming to Nashville in 2018 The museum will feature instruments, clothing, memorabilia, awards and other artefacts that belonged to Haggard, who died last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334827 monthly 0.9 2017-11-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22658_785859.jpg Uluru climb to be banned from 2019 The remote location in Central Australia receives more than 400,000 visitors each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334811 monthly 0.9 2017-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22641_804773.jpg Museums Association research reveals lower average pay for workers in sector The study revealed that British museum workers are paid seven per cent less on average than the rest of the market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334757 monthly 0.9 2017-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22581_329345.jpg China worth US$1bn a year to Universal, says Comcast CEO Brian Roberts see China as having great potential for Comcast and Universal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334732 monthly 0.9 2017-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22544_343456.jpg VisitBritain turns to Paddington in latest promotional campaign VisitBritain has partnered with StudioCanal on the campaign, which will be driven through an online hub and on social media http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334722 monthly 0.9 2017-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22539_513406.jpg Haptic technology from Disney Research allows users to ‘feel’ fireworks The blind can "feel" fireworks with the new haptic device http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334705 monthly 0.9 2017-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22516_708713.jpg Opening date set for Oman's first waterpark as tourism plan pushes forward The 35,000sq m OMR2.6m development is by James Cubitt and Partners Abu Dhabi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334698 monthly 0.9 2017-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22513_137415.jpg Last Concorde goes on show as £19m Aerospace Bristol opens doors The last ever Concorde jet to be built, the aircraft takes centre stage inside a purpose-built hangar http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334686 monthly 0.9 2017-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22486_964506.jpg World of the Hunger Games comes to Motiongate Dubai World of the Hunger Games is the new addition to Motiongate Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334658 monthly 0.9 2017-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22449_530814.jpg Pop-up attractions in London and LA to celebrate the art of Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy franchise is one of the most popular in videogame history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334647 monthly 0.9 2017-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22405_160878.jpg Museum of the Bible set to open as US$500m project nears completion Washington, DC's newest attraction is opening on 17 November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334644 monthly 0.9 2017-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22403_781324.jpg Liberty Science Center seeks US$25m funding for 25th birthday upgrade Over-21s 'after dark' parties have been popular at Liberty Science Center http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334634 monthly 0.9 2017-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22375_392602.jpg Linda Conlon announces Cristin Dorgelo as president and CEO of the ASTC Cristin Dorgelo will lead the ASTC, which represents nearly 700 members from 50 countries around the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334632 monthly 0.9 2017-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22368_61746.jpg WAZA and UN team up to tackle environmental problems The five-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed by UN Environment executive director Erik Solheim and WAZA president Jenny Gray http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334615 monthly 0.9 2017-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22329_596235.jpg IAAPA supporting Give Kids the World at 2017 expo Give Kids the World CEO Pamela Landwirth (right) pictured with ‘Princess Alyssa’, an alumni wish child http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334609 monthly 0.9 2017-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22327_864488.jpg Merlin planning global rollout for Bear Grylls attractions, says Varney Varney revealed the plans during an earnings call http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334597 monthly 0.9 2017-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22314_671198.jpg IAAPA Foundation announces events for Orlando expo IAAPA Foundation chair Jane Cooper stressed the focus on bringing new talent into the sector and enhancing existing talent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334588 monthly 0.9 2017-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22289_515282.jpg Bear Grylls adventure park for Birmingham and Peppa Pig goes global in Merlin plans The Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, to open in 2018, is targeted at the adventure-based experiences market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334573 monthly 0.9 2017-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22224_494902.jpg Disney breaks ground on HK$10.9bn expansion of Hong Kong park The expansion plan is worth HK$10.9bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334525 monthly 0.9 2017-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22144_479436.jpg Ontario's Science North to develop new Guangzhou science centre Science North opened in 1984 and is Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334518 monthly 0.9 2017-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22137_629820.jpg Sir Tim Smit heads up new project as Jurassica and Memo join forces Jurassica will now join forces with Memo for a new biodiversity project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334515 monthly 0.9 2017-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22134_757473.jpg Merlin denies interest in SeaWorld acquisition SeaWorld recently unveiled its new Orca Encounter show in San Diego, California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334513 monthly 0.9 2017-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22133_363334.jpg Parques Reunidos linked to SeaWorld sale Parques Reunidos and Merlin both have reported interest in SeaWorld http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334500 monthly 0.9 2017-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22122_17209.jpg Blackpool Pleasure Beach MD Amanda Thompson to lead IAAPA in 2020 Thompson was awarded an OBE for her services to tourism in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334481 monthly 0.9 2017-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22102_683594.jpg Unesco and Hermitage Museum join forces to protect cultural heritage in conflict zones Previously inaccessible heritage sites are being recovered from enemy forces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334472 monthly 0.9 2017-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22088_897129.jpg IP business booming as touring exhibitions draw visitors Game of Thrones is the latest in a line of popular IPs to be turned into a touring exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334463 monthly 0.9 2017-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22064_43972.jpg Snapchat signs up Jeff Koons for augmented reality art project Koons' Balloon Rabbit will appear virtually at the Eiffel Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334434 monthly 0.9 2017-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22028_171023.jpg Share prices rise as reports of Merlin's SeaWorld takeover mount Merlin reportedly has interest in part of SeaWorld but its main parks are in conflict with company policy over large captive sea creatures http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334430 monthly 0.9 2017-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22025_797348.jpg Tom Mehrmann joins Universal as president and general manager of Beijing resort Mehrmann helped to increase attendance at Ocean Park from less than three million visitors to more than 7.8 million http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334415 monthly 0.9 2017-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB22015_281368.jpg AMC strikes US$20m deal with Dreamscape Immersive to bring VR to cinemas in UK and US Founded in January this year, the Los Angeles-based Dreamscape is developing VR attractions utilising full-body tracking technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334403 monthly 0.9 2017-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21995_391418.jpg Richard Zimmerman to take Cedar Fair reins in 2018 as leadership succession plan is revealed Zimmerman takes up his new position as CEO effective 1 January 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334392 monthly 0.9 2017-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21975_138732.jpg Iger pays tribute to Disney's Carrie Barnette, who died in Las Vegas shooting 34-year-old Carrie Barnette lived in Riverside, California, and had been working at Disney for the last decade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334389 monthly 0.9 2017-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21967_215443.jpg Bob Iger to step down from Disney in 2019: 'This time I mean it' Iger plans to leave Disney in 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334380 monthly 0.9 2017-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21960_350032.jpg Bob Rogers reveals lineup for 2017 IAAPA Legends Panel Bob Rogers, founder and chair of experience design firm BRC Imagination Arts, will host the panel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334363 monthly 0.9 2017-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21932_776205.jpg Warwick Castle set for 80-bed hotel as Merlin submits 10-year masterplan Merlin's masterplan for Warwick Castle includes restoration of towers, ramparts and walls http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334353 monthly 0.9 2017-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21917_88096.jpg Immersive experiences and digital safety among key trends at EAS 2017 Visitors got to try out cutting-edge innovations including flying theatres, dark ride systems, and virtual reality offerings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334336 monthly 0.9 2017-10-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21891_216719.jpg Jeju Shinhwa World celebrating theme park launch Shinhwa Theme Park in Jeju Shinhwa World has been developed in collaboration with TUBAn, one of Korea’s premier animation companies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334331 monthly 0.9 2017-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21887_688588.jpg Stranger Things pop-up coming to Toronto this weekend Stranger Things is a supernatural mystery about the disappearance of a young boy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334322 monthly 0.9 2017-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21859_500700.jpg Lionsgate and Parques Reunidos plan Times Square attraction Lionsgate Entertainment City will sit at the heart of Times Square in New York http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334299 monthly 0.9 2017-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21828_667490.jpg Legoland Florida gives 20,000 tickets to kids affected by Hurricane Irma The donation, valued at US$1.8m (€1.5m, £1.35m) will give 20,000 people a free trip to Legoland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334262 monthly 0.9 2017-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21766_313648.jpg Marc Zachary joins Fox's theme park division as senior vice president of business development Zachary moves to Fox from Disney after spending six years as vice president of business development and operations for Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334278 monthly 0.9 2017-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21785_424531.jpg EAS 2017: Frontgrid and Simworx launch 'world first' VR attraction Frontgrid launched ParadropVR in a press conference at EAS17 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334250 monthly 0.9 2017-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21740_548011.jpg HLF grants £4.7m to restore original D-Day landing craft The Landing Craft Tank will undergo extensive conservation work as it is restored to its former glory http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334251 monthly 0.9 2017-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21741_924450.jpg Virtual reality comes to Turkish waterpark as Polin debuts enhanced Splash Cabin technology The first VR version of the installation opened in August http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334235 monthly 0.9 2017-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21731_345058.jpg EAS 2017: IAAPA names new European VP at EAS Opening Ceremony Karen Staley joined IAAPA CEO Paul Noland on stage for the announcement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334219 monthly 0.9 2017-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21706_21655.jpg John Glen to chair new look Tourism Industry Council Glen hopes that the Council will act as a representative for the industry heading into Brexit, providing a voice for its members http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334215 monthly 0.9 2017-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21701_656818.jpg Delegates gather in Berlin for EAS 2017 The Messe Exhibition Center in Berlin, Germany, will host the 2017 edition of EAS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334187 monthly 0.9 2017-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21667_444346.jpg Heritage tourism worth £16.4bn to England’s economy – report Windsor Castle is among the UK's most popular heritage attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334183 monthly 0.9 2017-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21660_33969.jpg National Football Museum names new chair and CEO with double appointment Ian Penrose is responsible for governance and leadership of the museum’s board of trustees http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334167 monthly 0.9 2017-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21643_188934.jpg Exclusive: Dubai on target to become Orlando 2.0, says Worlds of Adventure CEO Otto says Dubai will only reach its Orlando 2.0 goal if its attractions can carve a unique niche for the Middle East http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334150 monthly 0.9 2017-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21633_347419.jpg Trump Slump takes hold as US tourism drops in early 2017 The 'Trump Slump' predicted a decline in inbound tourism to the US following the President's election. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334148 monthly 0.9 2017-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21632_220974.jpg Six Flags provides parks and employee updates following Mexico earthquake Six Flags Mexico is being used as a collection centre for people to donate food, water and medical supplies in the wake of the earthquake. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334138 monthly 0.9 2017-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21625_467579.jpg Yorkshire Wildlife Park submits plans for phase one of £50m expansion Park CEO John Minion said the plans were an 'asset' for local people to enjoy and benefit from http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334111 monthly 0.9 2017-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21588_26455.jpg On the wall: London’s National Portrait Gallery to stage major Michael Jackson exhibition An illuminating path, 1998 by David LaChapelle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334094 monthly 0.9 2017-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21546_57635.jpg Legoland bringing VR coaster racing experience to Florida, Malaysia and Germany parks The Great Lego Race VR coaster is launching at three Legoland parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334062 monthly 0.9 2017-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21518_560084.jpg David D'Alessandro to step down from SeaWorld board as operator names Yoshikazu Maruyama new chair David D’Alessandro will leave SeaWorld after the former company chair failed to win a majority of votes for his re-election at the company's annual meeting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334046 monthly 0.9 2017-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21497_595323.jpg AZA names Bronx Zoo director Jim Breheny as new chair Breheny has been a member of the Wildlife Conservation Society for 44 years – 36 years as a full time staff member http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334041 monthly 0.9 2017-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21492_47926.jpg Exclusive: Post-Brexit tourism deal in the 'common interest' of Europe, says tourism minister John Glen was appointed minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism at DCMS in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334025 monthly 0.9 2017-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21484_916683.jpg Visitor attractions worldwide gear up for Halloween Queen Mary's Dark Harbour is one of the attractions to return in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=334015 monthly 0.9 2017-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21469_231272.jpg Disney commits US$2.5m to recovery effort as parks reopen following Hurricane Irma Disney's properties were left relatively unscathed following the hurricane http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333998 monthly 0.9 2017-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21460_84927.jpg TEA calls for 2017 Board candidates David Willrich is the current TEA president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333989 monthly 0.9 2017-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21444_750426.jpg Britain joins tourism space race with successful Northumberland rocket launch The rocket launch a significant step towards the development of rockets for use in space tourism in the future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333979 monthly 0.9 2017-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21433_831258.jpg Immersive Fear the Walking Dead attraction opens in Las Vegas Stars of Fear the Walking Dead were on-hand for the attraction's launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333966 monthly 0.9 2017-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21426_170387.jpg UK arts threatened by Foreign Office's £39m cut to British Council budget An open letter penned to Boris Johnson has urged a rethink in regards to the cuts following Brexit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333955 monthly 0.9 2017-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21409_354929.jpg Florida attractions bunker down as Hurricane Irma passes through the state Orlando's I-Drive 360 will remain closed until further notice http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333914 monthly 0.9 2017-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21390_428804.jpg Scottish marine group reveals plans for its new wildlife facility The new national marine centre is planned to open in 2020, timed for Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333912 monthly 0.9 2017-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21389_351257.jpg Lionsgate theme park developer eyes Philippines for next project Dr. Yang Zhihui (second from left) with President Rodrigo Duterte (third from left) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333905 monthly 0.9 2017-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21370_810674.jpg Exclusive: Worlds of Adventure CEO reveals five year plan, including overseas expansion Design work on IMG Worlds of Legends is expected to be completed by early 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333885 monthly 0.9 2017-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21343_344635.jpg Mexico creates cultural heritage police taskforce to tackle theft and trafficking The Gendarmerie is a special police force set up by President Enrique Pena Nieto in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333869 monthly 0.9 2017-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21334_744644.jpg Inspiring Science Fund awards share of £13m to five UK science centres Newcastle’s International Centre for Life has been awarded £2.6m for Creative Explorations – a project which will feature a space-themed exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333862 monthly 0.9 2017-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21320_823358.jpg Walking Dead to invade Thorpe Park as operator confirms IP for popular Fright Nights Thorpe Park Resort unveiled a gory living billboard to make the announcement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333859 monthly 0.9 2017-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21324_594626.jpg Six-hour, two-person London adventure announced by Punchdrunk Kabeiroi is designed for two people who will go on a six-hour adventure across London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333849 monthly 0.9 2017-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21303_688073.jpg Roadmap for London tourism predicts 30 per cent visitor increase by 2025 More than 100 industry partners including the likes of Merlin Entertainments, Airbnb and Gatwick Airport have backed the mayor’s new tourism vision http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333838 monthly 0.9 2017-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21279_918774.jpg IT pop-up attraction comes to Hollywood A remake of IT hits cinemas on 8 September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333835 monthly 0.9 2017-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21277_207824.jpg Vera Lynn backs urgent £1m plea to preserve White Cliffs of Dover Dame Vera, who this year turned 100 and in 1942 sung ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’, has thrown her weight the appeal, saying the cliffs represented British ideals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333813 monthly 0.9 2017-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21263_886560.jpg Museums in Hull have recorded one million visitors since becoming the UK's City of Culture The Ferens Art Gallery has been selected to host this years' Turner Prize http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333803 monthly 0.9 2017-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21235_649591.jpg World Waterpark Association reaches out to Harvey victims following devastating hurricane The storm was the strongest to hit Texas since 1961 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333783 monthly 0.9 2017-08-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21201_664584.jpg Six Flags announces Cyborg gyroscope ride for New Jersey's Great Adventure Inspired by a gyroscope, the Cyber Spin will feature a triple box design that allows visitors to experience a combination of negative and positive gravitational forces. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333781 monthly 0.9 2017-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21199_587474.jpg New Star Wars AR app calls on users to 'find the force' at 20 global landmarks Special banners with the Find the Force logo will allow players to make one of 15 characters appear in AR http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333768 monthly 0.9 2017-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21189_93002.jpg Dallas Zoo offers free visits to Harvey evacuees The zoo is inviting evacuees for a fun day out free of charge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333748 monthly 0.9 2017-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21169_553241.jpg Merlin introducing undersea adventure to Legoland California in 2018 Guests will make a four-minute journey through the giant aquarium, which will be populated with more than 2,000 sea creatures including sharks, stingrays and more http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333744 monthly 0.9 2017-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21158_95735.jpg TEA to tour abandoned Spreepark during EAS The park previously had seven rollercoasters, though only one remains, after the others were sold to other parks or demolished http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333726 monthly 0.9 2017-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21136_734397.jpg Dreamworld deaths affect Village Roadshow as operator announces AU$66.7m losses Village Roadshow is hoping that its DC Rivals hypercoaster will draw in more visitors after a poor financial year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333720 monthly 0.9 2017-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21130_240670.jpg General Motors chair Mary Barra elected to Disney Board Barra has led GM as its CEO since January 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333703 monthly 0.9 2017-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21109_21020.jpg Industrial manslaughter laws to be introduced following Dreamworld tragedy Four people died as a result of the accident at Dreamworld http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333699 monthly 0.9 2017-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21105_597118.jpg Viacom abandons plan for underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme park as developer hits out against fake news surrounding project The developer says the majority of the development would be on land, with floating structures featuring a glass bottom hull http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333683 monthly 0.9 2017-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21074_39580.jpg ‘Create your own masterpiece’ with interactive colour editing from Disney Research The technology is intended for museums and exhibitions, and aims to provide an entertaining way for interacting with paintings in a non-intrusive manner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333676 monthly 0.9 2017-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21070_435193.jpg Aberdeen Science Centre set to double exhibition space following £4.7m redevelopment The proposed development will double the museum's exhibition space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333670 monthly 0.9 2017-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21067_136690.jpg Engineering work starts on HMS Victory to preserve warship and prevent collapse The 2,000 tonne weight load of HMS Victory will be better supported once work is complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333660 monthly 0.9 2017-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21048_504417.jpg Waterpark numbers rising in the Balkans as new development comes to Kosovo The aqua park is part of a small but growing trend for the area, according to Polin, which has dedicated resources to developing new projects in the Balkans region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333651 monthly 0.9 2017-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB21051_675207.jpg New Punjab museum tells story of Partition The site, which is in the Town Hall, was provided by the state government http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333605 monthly 0.9 2017-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20979_934471.jpg DCMS introduces £15m cultural regeneration fund as part of Great Exhibition of the North The 2018 Great Exhibition of the North will take place in Newcastle and Gateshead http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333585 monthly 0.9 2017-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20959_427607.jpg Tech start up Neurable creates world's first brain-controlled VR system The system is controlled entirely though brain power http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333579 monthly 0.9 2017-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20956_795377.jpg John Ellerman Foundation launches museums development fund The scheme will help already established curators of museums and galleries learn new ways of working http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333575 monthly 0.9 2017-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20950_361527.jpg Lionsgate ups theme park game with new development in the works for South Korea's Jeju Shinhwa World The Hunger Games will be among the IPs featured in the Lionsgate theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333549 monthly 0.9 2017-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20920_21103.jpg Brexit won't affect business in Canary Islands, says Loro Parque founder Wolfgang Kiessling opened his first attraction in the Canary Islands back in 1972 with the launch of Loro Parque http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333543 monthly 0.9 2017-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20914_913087.jpg Expansion for Legoland Windsor on the cards after Merlin submits 2024 masterplan The application is split into eight separate projects, with work to be carried out through to 2024 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333538 monthly 0.9 2017-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20907_294127.jpg Bulmers eyes overseas tourists, with plans for €1.8m Clonmel visitor centre The visitor centre is part of a larger €5m (£4.5m, US$5.9) tourism scheme, which aims to attract upwards of 100,000 visitors annually to Tipperary over the course of the next five years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333534 monthly 0.9 2017-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20901_916355.jpg World Monuments Fund training Syrian refugees to restore lost heritage Stephen Battle, programme director for Sub-Saharan Africa at WMF, recently visited Jordan to lay the groundwork for the Syrian heritage project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333527 monthly 0.9 2017-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20893_103759.jpg Oman eyes tourism boost as Salalah waterpark development nears completion The waterpark is being used as a lure for overseas tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333497 monthly 0.9 2017-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20866_983147.jpg Abu Dhabi plans stronger heritage links with new tourism agreement An Islamic potter teaching a female tourist making ceramic pots in Heritage villages in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333495 monthly 0.9 2017-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20864_686420.jpg DXB reshapes business following poor second quarter Motiongate Dubai is one of three theme parks included in Dubai Parks and Resorts, owned by DXB Entertainments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333375 monthly 0.9 2017-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20781_977812.jpg UK rides reopen following death of man on similar US attraction in Ohio Lightwater Valley has closed its Eagles Claw following the accident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333489 monthly 0.9 2017-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20860_270537.jpg Bear Grylls Survival Academy launches at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Bear Grylls is a famed adventurer and survivalist http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333485 monthly 0.9 2017-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20856_43642.jpg 'Plenty of opportunity for expansion in China' says Iger as Shanghai booms Bob Iger and Disney are looking at China as a key area for significant expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333472 monthly 0.9 2017-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20837_430099.jpg SeaWorld continuing with Chinese expansion plans despite domestic woes SeaWorld's Chinese ventures have already been confirmed not to have orcas, along with any other future parks it develops http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333464 monthly 0.9 2017-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20833_661661.jpg Disney's Parks and Resorts division performs well with strong overseas growth The increase at Shanghai reflected a full quarter of operations compared to the previous year, which included opening costs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333436 monthly 0.9 2017-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20817_342124.jpg SeaWorld to cut further costs following poor first half of 2017 In San Diego, SeaWorld has replaced its controversial orca show with a more natural version http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333413 monthly 0.9 2017-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20797_952192.jpg SeaWorld names Marc Swanson as CFO Swanson had been serving at the company as an interim CFO since 1 August http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333411 monthly 0.9 2017-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20796_239696.jpg Legoland performs for Merlin, but UK attractions struggle following terror attacks Merlin attributed success at its Lego parks to the launch of Legoland Japan, a strong Easter period and new accommodation at its parks in Billund and Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333373 monthly 0.9 2017-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20778_212098.jpg Cedar Fair plans big investments for 2018 Four new rollercoasters are among the investments for Cedar Fair in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333369 monthly 0.9 2017-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20775_543018.jpg Record quarter for Cedar Fair as operator targets US$500m earnings record Attendance at Cedar Fair parks is up year-on-year by 134,000 people to 6.7 million visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333336 monthly 0.9 2017-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/132625_247843.jpg Disney unveils 'Magic Bench' mixed reality technology The Magic Bench allows users to see, hear and interact with animated characters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333331 monthly 0.9 2017-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20754_922894.jpg Merlin chief executive to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2017 Varney was appointed Merlin chief executive when the company was formed in 1999 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333322 monthly 0.9 2017-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20771_363154.jpg Interns at American Museum of Natural History create visitor tours for summer training scheme Trainees design and conduct creative tours for the more than 500 camp groups that visit through the summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333317 monthly 0.9 2017-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20742_493108.jpg BBC plans culture festival to air alongside new art series in 2018 Civilisations will be presented by David Olusoga, Mary Beard and Simon Schama http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333311 monthly 0.9 2017-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20736_767488.jpg Continuum purchases popular Welsh theme park Greenwood Based in Yorkshire, Continuum operates a heritage and entertainment portfolio of eight attractions in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333301 monthly 0.9 2017-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20732_315706.jpg Last captive orca born at SeaWorld dies The three-month-old calf, named Kyara, died from what was thought to be pneumonia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333294 monthly 0.9 2017-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20723_598240.jpg Six Flags targets more waterpark acquisitions as new strategy brings results Six Flags recently acquired two new waterparks, bringing its total number of properties in North America up to 20 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333293 monthly 0.9 2017-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20722_576774.jpg Disney Union Announces it will seek a living wage as a ‘path out of poverty’ 23,000 cast members in the union make less than US$12 (€10.20, £9.10) an hour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333264 monthly 0.9 2017-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20694_392852.jpg New attractions help Universal theme parks to surge in revenues NBCUniversal's parks continue to thrive under a constant investment scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333256 monthly 0.9 2017-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20683_995928.jpg It takes 'more than money and cranes' to have theme park success, Six Flags tells Wanda Six Flags has a portfolio of 20 parks across the US, with the operator now planning an international expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333250 monthly 0.9 2017-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20681_907545.jpg Stephenson's Rocket returning to Newcastle for first time in over a century The Rocket, which is usually displayed at the London Science Museum, will go on display in Newcastle in 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333196 monthly 0.9 2017-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20674_21919.jpg UK attractions may need a licence to experiment with drones Drones are facing tighter government regulation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333232 monthly 0.9 2017-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20670_614689.jpg Six Flags reveals record revenues Six Flags attendance grew year-on-year by 1 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333225 monthly 0.9 2017-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20650_787863.jpg Noah's Ark theme park in hot water after US$10 land sale jeopardises US$18m tax rebate The park opened its doors in July last year, with the 510ft (155.5m) long, 85ft (26m) wide and 51ft (15.3m) high ark its centrepiece http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333209 monthly 0.9 2017-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20640_415936.jpg Unesco welcomes liberation of Mosul Museum and plans to safeguard site Antiques stolen from the Mosul Museum by the Islamic State group and hidden in the University of Mosul http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333184 monthly 0.9 2017-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20613_882058.jpg Thorpe Park teaser hints at The Walking Dead for popular Fright Night events The imagery on Thorpe Park's website suggests the Walking Dead is on its way to the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333166 monthly 0.9 2017-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20600_85617.jpg Diversity at the top of the agenda as New York lays out detailed plan for culture New York's mayor, Bill de Blasio, said ethnic diversity will be a factor in funding decisions for the city going forward http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333155 monthly 0.9 2017-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20587_716819.jpg Google brings back Glass tech with focus on improving job productivity Agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO has been using the technology to access checklists, view instruction manuals or send photos from tablets or laptops as they assemble machines http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333142 monthly 0.9 2017-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20574_105976.jpg Freeman expands sports and entertainment reach with acquisition of BaAM Freeman worked with BaAM on several events such as the MLB FanFest in San Diego http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333138 monthly 0.9 2017-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20572_725873.jpg Second buyer joins Wanda deal as group restructures multi-billion theme park and hotel sale Wang Jianlin's heavy investment in entertainment, tourism and financial ventures has attracted the attention of Chinese regulators http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333128 monthly 0.9 2017-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20564_272820.jpg Saudi Arabia government grants US$2.6bn to tourism projects Among the plans, 80 archeological sites will be restored http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333099 monthly 0.9 2017-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20509_275825.jpg Reid-Anderson back as Six Flags president as company announces Duffey departure John Duffey had been in the position for just 17 months, with Reid-Anderson holding the position between 2010-2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333097 monthly 0.9 2017-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20508_802065.jpg Tourism projects receive funding in latest round of VisitEngland's £40m Discover England Fund Iconic heritage locations such as Stonehenge are included on the Bristol-London tourism trail http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333083 monthly 0.9 2017-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20474_305277.jpg Alton Towers opens world-first CBeebies hotel Rooms are designed with young children in mind http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333056 monthly 0.9 2017-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20389_540376.jpg Major US aquariums join forces to eliminate plastic use The partnership – initially founded by Monterey Bay Aquarium, National Aquarium, and Shedd Aquarium – is making a commitment to eliminate single-use plastic straws and bags in its aquariums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333050 monthly 0.9 2017-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20380_494713.jpg Heritage Lottery funding secured to establish Paralympic heritage centre at Stoke Mandeville stage during the Olympic and Paralympic athletes heroes' return in London. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333035 monthly 0.9 2017-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20351_219989.jpg Longleat eyes extended stays with hotel and waterpark plan Longleat has already committed to spending as much as £3m each year as it improves the site over the next decade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333024 monthly 0.9 2017-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20324_101363.jpg Wanda lending Sunac US$4.3bn to finance theme park and hotel purchase Wanda is aiming to reduce its debt pile with the sale accounting for 91 per cent of its physical assets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333014 monthly 0.9 2017-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20316_234802.jpg Croatia's first major theme park set to open doors Croatia's first major theme park set to open doors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333009 monthly 0.9 2017-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20310_788816.jpg San Francisco's MOMA creates unique SMS service that sends art to user's phones A bot determines searches based on keywords or emojis and then sends back an appropriate response to the user http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=333006 monthly 0.9 2017-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20309_298525.jpg Plan launched to safeguard Snowdon from increased tourism The plan outlines ways to promote the area and to safeguard it for future generations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332985 monthly 0.9 2017-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20292_486885.jpg Cuban government eyes foreign investment for waterpark and theme park projects Cuba's tourism ministry is lining up a number of joint ventures for waterparks and theme parks to be unveiled in November at the Havana International Fair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332976 monthly 0.9 2017-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20286_413464.jpg Unesco launches fundraising platform for World Heritage projects One of the live projects seeking funding is a proposal to safeguard the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332952 monthly 0.9 2017-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20260_486082.jpg Unesco makes 23 new additions to World Heritage list Hebron is a highly-contentious area as it contains the Tomb of the Patriarchs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332947 monthly 0.9 2017-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20257_957388.jpg Wanda 'wolf pack' dwindles following US$9.3bn property deal Wanda chair Wang Jianlin previously made his intentions towards Disney known, promising to surpass it as the world’s largest tourism enterprise by 2020 and stating that http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332933 monthly 0.9 2017-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20242_485608.jpg Celebrity curators creating mini museums for Dutch railway stations Television presenter Floortje Dessing was the first celebrity to debut a collection, opening her exhibition on platform 8/9b of Leiden central station last month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332924 monthly 0.9 2017-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20232_662799.jpg Vienna designated World Heritage in Danger as other major heritage sites avoid Unesco listing Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city to become the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332909 monthly 0.9 2017-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20223_467615.jpg HBO announces plans for touring Game of Thrones exhibition The exhibition will include artefacts from every season of the show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332906 monthly 0.9 2017-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20218_402592.jpg West Midlands Safari Park announces opening date for new Boj attraction Boj will be making its attractions debut at the safari park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332903 monthly 0.9 2017-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20215_263189.jpg New Zealand's Otago Museum undergoing final stage of science-focused redevelopment A double helix-inspired slide will be a focal point of the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332895 monthly 0.9 2017-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20200_211996.jpg Panda diplomacy plays part as Zoo Berlin launches new €10m enclosure Xi and Merkel attended the opening ceremony of the Panda Garden at Zoo Berlin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332887 monthly 0.9 2017-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20185_318503.jpg DCMS adds digital to name in rebranding The DCMS underwent a shakeup recently when Rob Wilson, former minister for civil society, lost his seat during the general election http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332876 monthly 0.9 2017-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20177_856178.jpg Could interactive narratives be incorporated into visitor attractions? According to Bradbury, linear media loves to toy with the idea of interactive and branching narratives, using shows such as Rick and Morty and Westworld as to where this could be effective http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332863 monthly 0.9 2017-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20179_698494.jpg Scottish government creates new route into museums sector with Vocational Skills Fund Learning in museums will be accessible on every rung of the career ladder http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332859 monthly 0.9 2017-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20147_210238.jpg ABBA exhibition coming to London's Southbank Centre For the first time, objects from ABBA The Museum and its private archives will be brought together in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332855 monthly 0.9 2017-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20144_365663.jpg Coral reefs at risk of extinction unless global warming effects are curtailed, warns Unesco The world's coral reefs are worth an estimated US$1tn in social, cultural and economic value http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332834 monthly 0.9 2017-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20126_222674.jpg Art UK secures funding to digitise UK's collection of 170,000 sculptures The entire UK sculpture library will be catalogued over the next three years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332829 monthly 0.9 2017-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20120_215808.jpg Efteling brings fantasy world of Symbolica to life with debut of €35m attraction The family friendly dark ride is based on the imaginary world of Symbolica http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332821 monthly 0.9 2017-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20107_15986.jpg Pub becomes first in the UK to be granted licence to operate as a zoo Andy Cowell has built up a collection of 88 animals after initially adopting two pigs named Ginger and Spice in 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332808 monthly 0.9 2017-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20093_911672.jpg VR startup plans to bring Norse mythology to life with theme park plan The Yggdrasil story is being created by famed Danish fantasy author Josefine Ottesen http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332792 monthly 0.9 2017-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20082_288992.jpg US$46m waterpark comes to North Carolina's Outer Banks The 81,000sq m (871,000sq ft) development took eight months to complete and features more than 20 waterslides and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332795 monthly 0.9 2017-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20084_981944.jpg Science centres must help public recognise truth in post-truth era, says Linda Conlon International Centre for Life CEO and ASTC chair, Linda Conlon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332769 monthly 0.9 2017-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20052_511262.jpg London takes cut to boost regional arts by £170m in Arts Council's new National Portfolio The National Theatre is among the 'big four' arts institution, which were all asked to submit applications for 3 per cent less money, with that funding being allocated regionally http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332759 monthly 0.9 2017-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20048_521179.jpg VisitBritain celebrates literary legends with new tourism campaign The interactive map highlights locations of British literary legends http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332739 monthly 0.9 2017-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20021_880191.jpg Gran Canaria set to start work on Europe’s biggest waterpark Siam Park 2 on Gran Canaria will share the same Thai-style theming as its sister park on Tenerife http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332729 monthly 0.9 2017-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB20012_583945.jpg SeaWorld reveals government subpoena requests The company was served with subpoenas from both the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332718 monthly 0.9 2017-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19995_845555.jpg Hersheypark looking at possible expansion Hersheypark's newest openings are its three new tower drop rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332685 monthly 0.9 2017-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19944_796574.jpg Exclusive: Moscow startup eyes global expansion with free-roam VR experiences Anvio VR offers a completely immersive experience and is currently the only company to offer full-body tracking http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332678 monthly 0.9 2017-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19933_192129.jpg Peru addresses Machu Picchu overcrowding with permit system The new system aims to address issues of overcrowding at Machu Picchu http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332653 monthly 0.9 2017-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19907_859605.jpg Moomin Museum opens in Tampere The museum’s first permanent exhibition, Guess What Happens Next?, tells the entire Moomin story from start to finish http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332640 monthly 0.9 2017-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19880_863052.jpg Paramount splits from £3.2bn Kent theme park project The project is still set to go ahead, though not under the Paramount banner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332621 monthly 0.9 2017-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19858_434159.jpg Youth ambassadors appointed to allocate millions in heritage funding The newly-appointed ambassadors will advise the HLF’s Trustees on awarding grants by sharing their experience, reviewing applications and providing opinion on project appeal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332618 monthly 0.9 2017-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19856_77357.jpg SeaWorld continues conservation focus with Rescue Coaster San Antonio debut Created by Intamin, the ride carriage – the first of its kind in North America – is designed to make riders feel as though they are riding a jet ski http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332614 monthly 0.9 2017-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19853_381871.jpg Suspended museum directors return to work following high court ruling Italy's prime minister, Matteo Renzi, announced the appointment of the 20 directors in September 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332608 monthly 0.9 2017-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19850_590106.jpg Black Country Living Museum secures HLF funding for major expansion The open air living museum tells the story of the people that once lived and worked in the heart of industrial Britain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332596 monthly 0.9 2017-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19831_969521.jpg Airbnb introduces €5m Community Tourism Programme Airbnb says it will contribute €340bn in economic output across communities in Europe by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332590 monthly 0.9 2017-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19821_754264.jpg DCMS shakeup sees John Glen appointed to oversee arts, heritage and tourism Glen’s remit will include arts, culture, heritage, public libraries, museums, the National Archives and tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332577 monthly 0.9 2017-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19817_953924.jpg Fighting back against fake news a priority for new Ecsite president Herbert Munder Herbert Munder is the new Ecsite president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332574 monthly 0.9 2017-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19790_455213.jpg Disney's Iger reveals Shanghai about to break even, hints potential for second China park Iger revealed there was potential for a second Disney park on mainland China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332567 monthly 0.9 2017-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19777_368958.jpg LA Galaxy and Universal announce exclusive theme park partnership Debuting tomorrow (17 June), when LA Galaxy meet Houston Dynamo, the Universal globe will remain a permanent fixture for the length of the partnership http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332562 monthly 0.9 2017-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19774_102888.jpg Portugal's science minister urges science communicators to stick to their 'unique and critical mission' Manuel Heitor told attendees to seize this opportunity to discuss why science communication is important http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332557 monthly 0.9 2017-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19770_942828.jpg Crowdfunding campaign launched to revive classic British kids show Fun House as a visitor attraction Pat Sharp was host of Fun House for 12 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332551 monthly 0.9 2017-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19762_655068.jpg SeaWorld shareholders vote to remove chair at annual meeting David D'Alessandro was appointed SeaWorld chair in 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332542 monthly 0.9 2017-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19744_123794.jpg AAE 2017: Holovis debuts new robotic VR experience The robotic arm is synced with the virtual reality to create am immersive experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332539 monthly 0.9 2017-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19761_252324.jpg Ecsite kicks off with Mariano Gago Awards In the Sustainable Success category, Dialogue Social Enterprise won the award for an exhibition concept called Dialogue in the Dark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332523 monthly 0.9 2017-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19725_201911.jpg Met names Daniel Weiss as new president and CEO Weiss will lead and run the museum, filling the higher-ranking role of president and CEO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332515 monthly 0.9 2017-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19721_954751.jpg Disney taking full ownership of Euro Disney with planned delisting Crossing the 95 per cent ownership threshold means Disney can now force a mandatory buyout of remaining shares http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332509 monthly 0.9 2017-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19714_908802.jpg AAE 2017: Triotech teams up with Jeju Shinhwa World for Larva attractions Larva launched in 2011 and features Red and Yellow as its signature characters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332507 monthly 0.9 2017-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19708_594913.jpg Europe’s science centre community heads to Porto for sector’s leading conference Ecsite 2017's pre-conference is underway in Porto, Portugal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332497 monthly 0.9 2017-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19693_69647.jpg Morgan's Wonderland prepares to open world-first waterpark for the disabled The San Antonio-based theme park broke ground in November 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332498 monthly 0.9 2017-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19694_193630.jpg Plans for Paramount theme park in Spain fall through after project is deemed illegal by courts The court ruled that the project was illegal on the grounds that it was encroaching on the regional park of Sierra de Carrascoy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332481 monthly 0.9 2017-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19686_666898.jpg Bernard Donoghue named part of Sadiq Khan's Cultural Leadership Board for London Donoghue, who also chairs the Tourism Alliance, takes up the role of ambassador for culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332488 monthly 0.9 2017-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19689_613545.jpg Toronto Zoo set to reopen after strike Negotiators for Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1600) have reached an agreement with Toronto Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332475 monthly 0.9 2017-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19682_363256.jpg Zoos should 'shed guilt' and highlight conservation work, says WAZA CEO Thanks in part to the work of zoos, the giant panda has been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’ on the global list of species at risk of extinction, one example of how zoos have been successful in conservation efforts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332438 monthly 0.9 2017-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19650_72989.jpg Universal breaks ground on Super Nintendo World, confirms Mario Kart plans Mario Kart plans were officially confirmed as a signature attraction during the groundbreaking ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332428 monthly 0.9 2017-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19646_396864.jpg Cape Town's Iziko Planetarium among Africa's elite following R30m digital upgrade The new digital fulldome 8K theatre is a first for the African continent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332417 monthly 0.9 2017-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19639_412153.jpg Grayson Perry's 'The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever' goes on display at London's Serpentine The exhibitions examines how contemporary art can best address a diverse cross section of society http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332421 monthly 0.9 2017-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19644_432090.jpg Yorkshire Wildlife Park announces £50m expansion plans Plans include new reserves and the introduction of new species to expand on existing conservation and welfare work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332420 monthly 0.9 2017-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19642_236992.jpg Influential speakers gear up for inaugural TIDE tech conference Pixar veteran and storytelling for business expert Matthew Luhn is the keynote speaker at TIDE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332413 monthly 0.9 2017-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19619_564344.jpg Tourism Ireland names new head of Great Britain Wakley moves up from her position as deputy head covering consumer marketing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332399 monthly 0.9 2017-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19599_435196.jpg Kung Fu Panda and Hello Kitty for Universal Studios Hollywood DreamWorks Theatre will replace the existing Shrek 4-D attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332391 monthly 0.9 2017-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19593_785489.jpg Varney calls on new government to shake up "undervalued" tourism sector Varney is chair of the British Hospitality Association and Merlin Entertainments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332382 monthly 0.9 2017-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19582_459209.jpg Wonderful world of Dr Seuss celebrated with launch of new museum The ground floor of the Museum features the Cat’s Corner – a Dr. Seuss-themed educational space for ongoing art and literacy-based activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332377 monthly 0.9 2017-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19576_999887.jpg Study suggests heritage volunteering can improve wellbeing The volunteer and training scheme was shown to improve participants' wellbeing over the course of three years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332352 monthly 0.9 2017-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19554_119327.jpg Studio Ghibli announces plans to open My Neighbour Totoro anime theme park My Neighbour Totoro was released in 1988 and tells the story of two young sisters and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332349 monthly 0.9 2017-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19522_583299.jpg Theme Index 2017: Asia outgrowing rest of the world as museum numbers increase The National Museum of China in Beijing is now the world’s most-visited museum, displacing the Louvre in Paris http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332348 monthly 0.9 2017-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19521_947116.jpg Theme Index: Brazil and China making a splash as waterparks attendance rises Chimelong in Guangzhou, China, retains the title of world’s most-attended waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332343 monthly 0.9 2017-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19517_44570.jpg Theme Index: Disney dips as theme parks experience mixed year Magic Kingdom remains the world’s most visited park, with Disneyland California and Tokyo Disneyland in second and third place respectively http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332289 monthly 0.9 2017-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19447_936729.jpg Immersive Alien: Escape experience coming to Madame Tussauds London Madame Tussauds first revealed the new addition with a teaser trailer, http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332288 monthly 0.9 2017-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19446_741698.jpg DXB Entertainments names Almulla as new CEO following Al Nuaimi departure Almulla takes up the role at DXB after 9 years at AMG, having joined the firm in November 2008 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332280 monthly 0.9 2017-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19443_629567.jpg Controversial court ruling hampers Italy culture shakeup plans Italy's culture minister Dario Franceschini has condemned the decision http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332282 monthly 0.9 2017-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19580_898628.jpg Cornish prison attraction hopes for £12m makeover, plus hotel The disused Bodmin Jail, in Bodmin, Cornwall, could become a new attraction and hotel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332207 monthly 0.9 2017-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19369_860862.jpg Universal's Volcano Bay officially opens Volcano Bay replaces Wet N’ Wild Orlando, which closed on 31 December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332209 monthly 0.9 2017-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19375_139166.jpg Willrich targets ‘truly global TEA’ as president seeks to increase overseas presence David Willrich became TEA president in November following a unanimous vote http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332203 monthly 0.9 2017-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19368_49975.jpg Attractions heads urged to review protocols following Manchester terrorist attack Security has been stepped up at locations such as Buckingham Palace following the attack http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332190 monthly 0.9 2017-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19357_390877.jpg Fabian Stumpfl joins brother Tobias at head of AV Stumpfl in dual leadership role Fabian (left) joins brother Tobias (right) at the head of AV Stumpfl http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332162 monthly 0.9 2017-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19323_540897.jpg Fox developing free roam Alien VR experience Fox recently released the latest film in the franchise Alien: Covenant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332157 monthly 0.9 2017-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19321_282441.jpg Outbound travel from the UK to be worth £54bn by 2020 The UK is in the top five for international spend on tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332158 monthly 0.9 2017-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19322_593997.jpg TEA teaming up with Orlando City for tailgate event Orlando City SC began play in 2015 as an expansion team of the MLS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332129 monthly 0.9 2017-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19283_595813.jpg HBO and Tourism Ireland renew Game of Thrones tourism deal Game of Thrones returns for a seventh series on 16 July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332119 monthly 0.9 2017-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19275_755285.jpg Cincinnati Zoo set to reopen former home of Harambe after US$12m expansion The endangered primate’s death was met with international outrage, Harambe later becoming an online sensation in the form of an internet meme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332107 monthly 0.9 2017-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19263_355179.jpg Russia looks at Arctic to increase tourism numbers The Russian zone is the largest part of the Arctic and has great potential for tourist development, according to the government http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332109 monthly 0.9 2017-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19264_677564.jpg Garfield coming to Six Flags' Chinese parks Garfield has become one of the world's most recognisable brands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332089 monthly 0.9 2017-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19249_371993.jpg Cincinnati Art Museum receives record US$11.75m donation The endowment will be used to enhance collections in the arts of South Asia, Greater Iran and Afghanistan. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332084 monthly 0.9 2017-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19237_551587.jpg SeaWorld announces plans for second Sesame Place theme park A new license agreement between Sesame Workshop and SeaWorld will see the new attraction open its doors 'no later than mid-2021' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332082 monthly 0.9 2017-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19234_853860.jpg Zoo Miami's 'Zoo Doo' turns manure to profit with new public conservation initiative Zoo Miami is selling the animal dung harvested from a variety of endangered herbivores including rhinos, elephants, and bantengs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332076 monthly 0.9 2017-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19226_968413.jpg China's biggest online games developer announces plan for esports theme park League of Legends could be the primary focus for a Tencent theme park, with the company owning a majority share in developer Riot Games http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332070 monthly 0.9 2017-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19219_188085.jpg Britain's best recognised at Museums + Heritage Awards The Novium's Tim Peake exhibition won the Temporary or Touring Exhibition award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332051 monthly 0.9 2017-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19216_604492.jpg Industry’s digital strategists gear up for CultureGeek in London CultureGeek takes place on 19 May at Kensington’s Royal Geographic Society http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332055 monthly 0.9 2017-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19200_567996.jpg New Australian government abandons plans for AU$200m open-range zoo near Perth The reserve was designed to allow the nearby Perth Zoo to expand its breeding programmes because it cannot facilitate big breeding herds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332035 monthly 0.9 2017-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19187_626939.jpg Scitech CEO Alan Brien to retire after 17 years Alan Brien became CEO of SciTech in 2000 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332025 monthly 0.9 2017-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19175_628542.jpg Universal already planning expansion of Volcano Bay ahead of grand opening Universal sees the waterpark as key for growth in Orlando, with the addition being used to drive additional hotel stays at its theme park resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=332011 monthly 0.9 2017-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19152_355690.jpg Research lab developing pneumatic haptic technology for VR devices A thin rubber attachment can be attached to existing devices to create haptic simulations of real-life objects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331982 monthly 0.9 2017-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19104_893786.jpg Former VisitScotland chair to oversee Scottish Natural Heritage Cantlay was given an OBE in 2014 for services to tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331964 monthly 0.9 2017-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19082_189717.jpg Economic benefits of LGBT tourism highlighted in new UNWTO report The emergence of the millennial LGBT community is also highlighted, with the group aged 15-34 soon to become the next generation of travellers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331951 monthly 0.9 2017-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19078_585199.jpg DXB cutting costs by 20 per cent after posting Q1 loss During the first quarter of 2017, DXB's parks welcomed a total of 586,355 visitors, with around 40 per cent of traffic coming from outside the UAE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331903 monthly 0.9 2017-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19031_218228.jpg TEA seeks nominations for 2018 Thea Awards Shanghai Disney Resort picked up several awards at this year's Theas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331934 monthly 0.9 2017-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19059_604069.jpg Merlin attractions close river rapids rides following Drayton Manor death Thorpe Park is among the Merlin parks to close its river rapids ride as a precautionary measure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331930 monthly 0.9 2017-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19056_254169.jpg 'One brand worldwide': SeaWorld says no to orcas for overseas attractions SeaWorld says its current generation of orcas will be the last held under its captivity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331908 monthly 0.9 2017-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19039_610625.jpg IPs and investment key to growing parks business, says Iger Disney is utilising its Marvel brand Guardians of the Galaxy for a ride opening later this summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331923 monthly 0.9 2017-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19052_899320.jpg NHM reveals Whales exhibition The Whales exhibit will run from summer 2017 to late 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331920 monthly 0.9 2017-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19046_712568.jpg Adventures in Wonderland experience at The Vaults The Vaults will be home to the immersive theatre experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331900 monthly 0.9 2017-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19029_768148.jpg Zoo that oversaw 500 animal deaths in four years granted new license Inspectors say CZCL have instigated a “change of culture” http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331891 monthly 0.9 2017-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19024_799957.jpg Double digit growth for Disney as Shanghai boosts results for quarter The opening of Shanghai Disney last year increased numbers for the operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331873 monthly 0.9 2017-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB19017_538803.jpg Girl dies after falling from water ride at Drayton Manor Park Police attended the scene, which remained closed on Wednesday (10 May) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331865 monthly 0.9 2017-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18996_79370.jpg NASA grants Orlando Science Center US$1.2m to develop STEM scheme for critically-ill Megan Nickels – assistant professor of STEM at the University of Central Florida – is creating the mobile science and technology carts in partnership with the Orlando Science Center http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331860 monthly 0.9 2017-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18994_904186.jpg SeaWorld sinks as Easter delay sees Q1 revenue drop 15 per cent Attendance for the quarter saw a decline of 14.9 per cent – approximately 491,000 visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331856 monthly 0.9 2017-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18990_258698.jpg Deborah Thomas steps down as Ardent CEO to focus on struggling parks division Thomas will directly oversee the revitalisation of Dreamworld and Ardent’s other Australian businesses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331849 monthly 0.9 2017-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18978_39154.jpg VisitScotland pins tourism hopes on remake of 40s whisky hit The comedy tells the story of a cargo vessel wrecked off a remote fictional Scottish island group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331790 monthly 0.9 2017-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18883_214450.jpg Tax relief for Britain's museums and galleries in doubt after government defers provision until after election Philip Hammond made the pledge to broaden the scope of the Treasury’s museums and galleries tax relief in November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331777 monthly 0.9 2017-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18876_200723.jpg Botswana introducing tourism tax to preserve wildlife Located in West Africa, Botswana is a tourism hotspot for safari enthusiasts, who come for the “Big Five” wild animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331772 monthly 0.9 2017-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18871_506590.jpg BBC teams up with top UK science institutions for Tomorrow's World reboot Professor Brian Cox says that Tomorrow’s World represents the institutions of Britain coming together to inspire current and future generations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331750 monthly 0.9 2017-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18841_459577.jpg Ill-fated Atlantic Club waterpark development again thrown into disarray Exterior of the Closed Atlantic Club Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331732 monthly 0.9 2017-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18826_239878.jpg Irish tourism figures blunted by Brexit fallout Visitor numbers for the first quarter of 2017 in Ireland grew by 0.6 per cent – a significant decrease on record growth of 17 per cent for the same period in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331720 monthly 0.9 2017-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18806_597654.jpg Six Flags reacquires Waterworld California as 20th property Waterworld California rejoins Six Flags as the theme park operator's 20th Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331701 monthly 0.9 2017-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18791_656727.jpg European Parliament votes in favour of inaugural European Year of Cultural Heritage The initiative aims to raise awareness of European history and values and to strengthen a sense of European identity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331693 monthly 0.9 2017-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18787_605356.jpg Museums Association announces Sissay and Martinez as keynotes for November conference Lemn Sissay was the first poet commissioned to write for the 2012 London Olympics and has worked both in radio and television http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331691 monthly 0.9 2017-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18786_846461.jpg Universal theme parks continue to impress for Comcast in Q1 earnings report Universal’s parks continue to do exceptionally well for Comcast, with revenue growing around 150 per cent between 2011 and 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331687 monthly 0.9 2017-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18783_880837.jpg Gotham City, Bedrock and more for Warner Bros' Abu Dhabi theme park Visitors will be able to prowl the dark alleys of Batman’s Gotham City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331682 monthly 0.9 2017-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18778_520799.jpg Vietnam on hold and Saudi Arabia imminent as Six Flags CEO hints at further international expansion plans Speaking during Six Flags’ first quarter earnings call, Duffey was optimistic of further new deals being inked overseas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331672 monthly 0.9 2017-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18764_210033.jpg City plans to reopen short-lived US$22m Texas waterpark With the city in debt, the waterpark only remained open for a period of six months http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331665 monthly 0.9 2017-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18751_505504.jpg Late-occurring Easter impacts Six Flags' Q1 revenue Adjusted visitor figures accounting for a later Easter break meant figures grew 5 per cent for the quarter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331642 monthly 0.9 2017-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18715_537914.jpg Welsh domestic tourism numbers decline in 2016 2016 was marketed as the 'Year of Adventure' for Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331649 monthly 0.9 2017-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18731_143871.jpg Toronto Zoo teams up with Magnusmode to create autism-friendly digital support guide MagnusCards offers 12 different categories ranging from travel, health, and personal care, to shopping, sports and entertainment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331610 monthly 0.9 2017-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18686_659603.jpg New Zealand's Cadbury World to expand as factory site prepares to be sold While the main site will be sold, Cadbury World will remain and be expanded in size http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331602 monthly 0.9 2017-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18684_461421.jpg HLF introduces new flexible funding structure for places of worship The move will create a faster single-stage application approach for projects worth up to £100,000 and for larger projects more money will become available for things such as restoration or repair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331598 monthly 0.9 2017-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18681_909074.jpg Disney 'Makeup Lamp' concept could revolutionise live performance When the system detects facial orientation and expression, estimated expression blendshapes are mapped and generated onto the user’s face http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331584 monthly 0.9 2017-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18663_617749.jpg Concorde unwrapped as Aerospace Bristol hits major development landmark Concorde 216 had been wrapped in protective film by film specialists Packexe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331580 monthly 0.9 2017-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18658_768738.jpg Carnival cruises towards 'world's first' Dr. Seuss waterpark The 3,934-passenger Carnival Horizon will set sail on 2 April 2018, with the Dr. Seuss WaterWorks leading the line in terms of children’s entertainment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331566 monthly 0.9 2017-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18637_127353.jpg Investigation finds mystery toxin the cause of Vancouver beluga deaths The aquarium currently owns six belugas following the two poisonings in November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331558 monthly 0.9 2017-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18633_357987.jpg Last captive orca born at SeaWorld The yet-to-be-named calf, born at SeaWorld San Antonio, is the offspring of 25-year-old Takara http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331542 monthly 0.9 2017-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18624_273950.jpg Madame Tussaud’s talking waxwork first step in ‘bringing figures to life’ 3D projection mapping technology helps create the illusion that the Darius Rucker waxwork is talking http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331510 monthly 0.9 2017-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18584_213809.jpg Discovery unveils grand ambition for US$400m Costa Rica theme park The park will have a strong focus on biodiversity and conservation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331474 monthly 0.9 2017-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18534_210903.jpg Half of natural World Heritage sites threatened by crime, says WWF report The Doñana wetlands in Andalusia have been affected by illegal extraction of water, which harms the natural habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331470 monthly 0.9 2017-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18532_504571.jpg Exclusive: Thorpe Park ups the ante for Fright Night season as part of wider investment programme The plans are thought to include new IP additions to an already stacked Halloween line up http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331424 monthly 0.9 2017-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18502_60055.jpg Queen opens new £2m elephant centre at Whipsnade Zoo Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with an elephant at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, where they officially opened the zoo's new Centre for Elephant Care as part of a visit to Bedfordshire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331421 monthly 0.9 2017-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18499_696669.jpg Disney increases investment in HK$10.9bn Hong Kong expansion following taxpayer complaints Subject to approval, construction on the six-year expansion will begin in 2018, with work scheduled to be completed by 2023 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331417 monthly 0.9 2017-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18498_132846.jpg The Void brings next-level virtual reality experiences to Utah and Dubai The VOID will eventually offer a number of VR experiences, initially debuting with its Ghostbusters venture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331400 monthly 0.9 2017-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18473_571206.jpg Spain tops tourism competitiveness index, while Brexit raises questions over UK market Spain was ranked highly across 14 categories, receiving a score of 5.4 out of 7 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331398 monthly 0.9 2017-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18471_525220.jpg Morgan's Wonderland unveils world-first waterproof pneumatic wheelchair The 'PneuChair' can be operated using a joystick and is completely waterproof http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331376 monthly 0.9 2017-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18451_357075.jpg Jorvik re-opens following 2015 flood damage Jorvik Viking Centre is re-opening after an update and overhaul http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331368 monthly 0.9 2017-04-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18443_627957.jpg Piero Ferrari opens Ferrari Land at official inauguration ceremony Ferrari Land opens at PortAventura, near Barcelona in Spain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331358 monthly 0.9 2017-04-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18441_940723.jpg Universal Japan records third record-breaking year in a row Universal Japan records third record-breaking year in a row http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331333 monthly 0.9 2017-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18409_508602.jpg Europa Park confirms name of €25m ride opening in June Voletarium will take visitors on a breathtaking journey across Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331313 monthly 0.9 2017-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18394_982406.jpg WAZA appoints conservation expert Doug Cress as CEO Doug Cress, who has a wealth of global conservation experience, is joining WAZA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331286 monthly 0.9 2017-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18362_756240.jpg Japanese aquariums quit JAZA over Taiji cove dolphin ban Animal rights campaigners demonstrate in London against the killing of dolphins in Japan's Taiji Cove http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331280 monthly 0.9 2017-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18360_616389.jpg IAAPA appoints Busch Gardens’ Hal McEvoy as chief financial officer Hal McEvoy has joined IAAPA as chief financial officer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331272 monthly 0.9 2017-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18352_769267.jpg Interactive bus tour takes kids back to Elizabethan London The "Bard on a Bus" tour brings London's heritage to life http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331260 monthly 0.9 2017-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18342_24053.jpg Ripley's Aquarium and second attraction proposed for Pocono Mountains Visitors to a Ripley's aquarium enjoy travelling on the moving walkway http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331252 monthly 0.9 2017-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18337_843877.jpg India's theme park sector shows strong growth and potential, study shows Amaazia is a waterpark that recently opened in Surat, India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331237 monthly 0.9 2017-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18333_100929.jpg Turbo Track flies into action at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi The rollercoaster launches guests from inside the park at 102kph through the famous glass funnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331223 monthly 0.9 2017-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18317_313739.jpg Another VR breakthrough as Disney researchers integrate moving physical objects and virtual worlds Disney Research laboratories show combining virtual and physical dynamic interactions in VR is feasible http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331213 monthly 0.9 2017-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18312_730079.jpg Bart Dohmen leaves BRC for new role with Mansveld Bart Dohmen, left, and Mansveld Group owner Ruud Mansveld http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331196 monthly 0.9 2017-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18294_876734.jpg Harry Potter ride upgrades to pioneering 120fps technology Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood will now be experienced in 4K-HD http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331192 monthly 0.9 2017-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18292_418740.jpg 'Historic' UN resolution makes wilful destruction of heritage punishable as war crime People visit the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad. Iraq has witnessed the destruction of many heritage sites in recent years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331174 monthly 0.9 2017-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18271_703406.jpg Visitors to UK attractions up 7.2 per cent, with major boost for Scottish sites The Scottish National Gallery - one of many attractions in Scotland to experience a rise in visitor numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331150 monthly 0.9 2017-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18229_541667.jpg Zhonghong Group snaps up Blackstone’s shares in SeaWorld with plans to bring brand to China SeaWorld's new investors could be bringing elements of the brand to China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331135 monthly 0.9 2017-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18210_462142.jpg Escape room operator opening UK’s first multiplayer VR centre, with nine more to follow The first Hyper Reality Experience Centre is opening in Leeds, UK, in April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331127 monthly 0.9 2017-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18205_683309.jpg Bob Iger extends Disney contract to 2019 Iger will now stay on with Disney as its chair and CEO while the company seeks his replacement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331119 monthly 0.9 2017-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18198_968881.jpg Chile to transform 11 million acres of land into national parks following charitable donation 11 million acres of National Park will be created in Chile http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331100 monthly 0.9 2017-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18161_146436.jpg CultureGeek conference to delve into digital on return to London Kimberly Drew, social media manager for New York’s Met, will speak about CTRL+F "BLACK", introducing her blog, Black Contemporary Art, and discuss the importance of oral histories, archives, and Facebook groups http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331093 monthly 0.9 2017-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18159_110677.jpg €73m pledged to protect cultural heritage in war zones Soldiers look over damage at the historical Bel Temple in the ancient city of Palmyra http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331088 monthly 0.9 2017-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18152_414864.jpg BRC evokes the spirit of Jameson with reimagined €11m brand home The launch supports Ireland’s Whiskey Tourism Strategy – an initiative targeting three times the number of Irish whiskey tourists by 2025 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331081 monthly 0.9 2017-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18146_113279.jpg Apple boss Tim Cook eyes augmented reality technology as next big thing Tim Cook wants Apple to develop new augmented reality technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331061 monthly 0.9 2017-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18128_983699.jpg Jurassica project secures HLF Funding to create wildlife corridor £37,300 has been secured to restore 60,000sq m of land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331051 monthly 0.9 2017-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18108_770846.jpg 'Personal connection key for zoos', says expert psychologist Clayton says a zoo visit is primarily a social experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331033 monthly 0.9 2017-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18078_414714.jpg HLF tackles skills and diversity deficit with £10.1m Skills for the Future campaign Young novices working on historic ships are among those included in training schemes for Skills for the Future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331025 monthly 0.9 2017-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18077_393816.jpg Zero Latency secures new partner for Boston and Philadelphia VR arenas Engineerium is one of Zero Latency's multi-player VR experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331024 monthly 0.9 2017-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18068_157731.jpg Northern Ireland tourism could benefit from reduced VAT after Brexit According to Hospitality Ulster, reduced VAT could increase tourism to Northern Ireland by 16 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=331013 monthly 0.9 2017-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18042_865069.jpg Disney to pay out US$3.8m to employees following wage dispute Disney resorts in Florida deducted a uniform or “costume” expense that caused some employees’ hourly rates to fall below the federal minimum wage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330999 monthly 0.9 2017-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18033_481339.jpg Major developments at Tivoli Gardens set for November opening Tivoli Corner, food hall and retail space will help connect the amusement park with the city http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330992 monthly 0.9 2017-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18030_442758.jpg Upcoming Dr Seuss museum celebrates life and work of famed author The new museum will be inside the William Pynchon Memorial Building in the grounds of the Dr Seuss Sculpture Garden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330971 monthly 0.9 2017-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18010_761049.jpg Failed Atlantic City casino to become waterpark and resort Previous plans by the Endeavour Property Group also called for the casino to be turned into a waterpark resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330967 monthly 0.9 2017-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB18005_214360.jpg Addressing social fallout at the heart of AAM's 2017 TrendsWatch report The report addresses mass migration driven by a number of factors is the defining issue of this century http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330947 monthly 0.9 2017-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17992_309642.jpg 'Fearless participants' try out Derren Brown's reimagined ghost train at Thorpe Park The tests gave participants a preview of what's to come for the terrifying new version of the ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330949 monthly 0.9 2017-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17995_603258.jpg New chapter for Chicago’s Cultural Mile as American Writers Museum prepares for opening Chicago's American Writers Museum focuses on American writers throughout history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330931 monthly 0.9 2017-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17971_20151.jpg American Alliance of Museums condemns government's transgender rights repeal AAM recently said in its new issue brief that museums embrace diversity and strive to make their programs and collections accessible to all audiences and that they have the power to lead by example in the community http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330921 monthly 0.9 2017-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17958_774838.jpg Eleven vie for UK City of Culture title Performers dressed as angels take part in the Place des Anges spectacle in Hull, part of UK City of Culture 2017 and the Yorkshire Festival http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330927 monthly 0.9 2017-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17970_179953.jpg London records 56m overnight stays in 2016 The number of overnight stays in London increased 7 per cent year-on-year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330917 monthly 0.9 2017-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17956_977527.jpg EAZA urges members to inspire trust with storytelling following rhino poaching zoo incident Poachers broke into the zoo and killed a captive rhino for its horn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330900 monthly 0.9 2017-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17915_596343.jpg Museum of Communication in Bern to unveil £8m refurb A new permanent exhibition will bring the story of communication up to date http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330866 monthly 0.9 2017-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17885_340085.jpg New conservation guidelines for Buddha birthplace Lumbini, which became a World Heritage site in 1997, is popular among religious and spiritual tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330861 monthly 0.9 2017-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17877_689182.jpg China's government outlines plan for panda national park Efforts by the Chinese government over the last decade has seen the number of pandas in the wild has grown by 16.5 per cent to at least 1,864 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330852 monthly 0.9 2017-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17859_379956.jpg European Zoo Educators Conference comes to Paris The event will be jointly hosted by Parc Zoologique De Paris and Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330843 monthly 0.9 2017-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17852_121741.jpg Bradford's National Media Museum rebrands with new focus on science The museum is set to become the National Science and Media Museum to reflect its focus on the science behind the magic of photography, film and television http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330839 monthly 0.9 2017-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17849_256205.jpg Park Board votes unanimously to ban cetacean captivity at Vancouver Aquarium The aquarium's two on-display belugas suddenly died in November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330825 monthly 0.9 2017-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17839_681334.jpg Disney Research uses magnetic fields to create ubiquitous wireless charging system The QSCR system safely deliver kilowatts of power to mobile receivers contained within a certain range http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330820 monthly 0.9 2017-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17835_692222.jpg AZA speaks out after poachers kill captive white rhino for horn The white rhino is an endangered species, with only around 21,000 still living worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330813 monthly 0.9 2017-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17827_39909.jpg Nearly 8 million visit Shanghai Disneyland since opening The park has reported 95 per cent occupancy rates and visitors staying two hours longer on average than expected http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330790 monthly 0.9 2017-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17812_691423.jpg Knott's Berry farm introducing free-roam virtual reality experience in April Washington-based VRstudios have created the experience, which invites guests to embark on a time travel adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330778 monthly 0.9 2017-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17801_262357.jpg CHF100m Heidi attraction to boost Swiss tourism The park will be developed with the scenic Alpine backdrop of the Swiss Alps http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330747 monthly 0.9 2017-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17761_576509.jpg UK zoo refused licence after close to 500 animals die in four years According to a report on conditions at the attraction, zoo inspectors found 'significant problems caused by overcrowding, poor hygiene, poor nutrition, lack of suitable animal husbandry and a lack of any sort of developed veterinary care' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330721 monthly 0.9 2017-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17730_324740.jpg Merlin could pull plug on Shrek’s Adventure roll out Shrek's Adventure London is an immersive, actor-led 90-minute experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330714 monthly 0.9 2017-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17727_234940.jpg Istanbul commissions new museum inside Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace is the site of the proposed museum in Istanbul, Turkey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330710 monthly 0.9 2017-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17726_414285.jpg World’s oldest suspension bridge eyes £6m birthday renovation Union Bridge, the world's oldest chain suspension bridge, crosses the River Tweed, UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330704 monthly 0.9 2017-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17716_575935.jpg Pflugerville city refinances loan as Typhoon Texas takes over troubled waterpark Typhoon Texas has said it will recruit 600 staff for its new location in Pflugerville http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330693 monthly 0.9 2017-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17702_937930.jpg Chimelong controversially opens China's first orca breeding facility Animal rights groups have long objected to the practice of whale captivity and breeding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330689 monthly 0.9 2017-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17698_497793.jpg Taiwan waterpark gets green light to reopen following fatal party accident Police investigators inspect the stage area after an accidental explosion during a music concert at the Formosa Water Park in New Taipei City, Taiwan on June 28, 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330681 monthly 0.9 2017-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17688_315354.jpg Merlin records revenue increase despite difficult 2016 trading conditions Merlin CEO Nick Varney noted difficult market conditions for Merlin's Florida attractions as well as challenging 'headwinds' for 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330669 monthly 0.9 2017-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17684_323357.jpg Met director Thomas Campbell resigns under increasing pressure Campbell will stay on at the museum until June, the end of the fiscal year, with president and COO Daniel Weiss serving as interim chief executive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330661 monthly 0.9 2017-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17678_74310.jpg Brexit bonus for Britain as record numbers of people visit UK from overseas 37.3 million people visited the UK in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330649 monthly 0.9 2017-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17665_464254.jpg Puy du Fou planning to open three new sites worldwide by 2027 Discussions are underway for parks in China, Spain and wider Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330640 monthly 0.9 2017-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17661_254217.jpg Joel Manby says financial discipline 'a top priority' as SeaWorld aims to cut US$40m from budget by 2018 Joel Manby has laid out a five point plan to turn around the floundering SeaWorld, including improving financial discipline http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330633 monthly 0.9 2017-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMBTHUMB17637_765071.jpg Comcast to buy rest of Universal Japan for US$2.3bn Universal Japan helped Comcast's parks revenues soar last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330602 monthly 0.9 2017-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17598_717541.jpg Dreamland improvements include more green space and art installations Dreamland originally opened in 1920 and at its peak attracted 2.5 million visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330283 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17221_83347.jpg Mark Woodbury named vice chair of Universal's parks and resorts division Woodbury is also president of Universal Creative, where his achievements include the phenomenally successful Wizarding World of Harry Potter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330223 monthly 0.9 2017-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17140_910947.jpg Särkänniemi teases 'Hype' rollercoaster to debut in June Hype will be the park’s sixth coaster when it opens in April 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330600 monthly 0.9 2017-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17597_843512.jpg Elon Musk plans 2018 moon trip for two intrepid space tourists Musk’s SpaceX is the biggest competitor to Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, with both companies in competition to capitalise on the potentially super-lucrative space tourism industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330590 monthly 0.9 2017-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17593_363391.jpg Electrosonic CEO Jim Bowie steps down after 30-year career Jim Bowie joined Electrosonic's London headquarters as an engineer in 1987 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330591 monthly 0.9 2017-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17591_839927.jpg Tough year for SeaWorld as operator reports lacklustre figures SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has previously said the company had no choice but to bring an end to its controversial orca shows or risk the eventual demise of its parks. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330553 monthly 0.9 2017-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17557_834964.jpg Vikings TV studio building visitor centre as part of growth plans Ashford Studios, makers of Vikings, is located 40 minutes from Dublin, Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330549 monthly 0.9 2017-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17556_716282.jpg Japan targets national parks as next big tourism draw The park that attracted the most visitors in 2016 was the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which drew nearly 2.6 million foreign visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330543 monthly 0.9 2017-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17543_579553.jpg Aquarium of Niagara investing US$3m in Humboldt penguins The Humboldt penguin is classed as a vulnerable species which could soon become endangered http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330532 monthly 0.9 2017-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17538_190220.jpg Derren Brown's 'reimagined' ghost train will up the scares for 2017 Thorpe Park gave Derren a brief of 'no boundaries to fear' for the 2017 version of the ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330528 monthly 0.9 2017-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17532_538248.jpg South Korean aquariums probed following dolphin death A bottlenose dolphin died just five days after it was imported from Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330517 monthly 0.9 2017-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17507_997228.jpg McDonald's opens restaurant museum above ancient Roman road The road was discovered during construction of the McDonald's restaurant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330509 monthly 0.9 2017-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17501_870507.jpg Work starts on controversially-funded Northampton Museum extension Once complete, the first phase of development will provide more space for the museum’s permanent collection and will also allow the hosting of major touring exhibitions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330505 monthly 0.9 2017-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17500_638124.jpg Guests could experience historic Disney rides in VR Ride Archive provides VR simulations of decommissioned rides and attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330499 monthly 0.9 2017-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17498_172645.jpg Peru's government making significant investment ahead of Paracas tourism influx Areas of interest include the desert’s giant sand dunes and the red beaches tinted by igneous rock http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330488 monthly 0.9 2017-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17485_592444.jpg Tom Mehrmann joins The Producers Group in advisory role In 2016, Mehrmann founded Themed Advisors – a company providing professional advisory services for themed attraction development and operation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330469 monthly 0.9 2017-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17471_403814.jpg Notice of Default raises serious questions about Six Flags Vietnam development All of Six Flags’ deals outside of North America operate under licensing agreements. Six Flags doesn’t pay for the park’s construction, but gains earnings through use of its trademarks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330459 monthly 0.9 2017-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17453_138557.jpg 'Life Everywhere' for Ecsite as Porto conference programme revealed Alice Roberts, anthropologist and professor of public engagement in science at the University of Birmingham, is to deliver a keynote speech at this year's event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330452 monthly 0.9 2017-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17448_55940.jpg Plans tabled for Edinburgh surf lagoon Landscape architects Harrison Stevens designed the master plan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330449 monthly 0.9 2017-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17431_551443.jpg Six Flags announces plans for two more parks in China Coming to Bishan, Chongqing, both a theme and waterpark are being developed, once again in partnership with the Riverside Investment Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330447 monthly 0.9 2017-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17429_749726.jpg Great Barrier Reef bleaching could wash away one million visitors, says report Coral bleaching is killing swathes of the Great Barrier Reef http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330426 monthly 0.9 2017-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17404_556561.jpg Vancouver Aquarium phasing out beluga programme Aurora was one of two whales to die at the aquarium in quick succession http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330421 monthly 0.9 2017-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17399_163067.jpg Cedar Point Shores on track for May opening A six-storey slide complex is at the centre of Cedar Point Shores http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330405 monthly 0.9 2017-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17386_701525.jpg Augmented reality app brings Gruffalo storybook to life in English forests The Gruffalo Spotter app scales up the AR characters to close to life-sized http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330381 monthly 0.9 2017-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17344_633886.jpg Ai Weiwei’s Zodiac-inspired animal sculptures to show at Yorkshire Sculpture Park Yorkshire Sculpture Park is presenting sculptures by internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330372 monthly 0.9 2017-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17333_185351.jpg Falcon's Creative hints at VR/AR breakthroughs for attractions sector Falcon's Creative is developing its augmented reality and virtual reality capabilities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330376 monthly 0.9 2017-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17334_342527.jpg £37m Gulliver's theme park plans approved by council Construction is expected to start before the end of 2017, with the first phase of development including the theme park and associated areas to be open by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330370 monthly 0.9 2017-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17331_382828.jpg Nancy Spector rejoins Guggenheim following 2016 departure Spector has also served as an organiser of the first Berlin Biennale, in 1998, and in 2007 as the US’s commissioner for the Venice Biennale. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330348 monthly 0.9 2017-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17304_107983.jpg Cable car system could help visitors get around Walt Disney World Maokong Gondola connects Maokong with Taipei Zoo and Zhinan Temple near Taipei, Taiwan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330337 monthly 0.9 2017-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17288_378299.jpg Star Trek zone and coaster opening soon at Movie Park Germany Work on the Mack coaster Star Trek: Operation Enterprise is almost complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330339 monthly 0.9 2017-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17296_135405.jpg Competitors not a concern for Cedar Fair, says CEO Matt Ouimet Ouimet said the company would continue to invest in Knott's Berry Farm, but that it does not need to compete with the likes of investments by the likes of Universal and Disney to be a success http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330313 monthly 0.9 2017-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17263_136168.jpg Great Wolf chooses Minnesota to open 15th indoor waterpark resort Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota is scheduled to open next winter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330311 monthly 0.9 2017-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17258_886175.jpg Disney launches MagicBand 2 wearable technology for its parks Around US$1bn (€948m, £807m) was invested in the MagicBand technology which is now appearing in its second form as MagicBand 2 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330305 monthly 0.9 2017-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17238_992285.jpg Lincoln Cathedral secures £11.4m funding for new visitor centre LCC said in a statement that work will start imminently, with a scheduled completion date of Q2 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330298 monthly 0.9 2017-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17235_347019.jpg Bids submitted for abandoned Six Flags site in New Orleans The abandoned site, nowadays frequented by vandals and trespassers, could get a revival as an amusement park or concert venue http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330295 monthly 0.9 2017-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17234_744189.jpg Ecsite highlights science centre trends for 2017 The Matthew Effect questions who actually benefits from the work of science centres and how to create added value in terms of wider education http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330285 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17223_822858.jpg Sony files patent for augmented reality contact lens The technology could record live video or project images into the eye using a simple blink to switch it on or off http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330278 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17213_345136.jpg Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum to expand and become more interactive The museum originally opened as the Museum of Rugby in 1996 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330274 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17212_875621.jpg Senior shake up drives London Paramount project forward with new appointments Humphrey Percy, who is also CEO of LRCH’s parent company Kuwaiti European Holding Group (KEH), takes over from David Testa, who stepped down from the project last week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330269 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17194_592239.jpg South Africa celebrating Mandela centenary by opening burial site to public Mandela, who died in December 2013 aged 95, was buried in Qunu, Eastern Cape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330264 monthly 0.9 2017-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17193_394746.jpg MuseumNext lands in Melbourne for Australia debut MuseumNext brings to Melbourne exploratory talks on engaging visitors with new technology and industry trends http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330250 monthly 0.9 2017-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17185_634322.jpg Denmark's Experimentarium aiming to be 'among world's top five', says director Kim Gladstone Herlev, director of the Experimentarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330248 monthly 0.9 2017-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17182_222602.jpg Exclusive: Aardman Animations outlines theme park ambitions There are potential plans for an entire theme park based on Aardman IPs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330242 monthly 0.9 2017-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17176_351952.jpg Happy Museum Project launches new peer learning network for sustainability and wellbeing The Happy Museum Project laid out a five-year plan in 2015 with the aim of making wellbeing and sustainability as familiar and relevant to museum thinking as learning and participation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330228 monthly 0.9 2017-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17143_65732.jpg Peter Keller to lead International Council of Museums as new director general Keller, who has been director of the Salzburg Cathedral Museum (Dommuseum) in Austria since 2002, has more than quintupled visitor numbers since his appointment in 2002 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330227 monthly 0.9 2017-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17142_629530.jpg Disney ups Euro Disney stake, pledging €1.5bn cash injection Disney has significantly upped its stake in Euro Disney in recent years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330208 monthly 0.9 2017-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17123_901522.jpg China halts development of US$2.6bn Lotte theme park over South Korea missile dispute Lotte Group – the largest operator of hotels and theme parks in South Korea – is currently developing Lotte Town http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330186 monthly 0.9 2017-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17111_670004.jpg Saudi Arabia considering Six Flags stake Saudi Arabia's sovereign investment fund could be about to acquire a stake in the theme park operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330172 monthly 0.9 2017-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17089_425062.jpg Ardent revenue plummets in wake of DreamWorld tragedy Four people died at DreamWorld in October when two rafts on the park’s Thunder River rapids ride collided http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330160 monthly 0.9 2017-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17078_253195.jpg Iger warns Trump over trade and immigration policies Iger, whose interests in China include Disney parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong, is a part of President Trump's business advisory council http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330157 monthly 0.9 2017-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17075_215990.jpg Disney and Westfield team up to create new attractions in 2017 The partnership will see a number of Disney-branded play areas unveiled throughout the year at Westfield's two shopping centres http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330152 monthly 0.9 2017-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17065_671495.jpg Met introduces new Open Access policy to make artworks freely available online Georges Seurat’s final study for his painting of Parisians at leisure on an island in the Seine is among the thousands of work now available http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330141 monthly 0.9 2017-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17057_717885.jpg Plethora of new attractions slated for Coney Island The historic boardwalk has had more than US$137m of investment since 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330144 monthly 0.9 2017-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17061_792884.jpg Mars the focus for Kennedy Space Center as attraction unveils five-year plan The Space Center has enjoyed great success with its Atlantis addition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330137 monthly 0.9 2017-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17053_534314.jpg TEA hosting NextGen members for speed networking event The TEA hosting its NextGen members during the ice cream social at IAAPA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330120 monthly 0.9 2017-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17034_787300.jpg North Carolina invests in science centres to boost take-up of STEM Vet students visits Sylvan Heights Bird Park - a recipient of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330106 monthly 0.9 2017-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17015_994380.jpg Bob Iger could stay on at Disney beyond 2018 Iger had already extended his stay at Disney by two years, but could be about to again after no clear successor for his position has emerged http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330102 monthly 0.9 2017-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB17006_774446.jpg Merlin plans 'Project Thor' adventure attraction in Birmingham Both an indoor and outdoor attraction, Project Thor will have a capacity for up to 2,000 visitors daily http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330097 monthly 0.9 2017-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16992_109122.jpg Georgia Aquarium Super Bowl hype video goes viral The aquarium backed the Atlanta Falcons to win the big one in its viral hit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330075 monthly 0.9 2017-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16974_980219.jpg Museum dedicated to Bolivia's President opens in Orinoca Morales was elected to a third term in 2014 and is looking to run for a fourth time in 2019 despite losing a referendum allowing that to happen http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330079 monthly 0.9 2017-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16981_983102.jpg Construction starts on Aquarium of the Pacific extension Aquarium of the Pacific's first major expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330071 monthly 0.9 2017-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16971_618396.jpg Disney blocks out pass holder dates for Animal Kingdom, fuelling speculation over World of Avatar launch date The themed zone is set to include a number of sites unique to the world of the 2009 Avatar movie http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330045 monthly 0.9 2017-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16930_274160.jpg Silay mayor confirms plans for PHP600m theme park in Philippines Silay City mayor Mark Golez confirmed that the proposed park is expected to open during 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330039 monthly 0.9 2017-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16927_652789.jpg Facebook ordered to pay US$500m after losing Oculus lawsuit Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in court last month, calling the charges 'false' and added that 'it’s pretty common when you announce a big deal that people just come out of the woodwork and claim they own some part of the deal' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330028 monthly 0.9 2017-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16910_524438.jpg Metropolitan Museum of Art introduces dance exercise classes Instructors hosting the sessions act in a dual role as trainer and docent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=330010 monthly 0.9 2017-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16900_712481.jpg £15m Rhyl waterpark plans approved The waterpark will attract an extra 350,000 visitors to Rhyl each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329991 monthly 0.9 2017-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16884_32451.jpg Plans approved to develop largest planetarium in Romania The 90-seat dome will more than double the size of the current largest planetarium in the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329980 monthly 0.9 2017-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16873_654317.jpg Jamaica looks to attractions sector in bid to boost tourism industry Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett believes world-class visitor attractions will help Jamaica achieve its goal of welcoming five million tourists annually by 2021 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329972 monthly 0.9 2017-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16867_650516.jpg Forbidden Forest coming to Harry Potter studio tour in March Among the new objects on show, one of the original costumes of Hagrid will be shown, as will a full-sized model of Buckbeak the Hippogriff http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329757 monthly 0.9 2017-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16565_844518.jpg Unesco and UNWTO team up to launch 2017 as International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017 has been designated the official year of sustainable tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329919 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16763_994904.jpg Hugo Barra joins Facebook to lead virtual reality movement Barra joins Facebook as vice president of virtual reality, with his main role heading up the company's Oculus division http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329930 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16770_476329.jpg Overflowing Barcelona introduces new law to reduce surging tourism numbers Tourists outnumber residents in Barcelona 20 to 1 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329933 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16774_435809.jpg Association of Independent Museums heads new diversity project The project will look to provide tools and guidance to help museums make long-term changes in an effort to diversify their audiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329936 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16778_369446.jpg Giant Oman aquarium coming to Palm Mall in 2018 The main ocean tank will be 1.7 million litres and will house fish and sharks found on the coast of Oman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329925 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16768_329653.jpg SeaWorld's Doug Stagner named new IAAPA COO and EVP In 2013 Stagner was the recipient of the IAAPA Meritorious Service Award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329914 monthly 0.9 2017-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16747_304348.jpg Japan drives revenue as Universal figures increase by 48 per cent in 2016 The majority acquisition of Universal Japan has boosted figures for Comcast and Universal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329902 monthly 0.9 2017-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16734_534214.jpg Universal's Volcano Bay set to blow on 25 May for grand opening The tropically-themed Volcano Bay will complement Universal’s existing Cabana Bay Beach Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329899 monthly 0.9 2017-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16714_625906.jpg Supreme Court allows controversial government takeover of the Museum of the Second World War in Poland The Law and Justice Party opposes the museum because of its approach to telling the story of the Second World War http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329890 monthly 0.9 2017-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16703_537994.jpg National endowments for arts and humanities face axe as Trump prepares first formal budget The Trump administration working to reduce federal spending by US$10tn (€9.3tn, £7.9tn) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329885 monthly 0.9 2017-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16699_867351.jpg Tim Peake confirms return to space as astronaut's Soyuz capsule goes on display at London's Science Museum Peake confirmed his return to space during the unveiling ceremony at the Science Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329869 monthly 0.9 2017-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16680_435193.jpg Brexit to have significant impact on Irish tourism British people visiting Ireland account for around 40 per cent of all inbound flights http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329855 monthly 0.9 2017-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16667_673908.jpg State-sponsored UK museum visits drop for 2015/16 Out of the UK’s state-sponsored museums, the most visited was the British Museum, which welcomed 6.9 million visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329842 monthly 0.9 2017-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16661_965388.jpg Stephanie Stebich appointed new director of Smithsonian's American Art Museum Stebich will take up leadership of SAAM on 3 April following a successful tenure at the Tacoma Art Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329837 monthly 0.9 2017-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16655_821331.jpg Tourism shift driving expanded theme park market, says report With tourism revenues increasing, governments of many countries are coming to the realisation that theme parks play an important role in attracting tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329829 monthly 0.9 2017-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16645_991628.jpg Museum of Islamic Art reopens three years after Cairo car bombing Egypt, which is still suffering from violence and extremist attacks sees the reopening as a sign of stability http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329821 monthly 0.9 2017-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16633_128541.jpg Mission Mars comes to Space Center Houston Using 4K video technology, visitors will be able to experience a virtual Mars landscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329808 monthly 0.9 2017-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16624_239054.jpg Duo of conservation projects receive Heritage Lottery funding The Fifth Continent will restore and protect habitats and species across 242 sq km (93.4sq m) of low-lying coastal land in South Kent such as the shingle ridges of Dungeness. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329795 monthly 0.9 2017-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16614_862244.jpg Global tourism market to be worth US$11,382bn by 2025 The European tourism market accounts for 51 per cent of GDP, with UK tourism accounting for US$142bn (€132.5bn, £114bn) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329786 monthly 0.9 2017-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16599_910100.jpg AED700m investment in Ferrari World to bring visitors to Abu Dhabi Turbo Track is currently under construction, with the top of the new rollercoaster extending out through the centre of the Ferrari World building http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329778 monthly 0.9 2017-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16597_872226.jpg New-look National Army Museum gears up for March launch The National Army Museum has undergone a £23.75 million transformation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329772 monthly 0.9 2017-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16615_596372.jpg Two Bit Circus planning series of next-gen micro-amusement parks The new venture is an evolution of Two Bit Circus’ STEAM Carnival http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329753 monthly 0.9 2017-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16563_410954.jpg CA$65m waterpark opens doors in Quebec 14 slides feature in the park, as does a family area with its own pool and separate activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329746 monthly 0.9 2017-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16552_658848.jpg Record numbers of people explore Britain outside of London Tourists have been venturing outside of London in record numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329742 monthly 0.9 2017-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16548_361383.jpg Huge waterpark proposed for Gaylord Opryland mega-hotel A rendering of the waterpark, which could be built at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329741 monthly 0.9 2017-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16547_726559.jpg Ninjago comes to Legoland Florida following multi-million dollar investment The launch comes ahead of the Lego Ninjago movie to be released later this year on 22 September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329733 monthly 0.9 2017-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16541_167785.jpg US institutions offer Trump inauguration respite with series of special events on 20 January President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on 20 January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329720 monthly 0.9 2017-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16538_67420.jpg New chairs appointed for British Tourist Authority and VisitEngland Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway sits in the cockpit onboard the Boeing Dreamliner 787 during its visit to the Royal Suite at Heathrow Airport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329705 monthly 0.9 2017-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16528_345294.jpg Iron Man takes flight with new Hong Kong Disneyland experience The world-first 4D attraction takes guests on a journey through the world of Tony Stark, including a tour of the Stark Expo and a virtual flight over Hong Kong with Iron Man as he battles Hydra http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329697 monthly 0.9 2017-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16510_378069.jpg Greensboro Science Center doubling size of zoo with US$10m expansion plan The zoo will double in size, opening up space for more rare animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329676 monthly 0.9 2017-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16472_534127.jpg English museums and galleries get £4m boost through government grants Manchester’s National Football Museum will receive £102,156 (US$126,000, €118,000) to extend its main galleries and create two new exhibition spaces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329669 monthly 0.9 2017-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16468_52708.jpg Mark Zuckerberg testifies for Oculus Rift after developer claims technology was stolen in US$2bn lawsuit During the trial, Zuckerberg also revealed plans to invest around US$3bn (€2.8bn, £2.43bn) in making the Oculus technology better over the next decade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329651 monthly 0.9 2017-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16450_363762.jpg Meet me in St Louis: Museum professionals head to the Missouri city for MuseumExpo 2017 The event takes place in St Louis, Missouri http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329639 monthly 0.9 2017-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16446_435908.jpg Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal gets April launch date During the show, riders will speed through the streets of New York City and all the way to the moon and back http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329625 monthly 0.9 2017-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16436_233007.jpg New student pilot scheme offers free entry to Malta's heritage sites A membership will allow free entrance to primary school students visiting Heritage Malta sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329613 monthly 0.9 2017-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16427_287427.jpg IAAPA sets sights on Berlin's Messe Exhibition Center for EAS 2017 The Messe Exhibition Center in Berlin, Germany, will host the 2017 edition of EAS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329592 monthly 0.9 2017-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16401_427921.jpg Jamaica to host first ever UNWTO Global Conference on Tourism Development and Sustainability The event will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in in St.Bran's Burg http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329575 monthly 0.9 2017-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16392_886709.jpg Drayton Manor chuffs away with new Thomas Land ride The addition follows on from a £2.5m expansion of Thomas Land in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329539 monthly 0.9 2017-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16353_713638.jpg Scottish tourism employment rises 11 per cent At 41 per cent, the number of people working in Scotland’s restaurants makes up the biggest sector of the tourism industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329525 monthly 0.9 2017-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16329_642659.jpg Campaigner outrage as Stonehenge tunnel plans finalised The move is an attempt to ease traffic congestion around Stonehenge, which can sometimes stretch back for miles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329517 monthly 0.9 2017-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16326_145474.jpg British government launches competition to find 2021 UK City of Culture Hull is 2017's City of Culture, following on from Derry/Londonderry, which was the inaugural one in 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329513 monthly 0.9 2017-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16321_339277.jpg Disney partners with local education institutes to expand Shanghai talent pool Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai Sanda University, Rizhao Polytechnic and the Tourism College of Zhejiang have been confirmed as partner institutions for the scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329501 monthly 0.9 2017-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16313_242495.jpg Google plans to distribute AR platform Tango to museums worldwide Google is offering museum visitors Tango-enabled devices that can be used to explore exhibits in augmented reality http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329496 monthly 0.9 2017-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16309_718290.jpg Culture essential to promote Brexit Britain overseas, say ministers Britain’s culture sector contributed an estimated £27bn (US$32.6bn €31.1bn) to the UK economy in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329492 monthly 0.9 2017-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16307_595583.jpg Maria Balshaw expected to be named new Tate director Balshaw has held her position as director of Whitworth since 2006 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329485 monthly 0.9 2017-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16303_749784.jpg Merlin's Dominic Jones joins Thorpe Park as divisional director Previously responsible for brands including Sea Life, Madame Tussaud’s and Merlin’s Dungeon attractions in Europe, Jones is now responsible for continuing to develop and grow Thorpe Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329472 monthly 0.9 2017-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16297_18145.jpg Petition claiming underwater Nickelodeon park would destroy marine life reaches 130,000 signatures Palawan is known as the Philippines' last ecological frontier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329456 monthly 0.9 2017-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16280_689508.jpg Trinidad set to welcome first theme park with Skallywag Bay Imagination Corporation provided the master plan for the park, all concept artwork and all of the signage and features http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329389 monthly 0.9 2017-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16203_365938.jpg Ground broken on China's US$1.85bn Nickelodeon resort IPs such as Spongebob will be a key part of the theme park development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329436 monthly 0.9 2017-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16254_79850.jpg Rainforest waterpark heralds first phase of Amaazia development in Surat, India Polin Waterparks debuted a dozen waterslides at the new Amaazia waterpark in Surat, India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329438 monthly 0.9 2017-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16258_121220.jpg Thawing relationship with US pays dividend as Cuba breaks tourism record Barack Obama and Raul Castro came to a historic landmark agreement in 2015, which saw tensions between the US and Cuba relaxed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329418 monthly 0.9 2017-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16233_158436.jpg Chester Zoo breaks UK attendance record as 1.9 million flock to attraction in 2016 1,896,401 people visited the zoo last year – 12 per cent more than 2015’s record figures http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329392 monthly 0.9 2017-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16205_302463.jpg SeaWorld’s Tilikum dies as controversial orca shows laid to rest Tilikum, a 36-year-old killer whale, has died at SeaWorld Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329373 monthly 0.9 2017-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16199_695998.jpg Natural History Museum's 'Dippy' set for UK tour in 2018 Dippy has been a part of the museum's collection for more than a century http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329365 monthly 0.9 2017-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16192_670313.jpg UK funding cuts could create 'cultural cold spots', says government report The MA has called for a more radical rethink of government funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329359 monthly 0.9 2017-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12501_454041.jpg Former Disney exec appointed as SeaWorld’s chief marketer Godreau will be tasked with increasing the number of visitors for SeaWorld http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329346 monthly 0.9 2017-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16168_57209.jpg Sporting events key to day-trip income in 2017, says VisitEngland The 2017 World Athletics Championships is coming to London in 2017. Team GB won bronze during the women's 4x400m in Beijing in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329329 monthly 0.9 2017-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16134_676452.jpg Britain's literary stars celebrated with 2017 tourism campaign for England 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329326 monthly 0.9 2017-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16132_93031.jpg Holovis and S&S unveil world-first media-led rollercoaster concept The ride experience combines a dark ride, elevator and rollercoaster in one http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329313 monthly 0.9 2017-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16122_889460.jpg SeaWorld hosting final California orca show on 8 January SeaWorld's controversial orca shows have been a bone of contention among animal rights activists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329311 monthly 0.9 2017-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16121_270389.jpg Oman government signs deal for multi-million dollar Salalah waterpark development The development includes a multi-million dollar waterpark as part of a national tourism plan and large areas of green space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329267 monthly 0.9 2016-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16093_885779.jpg Basra Museum secures funding to finish works Antique coins are displayed at the Basra Museum in the southern city of Basra, Iraq http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329270 monthly 0.9 2016-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16094_423822.jpg David Rosenberg to lead IAAPA in 2019 Rosenberg, who will serve as second and first vice chair of IAAPA in 2017 and 2018, before becoming chair in November 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329193 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15950_99271.jpg Kalahari and Round Rock finalise plans for US$350m Texas' largest waterpark resort The new resort will be Kalahari’s first venture in the southwest of the US and fourth property overall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329197 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15966_996338.jpg National Museum of Scotland staff stand up to standing up Museum staff will vote on whether to strike in the new year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329225 monthly 0.9 2016-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16014_699910.jpg Disney makes Rogue One additions to Hollywood Studios park Rogue One was released worldwide on 16 December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329228 monthly 0.9 2016-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB16016_852203.jpg Theme park hotels should target non-theme park guests, says study Business owners attend a small business conference at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329207 monthly 0.9 2016-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15977_404442.jpg Visitor Attractions Expo returns to London alongside EAG in January VAE runs alongside longstanding coin-op and gaming expo EAG International http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329199 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15968_832431.jpg Lionsgate releasing Power Rangers VR experience in 2017 The Power Rangers reboot is released in cinemas worldwide on 24 March 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329179 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15940_332274.jpg Dubai developer revises and resurrects F1-X theme park and Motor City plans Dubailand was under construction in 2006, before the global financial crash http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329175 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15933_145033.jpg Universal Japan announces plans for 'real battle attraction' with Dragon Quest experience USJ has promised 'adventures you were formerly only able to experience in videogames coming to life around you' for the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329170 monthly 0.9 2016-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15932_563458.jpg 825,000 flock to Shakespeare sites during 400th anniversary year The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust marked 400 years of Shakespeare’s creative legacy with a number of public events http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329153 monthly 0.9 2016-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15918_195793.jpg Six Flags bolsters China development with waterpark announcement Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will include a number of waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329127 monthly 0.9 2016-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15890_25757.jpg TEA returning to Lapland in 2017 for SATE event TEA president David Willrich meets Santa Claus at his home in Lapland during 2015's event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329115 monthly 0.9 2016-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15885_264656.jpg Cruise industry evolving, says WhiteWater's Paul Chutter WhiteWater – which works with the likes of Carnival, Norwegian and Disney Cruise Lines – handles around 80 per cent of the cruise ship market in terms of waterpark development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329113 monthly 0.9 2016-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15881_292237.jpg Jazzland developer ups offer on abandoned New Orleans theme park Jazzland Theme Park would be "a true celebration of Louisiana," says developer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329099 monthly 0.9 2016-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15868_625931.jpg HLF funds heritage training scheme for Scotland's canals Between 2013 and 2015, the scheme helped 162 young people, with 72 per cent of those people moving into work, further education, training or volunteering http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329090 monthly 0.9 2016-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15840_683240.jpg New details revealed for Sally's Five Nights At Freddy's attraction Riders will be available to defend themselves from the malfunctioning robots by using a flashlight to scare them away http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329077 monthly 0.9 2016-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15833_301955.jpg Science Museum gallery does away with numbers to tell the story of maths The new gallery uses objects to tell the history of mathematics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329076 monthly 0.9 2016-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15830_878685.jpg Moominland calls as Southbank Centre opens special exhibition Adventures in Moominland is an immersive and interactive exhibition at the Southbank Centre, London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329071 monthly 0.9 2016-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15828_821936.jpg Ecsite brings together senior members for 2016 Directors Forum the combination of art and science was a key theme for the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329063 monthly 0.9 2016-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15825_689867.jpg MuseumNext makes call for papers for Rotterdam conference Last year's conference was held in Dublin, Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329055 monthly 0.9 2016-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15820_943802.jpg TEA bringing SATE event to UK in 2017 SATE Europe is coming to the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329034 monthly 0.9 2016-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15780_23738.jpg Folly Farm one step closer to building lodges and glamping facilities Holiday Village could soon be under way at Folly Farm near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329026 monthly 0.9 2016-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15774_297051.jpg China planning to invest CN¥2tn in tourism by 2020 China's tourism sector already counts for 10 per cent of its annual growth http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329003 monthly 0.9 2016-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15750_125834.jpg Universal files patent for drones in theme parks Universal's patent could have a number of applications for entertainment purposes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=329001 monthly 0.9 2016-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15748_446498.jpg 'Just the beginning' for Fifa museum as attraction targets 250,000 visitors in 2017 Despite financial woes in its opening year, the museum is already ranked in the top five most-visited in Zurich, also ranked third on TripAdvisor from public reviews http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328996 monthly 0.9 2016-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15744_102425.jpg SeaWorld announces plans for orca-free theme park in Abu Dhabi The park will also include the UAE’s first dedicated marine life research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328987 monthly 0.9 2016-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15719_216866.jpg Georgia's Lionsgate theme park plans 'on hold indefinitely' after funding fails to materialise The Hunger Games franchise would have been used as an anchor for the multi-million dollar theme park project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328959 monthly 0.9 2016-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15683_218424.jpg Terracotta Army to march on Liverpool View of terracotta soldiers inside the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China, in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328976 monthly 0.9 2016-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15705_470406.jpg Dubai Parks and Resorts eyes 2020 Expo as park prepares for official launch On 18 December Motiongate will open its doors to the public, signifying the full launch of Dubai Parks and Resorts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328973 monthly 0.9 2016-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15704_664131.jpg Barrel roll wooden coaster coming to Fun Spot America Gravity Group has designed a wooden coaster for Fun Spot America's Kissimmee, Florida, theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328956 monthly 0.9 2016-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15681_84760.jpg First images of Universal's Super Nintendo World released The Mario-themed world will cost ¥50bn to develop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328925 monthly 0.9 2016-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15641_823820.jpg SeaWorld cutting 320 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring The cuts will be spread across the company’s 12 theme parks, including its SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328903 monthly 0.9 2016-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15625_860512.jpg South Florida zone tells story of the Everglades at Zoo Miami People cross a bridge over the alligator exhibit at the new Florida Mission Everglades, Zoo Miami http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328888 monthly 0.9 2016-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15638_962174.jpg ASTM International introduces new safety guidelines for waterparks The new standard applies to waterparks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328876 monthly 0.9 2016-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15573_998185.jpg France commits €28m to protect war zone heritage sites Ruins in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra have been decimated by ISIS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328872 monthly 0.9 2016-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15570_463040.jpg IMG announces plans for second Dubai theme park Worlds of legends will be more than double the size of Worlds of Adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328852 monthly 0.9 2016-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15557_790551.jpg Exclusive: 'We'll have brain implants in 10 years', says Atari founder Nolan Bushnell Along with Atari and Modal VR, Nolan Bushnell has founded a number of companies, including Chuck E. Cheese, uWink and BrainRush http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328850 monthly 0.9 2016-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15556_695501.jpg Hadrian’s Wall to provide historic backdrop for multi-museum Roman cavalry exhibition Hadrian's Wall at Kennel Crags, Northumberland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328840 monthly 0.9 2016-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15541_167764.jpg Kangaroo puncher’s position safe, says Taronga Zoo Tonkins’ actions have drawn the ire of animal rights groups, including Humane Society International Australia and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328831 monthly 0.9 2016-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15527_382871.jpg Virgin Galactic hits milestone after first successful flight since 2014 crash During a spaceflight, passengers will experience about four minutes of weightlessness, and will be able to view the Earth from roughly 150,000ft http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328821 monthly 0.9 2016-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15520_903753.jpg Bob Iger named as part of Donald Trump's policy forum Iger’s Disney has enjoyed continued growth under his leadership http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328767 monthly 0.9 2016-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15482_164198.jpg ‘Gin hotel and experience’ to open in London The gin-themed visitor centre – which will also include a small boutique hotel – will open in London on 16 December. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328784 monthly 0.9 2016-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15491_270299.jpg Tate Britain kicks off winter festivities by suspending upside down Christmas tree from ceiling The artist has suspended the tree, exposing its roots and 'creating the impression of floating in air with the roots free from their earthly constraints' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328760 monthly 0.9 2016-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15474_396088.jpg Visitors immersed in offshore energy challenge in new exhibit at Maritime Museum Rotterdam Offshore Experience is opening on 17 December at Maritime Museum Rotterdam in the Netherlands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328761 monthly 0.9 2016-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15478_458891.jpg IAAPA chair Hale highlights safety as body's top priority Hale is vice president and chief safety officer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328756 monthly 0.9 2016-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15471_308575.jpg Museum to recreate 1940s-60s town as new headline attraction The open air BCLM opened in 1978 and currently covers the years from 1850 to 1940 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328745 monthly 0.9 2016-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15460_207167.jpg Class gap shrinks as 40 million explore England's heritage sites Historic buildings continue to draw large crowds in England, with 61 million visitors in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328738 monthly 0.9 2016-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15449_244228.jpg Cirque du Soleil founder's son dies in on-stage accident Rochette was preparing for Cirque du Soleil's Luzia show when he was fatally injured http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328727 monthly 0.9 2016-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15422_192116.jpg IAAPA striving to be premiere research resource for attractions industry, says Noland Paul Noland wants research and statistics to be one of IAAPA's top priorities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328722 monthly 0.9 2016-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15420_592725.jpg Dollywood Foundation donating to fire displaced families Parton’s Dollywood companies include the Dollywood Theme Park, DreamMore Resort and her dinner theater attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328706 monthly 0.9 2016-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15386_786636.jpg St Helena readies for huge tourism influx as operators eye island development Until the airport's construction, the remote St Helena was only accessible by boat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328678 monthly 0.9 2016-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15352_917061.jpg Forrec details 'best of' plan for Legoland New York Locally there has been some opposition to the development, with concerns raised about increased thoroughfare in the town http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328683 monthly 0.9 2016-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15358_652782.jpg Dreamworld to reopen 10 December following October deaths Commenting on the park’s reopening, Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson said four independent safety investigations would be conducted by 10 December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328646 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15325_87315.jpg Exclusive: Developer lifts lid on BBC Earth theme park and Top Gear 'FEC plus' for China Planet Earth 2 will be among the brands incorporated into the BBC Earth theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328633 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15314_411601.jpg Dragon King coaster to crown new Asia-themed zone at Djurs Sommerland DrageKongen is being billed as the fastest and longest suspended family coaster in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328637 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15318_177085.jpg Universal confirms Nintendo presence for all of its parks Shigeru Miyamoto – known for creating some of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling video games of all time such as Donkey Kong, Mario and The Legend of Zelda – is working with Universal on the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328630 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15313_443820.jpg 'Holoportation' hits the road as Microsoft refines live video hologram system The more cameras used, the better quality a model can be rendered at any size http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328593 monthly 0.9 2016-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15281_434649.jpg Wanda recruits Premier Rides to create 'world-first' attraction Wanda Group chair Wang Jianlin opened two Wanda Cities in Hefei and Nanchang this year, with plans to have 15 such projects across China by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328620 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15308_106513.jpg Japanese theme park suffering social media backlash over dead fish ice rink The park has said it plans to hold a memorial service for the 5,000 dead fish http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328614 monthly 0.9 2016-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15306_312148.jpg Tennessee wildfires threaten Ripley's aquarium and Dollywood High winds in the area have caused the fires to spread rapidly http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328583 monthly 0.9 2016-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15267_99786.jpg Beluga deaths pile pressure on Vancouver Aquarium A ruling by the Vancouver Park Board banning the breeding of captive cetaceans collapsed in November 2014, when it tried to push the ruling through at the last minute http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328572 monthly 0.9 2016-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15256_774301.jpg Next-gen snow and ice amusement park on track for 2017 opening in Oman The snow park is under construction as part of the upcoming Palm Mall Muscat in Muscat, Oman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328573 monthly 0.9 2016-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15257_928389.jpg Political turmoil in South Korea threatens to unravel Universal park plans There are fears that Choi Soon-sil might have influenced the President’s decision to revive the Universal park project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328486 monthly 0.9 2016-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15171_135509.jpg Science-based Avatar exhibition kicks off world tour in Taipei, Taiwan Avatar: Discover Pandora opens in Taipei, Taiwan, on 7 December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328527 monthly 0.9 2016-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15224_576925.jpg Tate Modern to host Fujiko Nakaya's artifical fog installation The fog shrouded a bridge in Bristol last year as part of an art festival http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328534 monthly 0.9 2016-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15231_517593.jpg Ride makers Cavu team up with One Bit to establish new virtual reality company DreamCraft combines the traditional dark ride experience with VR http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328523 monthly 0.9 2016-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15219_303535.jpg Visitors expect more theme park VR experiences within three years Virtual reality is well on track to becoming a mainstream commodity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328512 monthly 0.9 2016-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15203_461203.jpg Dubai Parks and Resorts launches world-first Bollywood theme park The park opened with live entertainment shows performed by Bollywood artists and dancers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328508 monthly 0.9 2016-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15201_30206.jpg Hammond broadens tax relief for UK museums in Autumn Statement Taking effect from 1 April 2017, the tax refund scheme will allow organisations fitting the criteria to claim a rebate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328504 monthly 0.9 2016-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15196_943473.jpg IAAPA 2016: Disney legends talk Shanghai and 'building a brand for 1.4 billion people' The panel of Disney legends spoke in front of a packed hall, discussing the challenges in creating Disneyland Shanghai and the legacy it will leave in the future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328493 monthly 0.9 2016-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15185_246420.jpg Frozen and Marvel attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland as part of US$1.4bn expansion Several Marvel additions will come to the park in the coming years, including Ant Man and The Avengers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328469 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15161_134902.jpg IAAPA 2016: Alterface and Jora Vision join forces to create interactive dark rides Benoit Cornet from Alterface, centre, is pictured with Jora Vision's Robin van der Want, left, and Jan Maarten de Raad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328474 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15167_792725.jpg Nintendo promises immersive situations and smartphone interactivity for Universal parks Mario Kart is one of the rumoured attractions for the Universal addition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328470 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15162_757825.jpg Trump election victory could increase investment in US attractions, says GCI president While many are predicting a 'Trump Downturn', the US attractions sector could benefit from the President-elect's win thanks to increased investment in the domestic market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328463 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15158_585644.jpg Disney's World of Avatar opening in summer 2017 The first photograph shows the bridge to the base camp of Alpha Centauri Expeditions, the eco-tour group that will host explorers on their Pandora adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328461 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15157_857660.jpg Epcot overhaul in the works, says Chapek Epcot was created to celebrate human achievement, technological innovation and international culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328459 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15156_617245.jpg IAAPA 2016: Christie’s Mystique Install simplifies large-scale visual and projection mapping experiences On-ice projection mapping at Air Canada Centre, with projection mapping by Solotech and Mystique Install integration by Christie and Pixel Magic Design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328455 monthly 0.9 2016-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15154_878155.jpg IAAPA 2016: Dynamic Motion Theatre combines multimedia content, stunts and live action performance Motion Theatre, by Dynamic Attractions, lifts, tilts, drops and rotates while audiences are immersed in the adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328433 monthly 0.9 2016-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15143_131241.jpg IAAPA 2016: Triotech announces Ghostbusters dark ride for Heide Park and unveils Flyer ride Triotech CEO Ernest Yale, centre, announced the Ghostbusters 5D ride during a press event at IAAPA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328428 monthly 0.9 2016-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15120_686879.jpg IAAPA 2016: WhiteWater unveils Mat Blaster, Smart Blast and next-gen Slideboarding WhiteWater West's Mat Blaster at Yinji Xinmi Waterpark in Henan, China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328420 monthly 0.9 2016-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15113_638576.jpg IAAPA 2016: Industry trade show largest and best attended in history IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 was attended by 22,600 qualified buyers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328400 monthly 0.9 2016-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15087_704128.jpg IAAPA 2016: Polin launches range of new products Polin has built several aquariums in Turkey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328397 monthly 0.9 2016-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15080_550645.jpg IAAPA 2016: Sally debuts world-first Five Nights at Freddy's attraction Five Nights at Freddy's is a series of indie survival horror point-and-click videogames centered around jumpscares http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328373 monthly 0.9 2016-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15068_18057.jpg IAAPA 2016: Simworx unveils flying theatre in partnership with Mondial Simworx and Mondial have launched the 360 Flying Theatre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328371 monthly 0.9 2016-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15066_86550.jpg IAAPA 2016: Kennedy Space Center launches US$23m Heroes and Legends addition Speaking on the importance of NASA and the similar programmes to promote STEM subjects using space, McBride (centre) said that concept was at the centre of the entire development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328338 monthly 0.9 2016-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15043_995420.jpg IAAPA 2016: Triotech announces plans for Fear the Walking Dead attraction in Las Vegas The attraction will be based on the spin-off of AMC's hit Walking Dead, popular as a visitor attraction in its own right http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328335 monthly 0.9 2016-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15038_345060.jpg IAAPA 2016: Hall of Famers share knowledge for leaders of tomorrow This year's panel included new Hall of Fame inductees Tim O'Brien and Roland Mack http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328310 monthly 0.9 2016-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15015_826399.jpg IAAPA 2016: Shanghai Disney wins big in Thea awards, with Peter Chernack receiving posthumous honour Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure won a Thea award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328308 monthly 0.9 2016-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15014_54540.jpg IAAPA 2016: Accesso launches next-generation touch-screen wearable Prism is next-generation virtual queuing and cashless payment wearable from Accesso http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328306 monthly 0.9 2016-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15010_715522.jpg 'Fun and meaningful' at the forefront as SeaWorld details upcoming attractions for 2017 Created by Intamin, Wavebreaker is designed to make riders feel as though they are riding a jet ski http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328304 monthly 0.9 2016-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15009_98644.jpg Zamperla theme park to be centrepiece of destination resort in Alabama Zamperla is supplying all 21 rides for Owa in Foley, Alabama http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328297 monthly 0.9 2016-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15006_557031.jpg MuseumNext opens highlighting the challenges ahead The three-day event is being streamed live http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328281 monthly 0.9 2016-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15002_613040.jpg IAAPA 2016: Panasonic and Videro debut light-activated content delivery technology With LinkRay, data is transmitted through light sources directly to an app http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328279 monthly 0.9 2016-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15001_782688.jpg IAAPA 2016: Disney teases first use of drone technology with Christmas spectacular at Disney Springs It seems the drone technology will be used to create the illusion of star formations in the night sky http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328277 monthly 0.9 2016-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB15000_935755.jpg Industry looks to Orlando as 30,000 gear up for IAAPA 2016 This year's show will be IAAPA's largest to date http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328253 monthly 0.9 2016-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13806_245445.jpg Alton Towers to axe up to 70 jobs The Smiler reopened in March for the first time since the accident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328236 monthly 0.9 2016-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14962_848138.jpg IAAPA attendees offered exclusive multi-player free-roam VR experience Zero Latency opened the first V Play Reality multi-player virtual reality arena in Melbourne, Australia, in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328232 monthly 0.9 2016-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14960_353744.jpg Fifa Museum loses CHF30m in opening year The museum was hoping to welcome around 250,000 visitors annually, but its numbers are around half that http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328224 monthly 0.9 2016-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14923_721766.jpg Disney fails to meet expectations in final quarter earnings, but breaks full year records Disney Shanghai Resort has served its first full quarter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328171 monthly 0.9 2016-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14871_920523.jpg IAAPA chair-elect Al Weber Jr dies at 64 Also a member of the IAAPA Board of Directors, Weber was set to become its chair in 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328129 monthly 0.9 2016-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14838_666789.jpg SeaWorld reports fall in Q3 income, embarks on US$40m cost-cutting drive Mako, the new rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, has helped boost US visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328127 monthly 0.9 2016-11-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14835_577277.jpg China theme park boom driving Asian tourism, says Global Trends Report Disneyland Shanghai is the most prominent theme park to open in China this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328095 monthly 0.9 2016-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14780_419927.jpg Pilot learning study shows benefit of education in a museum setting An extended museum stay resulted in children becoming more confident and effective communicators, while they also enjoyed memorable learning experiences with the potential for greater learning retention http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328089 monthly 0.9 2016-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14776_43894.jpg Unesco conference explores connection between World Heritage and museums Many of Unesco's World Heritage sites are home to 'site museums' or institutions engaged in site preservation and promotion through their collections. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328083 monthly 0.9 2016-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14773_387657.jpg Government cuts force closure of UK's 120-year-old Dewsbury Museum The Grade-II Listed Dewsbury Museum was originally a 17th century cloth merchant’s home and was frequently visited by Victorian author Charlotte Bronte http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328070 monthly 0.9 2016-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14748_901639.jpg Exclusive: Yas Waterworld announces live action roleplay event, opening door for potential LARP theme park The concept is the creation of Claus Raasted (right) and Paul Bulencea (left) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328055 monthly 0.9 2016-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14709_686083.jpg Mumbai penguin death sparks government corruption allegations Following the penguin’s death, questions were raised by a number of organisations about the wellbeing of the remaining penguins http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328042 monthly 0.9 2016-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14702_574724.jpg Watercoaster and virtual queuing confirmed for Universal's Volcano Bay Krakatau Aqua Coaster at the upcoming Volcano Bay, Universal Studios Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328040 monthly 0.9 2016-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14691_730165.jpg Native American tribe unveils US$241m Alabama theme park plan A theme park is at the centre of the development, with plans to launch in May 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328027 monthly 0.9 2016-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14687_694220.jpg Dynamic Attractions partners with Altair for US$444m China space park Altair is currently in the process of securing a 20-hectare site for development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328024 monthly 0.9 2016-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14678_693672.jpg Duffey rules out Six Flags Orlando after declaring US market 'covered' Six Flags has had success at its regional parks – 16 in the US, one in Mexico and one in Canada – but now the company is heading East. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328005 monthly 0.9 2016-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14667_135210.jpg Jimmy Fallon ride to feature TV star's teenage girl alter ego, a trip to the moon and some very tight pants Guests will go on a wild race through New York against Jimmy Fallon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=328001 monthly 0.9 2016-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14663_989694.jpg MoMA acquires the very first emojis The emojis were created by developer Shigetaka Kurita on a base grid of 12x12 pixels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327988 monthly 0.9 2016-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14646_549607.jpg Schlitterbahn founder Robert Henry dies at 89 Robert Henry died at his New Braunfels home in Central Texas following a prolonged illness http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327942 monthly 0.9 2016-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14609_557545.jpg Legoland opens, launching Dubai Parks mega-resort Visitors in the Kingdom zone at Legoland Dubai, which opened on 31 October http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327936 monthly 0.9 2016-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14606_92198.jpg World first Marvel exhibition coming to Brisbane's GoMA Original artwork for hit Marvel films will be among the exhibits on display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327912 monthly 0.9 2016-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14582_744718.jpg Universal and Dubai Holding scrap recession-plagued theme park plans Dubai Holding and Universal Studios Theme Parks and Resorts have both pulled out of the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327886 monthly 0.9 2016-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14547_228234.jpg St Helena poised to hit the world stage after successful test flight The aim is to bring in low volume, high value tourism to make St Helena making the island self-sustainable http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327890 monthly 0.9 2016-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14567_593799.jpg Apex Parks founder Al Weber Jr to lead IAAPA in 2019 Weber will start his new position in 2017, http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327882 monthly 0.9 2016-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14541_372548.jpg 'Adverse weather conditions' hit Six Flags with shock Q3 decline Unusual weather patterns negatively impacted attendance, according to Six Flags http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327861 monthly 0.9 2016-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14528_30099.jpg Port house plans World of Wine museum and dining destination Vila Nova de Gaia, where World of WIne will be located, as seen from Porto, Portugal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327868 monthly 0.9 2016-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14531_438665.jpg Universal Japan and Hollywood's Wizarding World drive Q3 revenues up 60 per cent Since its acquisition of Universal Japan, the company has enjoyed a very strong year, with overall growth of 55.2 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327854 monthly 0.9 2016-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14517_586081.jpg World's oldest football club bids for World Heritage status Sheffield FC wants to rebuild the original Home of Football stadium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327845 monthly 0.9 2016-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14512_705002.jpg US$11bn plan to turn Russia's Lake Baikal into tourism hotspot According to the MoU, a prerequisite of the project will be the strict observance of environmental standards and regulations on the protection of Lake Baikal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327806 monthly 0.9 2016-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14483_445826.jpg London Zoo aviary joins at risk list as conservation deficit increases Designed by Lord Snowdon and built in 1965, the aviary at London Zoo was the first walk-through aviary in Britain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327836 monthly 0.9 2016-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14506_582000.jpg Hello Kitty theme park coming to Vietnam Vietnam-based BRG Group has teamed with Sanrio Wave Hong Kong to create the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327830 monthly 0.9 2016-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14504_916147.jpg We must put Harambe incident 'to rest', says Cincinnati Zoo director Harambe has become an online sensation in the form of an internet meme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327823 monthly 0.9 2016-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14494_190934.jpg Four killed at Dreamworld on river rapids ride Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the Dreamworld theme park at Coomera on the Gold Coast http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327802 monthly 0.9 2016-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14477_563787.jpg Toronto considers CA$1.9bn Expo 2025 bid 55 per cent of Canadians polled nationwide support a potential bid http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327797 monthly 0.9 2016-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14473_904661.jpg National Museum of African American History and Culture sells out ticket allocation till March Smithsonian officials expected around 7,000 visitors per day but are actually welcoming 30,000 instead http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327791 monthly 0.9 2016-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14470_591438.jpg TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to hundreds of animal attractions after policy change Dolphin swims are among the list of attractions now excluded via the new policy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327782 monthly 0.9 2016-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14457_675088.jpg Nine injured in Tayto Park staircase collapse An investigation has been launched after nine people were taken to hospital when stairs collapsed at the 'House of Horrors' attraction in the amusement park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327767 monthly 0.9 2016-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14449_646749.jpg Yas Island to rebrand with aim of becoming the world’s ultimate leisure destination Yas Waterworld is one of a number of well established brands on Yas Island, which is looking to earn a similar reputation as an overall leisure destination http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327760 monthly 0.9 2016-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14440_598359.jpg VisitEngland grants funding for new Coastal Pass scheme The tool will allow tourists to create their own itineraries by watching interactive videos drawing attention to various coastal locations and attractions. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327756 monthly 0.9 2016-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14433_808122.jpg Former Wembley MD joins National Marine Aquarium as new CEO Maslin, who spent 17 years at Wembley, joining as finance director and the spending the last seven years as its MD, now takes over at the National Marine Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327737 monthly 0.9 2016-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14411_245592.jpg Karen Irwin takes reins at Universal Hollywood Irwin first joined Universal in 1990, working as part of the launch team for Universal Studios Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327735 monthly 0.9 2016-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14410_948346.jpg Arts Council announces £4.6m diversity scheme Change Makers will gain the relevant experience, skills and confidence needed to compete for artistic director, chief executive or other senior leadership positions in the future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327709 monthly 0.9 2016-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14387_101946.jpg Indiana State museum nears milestone with first phase launch of US$17.8m redevelopment The museum welcomes 700,000 visitors on an annual basis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327704 monthly 0.9 2016-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14382_572902.jpg WWF calls Africa mining plans for World Heritage sites 'short sighted' Plans for uranium mining in Tanzania would cause significant damage to the Selous Game Reserve World Heritage site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327700 monthly 0.9 2016-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14379_677253.jpg Michael Bloomberg donates US$50m to Boston's Museum of Science Bloomberg grew up in Boston and has credited the museum for sparking his intellectual curiosity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327692 monthly 0.9 2016-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14376_157744.jpg UK's top attractions failing to provide healthy meals for kids Joint-bottom ranked Brighton Pier was described by the survey as offering 'junk food, appalling service, and enough sugar to sink you to the bottom of the English Channel' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327682 monthly 0.9 2016-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14371_898541.jpg Fossil park to become major visitor attraction following US$25m donation the site is rich in history, with thousands of 65-million-year-old fossils from the Cretaceous period buried on site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327673 monthly 0.9 2016-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14360_273391.jpg Atari founder launches new virtual reality company The Modal VR system is currently still in prototype stage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327662 monthly 0.9 2016-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14358_721064.jpg Inaugural Music Tourism Convention coming to Liverpool in February The event will discuss how music and the tourism economy work together http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327641 monthly 0.9 2016-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14344_565452.jpg Wanda hires former Hong Kong Disneyland head to run theme park division Kam has reportedly joined Wanda to lead their theme park division http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327624 monthly 0.9 2016-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14307_796981.jpg South America's largest aquarium pencils in opening date following months of delays The aquarium's opening was delayed by construction issues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327607 monthly 0.9 2016-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14286_812667.jpg Hot weather delays launch of AED150m Dubai Safari A number of animals have already arrived at the zoo, with the rest to follow soon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327591 monthly 0.9 2016-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14276_378009.jpg Record-breaking Massiv watercoaster named winner of WWA's Leading Edge award Massiv is as impressive in ride experience as it is in efficient design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327597 monthly 0.9 2016-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14280_292411.jpg Texas Chainsaw Massacre filming location becomes bed and barbecue tourist attraction The former dilapidated outpost has now been transformed into 'The Gas Station' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327579 monthly 0.9 2016-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14247_700404.jpg London Science Museum's £6m Wonderlab opens to the public A young visitor is reflected inside the Infinity Boxes exhibit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327547 monthly 0.9 2016-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14214_450844.jpg HLF funding guarantees World Heritage Centre for city of Bath The HLF funding will open up never-before-seen areas of the Roman remains http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327551 monthly 0.9 2016-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14220_243316.jpg Asheville Museum of Science sets November opening date following relocation A 12ft-high (3.6m), 20ft-long (6.1m) terataphoneus curriei skeleton is one of the main attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327544 monthly 0.9 2016-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14211_189619.jpg Eight cleared of charges for Taiwan waterpark firestorm Emergency rescue workers and concert spectators tend to injured victims following the explosion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327529 monthly 0.9 2016-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14198_883322.jpg Disney's Electrical Parade heading to California for final run The show itself comprises more than 80 live actors and used more than 11,000 LED lights on costumes alone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327523 monthly 0.9 2016-10-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14190_476848.jpg Bowmanville Zoo closes doors after abuse allegations drive down attendance The zoo's owner, Michael Hackenberger, was recorded on hidden camera in December 2015 cracking a whip around 19 times on a siberian tiger http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327492 monthly 0.9 2016-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14156_377908.jpg US$17.5m Point Defiance Zoo education facility breaks ground The facility is being developed with the aim of 'promoting environmental education at all ages' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327488 monthly 0.9 2016-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14153_216489.jpg Abandoned Quebec mine will be destroyed unless it becomes tourist attraction The quarry is popular with hikers and adventure tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327480 monthly 0.9 2016-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14142_156007.jpg Bumper lineup of industry speakers as TEA's SATE conference comes to New York The event includes an optional tour of the One World Observatory http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327474 monthly 0.9 2016-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14135_440623.jpg Orlando theme parks reopen as city avoids major hurricane damage Parks reopened following a cleanup of storm debris on Saturday (8 October) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327455 monthly 0.9 2016-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14127_939080.jpg Delegates descend on New Orleans for annual WWA show Taking place between 11-14 October, the 36th anniversary of the event is expected to draw more than 1,400 people http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327452 monthly 0.9 2016-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14120_610261.jpg Arts Council England unveils expanded funding structure to better benefit country's national portfolio The designation of 'Major Partner Museum' will be dropped as these organisations join the national portfolio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327436 monthly 0.9 2016-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14102_956279.jpg Texas State Aquarium wins million-dollar lawsuit after mislabelled chemical kills tenth of collection All but two of more than 400 fish in the aquarium’s Islands of Steel exhibit died when the lethal carcinogen was introduced http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327423 monthly 0.9 2016-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14088_692851.jpg Utica Zoo unveils US$75m Dream BIG masterplan The Dream BIG masterplan, which will in total cost somewhere between US$63.2m (€56.5m, £50m) and US$75.8m (€67.8m, £60m) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327421 monthly 0.9 2016-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14084_794376.jpg Guwahati heritage sites to be developed as leading tourist destinations in India Umananda Island on the Brahmaputra river is centred around its own temple http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327412 monthly 0.9 2016-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14078_904500.jpg Museums Association's Transformers scheme extended across the UK The scheme is designed to support individual change, and to encourage healthier, more resilient, diverse and adaptable organisations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327404 monthly 0.9 2016-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14067_184521.jpg Orlando prepares as Hurricane Matthew approaches Florida is on high alert as Hurricane Matthew bears down on the state http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327392 monthly 0.9 2016-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14059_477141.jpg Talking Heads' David Byrne to present neuroscience exhibition The Scottish-born American musician was the founding member of Talking Heads http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327390 monthly 0.9 2016-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14056_662504.jpg China ups space race ante with plans for world's largest commercial space shuttle Flights will launch from a commercial spaceport in a yet-to-be-determined location in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327388 monthly 0.9 2016-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14042_26200.jpg Disneyland Paris among group of French companies calling for special tourism police force The group of companies wants a special force to boost confidence in France for overseas toruists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327350 monthly 0.9 2016-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14012_117996.jpg Modern technology 'taken for granted', says planetarium study According to the study, visitors are extremely dissatisfied if planetarium technology isn't up to scratch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327347 monthly 0.9 2016-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14010_707787.jpg SeaWorld shares rally after activist investor group takes significant stake A filing by Ivory Cove indicated the group had engaged in conversations with SeaWorld management on business strategy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327343 monthly 0.9 2016-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14007_770189.jpg George Lucas donates US$1.5m to Norman Rockwell Museum Lucas is an 'avid collector' of Norman Rockwell artworks, so it’s likely the artist’s works will feature in his new Museum of Narrative Art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327337 monthly 0.9 2016-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB14001_125154.jpg £5.3m Cabrach distillery plan focuses on heritage The attraction will also include a café, exhibition space and a gift shop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327318 monthly 0.9 2016-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13972_12372.jpg Abu Dhabi plans investment into heritage sites to attract more tourists Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (second right) views project plans during a tour of Al Hili Fort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327299 monthly 0.9 2016-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13946_23640.jpg Charlotte's Discovery Place upgrades planetarium, adds new zones A family enjoys a lab activity at DIscovery Place http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327294 monthly 0.9 2016-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13942_21914.jpg Unesco holding South America heritage training workshop in Rio Participants will disseminate key concepts and methodologies related to the timely implementation of the World Heritage Convention http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327288 monthly 0.9 2016-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13939_266135.jpg Dubai Parks and Resorts rebrands and opts for staggered launch through end of 2016 Bollywood Parks will now open on 15 November as part of the staggered launch for DXB Entertainments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327277 monthly 0.9 2016-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13935_29820.jpg Merlin revenue increases despite 'incredibly difficult' trading conditions The Alton Towers rollercoaster crash has cost Merlin Entertainments more than £40m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327275 monthly 0.9 2016-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13933_92496.jpg Public backlash forces closure of Knott's Berry Farm halloween attraction The virtual reality attraction was considered in poor taste by mental health advocates http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327273 monthly 0.9 2016-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13932_496641.jpg Science centres must engage with more diverse audiences or risk becoming 'obsolete' Conlon says that science centres need to engage with refugees and migrants http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327268 monthly 0.9 2016-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13925_711304.jpg English heritage worth £21.7bn to UK Domestic and international heritage-related visits generate £18.4bn in expenditure in England, contributing £11bn (US$14.3bn, €12.7bn) in GDP and supporting 285,700 jobs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327256 monthly 0.9 2016-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13914_64838.jpg Saddam Hussein's former palace opens as antiquities museum The museum will showcase artefacts dating back to 400 BC that tell the history of the oil-rich city of Basra http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327242 monthly 0.9 2016-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13903_883855.jpg Work starts on US$50m Clearwater Aquarium expansion With two motion pictures based on the aquarium and its dolphins coming out in recent years, attendance has increased to more than 800,000 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327238 monthly 0.9 2016-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13900_309733.jpg Ferrari Land entering testing phase ahead of April launch The vertical accelerator will allow visitors to experience first-hand some of the sensations of driving a Formula 1 racing car http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327224 monthly 0.9 2016-09-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13879_903379.jpg C¥10bn BBC theme park planned for China Luneng Group – an offshoot of the State Grid Corporation of China – will use the BBC’s Top Gear and BBC Earth IPs for the new venture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327213 monthly 0.9 2016-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13875_782816.jpg SeaWorld ploughs US$175m into new coasters, shows and zones Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster will debut at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2017. The jet ski-style car design engages riders in a straddled seating position. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327201 monthly 0.9 2016-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13859_937945.jpg Study suggests rollercoasters could cure kidney stones Several patients had reported passing kidney stones after riding Thunder Mountain, with one man noted as having passed a stone after three consecutive rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327190 monthly 0.9 2016-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13846_487057.jpg Merlin fined £5m for Alton Towers Smiler crash after 'catastrophic' safety failure Merlin's Dominic Wigley (left) Matt Jowett (centre) and Ian Crabbe (right) leaving Stafford Crown Court http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327176 monthly 0.9 2016-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13824_539051.jpg Comic character theme park set to open in Antwerp train station next year An artist's impression shows the exterior side of the four-floor, 32-metre-high Comics Station indoor theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327168 monthly 0.9 2016-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13808_603572.jpg Merlin in court for Alton Towers Smiler crash Prosecutors said the fault of the accident was thanks to 'the absence of a structured and considered system' for engineers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327170 monthly 0.9 2016-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13813_97755.jpg Dementia training scheme by National Museums Liverpool to get nationwide rollout The scheme was built on the success of NML’s House of Memories programme, which has trained more than 10,000 family or professional carers in person-centred dementia since 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327164 monthly 0.9 2016-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13806_245445.jpg Merlin due in court over Smiler crash The Smiler reopened in March for the first time since the accident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327152 monthly 0.9 2016-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13801_928197.jpg Ireland’s Alcatraz turns tourist friendly Spike Island is most famously known as a prison, with thousands of its inmates transported from there to Australia in the 19th century http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327143 monthly 0.9 2016-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13785_199460.jpg TEA's IP seminar explores the art of storytelling and creation MackMedia is developing its own IPs in house, such as Happy Family 4D http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327132 monthly 0.9 2016-09-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13776_442255.jpg Heritage officials blasted after concreting over section of China's Great Wall Social media posts on Webo drew attention to the work carried out in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327119 monthly 0.9 2016-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13775_868702.jpg OdySea Aquarium opens in Arizona desert, bringing controversial Dolphinaris with it Visitors can travel up and down escalators inside transparent acrylic tubes and slides, allowing them to view the marine life as they travel from floor to floor aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327113 monthly 0.9 2016-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13731_144230.jpg Museums crucial for rural and coastal tourism, MPs told Museums can prove to be the life blood of rural or coastal destinations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327104 monthly 0.9 2016-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13729_645469.jpg Visitor decline forces permanent closure of Cleethorpes' Pleasure Island Pleasure Island first opened its doors in 1993 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327086 monthly 0.9 2016-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13717_774144.jpg Hololens gets first public outing as part of new Mars experience at Kennedy Space Center Buzz Aldrin experiences the power of Microsoft's Hololens in Destination: Mars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327082 monthly 0.9 2016-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13709_741557.jpg Flamingo Land eyes second resort with £30m Loch Lomond plan Flamingo Land's theme park and resort in North Yorkshire welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327066 monthly 0.9 2016-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13685_643747.jpg IAAPA relocating global headquarters to Orlando as organisation extends expo commitment through to 2030 IAAPA president Paul Noland, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs and IAAPA chair John McReyolds were all on-hand to make the announcement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327058 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13678_398244.jpg Ontario's Museum London secures initial funding for new arts hub The museum has secured an initial CA$300,000 (US$227,000, €203,000, £175,000) in funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327053 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13673_60112.jpg Waterpark experts give masterclass to operators ahead of European trade show The waterpark masterclass was held the night before the annual EAS event in Barcelona http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327051 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13671_474134.jpg Neil Balnaves retiring as Ardent Leisure chair after 13 years Balnaves said the decision for Ardent to sell its health club arm meant the group had a clear growth strategy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327052 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13672_803003.jpg Europa Park announces record-breaking flying attraction and invites public to send in ideas for content Project V will recreate the feeling of flying for guests who will soar above a catalogue of places and will be the biggest flying theatre in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327043 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13661_828018.jpg Peter Jackson wants to tell the story of a Maori island through augmented reality Jackson has been involved in development of several visitor attractions for New Zealand in recent years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327038 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13657_208531.jpg Son of PortAventura manager makes generous gesture to Give Kids the World At a presentation at EAS, the teenager handed the cheque to charity CEO Pamela Landwirth http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327034 monthly 0.9 2016-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13656_558900.jpg 'Hundreds of ideas' for attendees as this year's EAS opens in Barcelona The show opened with its usual spectacular bang http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327025 monthly 0.9 2016-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13648_333808.jpg 1,200 museums across the US offering free tickets for Smithsonian scheme The most notable name to be taking part in this year’s event is the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327020 monthly 0.9 2016-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13644_82982.jpg 'Fight exclusion' urges culture minister ahead of Museums Review Matt Hancock was appointed culture minister in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327018 monthly 0.9 2016-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13640_411227.jpg Exorcist pop-up coming to Hollywood The escape has been launched to coincide with the television reboot of The Exorcist http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327012 monthly 0.9 2016-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13624_454630.jpg Disney: Zika not affecting Florida attendance 71 people have contracted zika from mosquitoes in the US, with health officials tracing most of those to two areas in Miami http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=327007 monthly 0.9 2016-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13621_397523.jpg Japan designating 88 anime 'sacred spots' in effort to boost international tourism Shows such as Your Name will be used to promote Japanese tourism sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326992 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13605_58057.jpg AZA schemes award 50 projects share of US$500,000 The Wildlife Conservation Society’s ‘Saving Sea Turtles in Nicaragua’ focuses on the hundreds of thousands of rare sea turtles that visit Nicaragua to lay millions of eggs along the country's coasts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326994 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13606_758511.jpg Lack of compelling content is VR's number one obstacle, says survey The survey results suggest that respondents believe that a lack of compelling content is the biggest obstacle to mass adoption of AR and VR technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326983 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13602_382681.jpg Deborah Eicher joins Scruffy Dog as new commercial director Eicher has more than 17 years of commercial and marketing experience across the leisure and entertainment sectors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326985 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13601_931948.jpg Tokyo aquarium introducing horror nights for Halloween The aquarium is pulling out all the stops for the exhibition, bringing in celebrated Japanese horror house producer Hirofumi Gomi to write the original story http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326981 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13596_613013.jpg Mattel sets out ambitious plans for Chinese growth with Thomas FECs In addition to launching its new FEC’s, Mattel is planning to further enhance its brand in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326977 monthly 0.9 2016-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13583_882666.jpg California bans breeding of captive orcas The ruling falls in line with the pledge SeaWorld already made earlier this year to halt its orca breeding programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326960 monthly 0.9 2016-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13568_128471.jpg Art viewings help alleviate anxiety in dementia sufferers, study finds While dementia impacts cognitive and physical functioning and memory, consciousness and emotions remain intact http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326961 monthly 0.9 2016-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13569_320772.jpg Rolling Stones Exhibitionism tour coming to New York and Sydney Exhibitionism offers a unique and rare insight into the Rolling Stones' fifty-plus-year history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326932 monthly 0.9 2016-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13563_165148.jpg Guggenheim's 18-carat gold toilet opening as interactive art exhibit The art exhibit is located inside a unisex bathroom http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326908 monthly 0.9 2016-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13546_402301.jpg Augmented reality market to be worth three times as much as virtual reality by 2020, says report Augmented reality via a mobile device has been buoyed by the success of Pokémon GO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326884 monthly 0.9 2016-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13527_997543.jpg Exhibitor space for Orlando’s IAAPA Expo sells out IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 expects to welcome 30,000 guests from over 100 countries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326872 monthly 0.9 2016-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13519_81233.jpg Game of Thrones puts Northern Irish tourism on the map Game of Thrones averaged more than 7 million viewers an episode as it aired in the US when it aired in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326870 monthly 0.9 2016-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13520_456605.jpg Scottish Borders Railway boosts region’s tourism The railway has facilitated one million journeys since it opened in September 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326853 monthly 0.9 2016-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13503_716374.jpg Holovis appoints Baz Slatter as new business development director Slatter brings more than 25 years of commercial, product and marketing experience with him to the role http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326849 monthly 0.9 2016-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13500_34988.jpg NASA fuels Mars ambitions with US$1.3m STEM exhibition The permanent installation will feature an interactive display with real-world data, demonstrating how STEM principles can be applied to a Mars mission http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326846 monthly 0.9 2016-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13499_956724.jpg Serial entrepreneur Luke Johnson to headline VAC 2016 Johnson has headed organisations such as Channel 4, Pizza Express and Strada http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326830 monthly 0.9 2016-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13491_353601.jpg Legendary videogame developer Hideo Kojima joins VR studio Prologue Immersive Kojima – one of the videogame industry’s biggest names – has worked on titles such as Metal Gear Solid, Zone of Enders and P.T. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326826 monthly 0.9 2016-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13489_791541.jpg TEA makes final call for 2016 Board candidates David Willrich will lead the TEA Board as its new president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326817 monthly 0.9 2016-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13473_158969.jpg Exclusive: NASA must work with science centres to inspire the next generation of astronauts, says Clervoy A veteran of three NASA Space Shuttle missions and 28 days in space, Clervoy is senior astronaut of the European Astronaut Centre and member of the European Space Agency’s European Astronaut Corps http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326802 monthly 0.9 2016-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13462_790492.jpg Space race hots up as Chinese investor plans US$1.5bn theme park with real space flights The 'Traveller' will be carried upwards by a helium-filled balloon. Once at target altitude, the capsule will remain in the atmosphere for up to three hours, before descending to the landing area using GPS tracking http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326788 monthly 0.9 2016-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13454_336849.jpg Pokémon GO wearable device released next week, health-focused Apple Watch adaptation also in the works Connected via Bluetooth, the companion device will allow players to collect resources from Pokéstops and catch Pokémon on the go http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326775 monthly 0.9 2016-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13444_703113.jpg Sir Nicholas Serota steps down as Tate director to become Arts Council chair Serota has spent 28 years at Tate, overseeing the creation and expansion of Tate Modern during his time there http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326763 monthly 0.9 2016-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13434_982941.jpg Maui Ocean Center announces plans for Marine Institute The Institute will put its main focus on developing rehabilitation facilities for endangered turtles and preserving rare and endemic Hawaiian corals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326753 monthly 0.9 2016-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13418_578857.jpg DCMS holding open consultation for review of museums in England The Museums Review was announced earlier this year in the government's Culture White Papaer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326749 monthly 0.9 2016-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13413_482546.jpg Disney introduces finger scans for three-year-olds to fight fraud Currently children under 10 do not have to have their finger scanned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326743 monthly 0.9 2016-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13406_618220.jpg The story behind Toy Story: California exhibition to explore the science of Pixar With more than 40 interactive elements, the exhibition demonstrates how the technology that Pixar uses supports the creativity and artistry of its storytellers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326534 monthly 0.9 2016-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13175_481761.jpg Exclusive: Academy Award winners want industry creatives to revolutionise the dark ride Framestore created visual effects for films such as Guardians of the Galaxy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326726 monthly 0.9 2016-09-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13388_768516.jpg Chester Zoo announces £7m investment into animal wellbeing Islands will also gain new additions with a new walkthrough bird aviary, a new home for the zoo’s two sun bears, and a Malayan tapir exhibit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326463 monthly 0.9 2016-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13123_558303.jpg Alton Towers accident affects 'healthy' European theme park market The Smiler ride reopened nine months after an accident which left five people with serious or life-changing injuries. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326673 monthly 0.9 2016-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13343_398716.jpg Grand Canyon development plans move forward as legislation introduced The Grand Canyon draws an estimated five million visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326667 monthly 0.9 2016-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13341_837963.jpg Europe's highest swing offers over the edge experience The hydraulic swing juts out over the A'DAM's edge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326660 monthly 0.9 2016-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2022/THUMB326660_290159_234264.jpg Stephen Merchant to host Crystal Maze celebrity special at London attraction Merchant will fill the position of host, leading a team of celebrities around the Crystal Maze http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326539 monthly 0.9 2016-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13182_350356.jpg Exoskeleton could change VR game with haptic feedback to simulate touch The futuristic glove can communicate with VR items, simulating the feel of virtual objects using haptic feedback http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326538 monthly 0.9 2016-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13186_889208.jpg Eli Roth’s killer clown to ‘haunt guests for the rest of their lives’ at Universal Hollywood scarefest A well-known celebrity evolves into a crazed killer clown in Universal Studio Hollywood's upcoming Halloween scarefest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326493 monthly 0.9 2016-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13142_267942.jpg Former Manchester United MD Mike Farnan to oversee Ferrari's China expansion With more than 25 years experience in promoting sports brands worldwide, Farnan brings a wealth of knowledge to the role http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326481 monthly 0.9 2016-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13135_860636.jpg South Korea's Universal theme park plans in jeopardy over funding problem The deal is reportedly hinging on whether or not the state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) will be able to fund part of the cost http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326468 monthly 0.9 2016-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13131_465040.jpg Ban proposed on dolphin/human interaction in Hawaii Hawaii’s spinner dolphins feed offshore at night, returning to shallower waters during the day to rest, which is a problem because that’s when tourist dolphin tours operate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326525 monthly 0.9 2016-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13164_283933.jpg Italy’s culture minister pledges museum ticket sales to earthquake victims In addition to loss of life, a number of historic Italian buildings and their contents were either damaged or destroyed in the quake http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326515 monthly 0.9 2016-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13159_88538.jpg UK government introduces plan to capitalise on post-Brexit tourism market Part of the action plan will focus on drawing overseas tourists to locations outside of London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326496 monthly 0.9 2016-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13144_782337.jpg Godzilla to headline Universal Cool Japan 2017 ‘Godzilla: The Real 4-D’ will offer an immersive experience when it opens on 13 January 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326488 monthly 0.9 2016-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13139_298689.jpg Focus on fun for Ardent Leisure after operator sells off health club arm Ardent is now focused on operating as a 'pure-play entertainment firm' with focus on operations such as its Main Event division in the US and Dreamworld theme park in Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326465 monthly 0.9 2016-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13127_19967.jpg National park plan for Western Australia threatens to interfere with fishing industry Western Australia premier Colin Barnett unveiled the national park plan, which covers around 90 per cent of the Houtman Abrolhos islands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326453 monthly 0.9 2016-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13101_221929.jpg Dan Ashe to take AZA reins after being named new president and CEO Named the 16th USFWS director by the US Senate in June 2011, Ashe has led the agency since then http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326450 monthly 0.9 2016-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13100_957863.jpg Tourism chiefs call for action after Paris attacks cost industry €750m Officials have called for major investment into the region’s tourism sector to help protect jobs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326422 monthly 0.9 2016-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13063_597622.jpg TEA event takes members on behind-the-scenes tour of Seaworld's Mako The 4,760-ft-long (1,450m) Mako hypercoaster is a prime example of SeaWorld’s conservation-based approach to its parks as it strives to change the brand’s public perception http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326369 monthly 0.9 2016-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB13023_826009.jpg Ripley's Aquarium offers shark diving in Dangerous Lagoon A shark swims through Dangerous Lagoon at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in Toronto http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326348 monthly 0.9 2016-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12999_789908.jpg Roald Dahl exhibition opens in Wales A Roald Dahl exhibition is open in Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326323 monthly 0.9 2016-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12964_249866.jpg Vietnam government approves plans to turn part of national park into £34.3m safari zone Scheduled for completion in 2020, the park is expected to draw 1.2 million visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326207 monthly 0.9 2016-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12819_463083.jpg Earthquake fund launched to protect New Zealand's at-risk heritage buildings The fund will be made available for Category 1-listed heritage structures across New Zealand and for Category 2-listed buildings designated as having a high to medium risk of seismic damage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326351 monthly 0.9 2016-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12994_141365.jpg BP sponsorship doesn't break ethics guidelines but raises important questions, says Museums Association The ethics surrounding BP's sponsorship of museums has been questioned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326202 monthly 0.9 2016-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12808_802649.jpg New waterpark opens in Iran's holy city of Qom The 30,000sq m (323,000sq ft) waterpark can accommodate up to 2,000 people http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326336 monthly 0.9 2016-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12988_153605.jpg Prague Zoo declares panda ambitions with US$33.5m plans Pandas could increase Prague Zoo's visitation by around 500,000 visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326328 monthly 0.9 2016-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12973_74577.jpg Malaysia tourism ministry eyes astrotourism to draw visitors Astrotourism could become a big draw for Malaysia, according to its tourism ministry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326310 monthly 0.9 2016-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12958_672465.jpg Museums, art and cyborgs on the agenda as speaker lineup revealed for MuseumNext NYC The colourblind 'Human Cyborg' Neil Harbisson uses an implanted device that allows him to hear colours http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326298 monthly 0.9 2016-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12937_855049.jpg Disney Institute summit offers company insight into customer service experience The three-day event offers immersive learning opportunities within Disney’s parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326284 monthly 0.9 2016-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12913_149703.jpg Western Australia trialling humpback whale experiences Snorkelers and divers will have to obey a strict set of rules while diving, with a 300m (984ft) exclusion zone around any humpback whale http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326281 monthly 0.9 2016-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12903_703447.jpg London remembers 350 years since Great Fire of London with series of events The Great Fire of London destroyed 70,000 homes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326263 monthly 0.9 2016-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12885_115300.jpg New TEA president wants to grow membership through new offerings Inbound TEA president David Willrich created the increasingly popular SATE Academy days, with the model now being rolled out across the US after success in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326253 monthly 0.9 2016-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12876_869519.jpg Universal Orlando reveals VR experience for Halloween Horror Nights Set in a dilapidated, 'centuries old' warehouse, the experience will offer a highly-themed physical environment combined with VR http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326236 monthly 0.9 2016-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12862_373966.jpg Theme park accidents shine spotlight on industry safety Three girls fell from a Ferris wheel when the gondola they were riding overturned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326219 monthly 0.9 2016-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12851_31329.jpg Worlds of Adventure debut pushed back to month's end World of Adventure will now open on 31 August http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326126 monthly 0.9 2016-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12715_773872.jpg Pokéttractions Management: What are the pros and cons of Pokémon Go for your visitor attraction? Special Pokémon Go days held by attractions are drawing visitors in their thousands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326182 monthly 0.9 2016-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12787_669375.jpg Director Dunphy quits London Paramount project A rendering shows a zone inside the proposed London Paramount Entertainment Resort in Kent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326175 monthly 0.9 2016-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12779_584075.jpg Arts Council grants aim to address ethnic imbalance in culture sector Within the employment sector covering arts, entertainment and recreation, only 7 per cent made up of ethnic minorities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326157 monthly 0.9 2016-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12767_882775.jpg Regional attractions show growth but London continues to dominate tourism picture The Tower of London is the most paid for attraction in the UK by a significant margin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326140 monthly 0.9 2016-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12738_146290.jpg US$45m aquarium to be built at St Louis's Union Station The aquarium’s main feature will be a shark tank holding one of the largest collections of sharks in the Midwest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326132 monthly 0.9 2016-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12732_539003.jpg Iger downplays Orlando problems as Disney records strong Q3 earnings Iger says that overall international visitation so far hasn’t dropped significantly, though some individual markets are being affected http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326125 monthly 0.9 2016-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12714_116867.jpg David Willrich named new TEA president Willrich, managing director of UK-based AV and multimedia specialists DJ Willrich, will officially take up his position in November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326107 monthly 0.9 2016-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12754_243487.jpg Aboriginal interpretive centre touted for CA$150m Fort Edmonton redevelopment The project is scheduled for completion in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326092 monthly 0.9 2016-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12678_801078.jpg Michael Jordan donates US$5m to upcoming Smithsonian African-American museum Jordan's donation is the largest given by a sportsperson to the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326100 monthly 0.9 2016-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12681_904160.jpg Krampus coming to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights In folklore the evil ancient spirit of Krampus is the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326064 monthly 0.9 2016-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12646_882826.jpg Unesco report urges protection of high seas with World Heritage status Sites such as the Galapagos Islands are protected in national waters but the high seas have no protection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326048 monthly 0.9 2016-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12606_573565.jpg Child killed in accident on world's tallest waterslide Caleb Thomas Schwab died while riding the record-breaking Verrückt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326024 monthly 0.9 2016-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12592_210662.jpg Camelback owners unveil plans for US$45m North Carolina waterpark development The attraction will be designed and built by ADG, with Weber Group producing themed environments and WhiteWater West supplying the waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326016 monthly 0.9 2016-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12587_926844.jpg Heritage fund awards £14.5m for essential cathedral repairs across UK Anywhere between £15,000 and £870,000 has been awarded to cathedrals in Britain for essential repairs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=326004 monthly 0.9 2016-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12582_25091.jpg Problems pile up for Orlando as Brexit, Brazil, Zika and safety could affect tourism Orlando's tourism industry is driven mainly by its theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325995 monthly 0.9 2016-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12577_997994.jpg Steve Van den Kerkhof to deliver keynote address at IAAPA 2016 Van den Kerkhof has been leading Plopsa Group for more than 17 years, co-founding its theme park division in 1999 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325965 monthly 0.9 2016-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12555_385690.jpg HLF introduces £8m Heritage Resilience scheme The Resilient Heritage scheme will award grants of between £3,000 and £250,000 to organisations hoping to improve long-term heritage management http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325922 monthly 0.9 2016-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12532_256488.jpg Discrimination affecting culture workforce, says Museums Association Unconscious bias is impacting decisions related to recruitment and individual salary, as well as investment into employees' ongoing development once part of an organisation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325917 monthly 0.9 2016-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12528_204475.jpg Lotte World to develop VR programme for South Korean government South Korea's government wants to become a leader in the virtual reality sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325925 monthly 0.9 2016-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12537_255133.jpg Italy's World Heritage sites go global with high speed broadband network Sites such as Pompeii will soon be WiFi accessible as part of the government scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325891 monthly 0.9 2016-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12501_454041.jpg Exclusive: Ending orca captivity 'the most difficult decision I’ve ever made in business', says SeaWorld CEO SeaWorld's current generation of orcas are the last it will house http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325889 monthly 0.9 2016-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12499_467032.jpg Cape Town's Iziko Planetarium to undergo digital upgrade The digital upgrade project will culminate in the addition of a brand-new fulldome immersive theatre facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325882 monthly 0.9 2016-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12479_963755.jpg BP cuts UK arts sponsorship by a quarter The renewal of BP’s sponsorship deal has drawn the ire of anti-oil protesters, who have promised to 'escalate protests' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325863 monthly 0.9 2016-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12451_946146.jpg Brexit bonus for Merlin as weakened pound boosts profits Merlin said it expects further recovery for its Resort Theme Park portfolio, which was down 9.1 per cent, with additional growth coming from its Legoland parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325859 monthly 0.9 2016-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12449_731460.jpg Educational institution puts scientific spin on Pokémon Go In addition to the scientific bonanza laid out for visitors, the centre will also be dropping lures in-game to attract more Pokémon to the building http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325843 monthly 0.9 2016-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12435_347456.jpg Dreamland optimistic as record numbers visit troubled heritage attraction Dreamland had a tough opening year but things are looking up for the heritage theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325822 monthly 0.9 2016-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12419_402658.jpg North Korea increases culture offering with new nature museum and redeveloped zoo The remodelled zoo, which is entered through the head of a roaring tiger first opened in 1959 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325818 monthly 0.9 2016-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12407_901742.jpg Six Flags’ upswing shows no signs of abating, strengthened by global franchise deals Pricing and multi-visit pass initiatives are helping boost revenues at Six Flags http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325817 monthly 0.9 2016-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12406_733259.jpg Universal celebrates Harry's magic and a feast in the east following huge Q2 earnings success Theme park revenue across the board rose by 47 per cent to US$1.1bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325814 monthly 0.9 2016-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12404_456289.jpg First ever CBeebies hotel coming to Alton Towers The CBeebies Land Hotel opens in Q3 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325792 monthly 0.9 2016-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12380_128882.jpg Historical reanactors would help bring Wild West theme park to life The park is planned to open in 2019 in Deadwood, South Dakota http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325789 monthly 0.9 2016-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12368_373358.jpg Brexit boost for UK tourism Domestic tourism bookings have increased as a result of the Brexit vote http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325784 monthly 0.9 2016-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12366_924413.jpg Twitter is headhunting tech wizards for its new VR/AR division Twitter joins a host of major companies seeking out the potential of virtual reality http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325767 monthly 0.9 2016-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12354_935840.jpg Great Wolf names three new executives to senior team Erin Wallace joins Great Wolf from The Learning Care Group, where she led operations for nearly 900 childhood education centres across the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325712 monthly 0.9 2016-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12295_589033.jpg Massiv by name, massive by nature as world's tallest water coaster opens Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston celebrates 10 years of family fun as it launches its new water coaster, Massiv http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325715 monthly 0.9 2016-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12309_549411.jpg SeaWorld CEO reveals orca alternatives for Middle Eastern expansion CEO Joel Manby wants to move away from the animal entertainment centred attraction to a broader mix http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325622 monthly 0.9 2016-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12209_670462.jpg US$300m restoration scheme laid out for Central Park Belvedere Castle would be one of the main parts of the restoration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325557 monthly 0.9 2016-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12131_64115.jpg American Museum of Natural History strengthens Cuban ties with MoU and exhibition plan The exhibition will celebrate the biodiversity of Cuba as part of a wider collaboration between the two countries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325670 monthly 0.9 2016-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12269_454041.jpg Six Flags adding two more Chinese properties to ever-expanding international portfolio A franchise model is set to support the upcoming parks, sending a clear signal that Six Flags is committed to potentially unlimited expansion abroad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325661 monthly 0.9 2016-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12254_68535.jpg 'World's most technologically advanced stadium tour' debuts at Wembley The app uses beacon technology to present information in the appropriate locations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325641 monthly 0.9 2016-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12234_28864.jpg Universal Japan's Nintendo addition will dwarf Harry Potter attraction Nintendo's USJ addition will cost ¥10bn more than the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325635 monthly 0.9 2016-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12225_40220.jpg Ibiza reaching capacity, says island's tourist board While Ibiza's club scene is the backbone of its economy, it's also causing the overcrowded island a number of problems such as limited water supply http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325616 monthly 0.9 2016-07-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12206_42733.jpg Matthew Hancock replaces Ed Vaizey as UK culture minister Hancock, the MP for West Suffolk, joins new culture secretary Karen Bradley at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325566 monthly 0.9 2016-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12147_409784.jpg Social lives significantly more important than space, suggests new elephant study The study suggested that a good social life and a stimulating environment were far more important factors than amount of space, as previously suggested http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325593 monthly 0.9 2016-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12176_337131.jpg Unesco makes 21 new additions to World Heritage list Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is one of the most eye-catching additions to the list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325579 monthly 0.9 2016-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12159_155137.jpg Tracey Crouch retains sports portfolio amid sweeping ministerial changes Crouch has been sports minister since May 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325534 monthly 0.9 2016-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12095_538780.jpg Six Flags using Pokémon Go to draw visitors with trainer guides Six Flags is using the popularity of Pokémon Go to try and entice visitors to its parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325512 monthly 0.9 2016-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12058_685445.jpg Reign of Kong comes to Islands of Adventure The new attraction is the largest addition to Islands of Adventure since 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325529 monthly 0.9 2016-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12084_596290.jpg Ancient mud town, Uzbek monument and five sites in Lybia added to Unesco's World Heritage in Danger list Mali’s celebrated Old Towns of Djenné features nearly 2,000 pre-Islamic mud houses inhabited since 250 BC http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325559 monthly 0.9 2016-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12136_267190.jpg Anaheim approves US$550m tax break for luxury Disneyland hotels Tax incentives were granted for three hotels – two being constructed by Wincome and one by Disney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325499 monthly 0.9 2016-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12025_303962.jpg Under-development Texas surf park in hot water after county authorises lawsuit The park just broke its first wave during testing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325509 monthly 0.9 2016-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB12055_205788.jpg Pokémon Go sends augmented reality mainstream with phenomenal success The augmented reality game has been actively encouraging players to explore the real world and the culture it has to offer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325375 monthly 0.9 2016-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11855_194969.jpg Immersive National Geographic experience coming to Times Square Concept images suggest 4D elements will be used http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325468 monthly 0.9 2016-07-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11986_74988.jpg Theatrical Sherlock Holmes experience debuts at Tussauds Visitors will embark on a journey full of illusions and sound effects featuring actors and theatrical stages http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325342 monthly 0.9 2016-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11820_135112.jpg Liverpool's British Music Experience prepares for 2017 opening Liverpool will host the BME, which moves from its home of the O2 arena in London following a five-year run http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325314 monthly 0.9 2016-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11811_805661.jpg Lake district estate that inspired Peter Rabbit opens Beatrix Potter attraction The attraction on the Lingholm Estate near Keswick in Cumberland now features a café, shop and Victorian walled garden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325385 monthly 0.9 2016-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11877_539416.jpg Alpamare sets opening date for first UK waterpark Swiss-based Alpamare expects to attract up to half-a-million visitors annually to the new waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325318 monthly 0.9 2016-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11780_193350.jpg Mary Rose to be revealed to the world after 34-year conservation effort The black drying ducts which provided the environment and conditions around the ship, have been removed, giving a completely clear and uninterrupted view http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325387 monthly 0.9 2016-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11883_668014.jpg All aboard as Derren Brown's Ghost Train opens to public The VR ride is not for the faint-hearted http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325381 monthly 0.9 2016-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11875_813597.jpg New-look Louvre completes two-year €53.5m user-friendly renovation The institution has centred its renovations on its below-ground lobby space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325348 monthly 0.9 2016-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11835_744423.jpg Olympic City Museum debuts one month ahead of Rio opening ceremony Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes runs along a screen that shows a real Olympic athlete running, inside the Knowledge Vault at the Olympic City Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325312 monthly 0.9 2016-07-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11772_49795.jpg Prankster’s fake animal facts offer unexpected boost for Los Angeles Zoo Wyasaki's posts have been shared thousands of times across social media http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325352 monthly 0.9 2016-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11837_986277.jpg Tokyo Disney Resort plans ¥250bn expansion in bid to draw more visitors An estimated 30 million people visited Tokyo Disney Resort in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325349 monthly 0.9 2016-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11836_203683.jpg Museums Assocation forming Brexit taskforce to address challenges Brexit will be a key focus of the taskforce, which will consider the implications of the vote and the increasing financial struggles that the UK sector is likely to face http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325280 monthly 0.9 2016-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11749_367499.jpg New Ocean Park boss pushing forward with HK$5.5bn plans for resort destination Li says his first mission is to help the park see through its HK$5.5bn masterplan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325210 monthly 0.9 2016-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11647_963391.jpg Hands-on history of videogames coming to London's Science Museum Power UP offers a hand-on look at the 40-year history of videogames http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325207 monthly 0.9 2016-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11643_788134.jpg Jordan tourism campaign focuses on historical assets The Unesco World Heritage Site of Petra is arguably Jordan's most recognisable attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325282 monthly 0.9 2016-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11754_302471.jpg Universal brings Walking Dead to life with new visitor attraction Included in the walkthrough are actors playing survivors who attempt to fend of the approaching walkers – a mix of actors and animatronics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325229 monthly 0.9 2016-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11677_120195.jpg The Void brings Ghostbusters VR experience to Madame Tussauds The state-of-the-art VR technology produced by The Void in collaboration with Sony, sees visitors able to blast their way through a New York City apartment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325268 monthly 0.9 2016-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB618714_537268.jpg £117bn leisure sector growing ‘twice as fast’ as retail The report highlights increased appetite for habitual leisure activities such as going to the gym http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325242 monthly 0.9 2016-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11698_976529.jpg Humber Bridge to become tourist attraction with observation deck and visitor centre To gain access, visitors will take a gondola underneath the north bridge to the bottom of the north tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325239 monthly 0.9 2016-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11694_746306.jpg Frost museum CEO announces sudden retirement after 13 years Thomas had planned to retire at 65, but delayed the move until she was confident the project would be realised http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325220 monthly 0.9 2016-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11663_874738.jpg Big shake-up as National Trust for Scotland plans restructuring NTS is planning to spend £17m (US$22.8m, €20.5m) over the next three years on a number of significant properties across Scotland, including Culzean Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325204 monthly 0.9 2016-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11642_724251.jpg Museums Association fears EU exit will cost museums billions in lost funding The UK is likely to lose the €1.4bn (US$1.55bn, £1.15bn) Creative Europe Programme among other funding sources http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325174 monthly 0.9 2016-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11613_749321.jpg West Midland Safari Park seeks students for level three training scheme The training scheme offers future careers in animal management and care http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325168 monthly 0.9 2016-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11608_555878.jpg Triotech welcomes entrepreneur Sirois to board Canadian businessman Charles Sirois is bringing his experience and expertise to Triotech http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325164 monthly 0.9 2016-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11600_212353.jpg UAE summit focuses on intensifying attractions market IMG Worlds of Adventure will be one of the first major new parks to open in the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325156 monthly 0.9 2016-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11596_520438.jpg Waterpark firestorm victims' families file NT$2.6bn lawsuit The accident happened when a coloured corn starch cloud burst into flames, engulfing a crowd of party-goers in a massive firestorm http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325152 monthly 0.9 2016-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11591_658042.jpg French strikes shut down Eiffel Tower Welcoming 25,000 visitors daily the one-day strike is estimated to have cost the visitor attraction €387,500 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325138 monthly 0.9 2016-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11585_262669.jpg Registration opens for WTM London 2016 Taking place between 7-9 November at London’s ExCel, the three-day event is expected to exceed the £2.5bn (US$3.33bn, €3bn) in trade deals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325129 monthly 0.9 2016-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11575_800920.jpg Birthplace of gay pride movement initiated into US National Parks system Stonewall Inn, a gay bar on Christopher Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, pictured the day after US President Obama announced the Stonewall National Monument http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325135 monthly 0.9 2016-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11584_971337.jpg 140-year-old Buenos Aires Zoo closing down and rehousing 2,500 animals to sanctuaries In December 2014, a court granted basic human rights to one of the zoo’s orangutans, so poor were her living conditions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325117 monthly 0.9 2016-06-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11561_407242.jpg Struggling pound could bring UK tourism boom, says Varney Varney's company Merlin operates 32 visitor attractions across the UK including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Warwick Castle among others http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325067 monthly 0.9 2016-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11518_211335.jpg MoMA: Leading the evolution of art museums in the digital space MoMA live streamed a day of footage of Pierre Huyghe’s sculpture Untilled (Liegender Frauenakt) [Reclining Female Nude], 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325057 monthly 0.9 2016-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11511_590767.jpg Leisure industry reacts after UK votes to leave EU Boris Johnson – one of the key figures in the leave campaign – has been hotly tipped to become the UK's next Prime Minister after David Cameron's resignation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325004 monthly 0.9 2016-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11457_28749.jpg Pakistan tables plan for RS4.3bn National Safari Park Local animal species such as Uriyal and Chinkara Deer will be observed as will more exotic animals including Arabian Orex, giraffes, and zebras http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324973 monthly 0.9 2016-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11436_693432.jpg Work starts on south India's largest theme park as Wonderla eyes national expansion The new addition would be the fourth Wonderla park to open in India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324981 monthly 0.9 2016-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11441_667528.jpg Touring Van Gogh exhibition makes grand debut in Beijing Willem van Gogh, great-grandnephew of Vincent van Gogh at the global launch of the travelling Meet Vincent van Gogh Experience in Beijing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324959 monthly 0.9 2016-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11427_340802.jpg Historic Malaysian tunnel become museum following RM3m renovation The site was used by communists during Malaysia's emergency era http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324945 monthly 0.9 2016-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11412_75121.jpg Oman to develop Muscat's first world-class waterpark The project will be developed and financed in partnership with the private sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324969 monthly 0.9 2016-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11434_715017.jpg Douglas S. Jones heads up AAM board as new chair Douglas S. Jones, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville is the incoming board chair for 2016-2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=325007 monthly 0.9 2016-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11466_34548.jpg Frozen raises Epcot profile with Disney park debut Disney sees Frozen Ever After as a huge shot in the arm for Epcot, which has comparatively low visitor numbers (11.4m) compared to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (19.3m) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324940 monthly 0.9 2016-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11401_442682.jpg Turkey's TL4bn Land of Legends opens next month A theme park is included in the latter stages of the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324952 monthly 0.9 2016-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11422_94794.jpg Ford creates world-first driveable escape room Players will attempt to escape multiple rooms, using the technology and features of the 2017 Ford Escape to do so http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324944 monthly 0.9 2016-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11411_336240.jpg Six Flags eyes further international expansion with Saudi Arabia plans After exiting bankruptcy-court protection in May 2010, Six Flags has shown good growth post-recession as attendance and ticket sales have improved http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324962 monthly 0.9 2016-06-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11429_614206.jpg Orca sanctuaries would be unsafe for animals, says SeaWorld CEO Sea pens have been suggested as an alternate solution to keeping captive orcas that cannot be released into the wild http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324951 monthly 0.9 2016-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11417_355412.jpg Thinc Design create politically-charged exhibition in Ohio ahead of US Presidential run-in The exhibition will look at how ads use a range of tecniques to persuade, stir emotions and capture votes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324919 monthly 0.9 2016-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11368_920698.jpg Heritage protection a 'humanitarian imperative' says UNESCO director general Bokova highlighted UNESCO’s recent actions to put heritage protection and cultural protection at the forefront of peacebuilding and humanitarian emergency operations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324893 monthly 0.9 2016-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11340_313224.jpg Kalahari plans US$250m waterpark resort development in Texas Kalahari already owns and operates waterparks in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ohio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324912 monthly 0.9 2016-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11359_776970.jpg Montenegro's largest waterpark opens doors in Budva The waterpark is the realisation of a decade of planning http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324914 monthly 0.9 2016-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11361_257938.jpg Lincoln Park Zoo launches US$125m fundraising campaign for new exhibits The under-construction polar bear habitat opens in Q3 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324907 monthly 0.9 2016-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11352_319623.jpg MX$250m plans approved for one of Mexico's largest aquariums An unnamed private investor is behind the aquarium plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324880 monthly 0.9 2016-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11323_699302.jpg Grey skies don't deter visitors from Disneyland Shanghai opening The park didn't quite have a fairytale opening, with grey skies complicating proceedings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324891 monthly 0.9 2016-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11339_852137.jpg Magic Leap partners with Lucasfilm to create mixed-reality content Magic Leap's demonstrated its technology using a scene from Star Wars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324886 monthly 0.9 2016-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11331_117477.jpg IAAPA breaks records for AAE 2016, announces 2017 event for Singapore 2017's event will take place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324883 monthly 0.9 2016-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11330_753266.jpg Body recovered in search for missing boy at Disney resort A team of 50 police and wildlife experts were searching for the boy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324857 monthly 0.9 2016-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11303_692370.jpg Romania's largest waterpark opening €3m expansion The new entertainment area opens on Friday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324852 monthly 0.9 2016-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11301_707003.jpg 'Eurocentric' science centres hindering education in STEM for black youths Rasekoala addressed 1,000 Ecsite members at the annual conference taking place this year in Graz, Austria http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324841 monthly 0.9 2016-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11287_253418.jpg Two-year-old missing after alligator snatches him from Disney resort The boy was playing on the shoreline of the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Disney Grand Floridian Resort and Spa near Magic Kingdom http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324833 monthly 0.9 2016-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11283_272455.jpg Fire erupts at under development Volcano Bay Universal says the incident won't hamper development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324813 monthly 0.9 2016-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11274_415921.jpg Free entry for Dreamland guests as park adopts new pay as you play model Visitors can now pay to use individual rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324792 monthly 0.9 2016-06-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11263_412466.jpg Ecsite president urges members to fight fear with inclusion Michiel Buchel says science and inclusion can combat the 'cold, dark wind blowing through Europe' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324757 monthly 0.9 2016-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11233_972479.jpg Simworx enters Sunday Times Top 100 Exporters list Simworx has in recent times become a world leader in the design and development of media based attractions for the entertainment, education and corporate markets worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324760 monthly 0.9 2016-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11239_94294.jpg Theme park employees unite in support of Orlando shooting victims In a show of support, employees from many of Orlando’s parks, including Disney, SeaWorld and Universal took to social media, making heart symbols with their hands for the victims and their families http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324642 monthly 0.9 2016-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11140_338574.jpg Philanthropist funds Israel planetarium development Rikoho Madarame financed the 1,000sq m development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324626 monthly 0.9 2016-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11131_782425.jpg Heritage focus for Longleat with 10-year masterplan Longleat CEO Bob Montgomery wants to improve attendance by switching focus to the 400-year history of exotic animals on the park's grounds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324734 monthly 0.9 2016-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11216_791207.jpg Ecsite 2016: UNESCO backs first world science centre day, coming in November The UNESCO-backed initiative will be the first global event of its kind http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324617 monthly 0.9 2016-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11127_83797.jpg Colburn Earth Science Museum prepares for move and rebranding as Asheville Museum of Science The reimagined museum by Sparc Design and Hazlip Studio will feature three permanent new exhibits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324683 monthly 0.9 2016-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11167_943864.jpg Belgian fans snap up tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition Children enjoy Harry Potter: The Exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324580 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11082_30047.jpg Roman heritage in need of corporate sponsors to help restore historic sites €3m (US$3.3m, £2.3m) has been allocated towards the restoration of Trajan's Forum – a large complex named after former Roman Emperor Trajan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324576 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11070_713701.jpg Merlin putting forward plans for long-rumoured Legoland NY The Legoland plans for New York State have been rumoured since 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324650 monthly 0.9 2016-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11144_354387.jpg Six Flags announces US$500m share repurchase plan Impressive recent results have catapulted Six Flags into a position for major worldwide expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324638 monthly 0.9 2016-06-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11138_450407.jpg Ronaldo museum triples in size to accomodate future accolades The museum now offers 'new and improved access and the latest achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324539 monthly 0.9 2016-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11054_986040.jpg Microsoft announces Windows Holographic operating system for VR devices The operating platform will be available for all VR technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324610 monthly 0.9 2016-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11097_901362.jpg Alton Towers submits plans for wooden coaster The plans show a wooden rollercoaster in place of the old flume ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324607 monthly 0.9 2016-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11094_859034.jpg Registration opens for IAAPA 2016 The Sally Corporation showcased its Walking Dead attraction at the 2015 Expo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324498 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11022_588457.jpg Life-sized Catbus to form centrepiece of reimagined Ghibli Museum A life-sized version of the Catbus is coming to Japan’s Ghibli Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324584 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11087_139571.jpg Disneyland Shanghai draws one million visitors before even opening The Shanghai Disney Resort, scheduled to open on June 16, is Disney's first theme park on the Chinese mainland and its sixth resort destination worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324573 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11069_343278.jpg London Paramount making 'good progress' despite setbacks, says developers A planning application was originally supposed to be filed in Q3 2016, but LRCH is insistent that work is progressing and that the scheme will go ahead as planned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324564 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11064_496460.jpg French floods cause emergency closure of Paris museums Both museums closed on Thursday, with the Louvre remaining closed today (Friday) to allow staff to move the tens of thousands of painting and sculptures stored in its underground rooms http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324557 monthly 0.9 2016-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11059_929995.jpg Glastonbury founder confirms further talks with Longleat over 2018 Festival Attractions Management exclusively reported in April that Longleat was being considered as a site for the world-famous music festival http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324488 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10996_574081.jpg Largest waterpark in northern Brazil opens doors The first stage of development the development includes a pool with three waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324537 monthly 0.9 2016-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11049_432295.jpg Facebook COO ruled out of running for Disney top spot Sandberg ruled herself out of the role currently held by Bob Iger at the head of Disney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324529 monthly 0.9 2016-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11041_216997.jpg Exclusive: Six Flags heads East with eye on further expansion, says CEO John Duffey Six Flags CEO John Duffey has his sights on expansion overseas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324505 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11031_437321.jpg Gaylord resort brings competition to nearby rivals with US$5m waterpark expansion The multi-million dollar expansion has been designed by the Aquatic Development Group with younger guests in mind http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324495 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB11010_434634.jpg Disney bites back after IPs are spotted at newest Wanda City The Disney-owned characters were spotted at the official opening of the US$3.2bn Wanda City complex in Nanchang http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324464 monthly 0.9 2016-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10980_56355.jpg Exclusive: Simworx teams up with Cartoon Network to produce world-first Adventure Time attractions Simworx and Cartoon Network have teamed up for the world-first attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324481 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10986_945972.jpg New operator sought as Margate's Dreamland enters administration Sands Heritage won the right to operate the 95-year-old attraction from park owners Thanet Council in November 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324476 monthly 0.9 2016-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10985_259310.jpg Popular Chester Zoo documentary series picked up for second season Attendance at the zoo increased by around 20 per cent in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324449 monthly 0.9 2016-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10953_318496.jpg Cincinnati Zoo faces social media firestorm over gorilla shooting Harambe was shot dead by a special response team after the boy climbed through a barrier at the Gorilla World exhibit before falling 12ft into a shallow moat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324446 monthly 0.9 2016-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10951_942577.jpg Rugby Hall of Fame to be established in sport’s spiritual home Bernard Lapasset (right) said the project was a 'very exciting development' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324439 monthly 0.9 2016-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10950_978071.jpg Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's US$73m African Grasslands opens to public A new elephant barn measuring more than half an acre provides the largest herd room in North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324406 monthly 0.9 2016-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10933_495652.jpg Katy's US$45m Typhoon Texas set to open its doors Designed and supplied by WhiteWater West and Brannon Corp, Typhoon Texas is one of the largest privately built waterparks to open in the US over the last decade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324426 monthly 0.9 2016-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10943_680063.jpg Climate change poses biggest threat to World Heritage and tourism, says UNESCO report Some Easter Island statues are at risk of being lost to the sea because of coastal erosion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324374 monthly 0.9 2016-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10899_972116.jpg Safari Glamping gets wild at Chessington World of Adventures The safari-themed outdoor accommodation experience is located next door to Wild Asia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324380 monthly 0.9 2016-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10915_683419.jpg Historic Environment Scotland launches £10m restoration fund The £10m pot will be used to help resurrect Scottish high streets, provide new employment opportunities and allow communities to better utilise their heritage for the future through tourism promotion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324397 monthly 0.9 2016-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10922_108788.jpg VR company Jaunt debuts six-part McCartney documentary Jaunt previously partnered with McCartney for its first publicly released cinematic VR experience – a rendition of 'Live and Let Die' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324348 monthly 0.9 2016-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10860_395274.jpg Carowinds doubles number of slides at waterpark with US$50m expansion An interactive children’s play area features a 423-gallon tipping bucket and more than 80 different elements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324372 monthly 0.9 2016-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10898_274566.jpg accesso managerial shakeup sees Burnet named executive chair and Brown as CEO Both men take up their new role effective immediately http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324384 monthly 0.9 2016-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10919_979261.jpg Themed Index 2016: Disney dominates while museums spin their wheels Disney's dominance is expected to continue with the imminent opening of Disneyland Shanghai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324368 monthly 0.9 2016-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10893_851649.jpg Oculus brings in Academy Award-winning pair to film VR experience on-board Space Shuttle Endeavour The unique footage – shot with two OZO 3D VR cameras – will be used as a teaching tool for schools, home use and exhibitions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324303 monthly 0.9 2016-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10807_689933.jpg Former jewel of Yugoslav Navy sunk off Croatian coast for divers Diving expeditions will start in the coming months with the venture expected to bring millions in revenue to the local area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324339 monthly 0.9 2016-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10848_76796.jpg ‘One tiger no match for a pack of wolves’ says Wanda chair warning Disney off China Wang had previously made his intentions towards Disney known, promising Wanda would surpass it as the world’s largest tourism enterprise by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324316 monthly 0.9 2016-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10833_670152.jpg Only Fools and Horses exhibition readies for opening at Margate's Dreamland The project is based on the 1989 Christmas Special http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324311 monthly 0.9 2016-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10819_530315.jpg Wyatt Group creates immersive design for Universal's Walking Dead project Expanding on the concept of a zombie horror maze, the new attraction will be of a similar disposition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324299 monthly 0.9 2016-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10806_25320.jpg Mark Zuckerberg launches dedicated VR office in London Mark Zuckerberg sees VR as the next big step in technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324288 monthly 0.9 2016-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10790_853424.jpg New Aston Villa FC owner eyes museum and theme park to attract overseas visitors Xia has the financial strength to fund such a project, with his net worth valued at more than £1bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324273 monthly 0.9 2016-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10779_491814.jpg Development starts on US$6.4m Everest museum in Tibet The museum will celebrate Everest, covering the history of the world's tallest mountain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324271 monthly 0.9 2016-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10770_612454.jpg Battle of Jutland exhibition opens in Portsmouth The Battle of Jutland, Dreadnought Battleships of the Grand Fleet patrol a rough North Sea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324269 monthly 0.9 2016-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10769_903982.jpg Ghana developing US$320m world-class eco-tourism destination Achimota Forest currently attracts 20,0000 visitors, that number expected to multiply by five following development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324249 monthly 0.9 2016-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10757_251964.jpg Museums and Heritage Show: Engage in social change by adopting wellness into museum policy Nuala Morse was speaking at the Museums and Heritage show in London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324216 monthly 0.9 2016-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10710_118264.jpg UKTI plans Asia trade mission for attractions suppliers Prime Minister David Cameron and President Xi Jinping have been working to close ties between the UK and China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324188 monthly 0.9 2016-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10696_13491.jpg Museums and Heritage Show: Museums strong but disparity between north and south creates challenges John Orna-Ornstein, director of museums and southwest for Arts Council England was speaking at the Museums and Heritage Show in London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324050 monthly 0.9 2016-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10555_803799.jpg African World Heritage exhibition debuts at UNESCO HQ The travelling exhibition comprises 50 photo-panels from eight World Heritage sites across Africa http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324163 monthly 0.9 2016-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10671_235492.jpg IAAPA holds back-to-back safety institutes in Argentina and Canada IAAPA chair John McReynolds has said safety is IAAPA's top priority http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324158 monthly 0.9 2016-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10657_761177.jpg Dinosaur-themed Lost Kingdom opens at Paultons Park Meet T-Rex at the Alive Dinosaur Encounter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324141 monthly 0.9 2016-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10633_643781.jpg Attractions bodies launch Europe-wide biodiversity campaign Let it Grow will explore with the public what biodiversity is and why having a full range of native species can help keep ecosystems healthy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324122 monthly 0.9 2016-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10619_643603.jpg UK's first VR centre opens next month with bespoke programming to help special needs children Studies have suggested virtual reality can help children with learning disabilities interact better with people and the world around them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324124 monthly 0.9 2016-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10627_985503.jpg Zamperla issues ride warning after 'forgery' crashes, killing one Alberto Zamperla, president and CEO of Antonio Zamperla S.p.A http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324116 monthly 0.9 2016-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10616_592948.jpg TEA seeks nominations for 2016 Thea Awards The Thea Awards recognise the very best in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324088 monthly 0.9 2016-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10587_407735.jpg Experts leading the digital charge to share insights at CultureGeek The day has a full lineup of speakers coming from around the UK and the rest of the world to share their knowledge about the digital transformation of the culture sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324085 monthly 0.9 2016-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10582_497507.jpg 'Jimmy' offers Disney the evolution of human-controlled robots Dubbed “Jimmy”, human-controlled robot is capable of replicating precise actions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324080 monthly 0.9 2016-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10575_376996.jpg Social media superstars shine spotlight on Paris Popular Instagrammers were commissioned to recreate famous works in Parisian museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324074 monthly 0.9 2016-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10571_755343.jpg MuseumNext heads to Melbourne in 2017 Produced in partnership with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), the three-day event will bring exploratory talks on engaging visitors with new technology and industry trends http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324044 monthly 0.9 2016-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10551_669303.jpg Croc exhibition brings live crocodiles to American Museum of Natural History A rare siamese crocodile will be among the live crocodilians on display at the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324054 monthly 0.9 2016-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10560_987087.jpg IAAPA identifies 2016 market trends for attractions industry Virtual reality had a large presence at IAAPA 2015 in Orlando, and through the year more-and-more theme parks have been introducing the technology to their parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324036 monthly 0.9 2016-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10539_963491.jpg Universal abandons Okinawa theme park plans Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga responded to the move, saying that the USJ decision was 'extremely regrettable' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323960 monthly 0.9 2016-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10461_270312.jpg Socio-economic approach will benefit Africa's World Heritage sites, says expert Robben Island is among the heritage sites that have taken the socio-economic approach http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324011 monthly 0.9 2016-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10520_973385.jpg Ferrari Land hits halfway point as Portaventura gears up for 2017 opening The Ferrari logo can now be seen for miles on a clear day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=324005 monthly 0.9 2016-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10509_591341.jpg Science Museum launches kickstarter to rebuild UK's first robot After a whirlwind publicity tour in which he met international press, celebrities and dignitaries, Eric disappeared with no one quite sure what happened to him http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323998 monthly 0.9 2016-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10503_508784.jpg Bidding open for VisitEngland's £40m tourism fund The Discover England Fund as been set up to build ‘world-class’ tourism products and experiences that cater to the needs of international visitors to boost inbound spend across England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323989 monthly 0.9 2016-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10491_172297.jpg Disney theme parks soar while media division stutters in Q2 earnings Disney CEO Bob Iger said that domestic operations in particular continued to benefit from strong demand from guests http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323950 monthly 0.9 2016-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10453_922124.jpg Non-profit gets funding to seek out site for permanent whale sanctuary A sanctuary would give captive whales freedom as close to living in the wild as possible without releasing them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323922 monthly 0.9 2016-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10439_40465.jpg Universal reveals revamped Hulk coaster The ride is undergoing a complete revamp http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323926 monthly 0.9 2016-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10436_824684.jpg American Alliance of Museums lays out 2016-2020 strategic plan New York's Guggenheim is among the list of AAM members http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323913 monthly 0.9 2016-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10429_336937.jpg New report questions influence of BP over major UK institutions Anti-oil protesters congregate in the British Museum’s great court to form the word 'no' in giant letters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323886 monthly 0.9 2016-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10399_845360.jpg Ireland's first digital-only museum aims to become one of country's top attractions Epic Ireland says that it is the first digital-only museum in the world, with its collection stored in the cloud and accessed on screens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323892 monthly 0.9 2016-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10409_909683.jpg Imperial Festival showcases culture and technology with weekend of free events This year's event will be highlighted by the Superbug Zone where festival-goers can learn more about superbugs and how to fight them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323877 monthly 0.9 2016-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10392_653190.jpg Disney to share the secrets behind the magical visitor experience at CX Summit Disney is renowned for creating a guest experience of the highest standard http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323867 monthly 0.9 2016-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10381_62034.jpg SeaWorld announces poor Q1 results for 'transitional' 2016 SeaWorld vowed to end orca breeding at its parks in March but CEO Joel Manby expects it to be years before it has a positive effect on the operator's finances http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323837 monthly 0.9 2016-05-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10354_802881.jpg Van Gogh Museum seeks new revenue by offering experts to private collectors The museum is offering its staff to assist with private collections http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323817 monthly 0.9 2016-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10336_880610.jpg Europa Park appoints two members of the Mack family to its board Michael and Thomas, who are eighth generation members of the Mack family, have been actively involved in day-to-day park operations for a number of years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323805 monthly 0.9 2016-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10289_652607.jpg Science Museum of Minnesota wins US$14.5m grant to help NASA inspire next generation of explorers The US$14.5m sum will be paid over a five-year period and is one of the largest amounts ever awarded to a science centre by NASA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323796 monthly 0.9 2016-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10275_954181.jpg Alpamare readies its first UK waterpark for opening The park forms part of a wider redevelopment of the area being undertaken by developer Benchmark Properties http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323773 monthly 0.9 2016-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10260_472802.jpg Thorpe Park postpones opening of new Derren Brown attraction On the 10-15 minute ride, there are 12 possible journeys to get to two alternate endings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323767 monthly 0.9 2016-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10257_119411.jpg Italy plans €1bn investment into culture Pompeii will receive a €40m investment as part of the package, which will go on essential maintenance of the Roman-era walls and mosaics, which are falling apart and disintegrating. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323735 monthly 0.9 2016-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10220_467189.jpg LACMA gets US$75m windfall with record donations towards expansion Museum co-chair Elaine Wynn has pledged US$50m (€43.7m, £34.1m) to the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323725 monthly 0.9 2016-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10208_75092.jpg Alabama businessman hit with US$287,000 default judgement over dead-in-the-water theme park project Bryan Robinson (left) was touted as a top investor for the DreamVision project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323708 monthly 0.9 2016-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10187_405188.jpg Universal theme parks break US$1bn barrier in first quarter with staggering results Universal has smashed expectations with a staggering 57.5 per cent jump in theme park revenues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323707 monthly 0.9 2016-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10184_580231.jpg Experts tackle non-museums in the museum sector at MuseumNext Speaking at last week’s MuseumNext conference in Dublin, the panel discussed the swelling museum marketplace and if that rise will foster greater collaborations between museums or just clutter the sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323704 monthly 0.9 2016-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10183_719138.jpg Comcast acquires DreamWorks as theme park giants battle for top IPs How To Train Your Dragon is among the DreamWorks IPs that would be acquired by Comcast in the US$3bn deal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323681 monthly 0.9 2016-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10160_166221.jpg Disney and Nokia team up to develop VR experiences The US$60,000 (€53,000, £41,200) OZO made its debut in November 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323671 monthly 0.9 2016-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10153_72617.jpg Central Florida Zoo plans US$25m student training facility The zoo has an existing education programme which serves around 191,000 children annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323676 monthly 0.9 2016-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10157_957441.jpg Six Flags stocks soar with record Q1 figures After exiting bankruptcy-court protection in May 2010, Six Flags has shown good growth post-recession as attendance and ticket sales have improved http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323667 monthly 0.9 2016-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10150_327091.jpg Delhi's Natural History Museum destroyed by fire The Indian museum’s artefacts had been subject of a move to a new state-of-the-art facility after a 2012 report raised concerns about maintenance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323627 monthly 0.9 2016-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10109_648558.jpg Man sentenced to less than five years for deadly fire at Taiwan waterpark Injured victims from an explosion during a music concert are tended to at the Formosa Water Park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on June 27, 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323630 monthly 0.9 2016-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10111_845639.jpg Big Ben to fall silent during £29m repair job The work, which is to prevent Big Ben’s mechanisms from failing, will take three years to complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323624 monthly 0.9 2016-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10106_381366.jpg Nepal starts work on heritage sites a year on from devastating earthquake Durbar Square was severly damaged after the major earthquake http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323614 monthly 0.9 2016-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10095_994997.jpg Health and Safety Executive releases new Smiler images following Alton Towers guilty plea A total of 16 people were injured in June last year when their carriage collided with an empty one http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323591 monthly 0.9 2016-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10063_685803.jpg Exclusive: Longleat ‘exploring’ idea of hosting Glastonbury Festival A festivalgoer watches The Courteeners performing on the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323563 monthly 0.9 2016-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10028_570535.jpg Dubai’s billion-dollar indoor theme park to open in August Marvel is a major IP at Dubai's IMG Worlds of Adventure, opening 15 August http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323548 monthly 0.9 2016-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10084_737159.jpg Top Sydney art institutions link up for major national exhibition The Art Gallery of New South Wales director, Michael Brand, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia director, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, and the Carriageworks director, Lisa Havilah http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323538 monthly 0.9 2016-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB10002_276753.jpg MuseumNext 2016: Is virtual reality for chickens the best way to ignite interest in science? Second Livestock envisaged virtual reality for battery chickens so they could feel like they were living a free-range life http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323302 monthly 0.9 2016-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9774_510093.jpg Cultural 'superpower' Turkey calls on museums to help maintain its heritage The World Heritage Site of Nemrut Da? is among the 101,000 cultural heritage sites in Turkey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323519 monthly 0.9 2016-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9982_256180.jpg Spam gets dedicated brand home with new museum at Minnesota birthplace Designed by Jack Rouse Associates, the 14,000sq ft museum celebrates everything Spam http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323331 monthly 0.9 2016-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9792_85311.jpg Parques Reunidos Group name Peter Long new chair ahead of stock listing Long, who has more than 30 years of international leisure travel industry experience started in the industry in 1984 at International Leisure Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323517 monthly 0.9 2016-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9977_578529.jpg Exclusive: New technologies driving digital culture says Google Cultural Institute's James Davis Davis joined the Google Cultural Institute in June 2011 after spending seven years working at Tate Online and Tate Britain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323504 monthly 0.9 2016-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9969_711008.jpg Ferrari global theme park expansion continues with sites in China and North America Ferrari's next theme park venture opens at PortaVentura later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323400 monthly 0.9 2016-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9862_383960.jpg Huawei unveils VR headset with 360 degree sound The headset was unveiled alongside the new P9 and P9 Plus smartphones http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323477 monthly 0.9 2016-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9947_592504.jpg MuseumNext 2016: Use museums as a tool for social change, says National Museums Liverpool director David Fleming is firmly of the mind that museums can be used as a tool for education http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323298 monthly 0.9 2016-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9767_128202.jpg Phantasialand to host SATE Academy Day in July The event includes tours of the park and its various rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323326 monthly 0.9 2016-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9787_881924.jpg US$46m Thai waterpark prepares for grand opening The waterpark is surrounded by a picturesque scene of natural lakes and hills http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323411 monthly 0.9 2016-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9889_661136.jpg Touring Jurassic World exhibition sells 100,000 tickets in first month The exhibition has been a roaring success http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323440 monthly 0.9 2016-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9927_355410.jpg Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi and branded hotel to open in 2018 The development will include the only Warner Bros branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323288 monthly 0.9 2016-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9741_957194.jpg Smithsonian teams up with India's Central Zoo Authority for international training scheme The advanced training programme will host sessions led by scientists, veterinarians and other animal care professionals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323408 monthly 0.9 2016-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9875_182910.jpg Local council spending on culture in the UK down £236m since 2010 Local authorities are under 'unprecedented pressure' with significant cuts being made to culture budgets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323395 monthly 0.9 2016-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9857_267895.jpg Former SeaWorld CEO Jim Atchison leaves company in board shakeup Atchison was appointed SeaWorld CEO in 2009 and was replaced by Joel Manby last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323236 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9688_12535.jpg KidZania expansion continues with S$90m Singapore edutainment park Xavier López Ancona – founder and president of KidZania – was on-hand for the opening http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323361 monthly 0.9 2016-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9817_347825.jpg CHF60m Chaplin Museum prepares to open doors at home of cinema legend A 1,350sq m (14,500sq ft) building has been mocked-up as a Hollywood studio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323317 monthly 0.9 2016-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9778_868607.jpg Obama names women's museum national monument Now known as the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, the President said he hoped the building could act a symbol for women’s rights http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323300 monthly 0.9 2016-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9769_971164.jpg Antarctica to host floating Biennale in 2017 Ukranian artist Alexander Ponomarev is leading the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323270 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9727_228225.jpg Catherine Powell named new Euro Disney president Powell replaces the outgoing Tom Wolber, who is returning to the US to take on operational responsibilities for Disney Cruise Line http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323268 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9717_349873.jpg Work starts on Croatia's first major theme park The park will be split into three distinct sections with wild west, pirate city and space themes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323253 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9704_68948.jpg Former palace of Saddam Hussein opening as Iraq culture hub later this year The palace was used as a mess hall for the British army between 2004 and 2008 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323259 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9709_54581.jpg Plans submitted for Emmerdale studio tour The attraction is expected to draw around 150,000 visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323243 monthly 0.9 2016-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9694_379484.jpg Atlantis, The Palm turns waterpark into skatepark for Red Bull marketing stunt The pro skaters got the opportunity to explore the waterpark's terrain with the water drained from the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323220 monthly 0.9 2016-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9674_19393.jpg Dubai Parks and Resorts introduces happiness fund for its staff The happiness fund will benefit staff at Dubai Parks and Resorts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323207 monthly 0.9 2016-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9664_915855.jpg Iconic Brighton Pier sold in £18m deal The pier first opened in 1899 at a then unprecedented cost of £27,000 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323194 monthly 0.9 2016-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9653_877405.jpg Banks back Dubai Parks and Resorts' Six Flags bid with AED1bn loan If approved, the Six Flags development would operate under a licensing model with an opening date of Q4 2019 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323175 monthly 0.9 2016-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9626_748854.jpg Surveillance footage used in elephant sleep research and egg protection at Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo zookeeper Brendan Walsh has used night surveillance to study elephants' sleep patterns http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323155 monthly 0.9 2016-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9611_986460.jpg Lawsuits mount against Alabama theme park developer Bryan Robinson (left) was touted as a top investor for the DreamVision project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323141 monthly 0.9 2016-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9603_70520.jpg Wizarding World of Harry Potter makes Hollywood debut The new Wizarding World opened to much fanfare http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323133 monthly 0.9 2016-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9599_952229.jpg Hackathon utilises new technology for proposed Sydney Zoo Drones delivering food to limit human interaction are among the suggestions for the hackathon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322809 monthly 0.9 2016-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9298_27378.jpg Eurovision exhibition coming to Stockholm's ABBA museum ahead of this year's show Måns Zelmerlöw won last year's Eurovision Song Contest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322567 monthly 0.9 2016-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9081_525643.jpg Giving circle 'rebuilds philanthropy model from ground up', says expert The giving circle method gives philanthropy a bottom up approach rather than a top down, with funding coming from a grassroots level http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=323057 monthly 0.9 2016-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9533_653919.jpg Tourism Society Symposium 2016 to explore business and culture Creative England CEO Caroline Norbury will take to the stage at the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322994 monthly 0.9 2016-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9486_917804.jpg Legoland Florida announces plans to make resort autism friendly Children play at Legoland Florida Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322530 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9043_867172.jpg Saudi Arabia restoring historic palaces in effort to drive domestic tourism Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz is president of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322514 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9027_810699.jpg Ohio planetarium gets NASA funding to develop free-to-share content for planetariums worldwide Teaming up with CosmoQuest, the planetarium will develop new creative commons-licensed content that can be freely used and modified http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322965 monthly 0.9 2016-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9450_176213.jpg Long-term study reveals beneficial impact of engaging teens with art Teenagers interact with an artwork that's hidden behind a series of holes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322442 monthly 0.9 2016-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8954_938443.jpg Eleven Arches designed to spark community regeneration, says CEO The £31m (US$47.4m, €42.9m) live-action show being developed in partnership with the creators of Puy du Fou is coming to the UK in June 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322485 monthly 0.9 2016-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8990_856620.jpg Japanese aquarium destroyed by tsunami prepares for reopening The redeveloped aquarium greatly expands its floorspace, with its underwater tunnel rebuilt as one of the main attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322925 monthly 0.9 2016-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9401_575460.jpg India’s newest waterpark opens in picturesque Lonavala An entertainment stage is situated in the wave pool at Wet N Joy waterpark, near Pune in India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322624 monthly 0.9 2016-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9124_558461.jpg TEA's annual summit kicking off in Anaheim The event includes the annual Thea Awards ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322469 monthly 0.9 2016-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8969_418817.jpg IP acquisitions key for Disney growth, says Iger Disney acquired a superhero stable including the likes of Iron Man when it bought Marvel Entertainment in a US$4bn deal in 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322878 monthly 0.9 2016-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9346_733039.jpg UK home for rugby league proposed with national museum The proposed museum would celebrate the sport’s heritage on all levels and give the 120-year-old game a dedicated home http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322866 monthly 0.9 2016-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9342_708889.jpg DCMS white paper pledges culture for the masses The white paper said arts and heritage must not be 'for the privileged few' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322836 monthly 0.9 2016-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9324_297240.jpg California's Aquarium of the Pacific plans US$53m expansion The new Pacific Visions wing – designed by San Francisco-based firm EHDD – will be made up of 800 glass panels, changing colour as the sun and clouds move through the day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322532 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9047_555608.jpg Martha Tedeschi named new director of Harvard's Art Museums Tedeschi, currently serving as deputy director for Art and Research in Chicago, will formally assume her new position in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322819 monthly 0.9 2016-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9307_77652.jpg Six Flags announces Asian expansion plans with Vietnam parks This is the third development under the Six Flags banner to be announced for outside of North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322807 monthly 0.9 2016-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9296_680578.jpg SeaWorld creative added to ethics panel for TEA Summit SeaWorld recently announced an end to its orca breeding programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322782 monthly 0.9 2016-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9286_753246.jpg VR worth more than a billion in 2016, says Deloitte's Digital Predictions study Roughly 2.5 million VR headsets and 10 million games are likely to be sold this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322778 monthly 0.9 2016-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9279_667604.jpg Guantánamo Bay 'peace park' could unify US and Cuba The Guantánamo Bay detention facility is one of the world's most notorious prisons http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322765 monthly 0.9 2016-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9271_624844.jpg New exhibition powered by the elements to debut on rooftop of Amsterdam's NEMO next month Energetica explores the power of the elements and how they can generate energy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322669 monthly 0.9 2016-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9262_892147.jpg Analysts predict SeaWorld shares will jump more than 50 per cent in the next year Analysts are predicting SeaWorld to soar after the company started making changes to its public outlook http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322750 monthly 0.9 2016-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9257_359963.jpg 'Rolls Royce of rollercoasters' perfect for Galactica, says creator of ride's VR The new VR experience, which has been under development since 2014, is a collaboration between Merlin Magic Making and Figment Productions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322732 monthly 0.9 2016-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9228_642874.jpg Ferrari inks deal for China theme park The theme park project would be Ferrari’s third worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322681 monthly 0.9 2016-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9191_815135.jpg Music-themed Madame Tussauds coming to Nashville in 2017 The attraction will follow a musical theme in the Music City of Nashville http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322683 monthly 0.9 2016-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9192_25063.jpg SeaWorld ending orca captivity at its parks SeaWorld says its current generation of orcas will be its last http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322678 monthly 0.9 2016-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9182_593703.jpg Tax relief for UK's free-to-enter museums in 2016 Budget The VAT rebate previously only applied to to either national or university museums and galleries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322569 monthly 0.9 2016-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9083_743457.jpg Oil prices and 2022 World Cup hits culture budget as Qatar forced to make cuts The costs associated with preparing for the 2022 World Cup combined with sharply declining oil prices have led to massive cuts in Qatar's culture budget http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322619 monthly 0.9 2016-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9120_148847.jpg HBO creates Game of Thrones Hall of Faces installation at SXSW The Hall of Faces was a key part of the season five storyline arch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322614 monthly 0.9 2016-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9115_641101.jpg Liberty Science Center donation to fund US's largest planetarium The US$5m donation will expand the planetarium's footprint to become the largest in the Western Hemisphere http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322594 monthly 0.9 2016-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9099_159471.jpg IAAPA Europe incorporates Middle East and Africa to become IAAPA EMEA IAAPA's European office now incorporates Africa and the Middle East http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322434 monthly 0.9 2016-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8931_319733.jpg Parques Reunidos behind plans to bring first Nickelodeon FECs to Europe Parques Reunidos says the deal is just the first step as the company aims to expand with further deals for FECs in leading shopping malls across Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322549 monthly 0.9 2016-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9059_538671.jpg Permanent Walking Dead attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Expanding on the concept of a zombie horror maze, the new attraction will be of a similar disposition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322522 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9036_307692.jpg Schools move into museums for pilot learning scheme Hadrian Primary School at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Tyneside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322528 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9042_167663.jpg Beijing Zoo considers partial relocation to improve animal welfare The zoo’s central location has meant some of its residents have suffered from both noise and pollution caused by Beijing’s heavy traffic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322506 monthly 0.9 2016-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB9014_346118.jpg Warner Bros found guilty of pirating music at Spanish theme park for six years The Supreme Court ordered that Parque Warner must pay the damages for playing the music of multiple Spanish artists on loudspeakers to park visitors between 2002 and 2008 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322416 monthly 0.9 2016-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8918_750678.jpg Ros Kerslake named new HLF and NHMF chief executive Kerslake – who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list for services to British heritage – will join the HLF in the summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322155 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8618_43887.jpg First graduates complete Gulliver's management training scheme The five trainees have now graduated to become line managers where they will gain further experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322424 monthly 0.9 2016-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8924_997992.jpg Thorpe Park drops ticket prices to 12p to celebrate launch of Derren Brown ride Unlike anything seen before, the 15-minute Derren Brown ride will leave visitors questioning where perception ends and reality begins http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322413 monthly 0.9 2016-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8909_759511.jpg Museum Hack offers alternative museum tour for millennial audience Museum Hack is the museum tour for people who don’t like museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322395 monthly 0.9 2016-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8895_304655.jpg JRA hosts Ohio State students for training day Students from TPEG spoke with designers and project managers during the training day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322391 monthly 0.9 2016-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8886_731571.jpg TrendsWatch annual report says radical reshaping of the workplace will affect museums sector The report says flexible work hours combined with the mutation of work into a 24/7 proposition means time is being freed up for more flexible leisure activities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322371 monthly 0.9 2016-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8868_420863.jpg Exclusive: WWE to open Hall of Fame in Orlando before Wrestlemania 33 The Hall of Fame attraction would be combined with a restaurant similar in style to WWE's former venue in Times Square http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322365 monthly 0.9 2016-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8861_211724.jpg Oman investing in waterparks to kickstart US$2.6bn 2040 tourism strategy Majarat Oman will include the country’s first world-class waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322339 monthly 0.9 2016-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8846_776075.jpg Google installs 'animal selfie' cameras at Los Angeles Zoo The technology allows animals to take their own motion-activated selfie http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322305 monthly 0.9 2016-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8794_633969.jpg London attractions draw 65 million visits as capital dominates UK market Welcoming 6,820,686 visitors last year, the British Museum remains the most popular attraction in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322182 monthly 0.9 2016-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8803_987135.jpg South Florida Science Center and Aquarium outdoor expansion will link to Palm Beach Zoo The Florida Forever Trail will tie together the 25 outdoor exhibits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322271 monthly 0.9 2016-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8762_862528.jpg Iger defends variable pricing strategy for parks at Disney's annual meeting Iger told shareholders at the company’s annual meeting that variable pricing would improve the Disney experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322266 monthly 0.9 2016-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8758_341439.jpg Attractions Foresight identifies market trends for 2016 With tourism starting to take off as diplomatic relations with the US begins to thaw for the first time in 30 years, Cuba has been identified as a hotspot for emerging visitor attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322190 monthly 0.9 2016-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8650_359527.jpg ALVA to deliver visitor attractions masterclasses in Northern Ireland ALVA director Donoghue was named Tourism Alliance Chair in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322239 monthly 0.9 2016-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8730_424031.jpg British government offers £1m prize to encourage heritage railway tourism The heritage rail sector is thought to be worth around £250m a year to the UK economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322250 monthly 0.9 2016-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8740_137456.jpg Superman VR coasters coming to Six Flags this year Three of nine virtual reality coasters will be themed around the adventures of Superman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322233 monthly 0.9 2016-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8719_743139.jpg Plans approved for metal cladding of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Designed by Threesixty Architecture, the overcladding will be golden in colour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322221 monthly 0.9 2016-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8704_685460.jpg North wing of Dublin's National Concert Hall to become children's science centre The new science centre and planetarium will have more than 200 bespoke interactive exhibits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322198 monthly 0.9 2016-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8706_654451.jpg Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to undergo multi-million redevelopment Kiss are among the bands who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322153 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8616_606749.jpg Hololens on sale to developers with US$3,000 price tag AR offers a juxtaposition between the real world and the virtual world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322201 monthly 0.9 2016-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8676_380216.jpg Wet’n Wild Cancun reopens as Venture Park after US$6m redevelopment Prior to its development, the waterpark received 250,000 visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322154 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8617_588880.jpg UNESCO continues efforts to thwart heritage destruction with Red Cross agreement UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova believes protecting cultural heritage is not just a cultural emergency, but a humanitarian imperative http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322152 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8615_12648.jpg Disneyland's first president Jack Lindquist dies Industry leaders have called Lindquist a pioneer, crediting him with founding and greatly expanding the arts and sciences of attraction promotion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322146 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8611_327361.jpg Frost Museum 'the glue' for Miami waterfront, says CEO Structured around a ‘living core’ which comprises terrestrial and aquatic exhibits, the Museum of Science features a 510,000 gallon aquarium, planetarium, health and science gallery, hands-on exhibits and interactive digital technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322142 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8609_19860.jpg Museum of Science Fiction launches Kickstarter campaign for Escape Velocity! The Kickstarter campaign will create a science-fair-meets-science-fiction convention http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322138 monthly 0.9 2016-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8608_535173.jpg Survey suggests UK museums losing their appeal 58 per cent of people surveyed have not visited a UK museum in the past year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322015 monthly 0.9 2016-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8495_335775.jpg Stay ahead of the game by future-proofing science centres, says NorthernLight director According to Slavenburg, as people and technology evolve, science centres need to stay ahead of the game, adopting new innovations to stay relevant to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322116 monthly 0.9 2016-02-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8589_572139.jpg SeaWorld stems tide of attendance and revenue decline; firms up plans for Middle East expansion Aerial view of the killer whale show stadium at SeaWorld, a marine life theme park in San Diego Bay, California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322108 monthly 0.9 2016-02-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8579_314515.jpg Museums would suffer if Britain votes to leave the EU, experts warn The National Museum of Football in Manchester received £3.8m in funding from the European Regional Development Fund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321986 monthly 0.9 2016-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8440_242438.jpg Challenger Acquisitions confirms plans for giant observation wheel in Jakarta Challenger CEO Mark Gustafson said the wheel would be comparable to the London Eye http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322045 monthly 0.9 2016-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8524_567437.jpg Georgia Aquarium has contributed almost US$2bn to state GDP: study Children at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322075 monthly 0.9 2016-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8546_35449.jpg Kung Fu Panda’s world will come to life at Gardaland Gardaland has announced a Kung Fu Panda-themed area will open in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322066 monthly 0.9 2016-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8541_125490.jpg Universal releases storyline details of upcoming King Kong attraction The King Kong attraction marks the oversized ape’s return to Universal for the first time since 2002 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322036 monthly 0.9 2016-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8506_160780.jpg Merlin posts 2015 results after 'challenging' year New investments like the hotel at Legoland Florida have helped boost revenues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=322007 monthly 0.9 2016-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8492_61579.jpg Continuum earnings report signals 13 per cent profit increase Juliana Delaney, CEO of Continuum Attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321974 monthly 0.9 2016-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8426_206747.jpg Sea lions returning to Georgia Aquarium next month with new US$40m exhibit The aquarium has an active sea lion preservation programme, with a portion of earnings supporting this work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321913 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8352_663314.jpg VR flight on Millenium Falcon among the experiences for Disney's new Star Wars lands revealed by Harrison Ford New Star Wars lands for Disney will include a VR ride allowing guests to pilot the Millennium Falcon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321904 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8345_367296.jpg Triotech name former Cirque du Soleil chief as new COO Triotech founder Ernest Yale (left) says Décarie (right) will be his right-hand man http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321938 monthly 0.9 2016-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/450893_835057.jpg Council funding shortfalls put leisure budgets at further risk, warns LGA The LGA warns that council-run parks and physical activity services could be under threat due to a social care funding shortfall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321848 monthly 0.9 2016-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8291_476524.jpg SeaWorld plans major aquarium-based attraction for San Diego theme park The new attraction will feature a signature submarine ride, taking visitors on an undersea adventure as researchers on a mission to help animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321836 monthly 0.9 2016-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8272_288416.jpg Sciss names Johan Sköld as new CEO Sköld, who joined Sciss in 2006, has held roles within the company as sales director, acting CEO and COO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321892 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8378_824784.jpg Sparkling North American ice castles forced to close as temperatures rise The incredible ice formations have attracted 750,000 visitors since 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321920 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8369_446542.jpg Disney accused of IP infringement over MyMagic+ system Disney accused of IP infringement over MyMagic+ system http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321906 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8347_368127.jpg Virgin Galactic reveals new craft for commercial space travel The new Virgin Spaceship (VSS) Unity is the first vehicle to be manufactured by Virgin Galactic’s own manufacturing arm, The Spaceship Company http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321896 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8336_752374.jpg Culture, Media and Sport minister campaigns for Brexit John Whittingdale (far left) said concerns over increasing immigration levels were behind his decision to campaign to leave the EU http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321895 monthly 0.9 2016-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8340_864815.jpg Huis Ten Bosch's Kingdom of the Robot given summer launch date Service robots play a big part of the new attraction, with the humanoid technology operating hotels, restaurants and some attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321814 monthly 0.9 2016-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8255_523626.jpg Constant reinvention keeping Guinness ahead of the game, says Storehouse MD Paul Carty says constant investment and reinvention has kept the Guinness Storehouse as Ireland's top tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321882 monthly 0.9 2016-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8332_332873.jpg Chester Zoo reports record attendances off the back of Channel 4 documentary series The new series uses a range of filming techniques to capture animal behaviour close up http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321871 monthly 0.9 2016-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8316_560979.jpg Alton Towers creates 'gravity-free zone' at home of astronaut Tim Peake The gravity-defying stunt aimed to replicate the conditions astronaut Peake is currently experiencing on-board the International Space Station http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321841 monthly 0.9 2016-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8282_96058.jpg Melbourne and Sydney going head-to-head with new MCG skywalk and zipline The new skywalk and zipline will offer views of the stadium and central business district of Melbourne http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321835 monthly 0.9 2016-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8269_700026.jpg Dragon Quest museum coming to Tokyo The series is incredibly popular in Japan, debuting on the Famicom games system in 1986, going on to release 10 games spanning multiple platforms http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321818 monthly 0.9 2016-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8262_73679.jpg Anne-Françoise Nesmes to join Merlin board as new CFO Nesmes currently holds the position of CFO and executive director of Dechra Pharmaceuticals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321804 monthly 0.9 2016-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8227_136543.jpg FEC and theme park successes boost profits in latest earnings report for Ardent Leisure Attendance at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World increased by 13 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321798 monthly 0.9 2016-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8224_176480.jpg Exclusive: New Simworx division brings cutting-edge tech to wider attractions sector Known as Simworx Ventures, the new concept focuses on revenue-share opportunities, offering visitor attractions its range of media-based experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321768 monthly 0.9 2016-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8182_832628.jpg Minnesota's Treasure Island opens US$19m Lagoon waterpark Located in the city of Red Wing, the new development emulates a tropical locale http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321794 monthly 0.9 2016-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8220_670062.jpg Derek Zoolander turns famous attractions into catwalk runways with viral marketing stunt As Derek Zoolander, Ben Stiller took the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, posing on top of the iconic structure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321772 monthly 0.9 2016-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8184_194157.jpg National Museum of Scotland to open latest phase of £80m masterplan in July London-based designers Metaphor handled exhibition design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321760 monthly 0.9 2016-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8174_625157.jpg Chinese slowdown hits Hong Kong Disneyland as park posts first loss in four years Low hotel occupancy rates contributed to an earnings drop of 36 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321755 monthly 0.9 2016-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8170_659647.jpg UNESCO and Italy form heritage taskforce to tackle cultural destruction worldwide UNESCO’s director-general, Irina Bokova, believes the move is a big step forward for heritage protection worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321734 monthly 0.9 2016-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8150_543029.jpg Northern Ireland Science Park to take over outdated science centre Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Billy Ashe, (centre) NI Science Park’s director of corporate real estate, Mervyn Watley, and Joanne McDowell, director of The Big Lottery Fund http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321732 monthly 0.9 2016-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8148_945546.jpg CHF60m Charlie Chaplin museum to open in April Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life living in Switzerland at the Manoir de Ban http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321711 monthly 0.9 2016-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8126_860097.jpg US Air Force turning former Cold War missile site into tourist attraction The facility held 50 Peacekeeper thermonuclear missiles, designed to deter any action from rival nations during the Cold War http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321705 monthly 0.9 2016-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8081_516397.jpg British Motor Museum's £5m revamp offers new world class experience The reimagined space by Easy Tiger Creative now includes new categorised areas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321651 monthly 0.9 2016-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB8013_477218.jpg World's oldest aircraft carrier to become luxury hotel and museum Viraat was built in 1959 as the Royal Navy's HMS Hermes and was later transferred to India in 1987 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321636 monthly 0.9 2016-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7999_833996.jpg President increases Smithsonian budget to US$922m for 2017 Obama’s US$4.1tn budget proposal is his last before leaving office http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321592 monthly 0.9 2016-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7975_474942.jpg LaunchPAD Children's Museum opens to public Formerly known as the Children’s Museum of Siouxland, LaunchPAD has been redesigned by Jack Rouse Associates http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321620 monthly 0.9 2016-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7996_554552.jpg Sega plans new indoor theme parks as part of global expansion Sonic the Hedgehog turns 25-years-old in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321602 monthly 0.9 2016-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7980_400831.jpg 2016 Presidential budget request allocates US$3bn to national parks The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the most frequently visited national park worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321587 monthly 0.9 2016-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7967_923400.jpg Funding overhaul can fix broken Britain's culture policy, says report London-based organisations receive 82 per cent of all private sector sponsorship, donations and grants provided to culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321497 monthly 0.9 2016-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7878_717073.jpg Lionel Messi signs with Expo 2020 as global brand ambassador Messi is one of football’s most influential stars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321573 monthly 0.9 2016-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7957_177124.jpg Work starts on London's £26m Postal Museum Haley Sharpe Design (HSD) is handling exhibition design for the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321564 monthly 0.9 2016-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7947_165046.jpg Disney smashes earnings records on the back of phenomenal Star Wars success Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger attributed the latest earnings report to the success of Star Wars http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321527 monthly 0.9 2016-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7900_267536.jpg Mattel launching first FEC at Liverpool's Albert Dock this March Each Mattel character featured within the attraction will have its own immersive zone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321522 monthly 0.9 2016-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7886_303889.jpg Jimi Hendrix's former London flat opened up as permanent exhibition Hendrix moved to the London flat in 1968 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321493 monthly 0.9 2016-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7875_393668.jpg Museum of the Future debuts preview facility at World Government Summit The preview facility was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321483 monthly 0.9 2016-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7864_995967.jpg Wildfires devastate Tasmania's natural heritage Large swathes of Tasmanian forest have been reduced to ash http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321472 monthly 0.9 2016-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7846_669255.jpg £8m museum plan the frontrunner for Inverness Castle Inverness Castle dates back to the 11th Century, with the existing red sandstone complex built during the 1830s http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321462 monthly 0.9 2016-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7839_955057.jpg UNESCO workshop offers crucial management training for Asia-Pacific's coastal and marine World Heritage sites Operating under WNH-AP’s mandate, the initiative will build the capacity of professionals and bodies involved with world natural heritage sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321446 monthly 0.9 2016-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7826_881377.jpg 'Britain's biggest house' set for £42m heritage transformation The Grade-1 Listed Wentworth House in South Yorkshire is the largest privately-owned house in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321440 monthly 0.9 2016-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7821_414470.jpg IAAPA unveils new member initiatives for 2016 IAAPA has a number of key events and educational opportunities lined up for 2016, including its Leadership Conference in Mexico in March, its European Spring Forum in Italy in May and safety institutes throughout the year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321431 monthly 0.9 2016-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7810_466706.jpg Record-breaking watercoaster coming to Schlitterbahn's Galveston Island WhiteWater West is handling development of the 926-foot-long (282m) slide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321425 monthly 0.9 2016-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7803_194960.jpg Lucas Museum case will go to trial following judge ruling George Lucas's legacy project continues to be delayed thanks to efforts by Friends of the Parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321411 monthly 0.9 2016-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7796_151434.jpg Sesame Street launches new venture capital arm for education and wellness startups Sesame Venture will create an investment portfolio focused on education, media, family development, social and cultural development, food, health, and wellness http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321400 monthly 0.9 2016-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7768_377301.jpg Argentina returns stolen cultural items as South America battles illegal trafficking South America's governments are unifying to combat the smuggling of cultural property http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321391 monthly 0.9 2016-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7762_25739.jpg Harry Potter’s magic spell yields Universal US$1bn in latest earnings report Universal attributes the continued success of Orlando's Harry Potter attractions to higher guest attendance and per capita spending http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321367 monthly 0.9 2016-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7737_277969.jpg Star Wars drives Disney to become world’s most powerful brand To date Star Wars Episode VII has made US$1.98bn (€1.8bn, £1.36bn) at box office http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321353 monthly 0.9 2016-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7730_210687.jpg Magic Leap secures US$793.5m to develop mixed-reality lightfield device The Magic Leap device shoots images into the user’s eyes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321209 monthly 0.9 2016-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7568_438383.jpg Sharjah unveils first phase of AED250m eco-tourism project Phase one lays the foundation to establish a 450sq km (174sq m) national park in the Mleiha desert in phase two http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321331 monthly 0.9 2016-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7702_222354.jpg US$45m Texas Typhoon waterpark sets official opening date The attraction follows a Texan theme and features five slide towers with 1.3 miles of slides for visitors to make a splash http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321327 monthly 0.9 2016-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7690_664755.jpg Universal Hollywood accommodating Potter fanatics with new variable pricing strategy Hollywood’s Wizarding World has been under development for the past five years, with the highly anticipated attraction scheduled to open on 7 April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321322 monthly 0.9 2016-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7687_441410.jpg Policy getting in the way of museum innovation, says expert As you explore the content within the box, you can learn about each object with an using an embedded computer chip to relay information http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321287 monthly 0.9 2016-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7641_274002.jpg Aboriginal art museum proposed for Alice Springs An indigenous art museum could boost tourism to Alice Springs, Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321290 monthly 0.9 2016-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7643_398729.jpg MuseumNext names Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell as keynote speaker Marian Goodell leads a diverse range of speakers at this year's MuseumNext Dublin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321235 monthly 0.9 2016-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7602_292885.jpg Government announces £30m fund for science centres The fund will be given to those who can demonstrate how the funding would help them to engage underserved and underrepresented audiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321199 monthly 0.9 2016-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7556_684799.jpg D-Day Museum, Lincolnshire bombers, Irish heritage and coastal towns all recognised in latest round of HLF funding The St Austell project will rejuvenate the town centre by improving historic buildings and public areas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321217 monthly 0.9 2016-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7578_169835.jpg Armed man arrested outside Disneyland Paris The 28-year-old was detained without incident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321184 monthly 0.9 2016-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7548_99486.jpg Universal Orlando launches Business Learning Series youth programme During the course, students will identify real-life examples of business principles from Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321148 monthly 0.9 2016-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7502_856711.jpg National Museum of Australia reimagines Kspace with gaming-led interactive experience The 30-minute experience is divided into three physical spaces in which children can explore eight scenes from Australia’s history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321121 monthly 0.9 2016-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7478_501422.jpg TEA's SATE Academy Days return with events in Tilburg and Las Vegas The Las Vegas event will include a backstage tour of the record-breaking High Roller http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321163 monthly 0.9 2016-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7528_130481.jpg Live-action Transformers experience coming to China in 2017 The multi-million dollar attraction will comprise a custom-built 4,500-seat theatre hosting a live show starring the shape-shifting robots, stunts and special effects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321141 monthly 0.9 2016-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7495_95651.jpg Answers in Genesis wins court battle over Noah's Ark tax incentives The Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park is set to open in Kentucky in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321111 monthly 0.9 2016-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7474_534050.jpg Astronaut Tim Peake to call Liverpool's World Museum from space Peake is working on-board the ISS for a six-month period http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321115 monthly 0.9 2016-01-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7476_558344.jpg AZA selects 10 future leaders for annual training scheme The training scheme identifies and readies the leaders of tomorrow http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321028 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7415_492557.jpg Travel Channel's Chris Perry to lead WhiteWater's strategic development Perry is best known as host of the Travel Channel’s Epic Attractions series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321074 monthly 0.9 2016-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7460_708099.jpg Chester Zoo’s new 'primate playground' boasts vast network of climbing poles, ropes and rocks Sumatran orangutan, Tuti, gets to grips with her new surroundings at Chester Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321030 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7416_745995.jpg Thea-winning Geppetto technology set to revolutionise digital puppetry Patrick Star is the Geppetto-controlled animated 3D puppet at Spongebob Subpants Adventure at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321033 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7420_53237.jpg Clearwater Aquarium gains CDR approval for US$50m expansion Amputee dolphin Winter is Clearwater Aquarium's star attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321031 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7419_969514.jpg David Koch stands down from AMNH board amid oil pressure Koch remains a part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History advisory board and a major funder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321026 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7413_86966.jpg Silent discos to be held in London's Cutty Sark and Natural History Museum Time Out has had great success with its silent discos in London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=321017 monthly 0.9 2016-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7389_202771.jpg Space Center Houston readies new shuttle exhibit for launch The eight-storey Independence Plaza is the space centre’s largest project to date since its launch in 1992 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320999 monthly 0.9 2016-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7363_61774.jpg Museum Tech 2016: Set the trend or risk falling behind, say experts The future of 3D printing was among the topics discussed during the session http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320959 monthly 0.9 2016-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7325_977690.jpg Boeing's Above and Beyond exhibition taking flight at St Louis Science Center One exhibit teaches visitors how flight works in birds, using advanced tech to allow them to virtually fly in a flock http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320940 monthly 0.9 2016-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/603269_229381.jpg Six Flags breaks ground on first Asian venture Six Flags and Riverside Group have broken ground on the multi-billion dollar development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320917 monthly 0.9 2016-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/454532_50808.jpg Disney robot uses propellers to turn into wall-crawler VertiGo extends the ability for robots to travel through both urban and indoor environments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320910 monthly 0.9 2016-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/729220_417008.jpg Sony FEC and waterpark planned for Minnesota The Mall of Entertainment will cover 430,000sq ft and will include the Sony Entertainment Center as well as a 275-bedroom Marriott Hotel and a waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320897 monthly 0.9 2016-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/751925_576912.jpg New study suggests public favours science and technology museums Public opinion suggests that children prefer to visit science and technology museums, with adults split between that and natural history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320878 monthly 0.9 2016-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260603_939053.jpg Efteling reveals plans for largest ever investment in form of €35m dark ride The family friendly indoor attraction has been set an opening date of Q3 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320805 monthly 0.9 2016-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB7199_741474.jpg Exclusive: Merlin creative director reveals new details about Derren Brown attraction coming to Thorpe Park in 2016 The concept comes right out of the mind of Derren Brown http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320837 monthly 0.9 2016-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7240_834266.jpg Industry gears up for Museum Tech one-day event The latest technological innovations in museums and galleries will be presented and debated at the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320820 monthly 0.9 2016-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/444315_75780.jpg Ferrari Land: New details revealed for upcoming park and 112mph vertical coaster Double drop towers, an F1 race course attraction and the vertical accelerator at Ferrari Land, PortAventura http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320790 monthly 0.9 2016-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7169_860724.jpg American Museum of Natural History unveils Titanosaur Titanosaur stretches 122ft and is sure to be popular with visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320803 monthly 0.9 2016-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/959773_66842.jpg Exclusive: Crystal Maze creator reveals new details about upcoming project Tom Lionetti-Maguire (centre) co-founded the Crystal Maze experience with his partners Ben Hodges (left) and Dean Rodgers (right) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320659 monthly 0.9 2016-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/54854_586655.jpg Major expansion in the works for Fun Spot America as Falcon's Creative unveils 10-year masterplan The first phase of development will include new water features set for Q2 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320779 monthly 0.9 2016-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/528674_668886.jpg Universal debuts company's first VR coaster at Japanese park The ride will immerse visitors in the ultra-colorful world of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320768 monthly 0.9 2016-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/283373_531775.jpg AED150m Dubai Safari nears completion after decade of development The plans have been on the cards for more than a decade, going back as far as 2005 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320745 monthly 0.9 2016-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/196709_919909.jpg All-star lineup revealed for MuseumNext in Dublin This year's MuseumNext takes place in Dublin, Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320737 monthly 0.9 2016-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/881418_230088.jpg UK amusements and attractions expo hits record number of exhibitors A view of the EAG International and VAE trade show floor at ExCeL London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320738 monthly 0.9 2016-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/397947_76832.jpg Google launches virtual reality division The company has been gearing up for a full VR launch since the debut of Google Cardboard http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320653 monthly 0.9 2016-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/244403_888898.jpg Exclusive: Giant attraction to offer local scholarships, says CEO Using tens-of-thousand's of LEDs, The Giant can transform into any person http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320700 monthly 0.9 2016-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/970811_239075.jpg Pakistan approves investment package for modernisation of Lahore Zoo The zoo is in dire need of modernisation, something the government is addressing as part of a nationwide initiative http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320710 monthly 0.9 2016-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/238169_315722.jpg Continued cuts force UK's regional museums to close November's Spending Review included a cut of 20 per cent to the admin budget of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320684 monthly 0.9 2016-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/67860_114068.jpg TEA gathers in St Louis to set out agenda for 2016 The Grand Hall Experience in St. Louis’s Union Station by Technomedia Solutions received the 2015 THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement Live Show and the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Show Production and Entertainment/Displays and Sets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320676 monthly 0.9 2016-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/408555_564030.jpg Disneyland Shanghai sets June opening date work on the park started in 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320537 monthly 0.9 2016-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/197287_158993.jpg Tech startup touts VR as the future of aquariums 2016 is predicted to be the year VR finally takes its first steps into the mainstream http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320642 monthly 0.9 2016-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/813174_929856.jpg Wanda’s acquisition of Legendary Entertainment paves way for Jurassic World theme park Jurassic World has generated more than US$1.6bn in box office revenue, standing as the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320638 monthly 0.9 2016-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/358093_708466.jpg Plans for AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia remain in play despite funding concerns The developers have spent around AU$1m on the project to date http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320628 monthly 0.9 2016-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB65330_136909.jpg Alton Towers confirms plans for UK's first virtual reality rollercoaster The space-themed Galactica will be the UK's first virtual reality rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320611 monthly 0.9 2016-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/106160_690421.jpg Minnesota wildlife sanctuary handed eviction notice The centre started out as a facility to research wild wolves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320594 monthly 0.9 2016-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/542353_569989.jpg Philanthropy continues to make up for funding shortfall in America's museums: survey Expenses per visitor, which stood at US$55.25, were significantly more than spend per visitor, which averaged US$8.02 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320574 monthly 0.9 2016-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/7008_963032.jpg Warner Bros Studio Tour celebrates 15 years of Harry Potter with full calendar of special events The celebrations mark 15 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in cinemas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320561 monthly 0.9 2016-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/612581_732887.jpg Flying Scotsman ready to ride the rails after £4.2m restoration Public services will begin alongside an exhibition at the National Railway Museum in late Feburary http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320557 monthly 0.9 2016-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/936991_62484.jpg Kentucky waterpark announces major expansion Proslide is supplying the US$5m expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320550 monthly 0.9 2016-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/193082_78743.jpg Great white shark dies after just three days in Japanese aquarium The shark was accidentally captured in nets near a village off the coast of Okinawa http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320527 monthly 0.9 2016-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/618095_925708.jpg Museum of London gets go-ahead for Smithfield move Smithfield Market first opened in 1868 at a modern-day cost of £80m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320521 monthly 0.9 2016-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/144384_571990.jpg Adult great white shark goes on display for first time ever in Japanese aquarium Adult great whites are very difficult to exhibit at aquariums because of their large size and need to be continuously moving http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320511 monthly 0.9 2016-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/528248_965536.jpg SeaWorld agrees to stricter orca trainer safety guidelines in California The new regulations will restrict orca-trainer contact except in absolutely necessary situtations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320485 monthly 0.9 2016-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/313880_344733.jpg Oculus Rift gets commercial release date The headset will be available in March 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320481 monthly 0.9 2016-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/917454_789188.jpg Exclusive: Dubai primed for attractions boom, says Worlds of Adventure CEO Covering 1.5 million sq ft Worlds of Adventure will be the world’s largest indoor theme park when it opens in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320482 monthly 0.9 2016-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549604_950132.jpg Thousands line up to see tiger-goat odd couple in Russian zoo Over the new year period, thousands have lined to see the unique spectacle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320468 monthly 0.9 2016-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/811577_159737.jpg Manchester and London to co-host World Cup 1966 exhibition 2016 marks the 50th year since England won the World Cup in 1966 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320463 monthly 0.9 2016-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/607105_506887.jpg Atlantic City casino back on the market after waterpark plans fall through The Atlantic Club is one of four casinos in the area which closed in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320433 monthly 0.9 2016-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/575625_144986.jpg Italy's culture ministry pledges €300m to heritage sites €6m will be used to maintain the foundations of Venice http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320425 monthly 0.9 2016-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/660005_648918.jpg China lays out five-year plan for Great Wall More than 7,000km of the Great Wall will be surveyed to identify sections which are most in danger http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320410 monthly 0.9 2016-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/547682_806197.jpg Skellig Michael offers Star Wars boost for Irish tourism Skellig Michael is at the heart of Ireland's Star Wars tourism push http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320382 monthly 0.9 2016-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/768872_293637.jpg Cumbria zoo will not close permanently, assets handed to charity The zoo was set to close permanently on 11 January but a charity run by the zoo will be given the animal park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320345 monthly 0.9 2015-12-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/6819_533250.jpg Alterface opens up world of ride possibilities with new interactive technologies Alterface Projects is working on a 'magic' wand for use in interactive ride experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320407 monthly 0.9 2016-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/705950_475702.jpg Sachin Tendulkar and Cristiano Ronaldo team up for football entertainment centres Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo will become the face of Smaaash Soccer Centres http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320390 monthly 0.9 2016-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/184427_285707.jpg Museum of Science Fiction preview facility coming to Virginia in 2016 An idea based on shipping containers makes the semi-permanent facility easily transportable http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320366 monthly 0.9 2016-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/534644_981341.jpg York's viking centre faces year-long closure following devastating floods The attraction has been submerged under around 50cm of water http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320370 monthly 0.9 2016-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/624247_677240.jpg Gold Coast theme parks under threat from new Wanda development: report Sea World would need to up its game to maintain visitor numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320357 monthly 0.9 2016-01-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/334994_708475.jpg Is Alton Towers about to unveil a VR coaster? It looks as though Air is getting a new virtual reality addition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320326 monthly 0.9 2015-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/575287_746467.jpg Council dispute closes down Cumbria zoo A pile of rhino dung poses a baboon flight risk, according to the local council http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320312 monthly 0.9 2015-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/517971_790957.jpg Griffin donates US$40m to New York's Museum of Modern Art Griffin, who is Illinois’ richest man, has been a long-time supporter of the arts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320328 monthly 0.9 2015-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120589_668152.jpg Scotland confirms cuts to culture budget The National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh is among the institutions affected by the cuts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320318 monthly 0.9 2015-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/703143_844523.jpg Iger 'bullish' over Shanghai Disneyland prospect Iger said the park would be in demand among Chinese consumers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320307 monthly 0.9 2015-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/673408_759954.jpg Kenny Rogers hoping to emulate Dolly Parton success with theme park plan Rogers’ theme park plans are likely to advance following his retirement, which will happen next year following a final world tour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320292 monthly 0.9 2015-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/816994_233205.jpg One dead as fire destroys São Paulo museum The building itself opened in 1901 while the museum was officially opened in March 2006 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320288 monthly 0.9 2015-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/531760_822492.jpg New life breathed into South Korea's multi-billion dollar Universal theme park plan Plans were first revealed in 2007 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320285 monthly 0.9 2015-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/429412_259160.jpg US$1.85bn Nickelodeon-branded attraction confirmed for China The project will incorporate Nickelodeon’s top brands under a licensing deal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320252 monthly 0.9 2015-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/753835_14390.jpg Improve security measures at theme parks or risk incident, says Speigel Theme parks including as Disney, Universal and SeaWorld have upped security in recent weeks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320203 monthly 0.9 2015-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB6617_393989.jpg Children's Museum of Atlanta reopens following US$8.9m renovation Interactive programming focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts and math education (STEAM) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320180 monthly 0.9 2015-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/598420_452068.jpg Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium breaking ground on new research and care centre In 1995 the aquarium – which first opened in 1973 – underwent a US$52m (€48m, £35m) expansion and renovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320114 monthly 0.9 2015-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/857458_676645.jpg Oregon Zoo debuts US$57m Elephant Lands exhibit The new outdoor area has been described by the zoo as a 'new era' for its elephants http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320212 monthly 0.9 2015-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/452030_112778.jpg Star Wars set in Abu Dhabi to become top tourist destination The Jakku scenes were shot in the Liwa desert, 200km south of Abu Dhabi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320193 monthly 0.9 2015-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/802077_258820.jpg Major US theme parks beef-up security amid terror tensions Disney is among the companies increasing security at their parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320085 monthly 0.9 2015-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/719121_879244.jpg US presidential advisor digs deep to fund renewal of ageing California planetarium The planetarium sits within the West Valley College but will be open to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320092 monthly 0.9 2015-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/46627_192194.jpg IAAPA chair McReynolds says safety is top priority for body McReynolds is also senior vice president of external affairs for Universal Parks and Resorts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320101 monthly 0.9 2015-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/219013_255939.jpg Skegness theme park up for sale Fantasy Island, which at its peak can attract 40,000 visitors a day, has debts totalling £53.3m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320072 monthly 0.9 2015-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/975471_382585.jpg Christchurch Art Gallery prepares to reopen five years on from earthquake The earthquake caused significant structural damage to the gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320046 monthly 0.9 2015-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/350533_914642.jpg Portsmouth resurrects plan for £7m Sherlock Holmes attraction Benedict Cumberbatch returns to the role of Sherlock Holmes for the BBC on 1 January in an episode called The Abominable Bride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320056 monthly 0.9 2015-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/338611_258334.jpg Major waterpark project in Cairns on the brink of collapse after development is halted Gregg Construction has been awarded tender for the site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320035 monthly 0.9 2015-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/905629_296283.jpg Egypt opens museum within airport as country tries to tackle tourism slide The museum showcases a number of heritage artefacts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320025 monthly 0.9 2015-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/765972_516681.jpg US$20m waterpark gets go-ahead in South Carolina A lazy river is one of the planned features for Richland County's waterpark in South Carolina http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=320016 monthly 0.9 2015-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/416273_49984.jpg US$1.5bn ‘Disney-quality’ theme park thought to be back on track in China The theme park plans are based on a famous literary work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319999 monthly 0.9 2015-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/87311_858863.jpg Exclusive: Dubai's theme park boom offers new gateway to Europe, says Fox executive Lombardo believes Fox World Dubai will be the development needed to obtain 'critical mass' and turn Dubai into a second Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319992 monthly 0.9 2015-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/687234_342787.jpg Shia LaBeouf sets up call centre in Liverpool art gallery LaBeouf has become somewhat of an online hit with his unique performance pieces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319979 monthly 0.9 2015-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/106048_763801.jpg Famous Beatles spiritual retreat reopened to tourists The Beatles stayed at the retreat while seeking enlightenment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319942 monthly 0.9 2015-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/849193_30025.jpg Australia wants to emulate UK's heritage model with national lottery fund Sydney Opera House would be among the recipients of such a lottery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319958 monthly 0.9 2015-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/187396_121058.jpg Dreamland loses £5m in opening season, operator blames council blunder Dreamland operator Sands Heritage says the cash crisis the park currently finds itself in is the result of poor management from the council’s side http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319933 monthly 0.9 2015-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/6363_858946.jpg Nigeria prepares for major theme park launch The attraction is one of the largest in Nigeria http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319937 monthly 0.9 2015-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/344609_316446.jpg Simworx shuffle sees new appointments Ed Pawley (right) has been promoted to sales director, while Andy Gray (left) comes in as business development manager http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319878 monthly 0.9 2015-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549316_851376.jpg Heritage delegates gather in Malta for UNESCO disaster management training Attendees gathered in the UNESCO-listed heritage city of Valletta http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319751 monthly 0.9 2015-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/551954_87390.jpg Exclusive: Mack currently developing at least nine virtual reality rollercoasters for major operators worldwide VR rollercoasters will be making their mark on the attractions industry over the course of the next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319728 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/565419_326830.jpg Orlando's US$500m Skyplex gains approval despite Universal opposition The Federal Aviation Authority has approved the tower’s height up to 700 foot http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319755 monthly 0.9 2015-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/773372_172600.jpg Belfast's HMS Caroline to reopen as heritage attraction on Battle of Jutland centenary HMS Caroline will become a world-class museum, community centre and a meeting and conference venue http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319766 monthly 0.9 2015-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB6232_654283.jpg Sydney's Taronga Zoo plans AU$44m eco-resort to draw international visitors Zoo officials are hoping to draw international visitors to the park with the resort option http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319726 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/833432_272502.jpg Mexico sinks navy vessel as part of plans for scuba marine park on Baja California coast The 220ft (67m) sunken Uribe 121 boat sits 90ft (27.4m) below the surface http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319722 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160472_588901.jpg Mattel and Google tie-up reimagines View-Master as affordable VR alternative The VR headset is the first to be targeted specifically to children http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319716 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/601716_664841.jpg Is Universal planning to build a new theme park on Orlando's I-Drive? Universal have declined to comment on rumours of a new theme park development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319677 monthly 0.9 2015-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/75461_993450.jpg Families will spend more on IP-led experiences: report Both Marvel and Lego are prime examples of brands and IPs driving visitors to attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319649 monthly 0.9 2015-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/802775_467480.jpg Cavu Designwerks develops dark water ride concept Amazon Drifter is a combination of immersive high-definition media, special effects and water http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319672 monthly 0.9 2015-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/593637_736370.jpg SeaWorld CEO reveals plans for conservation-focused launch coaster The new coaster will focus on creating a fun and meaningful experience for guests http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319698 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270768_655200.jpg Christmas-themed facelift for KidZania London Children undergo a fire briefing at Kidzania London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319702 monthly 0.9 2015-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/919359_649656.jpg Jurassic World exhibition making debut in Australia ahead of worldwide tour Imagine Exhibition's Tom Zaller with one of the life-size animatronic dinosaurs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319686 monthly 0.9 2015-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/55706_356361.jpg Crystal Maze experience coming to London in March Much like the popular show, the experience will see teams of eight people taken around four zones divided into Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic, with a final challenge in the Crystal Dome http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319682 monthly 0.9 2015-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/986977_984159.jpg IMG Worlds of Adventure appoints Lennard Otto as CEO Otto has previously held roles in managerial positions at Wadi Adventure, Majid Al Futtaim and Atlantis The Palm http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319646 monthly 0.9 2015-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/612529_927345.jpg Star Wars attractions debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios Star Wars Launch Bay will act as a hub for the new Star Wars Land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319639 monthly 0.9 2015-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/73214_262140.jpg £40m Discover England Fund will create thousands of jobs, says Tourism Alliance Bernard Donoghue (right) says the fund is recognition of tourism's vital role in the UK economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319599 monthly 0.9 2015-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/499892_832223.jpg Eden Project, Giant's Causeway and Cornwall win big in British Travel Awards The Eden Project team accept their award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319628 monthly 0.9 2015-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549429_619591.jpg US Senate questions charitable status of museums and galleries Senator Hatch questioned whether some private foundations are operating museums that offer minimal benefit to the public while reaping substantial tax rewards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319591 monthly 0.9 2015-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/248487_529693.jpg Smaaash's Finger Coaster lets you draw and ride your own VR rollercoaster The Finger Coaster debuted at this year's IAAPA show in Orlando, Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319579 monthly 0.9 2015-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/81267_268089.jpg Veteran MP to cover sports minister's maternity leave David Evennett to pick up sports brief in January 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319539 monthly 0.9 2015-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/60545_378100.jpg London Calling, or Anarchy in the UK? Year of Punk announced for UK capital People stare at Soo Catwoman and her fellow punks in 1976 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319564 monthly 0.9 2015-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/784189_904376.jpg Discovery Times Square feeling the force with new Star Wars exhibition Many iconic costumes are on display, including C3P0, BB-8 and R2D2 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319527 monthly 0.9 2015-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/353387_423945.jpg UK cultural attractions to be protected despite funding cuts Institutions such as the National Gallery will remain free-to-visit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319495 monthly 0.9 2015-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/581637_611819.jpg Spending Review: DCMS admin budget to be cut by 20 per cent Chancellor George Osborne announced a raft of cuts during the Autumn Statement and Spending Review http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319458 monthly 0.9 2015-11-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/205197_353048.jpg Human error caused Smiler crash at Alton Towers; ride will re-open The investigation did not find any technical or mechanical problems with the Smiler rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319413 monthly 0.9 2015-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/153871_766539.jpg IAAPA 2015: Gesture-tech Ninjago ride announced for Legoland Malaysia Ninjago: The Ride uses hand gestures rather than laser guns for a more family-friendly experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319412 monthly 0.9 2015-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/441819_957988.jpg Universal Studios Hollywood releases teaser tour of Harry Potter world The Hogwarts Express conductor gives a tour of the new Hollywood attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319401 monthly 0.9 2015-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/254631_782529.jpg New IAAPA chair McReynolds praises innovation at conclusion of 2015 show McReynolds took over the role of IAAPA chair earlier in the week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319399 monthly 0.9 2015-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/389334_999623.jpg IAAPA 2015: Innovative rides win accolades at IAAPA ProSlide's Singha at Siam Park in Tenerife won a Brass Ring award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319360 monthly 0.9 2015-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB40185_115673.jpg Minnesota Vikings set sail with replica ship featuring 2,000sq ft LED screen The Legacy Ship was designed by experience branding firm RipBang Studios http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319363 monthly 0.9 2015-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323703_545743.jpg IAAPA 2015: Give Kids the World celebrates 20 year IAAPA partnership Give Kids the World is a cost-free resort for children with life threatening illnesses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319359 monthly 0.9 2015-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/82613_763989.jpg IAAPA 2015: Legends share insights into legacy left by Walt Disney BRC's Bob Rogers hosted the panel of Disney legends to a capacity crowd http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319347 monthly 0.9 2015-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/411025_926514.jpg IAAPA 2015: Sally reveals world-first Walking Dead attraction Sally offered a first look at the attraction with its walker animatronic http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319330 monthly 0.9 2015-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/152810_379165.jpg IAAPA 2015: Keith James wins lifetime achievement Thea award Keith James, Jack Rouse Associates CEO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319323 monthly 0.9 2015-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/327008_846548.jpg IAAPA 2015: SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby outlines company's vision for the future Joel Manby has been tasked with steering the SeaWorld ship through troubled waters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319292 monthly 0.9 2015-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/475448_168875.jpg Busch Gardens unveils Cobra's Curse coming to Tampa in 2016 The ride was officially unveiled at IAAPA 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319289 monthly 0.9 2015-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/346252_311391.jpg IAAPA 2015: Enjoy the fastest wooden coaster in the world, before it's open A rendering shows the 20-storey high launch of Lightning Rod http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319288 monthly 0.9 2015-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/161861_470194.jpg IAAPA 2015: New range of waterpark slides offers designers limitless possibilities Samples of Polin's new slide range on display at IAAPA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319286 monthly 0.9 2015-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5762_216756.jpg IAAPA 2015: Revolutionary Videro technology streamlines AV for museums, 3D/4D attractions Technology that powers digital media in New York's Times Square can now be used in attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319280 monthly 0.9 2015-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/383665_97267.jpg IAAPA 2015: McReynolds makes grand entrance as new chair during opening ceremony McReynolds certainly made an impression during his opening address, flanked by Transformers characters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319182 monthly 0.9 2015-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/537864_228070.jpg China's first Wet'n'Wild theme park coming to Hainan in 2016 WhiteWater West is acting as a supplier for the expansive waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319186 monthly 0.9 2015-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/147227_524553.jpg Works starts on government-backed AU$50m Cairns Aquarium Peddle Thorp’s design is made up of a series of ‘tectonic plates’, symbolising the movement of the earth over the centuries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319249 monthly 0.9 2015-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5728_557852.jpg Universal Parks creative head Mark Woodbury gives keynote speech at IAAPA Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319241 monthly 0.9 2015-11-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/551622_949899.jpg IAAPA 2015 kicks off with seminar on importance of play Jessica King of the Maker Effect Foundation speaks at one of IAAPA's opening seminars on Monday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319197 monthly 0.9 2015-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/18415_806861.jpg Merlin takes first step into Indian attractions market with plans for Madame Tussauds in New Delhi Bollywood stars such as Hrithik Roshan are likely to appear in the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319194 monthly 0.9 2015-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/821957_48437.jpg Eleven Arches CEO promises reinvestment in Kynren as ticket sales go live The 90 minute show is operated almost entirely by a crew of more than 1,000 volunteers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319204 monthly 0.9 2015-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/THUMB5689_502283.jpg EXCLUSIVE: New Cirque de Soleil show will celebrate the culture of Mexico Martin Boudreau, president of Cirque de Soleil said the company is investing in Mexico http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319165 monthly 0.9 2015-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5612_935825.jpg British Museum teams up with Google to create virtual tour of institution Special technology scans the museum as it creates an indoor version of Google Street view http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319122 monthly 0.9 2015-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/527103_658502.jpg Wanda plans multi-billion dollar Gold Coast theme park in Australia Wanda chair Wang Jianlin is Asia's richest person http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319133 monthly 0.9 2015-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/745537_666418.jpg Morgan's Wonderland breaks ground on world's first ultra-accessible waterpark for disabled people The development has been in the pipeline since 2013 and is due for completion in Q1 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319136 monthly 0.9 2015-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/472793_123415.jpg Lucas saga continues as judge rejects dismissal of museum lawsuit George Lucas will have to wait until at least February for work on his legacy project to begin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319115 monthly 0.9 2015-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5561_107694.jpg Chiang appointment signals increased China push by Merlin Yun Chiang's appointment is part of a move by Merlin to increase investments in the Chinese market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319099 monthly 0.9 2015-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/351375_261638.jpg Alton Towers to cut up to 190 jobs following Smiler accident The Smiler accident has seen visitors stay away from Merlin's UK theme parks during the summer months http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319096 monthly 0.9 2015-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/862818_560988.jpg SeaWorld plans resort development in San Diego to be 'on par with Universal and Disney' The recently announced plans aim to turn around the fortunes of the struggling company http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319087 monthly 0.9 2015-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/232272_177578.jpg Leisure employees ‘most reluctant’ to mix work and play online Despite a growing selfie culture among PTs, research has found leisure sector workers draw a strict distinction between online work and play http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319080 monthly 0.9 2015-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/671733_425735.jpg SeaWorld to phase out theatrical killer whale displays in San Diego in favour of 'natural' show SeaWorld has faced intense criticism by activists, who say keeping the whales in captivity is cruel and unnecessary http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319064 monthly 0.9 2015-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171374_498302.jpg China grants Disney special trademark ahead of theme park launch The forthcoming attraction will be the first Disney park to open on mainland China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319031 monthly 0.9 2015-11-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570829_24740.jpg Nature at the heart of US$500m Indonesia theme park plan The immersive theme park experience in the Lido Lakes region will be set across 40 hectares of land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319018 monthly 0.9 2015-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/636129_991133.jpg SeaWorld flounders as profits for the year drop US$10m SeaWorld must now look forward to what certainly is going to be a tough year after further public setbacks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=319005 monthly 0.9 2015-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/881316_521424.jpg Historic Scotland's cutting-edge Engine Shed targets digital natives for 2016 launch With the aim of engaging the younger generation, the conservation centre uses cutting-edge technology with a host of digital interactive displays http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318986 monthly 0.9 2015-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/695168_494196.jpg British Museum to teach Iraqi trainees heritage protection skills Many cultural areas of Iraq have been deliberately destroyed by ISIS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318983 monthly 0.9 2015-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/964334_123599.jpg World Waterpark Association draws attendees from five continents to annual event The sold-out trade show floor covered 100,000sq ft http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318972 monthly 0.9 2015-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/769501_767194.jpg Dubai's theme park sector continues to heat up with 2018 addition of 20th Century Fox World The deal allows for a roll-out of up to three additional Fox-branded resorts in territories outside Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318977 monthly 0.9 2015-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/644469_807252.jpg Lionsgate uses Hunger Games to feed theme park ambitions A concept image of the new Lionsgate Zone at Motiongate Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318958 monthly 0.9 2015-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/691011_501144.jpg Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen to lead IAAPA in 2018 First involved in the attractions sector in 2001, Andersen took up his current role in 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318899 monthly 0.9 2015-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/412231_721378.jpg Project ANQA seeks support to document Middle East heritage sites under threat from ISIS Sites such as Palmyra have been completely wiped off the map by ISIS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318930 monthly 0.9 2015-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5295_495569.jpg Continuum to create Royal Mint visitor experience in Wales The museum will look at more than 1,000 years of coin manufacturing at the site in Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318923 monthly 0.9 2015-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5289_614731.jpg World Travel Market kicks off in London The Dubai Parks and Resorts stand in action at WTM 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318876 monthly 0.9 2015-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/694890_131490.jpg Space exploration comes to California Science Center in shape of new exhibition The immersive exhibition is designed to give a real feel for space exploration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318908 monthly 0.9 2015-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/432653_212051.jpg US Astronaut Hall of Fame closes ahead of move to Kennedy Space Center The Hall of Fame will move its collection to the Kennedy Space Center, which has managed the attraction as a satellite facility since 2002 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318903 monthly 0.9 2015-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/5264_264411.jpg Côte d'Azur's first new waterpark in three decades opens in France The park has been supplied by Polin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318871 monthly 0.9 2015-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/669406_510783.jpg TV star Jimmy Fallon to get own ride at Universal Orlando While not much is being revealed about the ride, it will be based around entering Studio 6B and then being challenged to a race by Fallon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318874 monthly 0.9 2015-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/176194_78130.jpg Diggerland gains approval for fifth UK theme park The new park will cost £5m to develop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318859 monthly 0.9 2015-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/293150_748486.jpg High-tech fun factory Two Bit Circus win US$6.5m investment to expand innovative concept Two Bit Circus founders Brent Bushnell (right) and Eric Gradman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318853 monthly 0.9 2015-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/581683_462911.jpg Harry Potter drives attendance as Universal racks up record numbers for Q3 Universal continues to expand, with Harry Potter at its Hollywood Studios being the latest investment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318837 monthly 0.9 2015-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/701524_989897.jpg US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark Best Sunshine International says the waterpark would be the largest in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318824 monthly 0.9 2015-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/418625_594982.jpg Shanghai Jiao Tong University creates China's first theme park degree Shanghai Jiao Tong University will train students in theme park management http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318821 monthly 0.9 2015-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/597104_330646.jpg New Derren Brown attraction at Thorpe Park designed to blow your mind Derren Brown and Thorpe Park are remaining tight-lipped on what will actually feature in the attraction, or even if it will be a ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318812 monthly 0.9 2015-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/141502_394066.jpg Eleven Arches reveals name for debut show in 2016 Eleven Arches will premiere Kynren on 2 July 2016, presenting 2,000 years of British history through the eyes of the north east of England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318629 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/521647_719157.jpg 'Gamechanging' gesture-led ride coming to Legoland Billund The Ninjago ride is coming to Legoland Billund and Legoland California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318605 monthly 0.9 2015-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323700_368716.jpg VR, AR and beacon technology represent wave of the future according to Mintel trends report According to Mintel, planned VR and AR headset launches will see consumers enter immersive gamescapes with the power to add entertainment or educational content on top of their normal field of vision http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318621 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/835176_350660.jpg Greece hikes heritage prices 400 per cent as government tries to recover €323bn debt The Acropolis, Greece’s most-visited tourist attraction, will raise prices from €12 to €52 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318624 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/4873_589819.jpg Earthquake simulator the centre of new educational tourist attraction in Costa Rica The education project Magmática simulates a 6.3-magnitude earthquake – the same level that happened in the city in 1910 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318771 monthly 0.9 2015-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/824235_303491.jpg Crowdsourced heritage preservation scheme Project Mosul goes global Using images of Nepal, the team stitched together a 3D model of the site before it was damaged by this year's earthquake http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318636 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/134192_251812.jpg CBeebies' Boj making attractions debut in 2016 The popular children's IP is coming to the West Midlands Safari Park in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318759 monthly 0.9 2015-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/824427_730762.jpg CyArk summit brings heritage minds together to combat destruction ISIS was one of the main talking points during the two-day heritage summit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318634 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/505126_634811.jpg LaGrange, Georgia, to welcome US$187m Great Wolf waterpark development If the development gains full approval, the waterpark and resort will be open by Q3 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318720 monthly 0.9 2015-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/16713_404982.jpg Former UNESCO director calls on governments to prevent heritage desolation by ISIS Ancient heritage sites such as Palmyra in Syria have been attacked by ISIS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318626 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/674274_762142.jpg Plants vs Zombies 3D experience coming to Carowinds Plants vs Zombies is the latest videogame franchise to make it to the theme park sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318704 monthly 0.9 2015-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130652_50016.jpg London Paramount Resort an 'ideal investment opportunity' as Chinese group puts up £100m A rendering depicts how the entrance to London Paramount could look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318701 monthly 0.9 2015-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/790740_188282.jpg Heritage professionals gather in Berlin for CyArk summit This year there are a record number of attendees, with around 200 delegates from 35 countries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318644 monthly 0.9 2015-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/980782_78159.jpg Cornish Pasty museum planned to celebrate UK specialty WMC Retail is looking for investors, partners and local producers for its Cornish pasty tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318648 monthly 0.9 2015-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/671733_425735.jpg SeaWorld to file lawsuit against California Coastal Commission in response to San Diego breeding ban SeaWorld argues animal welfare is governed by federal and state laws that do not fall within the jurisdiction of the CCC http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318658 monthly 0.9 2015-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/602045_549053.jpg Organiser charged over waterpark firestorm that killed 12 12 people died as a result of the accident, with more than 500 badly burned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318601 monthly 0.9 2015-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/40228_758158.jpg India's lighthouses to become tourist destinations under new government scheme India’s shipping ministry has drawn up plans to use the lighthouses as tourism sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318631 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/429171_17461.jpg IAAPA sells out indoor exhibitor space for 2015 expo Last year's event debuted a number of unique and innovative products http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318615 monthly 0.9 2015-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/4857_607927.jpg UK's oldest rollercoaster reopens after grand restoration The rollercoaster first opened in 1920 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318598 monthly 0.9 2015-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/4834_743688.jpg Scotland Yard's collection of London crime artefacts to get permanent public home The museum will offer a unique collection of artefacts including evidence from notorious crimes and criminals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318596 monthly 0.9 2015-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/452927_584342.jpg Weak economy halts development of Malaysia's 20th Century Fox World Originally, scheduled to open at the end of 2016, Genting Malaysia is reviewing the project’s budget following a sharp depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318563 monthly 0.9 2015-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/600831_318792.jpg Beta testing tickets for The Void sell out within hours The Void uses haptic environments to create virtual reality worlds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318567 monthly 0.9 2015-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/647319_399479.jpg New SeaWorld enclosure comes at cost of breeding ban SeaWorld said it was disappointed with the ruling, arguing that breeding is 'a natural, fundamental and important part of an animal's life' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318561 monthly 0.9 2015-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/713522_974819.jpg Texas to turn Alamo into premier heritage attraction with US$48m investment The San Antonio Missions were a pivotal location for the Texas Revolution in 1836 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318532 monthly 0.9 2015-10-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/783519_638930.jpg Exclusive: Shrek and Kung Fu Panda to star at DreamWorks waterpark in American Dream mega mall Shrek is set to star at a waterpark themed around DreamWorks IPs. It will be part of New Jersey's American Dream mall complex http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318510 monthly 0.9 2015-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/56567_739396.jpg Disney brings the page to life with augmented reality colouring app Using the app, users can draw a 2D image which will be shown in 3D form http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318507 monthly 0.9 2015-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/72791_40447.jpg Gerald Ford Museum to undergo US$15m modernisation The museum will close for eight months while renovations are carried out http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318505 monthly 0.9 2015-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/575402_984808.jpg 7,000 attend EAS's first foray into Scandinavia The Leadership Breakfast keynote address from Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus was the highlight of the event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318482 monthly 0.9 2015-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/761346_369564.jpg Museum of London's Crime Museum uncovers city's grisly past The Crime Museum Uncovered will run for six months http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318451 monthly 0.9 2015-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/720637_836530.jpg ABBA's Björn reveals plans for Mamma Mia restaurant experience ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus in conversation at the EAS Leadership Breakfast in Gothenburg, Sweden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318441 monthly 0.9 2015-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/956309_438140.jpg Heritage Index identifies economic potential of UK towns and cities Dudley was highlighted for its historical industrial assets such as canals, railways and the Black Country Living Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318437 monthly 0.9 2015-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130768_793617.jpg World-first Peter Rabbit attraction coming to UK Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground will be based on the animated CBeebies iteration of the character http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318409 monthly 0.9 2015-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/881885_156256.jpg Universal Japan reveals Jurassic Park coaster coming in 2016 Flying Dinosaur will simulate being in the grip of a pteranodon pterosaur, soaring up and down in the air at high speed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318422 monthly 0.9 2015-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/458662_761137.jpg Mayor of Gothenburg welcomes Euro Attractions Show to city IAAPA Europe vice president Karen Staley and Mayor of Gothenburg Lena Malm address delegates at EAS, Gothenburg, Sweden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318416 monthly 0.9 2015-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/336620_577397.jpg Legoland Discovery Centre and Sea Life Aquarium heading to New Jersey mega mall in 2017 American Dream New Jersey is scheduled to open in Q3 2017 after more than a decade of development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318406 monthly 0.9 2015-10-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/515205_658638.jpg One third of natural world heritage sites at risk from mining and oil: Report Natural heritage sites worldwide are at risk from mining and oil exploration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318384 monthly 0.9 2015-10-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/112112_241753.jpg US theme parks invest in lucrative Halloween market Universal's Halloween Horror Nights are entering their 25th year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318373 monthly 0.9 2015-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/619394_548929.jpg Georgia Aquarium fails in bid to import 18 beluga whales The aquarium has the right to appeal and for the meantime the whales will remain in the custody of the Russian team holding them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318366 monthly 0.9 2015-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/393765_796764.jpg Banksy's Dismaland heads to Calais to be repurposed as migrant shelters During its run Dismaland sold out its entire ticket allocation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318359 monthly 0.9 2015-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/931581_649469.jpg SeaWorld's orca tank expansion should go ahead, says California body Artist's renderings for new orca tanks in San Diego. New orca homes could follow at SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Antonio http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318352 monthly 0.9 2015-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/284807_677127.jpg Wanda launches latest mega development with US$2.5bn Xishuangbanna Resort The resort has been under development since 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318348 monthly 0.9 2015-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/594895_552997.jpg Comcast to purchase US$1.5bn majority stake in Universal Studios Japan Universal’s number of foreign visitors to its park in Japan have more than doubled since the park opened its Harry Potter attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318326 monthly 0.9 2015-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/939683_920141.jpg British Museum appoints Hartwig Fischer as new director Dr Fischer is currently director general of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318319 monthly 0.9 2015-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/495020_809530.jpg EXCLUSIVE: Ubisoft planning to take next-gen theme park concept worldwide Popular Ubisoft IPs such as Assassin's Creed will feature in the theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318267 monthly 0.9 2015-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/343238_791322.jpg Scotland's heritage attractions celebrating bumper summer with record-breaking figures Edinburgh Castle welcomed a record number of visitors, marking a 7 per cent increase on the same period in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318269 monthly 0.9 2015-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/869451_491976.jpg Downtown Disney officially renamed Disney Springs as redevelopment continues Once complete, the redeveloped Disney Springs will double the number of restaurants, shops and venues available to 150 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318280 monthly 0.9 2015-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/403201_326106.jpg Company behind DreamVision restructures as US$7bn theme park plans progress (Left to right) Bryan Robinson, Ron Logan, Rick Silanskas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318277 monthly 0.9 2015-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/473591_876285.jpg Banksy’s dystopian Dismaland generates £20m for Weston-super-Mare 150,000 people have visited the art installation-cum-theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318263 monthly 0.9 2015-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/472395_270738.jpg MuseumNext prepares to make North American debut in Indianapolis The most recent MuseumNext conference took place in Geneva http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318143 monthly 0.9 2015-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/874646_608389.jpg Niagara Sheraton planning waterpark addition Michael DiCienzo, a prominent property developer in Niagara Falls, recently met with the city about the plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318212 monthly 0.9 2015-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/254570_868815.jpg VR startup Jaunt secures US$65m to develop immersive technology Sir Paul McCartney performed 'Live and Let Die' in Jaunt's first publicly released cinematic VR experience. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318185 monthly 0.9 2015-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/812000_989221.jpg Charitable donation kickstarts £15m redevelopment of Imperial War Museum's Holocaust exhibition The IWM’s Holocaust Exhibition first opened in 2000, drawing around a million visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318199 monthly 0.9 2015-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/342556_918517.jpg Kyary Pamyu Pamyu added to reimagined Universal Cool Japan for 2016 Universal Japan said the new Kyary Pamyu Pamyu addition would be 'like nothing that has ever been experienced before' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318201 monthly 0.9 2015-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/117202_30666.jpg Harry Potter studio tour in-line for 'significant expansion' at Leavesden studios The studio tour's most recent expansion was the 20,000sq ft addition of Platform 9 3/4. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318198 monthly 0.9 2015-09-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/31052_810284.jpg EAS in Sweden to offer a smörgåsbord of seminars and events Almost 11,000 delegates attended EAS in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318126 monthly 0.9 2015-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/203718_774669.jpg West Midlands Safari Park's £80m waterpark and hotel expansion approved by local authority The expansion plans are centred around a hotel and waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318163 monthly 0.9 2015-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/924146_128173.jpg Shoot fireballs using hand gestures in Legoland California's new Ninjago dark ride The ride was announced in style at Legoland Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318156 monthly 0.9 2015-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/865600_695430.jpg Europa Park adds world-first virtual reality experience to attraction's oldest rollercoaster Riders wear the Samsung Gear VR headset which takes them to a whole new virtual world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318145 monthly 0.9 2015-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/404002_684426.jpg Viking theme park takes Norse mythology into virtual reality Virtual reality conquest rooms equipped with VR headsets and omni multi-directional treadmills turn the landscape around the player into an explorable Norse world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318141 monthly 0.9 2015-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/466588_21031.jpg Merlin records weak summer at UK theme parks after Smiler accident A report as a result of an inquiry into the Smiler incident is expected on 24 September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318102 monthly 0.9 2015-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120774_356092.jpg Sleepy Hollow is first VR experience to claim Emmy award Many who sampled the product had to check their necks were still intact http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318082 monthly 0.9 2015-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/69788_171966.jpg Salt Lake City planetarium undergoing US$3m facelift The Utah-based planetarium has been completely redesigned on the inside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318080 monthly 0.9 2015-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/310691_218039.jpg British Music Experience making permanent move to Liverpool's Cunard Building Following a five-year run at the O2, the BME will be making its new home in the iconic Grade II-listed Cunard Building http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318075 monthly 0.9 2015-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/263273_459100.jpg Trends report says museums must develop digital strategies to thrive Technology is becoming more and more important for the survival of modern-day museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318072 monthly 0.9 2015-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/583961_273056.jpg Protesters put pressure on BP's sponsorship of British Museum Protesters congregated in the museum’s great court to form the word 'no' in giant letters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318051 monthly 0.9 2015-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/122240_654105.jpg Dubai Parks and Resorts teams with Orlando University to train Emirati students in theme park management In addition to gaining a globally-recognised degree, students will gain a hands-on appreciation of the industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318035 monthly 0.9 2015-09-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/995005_863278.jpg Universal signs JV deal with Chinese government for C¥50bn development of Universal Studios Beijing Director Steven Spielberg will have a role in the park’s design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318020 monthly 0.9 2015-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/318895_485059.jpg Gulliver's to develop new £37m theme park resort in South Yorkshire Rother Council said its decision to sell was subject to certain conditions being met and planning permission being granted http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318005 monthly 0.9 2015-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/847701_741022.jpg C3PO actor Anthony Daniels to star at TEA's SATE conference ‘A Conversation with Anthony Daniels’ moderated by Scott Trowbridge, creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, will be the highlight of this year’s event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317997 monthly 0.9 2015-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/241124_473349.jpg Scotland's first fulldome digital planetarium opens at Glasgow Science Centre The new digital system will allow our visitors to explore the universe like never before http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317979 monthly 0.9 2015-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/546862_229894.jpg New Seychelles aquarium pushes ocean conservation message The aquarium has 33 tanks displaying a collection of rare marine life collected from the country’s 115 islands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=318001 monthly 0.9 2015-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/832981_965450.jpg PwC report suggests UAE to become serious theme park competitor to Orlando by 2021 Once open, Dubai's IMG Worlds of Adventure will be the largest indoor theme park in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317993 monthly 0.9 2015-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/784071_787698.jpg Pop-up waterpark with record-breaking slide coming to Perth in November The pop-up is confirmed for Perth through November to April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317953 monthly 0.9 2015-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/598154_668359.jpg WWE creates experience tour for elite performance centre The Performance Center is usually off-limits to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317935 monthly 0.9 2015-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/601952_365966.jpg French President confirms seven-day plan for major cultural institutions The Louvre has wait times of several hours just to get in during peak season http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317932 monthly 0.9 2015-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/253660_481171.jpg Shanghai government shuts down toxic industrial sites around under-development Disneyland Pollution is a serious problem in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317925 monthly 0.9 2015-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276690_748224.jpg St Louis aquarium plans US$49m riverfront move The aquarium has suffered in recent years due to lack of promotion and additional entry fees http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317896 monthly 0.9 2015-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/36656_788554.jpg BBC Ideas Service will make Britain 'the greatest cultural force in the world' BBC director general Tony Hall said new initiatives include the ‘Ideas Service’ http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317894 monthly 0.9 2015-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/433101_869281.jpg Neolithic find by Stonehenge researchers could prove major tourist attraction Plans for unearthing the stones and turning superhenge into a visitor attraction in its own right are currently being considered http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317890 monthly 0.9 2015-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/66376_919534.jpg Ireland's Guinness Storehouse named Europe's top tourist destination The Storehouse beat out the likes of the Eiffel Tower, Roman Colosseum and Buckingham Palace to be named est tourist attraction on the continent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317883 monthly 0.9 2015-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/199542_29272.jpg Victorian seaside fort to become mixed-use leisure development Fort Bovisand was built in 1845 on the mainland to defend the entrance of the Plymouth Sound http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317882 monthly 0.9 2015-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/627840_455162.jpg US$20m pirate waterpark coming to North Augusta Covering 162,000sq m, the pirate-themed Scuttle’s Island waterpark will feature twenty two waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317863 monthly 0.9 2015-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/369958_940237.jpg Slipknot create horror attraction to debut in October Well known for their on-stage theatrics and outfits, the horror concept should be right up the band’s alley http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317877 monthly 0.9 2015-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/242654_724264.jpg Flintstones attraction to close on 50th anniversary Flintstones Bedrock City in Custer first opened its doors in 1966 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317864 monthly 0.9 2015-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/529890_445068.jpg Cincinnati Zoo plans US$12m expansion of gorilla exhibit The zoo says it's hoping to have the new indoor part of the facility open by June 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317856 monthly 0.9 2015-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590725_142766.jpg Six Flags Great Adventure reveals plans for 4D wing coaster The ride will feature two beyond 90-degree 'raven' drops to give the sensation of freefall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317850 monthly 0.9 2015-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/237911_164701.jpg Oxford and Harvard team up to battle back against ISIS heritage destruction ISIS recently destroyed the ancient city of Palmrya http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317847 monthly 0.9 2015-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/371069_338728.jpg Alton Towers’ founder plans to turn Cornwall theme park into premier European resort Crealy Great Adventure Park will become Camel Creek Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317833 monthly 0.9 2015-09-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/847683_633215.jpg Ancient Bulgarian settlement to become major tourist destination The ancient site is set to become a major tourist destination in Bulgaria http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317631 monthly 0.9 2015-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/343707_247291.jpg Australia's first major Lego attraction coming to Melbourne Due to open in mid-2017, the indoor attraction will be the first discovery centre, not only to open in Australia, but also to open in the southern hemisphere http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317625 monthly 0.9 2015-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/567240_958442.jpg Dubai Municipality confirms plans for AED22m crocodile park Nile crocodiles – the largest freshwater crocodiles in the world – will be one of the park’s main attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317595 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/691327_419328.jpg Indian government seeks private investors for development of 800 heritage structures One suggestion has been to develop the Martand Sun Temple into a major heritage and pilgrim site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317617 monthly 0.9 2015-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/893882_451884.jpg Huayi Brothers sign US$4.7bn deal to develop 20 theme parks in China Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei founded Huayi Brothers in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317615 monthly 0.9 2015-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/449780_202184.jpg Foreign directors given top positions in Italian museum sector shakeup Florence’s Gallerie degli Uffizi is one of Italy's leading visitor attractions, but draw significantly less than its foreign counterparts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317580 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/427650_70310.jpg Corpus Christi waterpark delay could cost developer US$110m Schlitterbahn's signature Master Blaster will be part of the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317594 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/964781_636907.jpg Largest aquarium in Russia launches inside Moscow’s VDNKh exhibition centre Orcas are the centre-point of the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317578 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/768910_717039.jpg Whale watching sites proposed as heritage areas The designated sites will be the elite in whale watching, engagement and conservation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317762 monthly 0.9 2015-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/324404_752853.jpg Carowinds steps up US$50m expansion with waterpark makeover Carowind's upcoming 6-storey slide complex, Blackbeard’s Revenge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317562 monthly 0.9 2015-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/799680_299062.jpg India's Wonderla expanding with RS3bn theme park development The new addition would be the third Wonderla park to open in India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317560 monthly 0.9 2015-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/440547_893144.jpg Busch Gardens brings in Blair Witch producer to direct halloween event Unearthed: Scarlett’s Revenge will be a new addition to this year's line up http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317558 monthly 0.9 2015-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/696464_115410.jpg Deal signed to bring C¥13.5bn Winterland Shanghai to China The C¥13.5bn development has been in the works for several years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317542 monthly 0.9 2015-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/286442_983046.jpg Iskandar Malaysia to become theme park hub Ismail said that talks are ongoing between IRDA and theme park operators worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317539 monthly 0.9 2015-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/909567_486067.jpg Seychelles redeveloping most important heritage site The site is also a beauty spot, offering views across the island of Mahe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317530 monthly 0.9 2015-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/520330_350641.jpg Otoy showcases exciting new VR technologies at Siggraph The technology is potentially a revolutionary step forward in AR and VR technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317468 monthly 0.9 2015-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/811355_352192.jpg Experts call for 'tourism police' across Middle East's heritage sites A group of representatives from across the Gulf want to create a specific 'tourism police' to guard the region's heritage sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317667 monthly 0.9 2015-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/109164_197328.jpg Canada's Wonderland to open Sky Roller in 2016 The Skyhawk will be the first ride of its kind in North America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317462 monthly 0.9 2015-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/101855_639874.jpg AU$45m waterpark development underway in Cairns The development is six years in the making after multiple delays including a legal challenge, approval delays and a cyclone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317652 monthly 0.9 2015-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/293719_292941.jpg Typhoon Texas aims to blow competition out of the water A rendering gives a bird's-eye view of the upcoming Typhoon Texas waterpark in Katy, Texas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317454 monthly 0.9 2015-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/124795_565190.jpg Portland Science Center to make debut with Gunter von Hangens' Body Worlds Body Worlds features real preserved human bodies and organs, stripped down to reveal individual systems http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317627 monthly 0.9 2015-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/134168_899332.jpg Chester Zoo debuts Monsoon Forest in phase two of £40m Islands expansion Monsoon Forest is home to two Sunda gharial crocodiles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317610 monthly 0.9 2015-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/892433_92526.jpg Power Rangers experience debuts in Dubai Mall The Power Rangers first hit TV screens in 1993 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317411 monthly 0.9 2015-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/641198_721439.jpg Christchurch Gallery to reopen in December almost 5 years after devastating earthquake The repairs, budgeted by the council, include repair work and strengthening of the Buchan Group-designed art gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317410 monthly 0.9 2015-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/925696_489426.jpg KidZania hits milestone with 20th city in Manila The edutainment concept is now available in 17 different countries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317587 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/22522_76991.jpg Ruben Rodriguez named new Great Wolf CEO Rodriguez most recently served as executive vice president of ship operations for Carnival Cruise Line http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317577 monthly 0.9 2015-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/730259_279520.jpg All Blacks visitor attraction planned for Auckland The visitor attraction will chart the history and passion of the All Blacks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317385 monthly 0.9 2015-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/696320_505571.jpg JW San Antonio Hill plans US$16m waterpark expansion The hotel’s River Bluff Water Experience adds a beach-entry gradual slope swimming pool complete with two new body slides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317547 monthly 0.9 2015-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/365882_551090.jpg Disney reveals plans for major Star Wars, Toy Story and Marvel-themed lands at D23 Expo Included in the expansion will be a Millennium Falcon ride allowing guests to 'take the controls of one of the most recognisable ships in the galaxy' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317424 monthly 0.9 2015-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/849175_11258.jpg Dubai government creates 'innovation fee' to fund Museum of the Future The giant steel-clad structure will be covered in the poetry of Sheikh Mohammed, with light entering the building through the perforated text http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317437 monthly 0.9 2015-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/738297_680821.jpg Malaysian attractions giant prepares stock market listing TAHR owns Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, KidZania Kuala Lumpur and Legoland Malaysia among its attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317534 monthly 0.9 2015-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/383202_943778.jpg IAAPA appoints Melissa Teates to oversee and conduct global market research Teates has more than 20 years of experience within the fields of business research, analysis, writing and project management http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317525 monthly 0.9 2015-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868505_807281.jpg Man killed in rollercoaster collision at Cedar Point The Raptor reaches speeds of up to 57mph http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317517 monthly 0.9 2015-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/746190_484546.jpg World's largest Thomas Land comes to US The addition of Thomas is expected to quadruple Edaville attendance to one million visitors annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317407 monthly 0.9 2015-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/478213_40205.jpg TEA SATE Academy Day coming to Milan Expo in September The event will be held at the UK Pavilion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317492 monthly 0.9 2015-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/897308_662312.jpg Nottingham Council chooses RSPB/Continuum consortium to develop Sherwood Forest visitor centre Sherwood Forest is home to the legendary Robin Hood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317486 monthly 0.9 2015-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/928009_407245.jpg National Gallery staff oppose privatisation plans with indefinite strike The National Gallery is one of the UK's most-visited attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317404 monthly 0.9 2015-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201659_570930.jpg Legoland Florida and Travelex reach deal to list Lego currency on exchange The deal means Lego dollars can be exchanged in locations across the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317388 monthly 0.9 2015-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/131376_751508.jpg US and Cuba form historical aquarium partnership Florida Aquarium will be given access to Cuba's Gardens of the Queen and will in return give access to research on restoring coral reefs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317449 monthly 0.9 2015-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/236988_314607.jpg Alton Towers continues short-break push with plans for new multi-million hotel addition The four-storey hotel will be built next to the existing Alton Towers Hotel and Spa http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317444 monthly 0.9 2015-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/643382_359238.jpg Toledo Zoo drafts decade-long US$94.25m masterplan Included in the masterplan will be a reimagination and expansion of the zoo’s Hippoquarium, which will allow visitors to view hippos underwater in a new enclosed home http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317329 monthly 0.9 2015-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/289463_191321.jpg Hololens will be available to developers 'within a year' says Microsoft CEO The HoloLens is the first fully untethered, see-through holographic computer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317309 monthly 0.9 2015-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/473583_207373.jpg Snow falls in Bangkok as new winter attraction comes to Thailand Visitors can experience snow fall in the European style winter ski village http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317400 monthly 0.9 2015-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/368071_257262.jpg SeaWorld profits down 84 per cent in latest earnings report SeaWorld says the expense of its multi-million dollar PR campaign is why Q3 earnings are so low http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317360 monthly 0.9 2015-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/543254_936384.jpg Rock’n’rollercoasters: Thorpe Park kicks off summer of music concerts Acts to have performed so far have included The Vamps, who were a sell-out success http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317345 monthly 0.9 2015-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/448623_613628.jpg Disney dominates theme park sector with strong Q3 results Record attendance in Q3 combined with increased occupancy and ticket price resulted in a strong Q3 for the operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317264 monthly 0.9 2015-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/626231_471520.jpg Northern Ireland urged to turn Game of Thrones set into visitor attraction The Wall is one of the focal points of Game of Thrones http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317327 monthly 0.9 2015-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/77877_922379.jpg Snoopy Museum coming to Tokyo in 2016 The museum will act as a satellite to the Charles M. Schulz Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317245 monthly 0.9 2015-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/782336_714041.jpg Abandoned hotel development in Colorado to become US$90m waterpark resort The 65,000sq ft (6,000sq m) indoor waterpark will be the largest in Colorado http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317314 monthly 0.9 2015-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/773158_320007.jpg Google reveals London's galleries, museums and performing arts are world's most searched for online London's Science Museum ranked as the most googled museum in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317210 monthly 0.9 2015-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/987092_227400.jpg Proposed Universal theme park on Okinawa drops Universal branding Nangoku Resort does away with the Universal brand, something strongly entrenched in the Japanese market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317206 monthly 0.9 2015-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/41956_788051.jpg New study says SeaWorld orcas enjoy same lifespan as wild counterparts Activists have argued that SeaWorld's animals live significantly shorter lives than those in the wild http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317233 monthly 0.9 2015-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/252274_301410.jpg Siggraph 2015 to host VR Village exploring emerging technologies Siggraph's VR Village will explore emerging technologies in the VR, AR and immersive realms http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317216 monthly 0.9 2015-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/173810_623446.jpg Alex Farquharson named new Tate Britain director With Farquharson as director, Nottingham Contemporary has welcomed more than a million visitors in its first five years of operation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317182 monthly 0.9 2015-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/733649_778183.jpg Canada's largest waterpark handed record fine after multiple safety violations The combined CA$500,000 figure is the highest penalty ever handed down under the safety act http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317160 monthly 0.9 2015-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/134230_684594.jpg KidzMondo to expand across Saudi Arabia after multi-million franchise deal is agreed The KidzMondo brand was founded in 2010 and has locations in several countries, including Lebanon, Turkey and the UAE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317203 monthly 0.9 2015-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/535907_746516.jpg Ninjago coming to Legoland California in 2016 Ninjago is featured on a Cartoon Network TV series of the same name http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317196 monthly 0.9 2015-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/229418_625556.jpg European Commission conducts Disneyland Paris price probe The scrutiny from Brussels is part of a larger crackdown across the retail and services sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317156 monthly 0.9 2015-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/47199_784593.jpg Vietnam government's VND171bn science complex development breaks ground The 38,000sq m development will include a planetarium, science museum and a space observatory http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317113 monthly 0.9 2015-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/24146_244825.jpg €22m augmented reality FEC files for bankruptcy four months after opening The concept uses an interactive décor to offer an ever-changing landscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317146 monthly 0.9 2015-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/127519_331603.jpg Smiler incident could cost Merlin £50m, says operator The Smiler has been closed since the incident at Alton Towers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317127 monthly 0.9 2015-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/758913_394930.jpg Harry Potter drives success for Universal as Comcast records huge earnings for Q2 Orlando’s Diagon Alley attraction has been a huge hit since its launch in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317130 monthly 0.9 2015-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/738934_337631.jpg Funding cuts could spell end of free entry to majority of UK cultural institutions York Art Gallery wants to charge local residents and tourists an entrance fee when it reopens this week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317110 monthly 0.9 2015-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/493129_813600.jpg Six Flags marks record revenues in latest earnings report In this most recent quarter, nearly nine million people visited one of Six Flags’ theme parks, a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317087 monthly 0.9 2015-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/517755_825870.jpg Bankrupt Atlantic City casino to be transformed into waterpark and hotel In the wake of the loss of four of its 12 casinos in the last two years, Atlantic City is continuing to push for new, non-gambling based attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317084 monthly 0.9 2015-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/257293_905836.jpg Kazakhstan turning operational space launch facility into tourist attraction Targeting space enthusiasts, the viewing stations will be used for rocket launches http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317090 monthly 0.9 2015-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/612013_993948.jpg Hadron Collider going on UK tour for exhibition The started in Aberdeen before coming to Edinburgh http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317071 monthly 0.9 2015-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/880015_320238.jpg Paragon secures right to distribute Ninja Warrior as fitness attraction Ninja Warrior is a popular TV show in which 100 competitors attempt to complete an incredibly tough four-stage obstacle course http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317063 monthly 0.9 2015-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/891980_264619.jpg French museum launches VR surfing experience The virtual reality experience is custom-made for the museum, and enables the player to surf three famous waves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317038 monthly 0.9 2015-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/584457_191487.jpg First international Shaun the Sheep attraction heading to Sweden's Skånes Djurpark The experience is scheduled to open in Q3 of 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317033 monthly 0.9 2015-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/388266_722829.jpg Exclusive: Chester Zoo reveals ambitious masterplan as it strives to become world's best The zoo wants to replicate the feel of its new Islands section across the park, offering a fully immersive experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316989 monthly 0.9 2015-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/632571_926452.jpg Peru ponders Machu Picchu footfall levels despite breaking heritage guidelines Machu Picchu draws around 3,300 visitors a day, despite a daily limit of 2,500 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=317008 monthly 0.9 2015-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/989315_597932.jpg Exclusive: Still more to come from Dreamland, says architect Dreamland opened last month after an 11-year closure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316953 monthly 0.9 2015-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/387401_58331.jpg 10,000 fish die as Brazilian aquarium development stalls Designed by architect Ruy Ohtake, the development has not had a date for completion finalised http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316987 monthly 0.9 2015-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830428_308054.jpg Guillermo del Toro teams up with Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights Guillermo del Toro is a legendary Hollywood writer, producer and director http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316935 monthly 0.9 2015-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/655074_789404.jpg Disney Accelerator encourages development of new technology Last year, TYFFON's 'Show Your Disney Side' app for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts was downloaded more than 1.25 million times in two weeks. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316949 monthly 0.9 2015-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/701328_264831.jpg Bob Iger reveals Star Wars and Marvel sections for Shanghai Disneyland Star Wars Launch Bay will feature sets, props and memorabilia from the franchise http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316892 monthly 0.9 2015-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/767820_645384.jpg WTI and Faulkner Browns to design £36.7m waterpark development in Coventry WTI has previously worked on waterpark projects including Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316870 monthly 0.9 2015-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/815734_400031.jpg Indian government developing world-class eco-tourism zone Indian government developing world-class eco-tourism zone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316861 monthly 0.9 2015-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/623991_759094.jpg Baton Rouge plans US$110m interactive zoo experience The plans include improved animal experiences across the zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316856 monthly 0.9 2015-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/779280_969762.jpg Capcom and Six Flags team up for Street Fighter V experience The game is scheduled to launch in the Q1 of 2016 next year for the PC and PlayStation 4 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316853 monthly 0.9 2015-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/76936_761343.jpg Director defends CA$22m Canadian art gallery after officials development call plans 'startling' The modern three-storey glass and concrete building will be linked to Spencer Mansion, which currently houses AGGV http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316843 monthly 0.9 2015-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/443097_819806.jpg Star Trek experience starting North American tour in Canada’s Aviation and Space Museum The Starfleet Academy Experience will offer visitors the chance to become a Starfleet cadet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316840 monthly 0.9 2015-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/44262_936174.jpg Nature-inspired Moomins theme park coming to Japan The Moomin stories were first published in 1945 in Swedish by the Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316844 monthly 0.9 2015-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/879602_984688.jpg China's largest waterpark opens in Henan Yinji Kaifeng is now home to several completely unique Fusion Waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316839 monthly 0.9 2015-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/244444_789586.jpg The Living Wage: What does it mean for leisure? Entry level leisure workers, such as junior lifeguards, are in line for a significant pay increase http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316808 monthly 0.9 2015-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/294662_228067.jpg UNESCO makes 24 new additions to World Heritage list Ephesus in Turkey is a new addition to the list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316810 monthly 0.9 2015-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/614590_459115.jpg Canadian government approves sale of Cirque du Soleil to US-led consortium TPG Capital will be the majority shareholder, with Chinese partner Fosun taking a further 20 per cent share http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316801 monthly 0.9 2015-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/525997_997107.jpg Port Lympne aiming to become Europe's top safari short-break provider with new luxury lodges Each treehouse leads out onto a private balcony, offering views of the expansive reserve and Kent countryside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316782 monthly 0.9 2015-07-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/452388_572971.jpg Highly-anticipated travelling Marvel experience cancels remaining US tour dates The experience had received largely positive reviews from visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316733 monthly 0.9 2015-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/654504_278595.jpg Largest waterpark on US east coast opens as part of US$350m African-themed resort development The African-themed Kalahari aims to compete in what is starting to become a crowded market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316735 monthly 0.9 2015-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/80255_460149.jpg Rolling Stones touring exhibition coming in 2016 On show will be more than 500 artefacts from the band’s personal archives http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316695 monthly 0.9 2015-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/559303_293898.jpg AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia hits several stumbling blocks en-route to development The development will feature 12 main sections http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316707 monthly 0.9 2015-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/510729_119742.jpg Spaceport America launches multi-million dollar visitor experience Visitors board multi-media shuttles to make the 25 mile (40km) journey out to the remote Spaceport http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316710 monthly 0.9 2015-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/571272_440302.jpg Disney bans selfie sticks from all of its parks If guests arrive with selfie sticks, staff members at Disney parks will ask them to stow them http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316696 monthly 0.9 2015-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/446055_252615.jpg Green light for £36m live music and conference centre in Hull The council has committed £36.2m towards the cost of building the complex on the site behind Princes Quay shopping centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316669 monthly 0.9 2015-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/332219_182652.jpg Multi-million pound Shrek's Adventure comes to Merlin's London cluster Shrek's Adventure is a totally immersive 90-minute experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316682 monthly 0.9 2015-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/985452_212002.jpg Hunger Games travelling exhibition makes debut in New York Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, who play Peta and Katniss, were in attendance, along with the films' director Francis Lawrence http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316686 monthly 0.9 2015-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140557_784705.jpg ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus to deliver keynote at EAS 2015 Ulvaeus will provide insight into using the ABBA brand and how that relates to the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316666 monthly 0.9 2015-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/907929_523919.jpg Bloomberg Philanthropies facilitates public art with US$1m grants to US cities Bloomberg Philanthropies is the charitable arm of Michael Bloomberg’s business empire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316658 monthly 0.9 2015-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/388325_930304.jpg Dubai's theme park sector to be worth US$5bn a year by 2020, says DEAL chair Once open, IMG Worlds of Adventure will be the largest indoor theme park in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316653 monthly 0.9 2015-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/339583_456424.jpg Hundreds of party-goers engulfed in firestorm after freak accident at waterpark According to local media, eight people have life-threatening injuries, while 184 are still in intensive care http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316644 monthly 0.9 2015-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/235819_940680.jpg £150m needed to maintain Buckingham Palace over next decade The £150m figure has been estimated for work required on the palace as part of a 10-year restoration scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316642 monthly 0.9 2015-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/54632_584002.jpg HLF study shows effect of 20 years and £1bn of charitable grants National Museums Liverpool Into the Future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316528 monthly 0.9 2015-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/33131_242129.jpg Smithsonian unveils US$63m innovation wing at Museum of American History Following a chronological layout, visitors will be taken on a journey through time exploring invention, business and creativity in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316585 monthly 0.9 2015-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171730_99379.jpg Slingshot seeks crowdfunding for bio-activated horror maze As players navigate the maze, new technology capable of measuring biometrics will enable them to activate the world around them using their own body http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316579 monthly 0.9 2015-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/56120_591327.jpg Lisbon's Oceanarium sold under government concession scheme The aquarium is one of the largest in Europe and first opened in 1998 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316559 monthly 0.9 2015-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/498107_463753.jpg Nickelodeon and Sea World team up for new multi-million dollar attraction The new precinct will act as a hub for Nickelodeon character appearances and shows, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316549 monthly 0.9 2015-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/127084_883521.jpg Scotland's first fulldome digital planetarium coming to Glasgow Sciss is supplying the new digital planetarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316453 monthly 0.9 2015-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/149855_186477.jpg Exclusive: Nicolas De Villiers reveals new details about Eleven Arches project due in 2016 Aside from its project in England, Puy du Fou is also developing versions of the historical attraction in Russia, and also potentially in China and mainland Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316507 monthly 0.9 2015-06-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/711383_312272.jpg London's Natural History Museum presents world-first VR experience with David Attenborough The experience is powered using the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition virtual reality headset http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316460 monthly 0.9 2015-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/597100_35015.jpg Asian Attractions Expo 2016 to take place in Shanghai The event will be hosted at Shanghai New International Expo Centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316467 monthly 0.9 2015-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/358596_288027.jpg Russia's new military theme park aims to inspire patriotism among youngsters Patriot Park is being funded by Russia's Defence Ministry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316469 monthly 0.9 2015-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/92721_460192.jpg Oldest US waterpark to make way for 'next-generation' Volcano Bay Wet N' Wild first opened its doors in 1977 as is considered to be the first US waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316447 monthly 0.9 2015-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/644554_193101.jpg JRA behind US$8m Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum The US$8m (€7m, £5m) PlayHouse itself is a repurposed building first opened in 1894 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316426 monthly 0.9 2015-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/851443_159905.jpg Disneyland worth US$5.7bn annually to California Estimated economic impact for 2013 has increased 21 per cent over a similar study dating back to 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316424 monthly 0.9 2015-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/185922_875695.jpg IMG Worlds of Adventure masterplanner Falcon's Creative unveils Avengers ride Avengers: Battle of Ultron, will be one of the Dubai theme park’s main attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316414 monthly 0.9 2015-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/898389_260151.jpg Exclusive: Continuum Attractions confirms Emmerdale experience to launch in August Continuum CEO Juliana Delaney at Coronation Street The Tour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316416 monthly 0.9 2015-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/364017_528984.jpg Microsoft's next-gen HoloLens augmented reality device unveiled at E3 The technology was unveiled at the annual E3 event in Los Angeles, California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316394 monthly 0.9 2015-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/939576_506970.jpg Blueprint unveiled to boost Shakespeare tourism trail (L-r) Shakespeare’s England chair David Collins, VisitEngland CEO James Berresford and Shakespeare’s England CEO Robin Tjolle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316274 monthly 0.9 2015-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/453613_304491.jpg New US$27m Aquacolors waterpark opens in Croatia The yellow Magicone at Aquacolors in Porec, Croatia, is the waterpark's biggest ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316377 monthly 0.9 2015-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/217714_234777.jpg Georgia authorities search for escaped zoo animals after floods cause chaos Volunteers begin clearing Tbisili Zoo in Tbilisi, Georgia, after floods caused devastation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316366 monthly 0.9 2015-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997178_420210.jpg Ecsite's new president hopes to unite attractions and museums sectors to tackle big issues New Ecsite president Michiel Buchel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316277 monthly 0.9 2015-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/871111_981997.jpg New details revealed for Epcot's 'Frozen Ever After' ride coming in 2016 The new ride, which will replace Epcot’s 27-year-old Maelstrom attraction, has been titled ‘Frozen Ever After’ http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316344 monthly 0.9 2015-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/803769_743727.jpg Ecsite 2015 kicks off in Trento, Italy Delegates participate in a workshop session at the Annual Ecsite Conference in Trento, Italy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316270 monthly 0.9 2015-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/962068_848442.jpg Landmark Entertainment developing virtual reality visitor attractions The L.I.V.E. Centre (Landmark Interactive Virtual Experience) – will offer a 'mixed reality' entertainment destination, created to fuse art, culture and retail with virtual reality, augmented reality and themed architecture and design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316323 monthly 0.9 2015-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/744396_928486.jpg Fearne Cotton launches Shard's new sky garden attraction Broadcaster Fearne Cotton was on hand for the grand opening ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316247 monthly 0.9 2015-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/899032_53022.jpg White Walkers and dragons invade Belfast as part of Game of Thrones tourism push for Northern Ireland The stunt is part of a campaign to draw more tourists to Northern Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316285 monthly 0.9 2015-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/759340_114939.jpg Cult 90s TV show The Crystal Maze set to become London attraction We have a Maze to build... thecrystalmaze Instagram account is causing excitement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316232 monthly 0.9 2015-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/342816_238877.jpg Eleven Arches brings in Olympic choreographer Steve Boyd to head up training academy in debut season Steve Boyd has choreographed such events as the Olympics and the Super Bowl http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316219 monthly 0.9 2015-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/780017_580985.jpg London Zoo drops alcohol-fuelled over-18s parties for family-friendly affair The over-18s events reportedly caused distress to the zoo’s inhabitants http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316245 monthly 0.9 2015-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868247_211461.jpg 17-year-old loses leg after Alton Towers accident Five were hospitalised following the coaster crash http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316218 monthly 0.9 2015-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/295762_873989.jpg Disney considers increasing fees for peak times with surge pricing system Walt Disney World Florida and Disneyland California are looking into introducing a three-tiered pricing system http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316223 monthly 0.9 2015-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/612991_71521.jpg Alton Towers reopens after Smiler accident The Smiler will remain shut while an investigation is conducted by the Health and Safety Executive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316214 monthly 0.9 2015-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/622248_565091.jpg NBA coming to Disney World in 2016 To be located at Disney Springs, the attraction will feature immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316216 monthly 0.9 2015-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/299201_911620.jpg Four Merlin rollercoasters temporarily shut down after Alton Towers accident Saw – one of Thorpe Park's most popular rides – is among those temporarily closed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316201 monthly 0.9 2015-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/404335_500964.jpg Spanish resort expands offering with 20,000sq m waterpark addition The B6 Type Water Play Structure offers tipping buckets, nets, slides and water cannon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316154 monthly 0.9 2015-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130654_328434.jpg Kennedy Space Center breaks ground on Heroes and Legends addition The attraction will culminate with the US Astronaut Hall of Fame http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316199 monthly 0.9 2015-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/338352_839001.jpg £27m Puy du Fou attraction coming to UK after council approves plans for Eleven Arches Puy Du Fou's unique style of live-action entertainment is coming to the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316189 monthly 0.9 2015-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/677077_110181.jpg Alton Towers to remain shut until cause of accident is determined, says Varney It took emergency services four and-a-half hours to build a platform and rescue the injured riders http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316144 monthly 0.9 2015-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/911354_935659.jpg ¥5bn Finding Nemo attraction coming to Tokyo's DisneySea Entering a theatre, presented as a submarine that will seem to shrink to the size of a small fish, viewers will explore the underwater world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316177 monthly 0.9 2015-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/254514_660904.jpg Harry Potter goes Hollywood as Universal plans new Wizarding World in California for 2016 With Hogwarts Castle serving as a focal point for the new Potter attraction, visitors will be offered an immersive world, faithfully recreated as JK Rowling imagined it http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316176 monthly 0.9 2015-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/360948_85725.jpg New TEA/AECOM report shows increased attendance at theme parks, museums in 2014 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions boosted Universal's figures http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316150 monthly 0.9 2015-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/66455_691488.jpg Alton Towers closes for internal investigation after Smiler crash seriously injures four 16 people were on the ride when it hit an empty carriage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316157 monthly 0.9 2015-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/796296_392823.jpg ‘Jury out’ on leisure sector’s resilience to further spending cuts The Don Valley athletics stadium was demolished in 2013 as part of council budget cuts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316132 monthly 0.9 2015-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/57339_131038.jpg UNESCO threatens 'in danger' listing for Great Barrier Reef The reef – which is home to more than 1,500 different species of fish – is overdeveloped, polluted and damaged by climate change, according to UNESCO http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316116 monthly 0.9 2015-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/881338_939034.jpg Hidden network of caves being opened up to public at Wookey Hole The cave is currently only accessible to divers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316099 monthly 0.9 2015-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/231274_389807.jpg Exclusive: IAAPA chair praises Asian attractions market but fears for post-World Cup Brazil Gerardo Arteaga was named IAAPA chair at November's event in Orlando, Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316065 monthly 0.9 2015-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/176072_543537.jpg Japan and Korea in dispute over UNESCO World Heritage listing Hashima Island near Nagasaki is one of the sites Korea wants removed from the listing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316072 monthly 0.9 2015-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895920_168857.jpg British Museum provides after-hours tour using Periscope app Viewers got a private tour of Defining beauty: the body in ancient Greek art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316053 monthly 0.9 2015-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/461227_778880.jpg Universal confirms plans for multi-million dollar Volcano Bay waterpark The park is scheduled for opening in 2017, with work tentatively scheduled to start in November 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316047 monthly 0.9 2015-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/784599_565665.jpg National Gallery workers fight rep dismissal and privatisation with 10-day strike Candy Udwin (front center) was dismissed following her suspension the night before the initial strike in February http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316040 monthly 0.9 2015-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/803586_727434.jpg Scotch Whisky distilleries among UK's most visited attractions The increase in spend is reflected by increased investment to enhance visitor centres, including tailored tasting sessions, blending sessions and special bottling http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316037 monthly 0.9 2015-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/475526_602392.jpg Disney developing robots that can walk exactly like its animated characters The technology could potentially create the most realistic Disney animatronics ever created http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316024 monthly 0.9 2015-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260742_136320.jpg Anonymous hackers publish private data after breaching JAZA websites Anonymous had previously criticised Japan over its whaling activity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316014 monthly 0.9 2015-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/113779_362954.jpg Pokémon exhibit coming to Tokyo science centre Pokemon Lab makes its debut on 8 July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=316009 monthly 0.9 2015-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/426510_320565.jpg Changes to Australia's Aboriginal Heritage Act meet fierce opposition The change in law could potentially open up access for industry to sacred and historical Aboriginal sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315997 monthly 0.9 2015-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/322014_37382.jpg Disney eyes future wearables to grow MyMagic+ Walt Disney World Resort guests use MagicBands for park entry at Epcot in Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315995 monthly 0.9 2015-05-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/334413_630823.jpg Museums Association extends deadline for Transformers training scheme The scheme aims to encourage healthier, more resilient, diverse and adaptable organisations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315976 monthly 0.9 2015-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/900614_344934.jpg Batman: The Ride is world's first 4D free-fly coaster The 4D ride creates the illusion of flight using magnet technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315982 monthly 0.9 2015-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/364682_284863.jpg JRA reimagines Children's Museum of Atlanta for major redevelopment Gateway to the World is a two-storey climbing structure, where children will climb through the layers of the earth before entering an interactive globe with six continent-shaped tables http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315977 monthly 0.9 2015-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/497567_174411.jpg Nevada considers turning active execution chamber into tourist attaction The State's last execution took place in 2006 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315896 monthly 0.9 2015-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/605313_195407.jpg Van Gogh masterpiece turned into VR explorable 3D piece Animator Mackenzie Cauley used certain features in Van Gogh’s piece to maintain the art style as seen in the original piece, but he has added a third dimension http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315960 monthly 0.9 2015-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/521708_30004.jpg Justice League: Battle for Metropolis comes to Six Flags Over Texas Dark ride and animatronic manufacturing company Sally Corporation is behind the new development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315954 monthly 0.9 2015-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/391266_409449.jpg JAZA members vote to ban Taiji dolphin hunts In a statement, JAZA said the body would prohibit its members from acquiring wild dolphins caught by drive fishing in Taiji http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315922 monthly 0.9 2015-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/22547_36489.jpg Science and industry is main focus in latest round of HLF funding The funding at Jodrell Bank will go towards creating an exhibition pavilion to tell the story of the site’s role in international scientific development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315897 monthly 0.9 2015-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549420_714687.jpg Dreamworld reaches deal with ABC Kids for revamped children's attraction Rebranded ABC Kids World, the Wiggles section will undergo a complete overhaul and extension http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315890 monthly 0.9 2015-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/887546_820473.jpg Abandoned theme park could get new lease of life with €10m restoration Spreepark first opened its doors in 1969 and at its peak attracted 1.7 million visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315881 monthly 0.9 2015-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/262845_974260.jpg Arizona Science Center to debut creative hub in Q3 2015 CREATE is a community-driven concept http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315869 monthly 0.9 2015-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/181426_592507.jpg Nigerian government builds Africa's longest canopy walkway in effort to boost tourism The canopy walkway is the longest in Africa and the second-longest in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315868 monthly 0.9 2015-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/54966_896103.jpg Lion shot dead after killing keeper and escaping enclosure After biting the keeper, the lion was roaming free in the zoo for more than an hour before local police shot the animal dead http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315852 monthly 0.9 2015-05-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/390183_273094.jpg Texas State Aquarium files lawsuit against chemical supplier A sand tiger shark named Hans was one of the most valuable of the 400 fish lost in the wake of the chemical confusion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315834 monthly 0.9 2015-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/642377_33904.jpg Irish attraction plans Game of Thrones-style Celtic adventure park The adventure park would be based on the hit TV series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315835 monthly 0.9 2015-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/70726_915974.jpg AZA's SAFE initiative aims to save endangered species African penguins are one of the 10 listed species on the SAFE list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315825 monthly 0.9 2015-05-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/601674_214712.jpg World's longest skywalk opens in China The skywalk sits above a 1,010m drop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315797 monthly 0.9 2015-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830272_672702.jpg JAZA members to vote on controversial dolphin hunts WAZA made the decision to suspend its Japanese member after increased pressure from protesters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315795 monthly 0.9 2015-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/221124_800983.jpg US$28m investment brings gorillas back to Houston Zoo after decade-long absence The exhibit has been designed to bring man and gorilla as close as possible http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315769 monthly 0.9 2015-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/902057_543184.png Pop up cinema planned for Charing Cross tube A disused tube station will play host to a pop up cinema later this month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315724 monthly 0.9 2015-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/414471_682717.jpg Environmental department tries to block Six Flags solar plan The controversial plan would see 90 acres of surrounding forest cut down to make way for a solar plant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315774 monthly 0.9 2015-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/405186_853643.jpg PortAventura breaks ground on Europe's first Ferrari Land Forumla One driver Sebastian Vettel was on-hand at the ground-breaking ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315753 monthly 0.9 2015-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/887763_799094.jpg Disney Institute courses now available in Hawaii Disney Instate sessions are led by experts in their field http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315748 monthly 0.9 2015-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/495538_262169.jpg Chicago wins right to host Obama presidential library President Obama has chosen Chicago for his presidential library http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315717 monthly 0.9 2015-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/782797_687371.jpg The Void offers next-gen virtual reality gaming experience The Void will transport users to completely virtual worlds, using haptic technology to create an immersive experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315713 monthly 0.9 2015-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/53457_661052.jpg Heineken Experience marketing campaign leads curious visitors directly to its door The specially-manufactured bottles lead visitors directly to the door of the Heineken Experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315698 monthly 0.9 2015-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/611102_658742.jpg US$18m National Comedy Center plans use hologram technology to resurrect standups The club will use the same technology that famously resurrected Tupac return at Coachella in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315623 monthly 0.9 2015-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/129908_959974.jpg UNESCO designates nine Mexican sites for special protection Palenque Temple is one of the nine designated sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315650 monthly 0.9 2015-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/574518_747298.jpg King Kong confirmed for Universal's Islands of Adventure Kong's last appearance at a Universal park in Orlando was in 2002 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315642 monthly 0.9 2015-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/39415_742744.jpg Nintendo signs deal with Universal for exclusive theme park rights Popular Nintendo IPs will soon be appearing in Universal theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315614 monthly 0.9 2015-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/416199_171091.jpg Aquatopia Waterpark opens as part of brand new US$163m Pennsylvania ski resort Kartrite’s Quest is a play structure touted as ‘next generation’ offering fully-themed and immersive multi-level exploration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315645 monthly 0.9 2015-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/614334_742713.jpg Dangerous animals escape safari park after tornadoes rip through Oklahoma A series of tornadoes tore through the state with Oklahoma now on high alert for further incidents http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315612 monthly 0.9 2015-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/289261_55336.png Legoland launches Lego Friends zone Lego Friends are being popularised at Legoland Windsor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315609 monthly 0.9 2015-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/556615_798485.jpg Exclusive: Nicolas De Villiers reveals new details about Puy Du Fou theme park in Crimea The scripts will mix fact with legendary characters to create a compelling, original show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315590 monthly 0.9 2015-05-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/222016_389630.jpg Comcast promises one 'great attraction' a year at all Universal resorts Harry Potter Actors Tour The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315621 monthly 0.9 2015-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/806153_647119.jpg Oldest copy of 10 Commandments makes rare appearance in Israel exhibition The Dead Sea Scrolls date back 2,000 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315585 monthly 0.9 2015-05-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/314706_651477.jpg Two die after falling from ride at Chinese theme park The ride (not pictured) was started before visitors were able to secure themselves in their seats http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315564 monthly 0.9 2015-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/584629_504253.jpg Clearwater Aquarium backs out of US$68m downtown move Amputee dolphin Winter is Clearwater Aquarium's star attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315559 monthly 0.9 2015-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280547_301588.jpg Tate Modern and Tate Britain both seeking new directors following double departure Penelope Curtis and Chris Dercon are both soon to part ways with Tate for new roles overseas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315539 monthly 0.9 2015-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/525042_330711.jpg UNESCO mobilises experts to asses earthquake damage to Nepal heritage sites Nepal has suffered cultural and human loss in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude quake http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315534 monthly 0.9 2015-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/501971_203822.jpg ProSlide opens Asia-Pacific hub in Shanghai ProSlide's TORNADO 24 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315521 monthly 0.9 2015-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/888718_229693.jpg World's first and only Shark Bridge debuts at Newport Aquarium Endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks have recently been added to the tank http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315514 monthly 0.9 2015-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/245657_220577.jpg World's largest touring videogame exhibition comes to Canada The exhibition looks at influential games including the Final Fantasy series http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315507 monthly 0.9 2015-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/822085_927000.jpg Planetarium nears opening in UAE's Sharjah emirate A state-of-the-art planetarium opens in the newly built Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences in Sharjah, UAE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315486 monthly 0.9 2015-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/101871_195326.jpg Avatar exhibit to go on global tour in 2016 ahead of sequel's release The travelling exhibition is being overseen by Avatar director James Cameron http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315483 monthly 0.9 2015-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/900293_609738.jpg State lawmakers try to clear a path for Lucas Museum and Obama Library in Chicago In 2013 President Obama awarded George Lucas the National Medal of Arts for his cinematic work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315457 monthly 0.9 2015-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830659_120477.jpg Nepal earthquake destroys ancient monuments, killing hundreds of visitors Nepal has suffered cultural and human loss in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude quake http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315474 monthly 0.9 2015-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/205354_387231.jpg Vancouver Aquarium wins management bid for Spain's L’Oceanogràfic L’Oceanographic is five times the size of Vancouver Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315422 monthly 0.9 2015-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/186638_279254.jpg Second-largest safari park in Europe opens in Turkey Kanagaroos are among the animals on display at the new safari expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315412 monthly 0.9 2015-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/860349_796636.jpg Chemical confusion leads to death of 400 fish at Texas State Aquarium Staff worked through the night to rescue as many of the affected fish as possible http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315409 monthly 0.9 2015-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/960640_121170.jpg WAZA suspends Japanese member over Taiji dolphin hunts WAZA found itself the target of conservationists last month, who opposed its support of JAZA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315407 monthly 0.9 2015-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/85908_707253.jpg Diggerland to open new £5m UK theme park The Spindizzy ride will be a prominent feature of the new £5m Diggerland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315398 monthly 0.9 2015-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/932569_858045.jpg Russian town Omsk welcomes Ural's largest waterpark The waterpark opened to the public on 10 April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315389 monthly 0.9 2015-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/579832_356348.jpg Universal Orlando makes metal detectors permanent addition to three rides Passengers to three of the parks rides are now scanned with a metal detector and wand before boarding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315366 monthly 0.9 2015-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/704483_762501.jpg Italy’s MUSE to host 2015 edition of science centre and museum conference Ecsite MUSE science museum, Trento, Italy, provides a striking setting for the Ecsite conference http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315344 monthly 0.9 2015-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/908319_170825.jpg Heritage engineering scheme picks up Europa Nostra Award The HSI scheme aims to keep the North East's rich engineering heritage alive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315325 monthly 0.9 2015-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/544130_821963.jpg Bangladeshi zoo visitor loses arm in tiger attack Several visitors have been injured or killed after animal encounters at zoos in South Asia in recent times http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315303 monthly 0.9 2015-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/867369_520205.jpg Sao Paulo Aquarium welcomes first polar bears to Brazil in US$5m expansion The polar bears underwent an acclimatisation period before being put on public display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315321 monthly 0.9 2015-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/505355_87962.jpg Designer Wayne Hemingway to star at Tourism Society Symposium Wayne Hemingway has been a driving force behind the project to regenerate Margate through Dreamland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315309 monthly 0.9 2015-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/538867_780761.jpg Disney value jumps US$2bn following Star Wars teaser release Star Wars Episode VII comes to cinemas December 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315288 monthly 0.9 2015-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795779_570598.jpg Merlin breaks ground on Legoland Japan Merlin Entertainments CEO, Nick Varney, and Nagoya mayor, Takashi Kawamura, were both on-hand at the groundbreaking ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315279 monthly 0.9 2015-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/136879_782093.jpg Dragonball science exhibition to tour Japan in 2015 Aiming to encourage interest in science for kids, the exhibition will combine the show with science-related tasks in a series of interactive exhibits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315275 monthly 0.9 2015-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/919136_400732.jpg Exclusive: MMOne tech start-up bids to revolutionise virtual reality MMOne has been developed over the past three years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315266 monthly 0.9 2015-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/467600_955499.jpg Activists, actors and scientists go to court in opposition of beluga whale import plan Georgia Aquarium argues the move would help diversify its gene pool http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315236 monthly 0.9 2015-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/19683_150399.jpg UNESCO brings together leading scientists to discuss Amazon biospheres Iguacu National Park will be a key focus during the seminar http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315231 monthly 0.9 2015-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/793247_94435.jpg Mather to design £7.7m Royal Mint visitor centre The museum will look at more than 1,000 years of coin manufacturing at the site in Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315229 monthly 0.9 2015-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/918771_146195.jpg Judge finds Canada's largest waterpark guilty of safety breaches A number of incidents in 2011 breached Canada’s Technical Standards and Safety Act http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315212 monthly 0.9 2015-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/107877_788346.jpg US$13.4m waterpark comes to Grand Wisata The new development is the largest waterpark in Indonesia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315167 monthly 0.9 2015-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/671732_769045.jpg Avengers ride for Worlds of Adventure previewed at Dubai Comic Con The new Avengers movie comes out later this month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315161 monthly 0.9 2015-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100051_246156.jpg World's oldest planetarium gets major upgrade The planetarium reopened to the public last month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315159 monthly 0.9 2015-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/470394_521654.jpg New waterpark opens at Turkey's Crystal Aura resort Polin has supplied all of the waterpark's slides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315137 monthly 0.9 2015-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/177049_176557.jpg Strike action against French government closes Eiffel Tower 90 per cent of the tower's staff chose to strike http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315109 monthly 0.9 2015-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/901856_680496.jpg Puss in Boots coaster debuts at Universal Singapore Puss and Kitty were on-hand for the opening of the Zamperla-designed ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315049 monthly 0.9 2015-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/256666_513370.jpg Brazilian museum donated art haul in wake of Petrobas oil scandal The museum has gained more than 200 pieces from the police involved in the controversy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315127 monthly 0.9 2015-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/292963_75931.jpg TEA to host SATE Academy Day at Europa Park in June A ride on the new Arthur rollercoaster is scheduled over the three days of talks and presentations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315026 monthly 0.9 2015-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/675125_293009.jpg Consultation underway to boost London’s cultural tourism The Horniman Museum gets the Londoner's vote as a great day out http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315084 monthly 0.9 2015-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/502532_621463.jpg Alton Towers' Enchanted Village aims to make park UK's top short break destination The Enchanted Village accommodation has been designed by the Merlin Magic Making team http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315060 monthly 0.9 2015-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/118380_693085.jpg Maori's plan tribal museum on New Zealand's North Island Two tribal carvings – seen here at Mataatua Wharenui – would be one of the main exhibits at the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315085 monthly 0.9 2015-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/38879_966014.jpg Frozen helps Hong Kong Disneyland break merchandise sales record The dress worn by Elsa in Frozen is a popular item on sale at the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315052 monthly 0.9 2015-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/890184_356550.jpg Qatar Museums chief calls for further investment into region's institutions The under-construction National Museum of Qatar is one of the emirate's ongoing developments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315025 monthly 0.9 2015-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/264319_914626.jpg Northern Ireland ramps up Game of Thrones tourism push ahead of season five return The majority of Game of Thrones is shot in Northern Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315043 monthly 0.9 2015-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/862356_393862.jpg Site of first nuclear detonation being opened to tourists for one day only 70 years on, radiation levels make the site uninhabitable http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314969 monthly 0.9 2015-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/104568_579350.jpg Developers break ground on St Augustine Aquarium The aquarium's main exhibit will feature a recreated 17th century shipwreck http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315019 monthly 0.9 2015-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/370443_529785.jpg £22m redevelopment of Lincoln Castle offers Magna Carta a new home The castle was closed for the final three months of the redevelopment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315007 monthly 0.9 2015-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/855454_875151.jpg Hunger Games confirmed for Motiongate Dubai as part of Lionsgate Zone Rumours of a theme park based on the franchise have been swirling for several months http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=315002 monthly 0.9 2015-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/973085_278619.jpg Export ban for £15m Egyptian statue controversially sold to private buyer The 4,500-year-old statue cannot now leave the country http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314986 monthly 0.9 2015-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/492853_777730.jpg Wearable tech revolution, open culture and ethical scrutiny all forecast in 2015 museums TrendsWatch report The report highlights trends to watch for in the year ahead http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314904 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/318366_163864.jpg Ocean Park brings first koalas to Hong Kong in new Australian exhibit The exhibit includes three koalas, with a further five to be added at a later date http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314926 monthly 0.9 2015-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/143429_964333.jpg Rudyard Kipling's birthplace to become visitor attraction Kipling was born in India in 1865 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314898 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/17505_23724.jpg Atom Republic Kickstarting virtual theme park plan A shooting range is one of the virtual park's attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314893 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/872800_660393.jpg One fish left in Tokyo Sea Life Park exhibition after mystery disease kills nearly entire population Tokyo Sea Life Park is down to just one fish in its signature tuna tank http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314889 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/991167_639171.jpg Universal Orlando trials metal detectors to improve ride safety The detectors will aim to reduce instances of flying objects from visitors pockets on certain rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314886 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/991440_633283.jpg ISIS threat puts Tataouine off-limits for Star Wars fans Tataouine is the inspiration for Luke Skywalker’s home planet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314882 monthly 0.9 2015-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/618390_189542.jpg Russian Space Agency plans on sending tourists to ISS by 2018 Tourists would go up in the Soyuz TMA model, filling a vacant seat in the shuttle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314842 monthly 0.9 2015-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/791773_936894.jpg Capcom and Six Flags team up for Magic Mountain Monster Hunter experience The Monster Hunter videogame series is an extremely popular Capcom franchise http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314840 monthly 0.9 2015-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/359177_844967.jpg New SeaWorld ad campaign looks to reel in lost visitors New SeaWorld ad campaign looks to reel in lost visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314822 monthly 0.9 2015-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/962553_509556.jpg Village Roadshow and CITIC sign AU$500m JV to develop theme park arm Village Roadshow's Movie World features several popular Warner Brothers IPs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314800 monthly 0.9 2015-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/378179_894538.jpg Magic Leap uses VR to turn its office into first person battleground The impressive footage turns a normal office into a first-person shooter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314788 monthly 0.9 2015-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/139923_202643.jpg Rovio reports stunted growth as Angry Birds profits take a nosedive Rovio and Angry birds have taken a hit over the past year, though the company still recorded a €10m profit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314780 monthly 0.9 2015-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/117941_116182.jpg Italy calls for UN force to protect ancient heritage sites The call comes after ISIS's deliberate attacks on Iraq's historical sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314787 monthly 0.9 2015-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/634730_471260.jpg Scotland Yard's 'Black Museum' to go on public display for the first time The Metropolitan Police’s Crime Museum houses more than 20,000 objects but is only available to serving police and select guests http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314774 monthly 0.9 2015-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/342044_709973.jpg Joel Manby named new SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby will be looking to turn SeaWorld's fortunes around after a tough year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314758 monthly 0.9 2015-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/345718_306232.jpg London Transport Museum to host next week's TILEzone conference The event takes place at the London Transport Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314757 monthly 0.9 2015-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/128987_509028.jpg Universal Studios Japan plans second park on Okinawa Details on when the park would open or what it would include are still undecided http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314744 monthly 0.9 2015-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795001_81392.jpg Stanton Williams’ ‘Open Up’ project for the Royal Opera House gets the go-ahead A rendering of how the new glazed entrance on Bow Street for the Royal Opera House will look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314742 monthly 0.9 2015-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/710459_424178.jpg Hogwarts Express makes Harry Potter Studio Tour debut Platform 9 3/4 and the Hogwarts Express are now open to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314734 monthly 0.9 2015-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/484141_236181.jpg Budget 2015: Negotiations opening for tidal lagoon Swansea FaulknerBrowns rendering for their proposed oyster hatchery/ water sports venue, part of the tidal lagoon development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314678 monthly 0.9 2015-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/89853_294049.jpg Beacon technology allows guests to track animals at Tennessee Aquarium The technology allows kids to track animals around the aquarium and learn about their habits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314718 monthly 0.9 2015-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/937306_478444.jpg National Gallery of Australia announces April naked tours The naked tours offer both a revealing look at the artwork and the people in the groups http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314707 monthly 0.9 2015-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/560735_96779.jpg At least 21 killed in Bardo museum terrorist attack There is an ongoing hostage situation at the Bardo Museum in Tunis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314704 monthly 0.9 2015-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/878720_108397.jpg London's National Gallery appoints Gabriele Finaldi as new director Gabriele Finaldi standing in front of Van Dyck's Portrait of Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314664 monthly 0.9 2015-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/216898_525713.jpg London Motor Museum offers one-off circuit ride in the Batmobile The Batmobile was used in Tim Burton's 1989 version of Batman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314646 monthly 0.9 2015-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/384832_307765.jpg Movie World's Green Lantern malfunction leaves 13 riders stranded The DC Comics-themed steel coaster will remain closed until an investigation has been completed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314668 monthly 0.9 2015-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/949399_400694.jpg British Film Institute named 'cultural adviser' to London Paramount The BFI will advise as to how top British titles such as The Italian Job will fit into LRCH's Paramount Resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314659 monthly 0.9 2015-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/217492_486852.jpg Pittsburgh Police to give zoo employees firearms training The legislation is a response to a dog attack at the zoo that left a toddler dead in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314641 monthly 0.9 2015-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/828359_177768.jpg Royal Mint visitor attraction gets go ahead The Royal Mint visitor centre is expected to attract 200,000 a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314644 monthly 0.9 2015-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/969577_80743.jpg New study reveals value of zoos and aquariums to conservation efforts The study suggests biodiversity efforts at zoos and aquariums are having a wide-reaching effect http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314629 monthly 0.9 2015-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/372988_997478.jpg Family-focused waterpark coming to Phuket A sketch of Phuket Aquapark, coming soon to Phuket, Thailand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314636 monthly 0.9 2015-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/948904_478121.jpg Centenary commemorations help boost visitor numbers at UK's leading attractions Blood-Swept Lands and Seas of Red saw 888,246 hand-made poppies planted at the Tower of London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314604 monthly 0.9 2015-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/654158_832466.jpg Friends of the Parks wins early court victory in battle against Lucas museum The museum has an appearance which wouldn't look out of place in a Star Wars universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314578 monthly 0.9 2015-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/792810_810102.jpg Three heritage piers – two in Blackpool – put on the market Blackpool's Central Pier is for sale http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314544 monthly 0.9 2015-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/313101_792657.jpg Deborah Thomas named new CEO of Ardent Leisure Thomas brings extensive experience to the CEO role, having previously operated as editor-in-chief for Australian Women’s Weekly, the largest selling magazine in Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314542 monthly 0.9 2015-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/660775_42565.jpg Play Africa to bring first children’s museum to the continent Play Africa Children's Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa, will bring parents, children and community together http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314533 monthly 0.9 2015-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/699001_300437.jpg Singapore's GIC doubles stake in Merlin Entertainments Merlin operates more than 100 visitor attractions, including Alton Towers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314525 monthly 0.9 2015-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/507013_760808.jpg Universal Orlando expanding Halloween Horror Nights for 2015 The Walking Dead was the main attraction at last year's Halloween event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314521 monthly 0.9 2015-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/652727_31249.jpg Iraq calls for coalition air support to protect historical sites The fortress city of Hatra, which is more than 2,000 years old and is a UNESCO world heritage site, has been bulldozed by IS http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314517 monthly 0.9 2015-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/679383_14197.jpg University of Leicester launches world's first museum studies MOOC The museum course is an MOOC – an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the internet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314486 monthly 0.9 2015-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/152661_981186.jpg HollandWorld planned as star attraction for Amsterdam mega-park HollandWorld theme park draws inspiration from iconic symbols of the Netherlands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314493 monthly 0.9 2015-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/381686_151520.jpg CVC prepares bid for Blackstone's £2.5bn Center Parcs Center Parcs Woburn has had a 99 per cent occupancy rate since opening earlier this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314445 monthly 0.9 2015-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/890473_505765.jpg Futuristic experience centre nears completion in Saudi Arabia A rendering shows the fourth floor of the upcoming Virtuality Centre ITCC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314482 monthly 0.9 2015-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/186894_232123.jpg Georgia Aquarium VP accused of animal abuse found dead Jose Barbero worked 37 years as a dolphin trainer and was set to become the new vice president of Georgia Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314479 monthly 0.9 2015-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/504310_502703.jpg Terminal patients have a final wish granted by Rijksmuseum The three terminally ill patients were given one last look at Rembrandt's works http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314435 monthly 0.9 2015-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/974450_267812.jpg Adlabs plans IPO to fund two more theme park developments Imagica theme park opened in April 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314460 monthly 0.9 2015-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/12160_351377.jpg Smoking bans for major tourist sites in Vietnam Smoking in Hanoi has been banned at several major tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314453 monthly 0.9 2015-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/475777_43713.jpg Port Lympne targets staycationers with low-cost zoo accommodation The low-cost cabins are available for £79 per night http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314449 monthly 0.9 2015-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/651449_531920.jpg Disney says virtual reality “cave” is the future of immersion technology Disney Imagineering's Digital Immersive Showroom is a basic concept of the proposed VR 'cave' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314432 monthly 0.9 2015-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230448_736000.jpg Amazon opening up UK distribution centre for guided tours The tour is open to anyone aged six and over http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314414 monthly 0.9 2015-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/646668_179090.jpg Belarusian eco-tourism site to launch wildlife park European fallow deer will be among the new inhabitants at the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314380 monthly 0.9 2015-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/350057_597494.jpg Slagharen's €6m waterpark development opening in May The waterpark follows a Mexican theme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314405 monthly 0.9 2015-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/118867_719212.jpg Three firms in running to manage Europe's largest aquarium The complex consists of L'Agora, a multi-functional space, and L'Oceanographic, which first opened in 2003 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314384 monthly 0.9 2015-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/547195_614991.jpg CVC and Blackstone launch US$1bn sale of Merlin shares 156,541,347 shares are being sold through Deutsche Bank via an accelerated bookbuild http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314375 monthly 0.9 2015-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/778612_723658.jpg Looted Iraq museum responds to IS heritage attacks by reopening after 12-year closure The museum is fully reopen for the first time since 2003 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314368 monthly 0.9 2015-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/75445_643528.jpg Hong Kong government in talks to double the size of Disneyland The Hong Kong government owns 52 per cent of the theme park – the remainder is owned by Disney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314329 monthly 0.9 2015-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/774571_868243.jpg 1950s Polish cinema soon to open as planetarium A rendering shows the exterior of the Kepler Science Centre and Planetarium Venus in Zielona Gora, Poland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314327 monthly 0.9 2015-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/719187_750398.jpg SeaWorld loses one million visitors in 2014 SeaWorld visitor numbers have dropped from 23.4 million to 22.4 million in the course of the last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314347 monthly 0.9 2015-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/79735_120906.jpg 20 Legoland developments in the pipeline, says Merlin The Lego franchise has gone from strength to strength after coming close to going out of business in the early 2000s http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314314 monthly 0.9 2015-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997968_219913.jpg US$600bn natural heritage sector badly under-funded, says new study The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the most frequently visited national park worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314252 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/794077_739232.jpg South Africa's largest waterpark to anchor Scottburgh development The park will include 23 family slides, tube slides and wave riders, with some of the slides being “the first in South Africa” http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314251 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/263626_921253.jpg Work to start on US$19m California planetarium development The US$19m development is part of a campus-wide renovation project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314301 monthly 0.9 2015-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/801000_877423.jpg Merlin posts strong end of year results after successful 2014 Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314248 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/939330_725762.jpg Bob Chapek to head up Disney's theme park division Chapek has been with Disney for 22 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314291 monthly 0.9 2015-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/97446_513496.jpg 4D film based on Lego Movie coming to Lego theme parks and Discovery Centres The 4D add on to The Lego Movie will be available at all Legoland theme parks and Discovery Centres http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314287 monthly 0.9 2015-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/541747_484594.jpg Thailand’s US$60m Dino Waterpark takes shape as slides installed Dino Waterpark will open in November in Khon Kaen, northeastern Thailand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314222 monthly 0.9 2015-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/608567_733199.jpg Captive cetacean debate "back on the table" following beluga whale death The whale died while being treated for an infection caused by a broken jaw http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314218 monthly 0.9 2015-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/199888_701451.jpg Over 18s waterpark coming to BH Mallorca as part of €10m redevelopment The Twisted waterpark on the island of Majorca, Spain, will include the only Aqualoop slide in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314262 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/253928_139996.jpg Comcast confirms King Kong for Universal Orlando Kong's last appearance at a Universal park in Orlando was in 2002 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314257 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180332_554461.jpg Historical attractions most important for UK's holiday makers With its array of historical attractions, it's no surprise that York is the number one mini break destination in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314177 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/545607_445431.jpg World's first motor racing track gains HLF funding for revitalisation The site in Surrey, UK, has a long and prestigious history and was home to the inaugural British Grand Prix in 1926 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314233 monthly 0.9 2015-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/412414_67807.jpg Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run set to star at London Paramount Aardman Animations nears a deal to bring well-loved British IPs to London Paramount http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314192 monthly 0.9 2015-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/476782_651362.jpg Developers say Coachella theme park development will come to fruition The first phase will include a theme park, retail area and a soundstage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314170 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/487722_660815.jpg Orlando Science Center seeks funding for US$35m overhaul Following the initial US$5m redevelopment, the centre is planning a complete overhaul of facilities at the attraction over the course of several years. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314209 monthly 0.9 2015-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/367247_612791.jpg Disney ticket price breaks US$100 mark Entry to Disney's Magic Kingdom is now US$105 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314148 monthly 0.9 2015-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/887643_858974.jpg Drayton Manor announces £2.5m Thomas Land expansion Captain's Sea Adventure is one of the three new planned rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314164 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/470278_456728.jpg Tolkien-inspired theme park comes under fire from copyright controversy Imagery for the park is very similar to that seen in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings films http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314201 monthly 0.9 2015-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/968162_355797.jpg Continuum thought to be looking at Emmerdale tour following Coronation Street success Emmerdale fans might soon get to have look around their favourite spots on the popular UK TV show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314154 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/232139_194507.jpg US$500m theme park proposed for Arizona A wild west area has been touted for the proposed theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314146 monthly 0.9 2015-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/631803_658226.jpg Israel plans space theme park Ashdod Municipality says the development will be ready by 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314143 monthly 0.9 2015-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/639812_172156.jpg Phuket FantaSea to operate new THB1.35bn theme park Phuket FantaSea Plc would build and operate the new park next to its existing one but as a separate entity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314173 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/500284_431023.jpg Apple files patent for VR headset The Apple version of mounted VR goggles rely on an external device http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314158 monthly 0.9 2015-02-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/43172_150888.jpg Alexandra Palace restoration given green light. Will add hotel, theatre and broadcast museum Plans to make Ally Pally the 'people's palace' once again are getting closer to reality. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314118 monthly 0.9 2015-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/274529_469892.jpg Tacoma zoo plans US$65.4m overhaul of aquatic and educational offering The zoo’s polar bear exhibit is going to be expanded with a view to a future breeding programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314111 monthly 0.9 2015-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/416634_559543.jpg Universal Studios Hollywood tour undergoing multi-million dollar overhaul The studio tour has been in operation since 1964 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314140 monthly 0.9 2015-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/883507_647584.jpg Universal files permits for waterpark development in Orlando Universal looks to be planning a new waterpark in Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314084 monthly 0.9 2015-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/29641_351779.jpg Peppa Pig World nears opening date at Leolandia Peppa Pig's World, an immersive, interactive themed attraction, opens soon at Leolandia, Italy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314078 monthly 0.9 2015-02-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/387636_183487.jpg English Heritage announces chief executive to lead Historic England Duncan Wilson will become Historic England’s first chief executive in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314125 monthly 0.9 2015-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590941_105589.jpg Lego named world's most powerful brand Lego's brand power has skyrocketed following the 2014 release of The Lego Movie http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314106 monthly 0.9 2015-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/104749_362972.jpg Invesco sells stake in struggling Euro Disney Despite its current financial problems, Euro Disney is still the most visited attraction on the continent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314062 monthly 0.9 2015-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/231492_946684.jpg World's largest drop ride joins game-changing rollercoaster in Orlando The Skyscraper coaster and Skyfall drop ride will form the centrepiece of a new entertainment complex on Orlando's International Drive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314039 monthly 0.9 2015-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/397163_527297.jpg Virtual Museum of Stolen Art offers alternate solution for lost works The virtual museum displays works stolen by thieves over a number of years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314043 monthly 0.9 2015-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/346591_565672.jpg Glastonbury founder proposes new heritage attraction The small town of Glastonbury has significant historical importance and is home to the UK's largest music festival http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314050 monthly 0.9 2015-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/823375_872387.jpg Museums and galleries take action against 'dangerous' selfie sticks Selfie sticks have been branded a danger by major museums worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314037 monthly 0.9 2015-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/277493_145905.jpg Sea Life Brighton brings prehistoric beasts back to life in new exhibition Plesiosaurs are among the sea creatures brought back to life in digital format http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314032 monthly 0.9 2015-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/106435_934541.jpg Legoland Discovery Center coming to Arizona in 2016 The attraction will be Merlin and Lego's seventh Discovery Center in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=314015 monthly 0.9 2015-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/370162_339608.jpg I'm A Celebrity coming to Thorpe Park as new visitor attraction I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! is one of ITV's highest rated shows http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313972 monthly 0.9 2015-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/981268_35958.jpg Game of Thrones offers Oculus experience in new temporary exhibition John Bradley – who plays Sam Tarly in the TV series – was on hand for the exhibition's launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313968 monthly 0.9 2015-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/746154_758886.jpg Atlantic City waterpark deal hanging by a thread after complications arise The casino originally cost US$2.4bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313955 monthly 0.9 2015-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/464903_341175.jpg Sea Life comes to Michigan The aquarium features more than 30 marine life displays, including a walk-through tunnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313951 monthly 0.9 2015-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/286058_744757.jpg Virtual planetarium launched on Oculus Rift Players ‘time travel’ using a virtual arm-mounted heads up display (HUD) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313949 monthly 0.9 2015-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/512220_335547.jpg Georgia Aquarium defends new VP after dolphin abuse claims Jose Barbero (not pictured) is alleged to have kicked, hit and screamed at dolphins he trained in Spain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313938 monthly 0.9 2015-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/114560_778193.jpg New waterpark in the works at Kings Dominion The lazy river ride at WaterWorks waterpark, Kings Dominion. The waterpark is being renovated and will reopen as Soak City in Q2 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313932 monthly 0.9 2015-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/925111_873456.jpg Noah's Ark theme park files lawsuit against state of Kentucky The biblical theme park has been denied more than US$18m tax credits based on the religious requirements of its hiring process http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313912 monthly 0.9 2015-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/436181_38653.jpg Shanghai Disney Resort to open in 2016, Iger confirms Disney CEO Bob Iger, left, and former Communist Party Secretary of Shanghai Yu Zhengsheng at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Shanghai Disney Resort in 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313872 monthly 0.9 2015-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/689958_384431.jpg Puy du Fou adds 'intelligent' drones to show choreography To create the drones, the attraction’s artistic team joined forces with lighting designer Koert Vermeulen – founder of ACT Lighting Design – at the start of 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313867 monthly 0.9 2015-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/686949_369637.jpg The Hettema Group to produce 2015 Thea Awards Gala Five-time Thea award winner Phil Hettema will lead production duties for the Thea Awards Gala http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313862 monthly 0.9 2015-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/91488_493568.jpg Merlin rules out buy-back of Madame Tussauds London site Property entrepreneur Nick Leslau acquired the Madame Tussauds building in 2007 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313841 monthly 0.9 2015-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/352980_95886.jpg Parts of UK National Gallery closed due to strike action The Central Hall, at the National Gallery in London, remains open through strike action, while other rooms have temporarily closed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313829 monthly 0.9 2015-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/39903_773382.jpg Immersive Star Wars attraction to open at Madame Tussauds Visitors will be invited to join Yoda in his swamps on Dagobah as part of the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313814 monthly 0.9 2015-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/29515_622710.jpg Twentieth Century Fox eager for slice of China market Jeffrey Godsick, president of 21st Century Fox consumer products, with Dato Lee Choong Yan of Genting Malaysia Berhad, in 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313763 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/889254_467758.jpg Wartime tunnel network on Dover's White Cliffs to become visitor attraction The warning system protected the White Cliffs of Dover from incoming enemy aircraft http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313753 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/267486_900855.jpg PortAventura adds luxury option to accommodation offering The lobby of PortAventura's new five-star hotel, Mansión de Lucy, which is slated to open on 2 April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313756 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795205_13358.jpg English Heritage announces chief executive to lead charity arm Kate Mavor will become the English Heritage charity’s first chief executive in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313779 monthly 0.9 2015-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/713787_297724.jpg China's ice capital plans Russian theme park A view of the Ice and Snow Sculpture festival in Harbin, China, in 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313754 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/397132_673187.jpg Loch Ness Monster to star in new tourism campaign for Scotland The mysterious Nessie will front the Scottish campaign http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313757 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/261058_170155.jpg AU$90m waterpark with surf facilities approved for Queensland The attraction will include a surf park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313739 monthly 0.9 2015-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/62527_355958.jpg FFA opposes San Diego Ferris wheel development over aviation concerns The proposed plans could interfere with inbound and outbound flights according to the FFA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313748 monthly 0.9 2015-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323873_269615.jpg Blue whale ousts dino in battle for centre stage at Natural History Museum The image illustrates how the blue whale will look when it moves to the Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, in 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313732 monthly 0.9 2015-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/747189_149274.jpg Japanese theme park to launch robot-staffed hotel The 72 bedroom hotel will be expanded to 144 rooms following its launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313709 monthly 0.9 2015-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/894923_324132.jpg Hogwarts Express coming to Harry Potter studio tour Platform 9 3/4 is one of the most iconic features of the Harry Potter world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313701 monthly 0.9 2015-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/832132_420687.jpg Malaysia's US$34.6bn Iskandar waterfront development to feature snow theme park The development will be part of the Iskandar Waterfront City scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313664 monthly 0.9 2015-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/751296_287761.jpg CA$40m waterpark coming to Quebec in November The park is scheduled to open November 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313644 monthly 0.9 2015-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/387681_277743.jpg India launches RS5bn heritage protection initiative to boost tourism Golden Temple in Amritsar, India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313642 monthly 0.9 2015-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/991934_11864.jpg New York Met plans US$250m bond offering As of 30 June 2014, the museum had US$172m of existing debt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313659 monthly 0.9 2015-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/224223_140115.jpg New York State Fair to undergo US$50m revamp Governor Cuomo said the revamp will be the largest at the fair in more than a century http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313661 monthly 0.9 2015-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100852_128529.jpg New Jersey's Liberty Science Center to build US$230m sci-tech campus The Liberty Science Center has dubbed its new campus addition SciTech Scity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313609 monthly 0.9 2015-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/315593_938726.jpg One Piece theme park developer finally unveils plans for new attraction Set to launch on 13 March, the One Piece theme park is located inside Japan's second-tallest structure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313606 monthly 0.9 2015-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/697441_128844.jpg Cineworld to launch UK's first 4D cinema later this month The 4DX technology can support more than 200 different movies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313603 monthly 0.9 2015-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/395116_781796.jpg KidZania launches third location in the Middle East KidZania Jeddah is the brand’s third location in the Middle East http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313636 monthly 0.9 2015-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290116_779911.jpg California issues health warning after measles outbreak at Disney parks 70 cases of measles have been linked to disney's parks in California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313593 monthly 0.9 2015-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/502740_126213.jpg Italy's Culture Ministry seeks 20 new directors as part of museum sector shakeup Florence’s Gallerie degli Uffizi is one of Italy's leading visitor attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313582 monthly 0.9 2015-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/67006_204903.jpg Disney's popular Stitch Encounter coming to Tokyo Visitors will be able to interact with Stitch in a 12 minute show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313564 monthly 0.9 2015-01-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/499908_161504.jpg Bankrupt casino to be transformed into waterpark mega resort Revel originally cost US$2.4bn (€2bn, £1.6bn) to build and was marketed as a 'posh resort' when it first opened in April 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313510 monthly 0.9 2015-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/942523_192928.jpg Taiwan Tourism Bureau planning 'sex theme park' The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area is a popular location for couples to take wedding photos http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313544 monthly 0.9 2015-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/582989_567429.jpg South Korea plans US$23.3bn investment to boost tourism The plans call for hotels, conference halls, fine dining, shopping malls, leisure and sports facilities, medical facilities and foreigner-only casinos http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313494 monthly 0.9 2015-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/916981_393492.jpg Tasmania drafts plan to open up natural World Heritage site for tourism development The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area covers 1.58 million hectares (6,100sq miles) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313455 monthly 0.9 2015-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/643439_638797.jpg Birmingham Zoo nears financial target for US$15m renovation The zoo has raised US$11.6m of the US$15m needed for the renovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313452 monthly 0.9 2015-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/790692_269115.jpg Dallas Holocaust Museum planning major expansion The expansion will be designed by Dallas-based Omniplan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313450 monthly 0.9 2015-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/232099_832916.jpg Warner Bros FEC and Asia's tallest ferris wheel planned for Studio City in China Studio City opens in Q3 of 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313466 monthly 0.9 2015-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/743599_640808.jpg Singapore Tourism Board working on S$1bn nature heritage precinct in Mandai The proposal will see the existing Mandai area redeveloped http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313484 monthly 0.9 2015-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/870815_582032.jpg Events underway for European Capitals of Culture Installed on 6 December, The Passenger hovers Mons' main street http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313441 monthly 0.9 2015-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/896349_157439.jpg Universal Osaka on course to break attendance record as new Harry Potter attraction casts spell on visitors Wizarding World of Harry Potter debuted in July to much fanfare http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313472 monthly 0.9 2015-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/783059_205466.jpg Newport Aquarium to add rope bridge over shark tank The aquarium will be the first in North America to build a rope bridge over its shark tank http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313429 monthly 0.9 2015-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/360212_89163.jpg Dooley Planetarium gets upgrade through NASA grant NASA granted US$800,000 to the planetarium in South Carolina http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313410 monthly 0.9 2015-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/481305_917976.jpg 2.8 Hours Later zombie experience reveals international expansion plans 2.8 Hours Later has proved popular in the UK, so the brand is expanding into the US and Germany http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313402 monthly 0.9 2015-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/362207_674229.jpg Chessington fined £150,000 for 2012 incident Chessington admitted a charge relating to section three of the Health and Safety at Work Act http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313417 monthly 0.9 2015-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140067_439293.jpg Skydive stunt promotes Gardaland's new dive coaster Stuntwoman Roberta Mancino freefalls through a ring of skydivers to celebrate Gardaland’s new rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313388 monthly 0.9 2015-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/409804_637106.jpg Egypt forms government committee to protect Islamic heritage sites Egypt has several ancient mosques in Cairo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313400 monthly 0.9 2015-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/780327_505107.jpg Sinkhole leads to record numbers for Corvette Museum What looked like a total disaster has become a popular tourist attraction for the Kentucky car museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313398 monthly 0.9 2015-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/699571_186903.jpg Paramount London plans move forward following land purchase Paramount London is scheduled to open in 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313377 monthly 0.9 2015-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830005_669447.jpg Philanthropy makes up for funding shortfall in America's museums: survey Most visitors spend under US$8 (€6.75, £5.28) per museum visit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313366 monthly 0.9 2015-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/341929_99030.jpg Peru planning 'second Machu Picchu' in Chachapoya Chachapoya remains largely unexplored due to a lack of easy access and awareness http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313371 monthly 0.9 2015-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/166617_574651.jpg Las Vegas illusionist Curtis Hickman takes creative reigns at Victorian adventure theme park Evermore will be a create your own adventure theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313353 monthly 0.9 2015-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/589887_113133.jpg Jaipur Zoo mammals ready for new home A lion at Jaipur Zoo in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313337 monthly 0.9 2015-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/651753_578950.jpg Tokyo's One Piece theme park gets opening date The popular Japanese anime will celebrate its 15th anniversary with the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313316 monthly 0.9 2015-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/298819_318642.jpg Virginia Museum of Natural History plans second facility The site would operate as a satellite to Virginia's Museum of Natural History http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313348 monthly 0.9 2015-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240939_170850.jpg Alton Towers teams up with university for theme park degree Students will learn about key areas of business at the popular theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313339 monthly 0.9 2015-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/414230_732397.jpg Peru to open national museum on ancient archeological site The Pachacamac Sanctuary dates back as far as 800 BC http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313320 monthly 0.9 2015-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/273922_443413.jpg VAE makes ExCeL debut in London next week The event will be making its debut at London's ExCeL http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313310 monthly 0.9 2015-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/721930_94679.jpg Nicholas Cullinan named new director of UK National Portrait Gallery Cullinan will become the Gallery's second youngest director ever when he starts in Q2 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313308 monthly 0.9 2015-01-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/949682_998415.jpg UNWTO and UNESCO team up for tourism and culture conference The event will be held at World Heritage Site Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313288 monthly 0.9 2015-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/724878_356557.jpg New US$63m Taiwan museum turns away 25,000 on opening day The museum, which features numerous historical exhibits, opened its doors on 3 January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313271 monthly 0.9 2015-01-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/521347_175223.jpg Historic Dreamland rollercoaster hits another bump in the road A 1951 photograph shows people enjoying a ride on the Scenic Railway wooden rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313245 monthly 0.9 2015-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/880302_925240.jpg Call for Hobbit museum on the back of impressive tourism numbers for New Zealand The Hobbit franchise has seen a surge in visitor numbers to New Zealand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313208 monthly 0.9 2014-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/445222_107562.jpg World Expo Museum will be 'unlike any other in the world' The museum will open its doors in May 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313170 monthly 0.9 2014-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/939735_246108.jpg US$75m 'Epic' development to be anchored by waterpark A lazy river will be part of the waterpark development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313202 monthly 0.9 2014-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/638757_551696.jpg Noah theme park taking state of Kentucky to court over tax credit refusal The biblical theme park has been denied more than US$18m tax credits based on the religious requirements of its hiring process http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313223 monthly 0.9 2014-12-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/482446_927938.jpg Disney World to start accepting Apple Pay Disney World is to make it easier than ever for guests to spend money http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313164 monthly 0.9 2014-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/636145_419063.jpg Sydney's Powerhouse Museum moves west to spread culture across city The current Powerhouse Museum is located in the Ultimo area near central Sydney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313162 monthly 0.9 2014-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/183150_776643.jpg Egypt banking on art and heritage to bring back prosperity The renovation of the Tutankhamun gallery in the Egyptian Museum is one of the government's key projects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313204 monthly 0.9 2014-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/156789_351402.jpg Bio-activated horror maze planned for UK in 2015 The attraction will be themed around Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313201 monthly 0.9 2014-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/759982_707517.jpg Ronaldo statue erected at CR7 museum The statue was unveiled by Ronaldo at the CR7 Museum in Madeira http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313148 monthly 0.9 2014-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/93508_334692.jpg Site purchased for US$8m Florida aquarium development The aquarium's main exhibit will feature a recreated 17th century shipwreck http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313154 monthly 0.9 2014-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/722310_207881.jpg Milwaukee Brewers announces plans for Allan Selig Experience Allan 'Bud' Selig is about to retire as Major League Baseball commissioner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313131 monthly 0.9 2014-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/185480_950485.jpg Controversy as Uzbekistan's biggest museum replaces original artworks with frauds Between 1999 and 2014, workers at the Uzbek State Arts Museum replaced several works with fakes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313064 monthly 0.9 2014-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/490574_789647.jpg Noah theme park denied US$18m in tax credits for refusing to hire non believers The biblical park is set to open in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313134 monthly 0.9 2014-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/204046_56562.jpg Canberra Zoo luxury lodges allow guests to take a walk on the wildside The new accommodation allows guests to interact directly with the animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313057 monthly 0.9 2014-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/64397_85276.jpg Blow for Chester Zoo as 'Our Zoo' axed by the BBC The show has been given the chop despite being generally well received http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313127 monthly 0.9 2014-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/54187_701767.jpg Taylor Swift gets dedicated exhibition at Grammy Museum Taylor Swift is a seven-time Grammy award winner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313124 monthly 0.9 2014-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/820151_188743.jpg Bollywood star's RS10bn theme park to be 'like Disneyland' Sanjay Khan is a legendary director and Bollywood actor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313110 monthly 0.9 2014-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/227781_253699.jpg Manchester's National Football Museum among runners for European Museum of the Year The National Football Museum is one of three British venues out of 42 vying for the award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313045 monthly 0.9 2014-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/869354_692691.jpg Kentucky Science Center to enhance kids experience with US$3.3m revamp The first floor will undergo a full redevelopment over the course of a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313109 monthly 0.9 2014-12-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/413663_688640.jpg SeaWorld CEO resigns as struggling company faces US$50m in cuts Atchison has been CEO of SeaWorld since 2009 and will become vice chair following his resignation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313052 monthly 0.9 2014-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/68004_564103.jpg Universal Japan introducing videogame, anime and manga attraction in the new year The attraction will be centred around four popular Japanese IPs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313037 monthly 0.9 2014-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/497543_353716.jpg Indian zoo staff undergo training in wake of visitor death A 20-year-old man was mauled by a tiger in October at Delhi Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313081 monthly 0.9 2014-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/305490_80313.jpg Exclusive: Universal poised to rollout Harry Potter Diagon Alley attraction globally One million guests rode the Hogwarts Express in the month after it opened in July 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313070 monthly 0.9 2014-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/232014_971175.jpg Disney reveals new details about upcoming Star Wars attractions Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens, comes out December 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313036 monthly 0.9 2014-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/705020_572215.jpg Cincinnati waterpark adds Snow Tubing to winter offering The park has swapped water for snow for its winter season http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313046 monthly 0.9 2014-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/870184_878387.jpg Dr Who, Top Gear and Sherlock primed for Paramount London after BBC strikes licensing deal Dr Who is one of the most likely IPs to be featured in the Paramount theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313038 monthly 0.9 2014-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/958041_604874.jpg UK's Imperial War Museum to benefit from banker fines The Imperial War Museum was about to cut its primary school education service before the funding pledge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313022 monthly 0.9 2014-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/138493_484778.jpg UNESCO calls for 'cultural zones' to protect Syria and Iraq's heritage sites Bokova said Umayyad Mosque is in need of protection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312962 monthly 0.9 2014-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/664506_600764.jpg City of Culture title brought £47m tourism boost to Londonderry Overnight stays and associated spend boosted Northern Ireland’s economy in Londonderry’s year as UK City of Culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313010 monthly 0.9 2014-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/476773_618097.jpg Hong Kong Disneyland targets Asian tourists with Iron Man attraction The new 750-bedroom hotel is expected to open in 2017 at an estimated cost of HK$4.3bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=313004 monthly 0.9 2014-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/299198_421016.jpg Mandela Museum to get R16m facelift The museum was first established in 1997 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312985 monthly 0.9 2014-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/596609_735965.jpg Infrastructure problems hamper US$53m Bahrain theme park development A karting track will be among the things included in the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312946 monthly 0.9 2014-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/443493_557765.jpg Texas State Aquarium breaks ground on US$50m expansion The expansion includes a 400,000 gallon shark habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312944 monthly 0.9 2014-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/346565_446106.jpg Eco-friendly THB1bn waterpark debuts in Thailand WhiteWater West supplied the park with more than 800m of slides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312935 monthly 0.9 2014-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210329_339041.jpg World’s third Hello Kitty theme park opens near Shanghai Hello Kitty Park officially opens on 1 January, 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312934 monthly 0.9 2014-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/84239_993369.jpg Zamperla unveils all-access theme park masterplan The donated ride has been modified for disabled access http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312922 monthly 0.9 2014-12-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/897417_108943.jpg First permanent Walking Dead attraction opens in Spain The attraction is themed around the show's most recent season http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312912 monthly 0.9 2014-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/740621_858505.jpg ICA Miami unveils plans for permanent home The permanent facility will open in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312908 monthly 0.9 2014-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/339322_192346.jpg Disney and TCM agree deal for revamp of Hollywood Studios attraction The ride will undergo a refurb in early 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312886 monthly 0.9 2014-12-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/399023_622137.jpg Merlin reveals plans to launch Legoland in South Korea Merlin wants to expand its Legoland franchise on the back of the success of the recent Lego movie http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312842 monthly 0.9 2014-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/17499_698512.jpg Hearts planning football museum Hearts' most recent success was during the 2012 Scottish Cup http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312845 monthly 0.9 2014-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/669534_733464.jpg Environmental concerns over Australia theme park development The area was set aside in 1971 as green land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312841 monthly 0.9 2014-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/807355_835693.jpg Adelaide fish market could become popular tourist attraction, says tourism minister The market would look to emulate the Sydney Fish Market, which is popular among tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312827 monthly 0.9 2014-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/277219_977091.jpg SNP calls for Aberdeen Council to abandon £30m gallery project The gallery renovation is expected to take around two years to complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312833 monthly 0.9 2014-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/49890_702529.jpg US$87m Sacramento science centre plans rest on bond decision The project hopes to break ground in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312807 monthly 0.9 2014-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/849606_793535.jpg Budget cuts force one in ten UK museums to sell off parts of collections Northampton Museum was stripped of funding after it sold an Egyptian statue in its permanent collection to a private buyer for £15m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312801 monthly 0.9 2014-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/698102_980552.jpg Captive cetacean debate rages on as 120 countries consider ban and Vancouver ruling vetoed 120 countries are considering bans on capturing dolphins and whales for commercial display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312803 monthly 0.9 2014-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240826_64630.jpg Study shows virtual reality has significant effect on brain function Virtual reality headsets are becoming ever more popular in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312799 monthly 0.9 2014-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590481_214332.jpg US judge halts development of George Lucas legacy project The museum has an appearance which wouldn't look out of place in a Star Wars universe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312781 monthly 0.9 2014-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/583450_471261.jpg Rollercoaster Restaurant sates Emirati appetite for theme park fun Coaster-inspired tracks deliver food and beverages to diners at ROGO's Rollercoaster Restaurant at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312784 monthly 0.9 2014-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/73697_256524.jpg Loudoun Castle set to be turned into luxury holiday destination The £450m plans aim to transform derelict Loudoun Castle into a luxury holiday spot http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312776 monthly 0.9 2014-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/634797_777355.jpg East Lindsey to tackle obesity issues with new leisure trust So Festival in Skegness, which pumps £1m into the local economy each year, will be one of the events operated by Magna Vitae from January 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312775 monthly 0.9 2014-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/248008_513877.jpg Business boom for suppliers at IAAPA 2014 Sally Corp won a Brass Ring award for its booth at this year’s event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312714 monthly 0.9 2014-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/579115_913940.jpg London tourism competition offering spectacular VIP experience Your name in lights: VisitLondon launches an initiative to find London's most enthusiastic tourist http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312697 monthly 0.9 2014-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/962322_748046.jpg Harry Potter-themed London hotel bewitches guests The hotel aims to complete the experience for Harry Potter fans with its themed wizard chambers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312745 monthly 0.9 2014-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/500501_98247.jpg IAAPA 2014: Triotech wins big at IAAPA Triotech's vision for a new ride at Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312718 monthly 0.9 2014-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/799439_936588.jpg IAAPA 2014: Latin America set for attractions boom says new IAAPA chair Arteaga says the rise in Latin America's middle class could be key to a boom in the attractions sector for the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312717 monthly 0.9 2014-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/402555_782284.jpg IAAPA 2014: World’s tallest rollercoaster a 'gamechanger', says its creator The Polercoaster will form the centrepiece of a new entertainment complex on Orlando's International Drive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312684 monthly 0.9 2014-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/694494_357131.jpg IAAPA 2014: New TEA president Steve Birket outlines vision New TEA president Steve Birket joined the attractions industry when he was 16 years old http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312691 monthly 0.9 2014-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/363744_471848.jpg IAAPA 2014: TEA honours Disney Electrical Parade creator with Thea award Disney Main Street Electrical Parade at Disney Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312686 monthly 0.9 2014-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/568322_91556.jpg IAAPA 2014: Puy du Fou claims prestigious Applause Award and reveals plans to expand into China 'and beyond' Previous winners of the Applause Award include Disney's Magic Kingdom, Europa Park and Universal's Islands of Adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312580 monthly 0.9 2014-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/903164_975934.jpg Ill-fated £3.2m Boscombe Reef ‘a laughing stock’ among surfing community Described by surfers as unusable, Boscombe Reef is now being marketed to kite surfers and other water sports enthusiasts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312672 monthly 0.9 2014-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570259_833800.jpg IAAPA 2014: Firm behind UK Paramount resort aiming to drive project forward The Paramount Park is expected to feature themed attractions including The Italian Job, Star Trek and Mission Impossible http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312667 monthly 0.9 2014-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/754136_571184.jpg IAAPA 2014: 'Your next big idea is here' says IAAPA president Thousands were in attendance for the kick-off event http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312637 monthly 0.9 2014-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/872668_842791.jpg IAAPA 2014: AZA chair urges zoos to be business savvy IAAPA Zoos and Aquariums Day attendees enjoy the safari at Busch Gardens Tampa http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312636 monthly 0.9 2014-11-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/812627_919957.jpg IAAPA 2014: Parks without digital solutions risk ‘50 per cent of potential revenue’ Picsolve CEO Jeff Kelisky believes print photography in theme parks will be largely obsolete by 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312631 monthly 0.9 2014-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/799439_936588.jpg IAAPA 2014: Chile's Gerardo Arteaga named IAAPA chair for 2015 Aside from his managerial and IAAPA duties, Arteaga is leader of the Latin American Association of Attractions and Amusement Parks (ALAP) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312621 monthly 0.9 2014-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/222515_740085.jpg Tourism revenue boom for film locations generated by social media 'chatter' Elementary! 'Sherlock' generated £10.9m worth of free advertising for London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312607 monthly 0.9 2014-11-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/13129_971128.jpg IAAPA 2014: Event kicks off today 2013's event was attended by more than 27,000 people http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312577 monthly 0.9 2014-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/87880_300175.jpg Cirque du Soleil plans first-of-its-kind Mexico theme park Cirque du Soleil is opening its first ever theme park in Mexico http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312572 monthly 0.9 2014-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/185984_120596.jpg St Louis Art Museum gets US$50m art donation The Spinks’ Asian art collection was developed specifically for the St Louis Art Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312524 monthly 0.9 2014-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/962922_734027.jpg Former East Germany Cold War bunker could become tourist attraction The bunker is an unused relic of the Cold War http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312563 monthly 0.9 2014-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/371078_814115.jpg A third of the world's natural heritage 'in danger,' says report Kakadu, Australia, is among the sites deemed to be situation 'critical' on the list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312481 monthly 0.9 2014-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/103946_975363.jpg Under 6s shouldn't watch 3D films, says watchdog Anses says young children could suffer retinal damage using 3D technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312535 monthly 0.9 2014-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/566124_264858.jpg US$5.2m planetarium becomes largest in Indiana The planetarium has undergone a full redevelopment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312544 monthly 0.9 2014-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/804371_517207.jpg California Zoo investigates accidental crushing of baby gorilla Kabibe (pictured) was crushed by a hydraulic door http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312537 monthly 0.9 2014-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/929449_246348.jpg Nine Angry Birds attractions coming to China as part of strategic partnership Nine Angry Birds attractions will pop up across China over the next four years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312520 monthly 0.9 2014-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/331271_671587.jpg Michigan waterpark reopens after significant US$20m expansion The development has nearly doubled the size of the waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312519 monthly 0.9 2014-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/82999_868567.jpg Tunisian village turned into open air art gallery 150 graffiti artists collaborated to paint the town red, blue and any other colour they desired for the unique collection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312494 monthly 0.9 2014-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/469299_106896.jpg BHA brings in Nick Varney to lead pre-election policy push Varney is focusing on a number of key issues, such as securing more welcoming visa policies for emerging markets like Russia and China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312516 monthly 0.9 2014-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/695193_899731.jpg Dubai's Meraas Holding to float theme park development on stock market Motiongate Dubai will be part of the mega development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312488 monthly 0.9 2014-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/543715_927156.jpg Mammoth US$100m aquarium project planned for Gulfport, US The aquarium would replace the one lost to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312471 monthly 0.9 2014-11-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210338_763222.jpg British Museum releases first 'downloadable collection' for 3D printing Te head of Egyptian pharaoh Amenemhat III from 1800 BC is available for download http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312468 monthly 0.9 2014-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/693797_428654.jpg Flamingo Land plans could confine Futurist Theatre to history The Futurist Theatre, the yellow building on the Scarborough seafront which could make way for a new theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312465 monthly 0.9 2014-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/596312_203826.jpg Struggling Euro Disney reports €114m net loss for 2014 It's not been a magic spell for Euro Disney, which has suffered from lagging attendances and income http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312450 monthly 0.9 2014-11-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/159234_947106.jpg AU$100m Skyride planned for Queensland's Gold Coast The cable car will run 9km between Neranwood and Springbrook http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312436 monthly 0.9 2014-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/816248_130766.jpg Tayto Park's €8m rollercoaster development runs into trouble following inspection Tayto Park is undergoing a €25m expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312432 monthly 0.9 2014-11-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/889707_826829.jpg 3D scanning of live animals creates potential for new wildlife attractions Swedish ICT recently collaborated with Kolmården Zoo in Sweden on a 3D-scanned interactive exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312393 monthly 0.9 2014-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323747_708113.jpg China to catch US by 2020 in race for theme park supremacy Universal has been attempting to enter the Chinese market since 2001 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312392 monthly 0.9 2014-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/128484_147500.jpg Mission Impossible and Star Trek to feature in Paramount's £2bn theme park development The Paramount theme park is now set to open in Q2 of 2020 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312373 monthly 0.9 2014-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/373271_295675.jpg PM appoints Dame Mary Archer as Science Museum Group chair Lady Archer will take up her new role on 1 January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312375 monthly 0.9 2014-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/61383_139170.jpg India to set up Centre for Zoo Sciences The centre will provide expert advice, training and support in conservation and breeding matters http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312351 monthly 0.9 2014-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/693427_65492.jpg Singapore must invest in new attractions to boost tourism says PM The Prime Minister made the comments at a gala dinner celebrating 50 years of tourism in Singapore http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312343 monthly 0.9 2014-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/775351_774107.jpg Museums and cultural institutions team up to fight UK copyright law Cultural institutions are replacing works with signs explaining why they cannot be displayed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312339 monthly 0.9 2014-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/173348_820769.jpg Thailand tiger attraction reopens despite tourist mauling A visitor to the attraction (not pictured) was mauled by a tiger after posing for a photograph http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312322 monthly 0.9 2014-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/727863_165248.jpg Disney reveals ¥500bn expansion plans for Tokyo parks The 10-year plan will see significant expansion of the parks' area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312310 monthly 0.9 2014-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/337036_24601.jpg Bumper summer means record-breaking business for Europa Park Europa Park's 'Arthur' ride has been partly credited for the jump in numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312275 monthly 0.9 2014-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/500919_952314.jpg Koran theme park proposed by Malaysian MP It is not certain what would be included in the proposed Quran theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312269 monthly 0.9 2014-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/899841_432021.jpg Crowdfunding campaign underway to restore Walt Disney's childhood home Plans would see the Disney household completely restored http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312260 monthly 0.9 2014-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/331855_506375.jpg Merlin launches first Madam Tussauds in Singapore Retired Chinese professional basketball player Yao Ming is among the waxwork celebrities on display at the new Madame Tussauds in Singapore http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312207 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/620715_830301.jpg Edo period theme park to explore 250 years of history at Osaka Castle The park will be located within the historic castle's grounds http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312253 monthly 0.9 2014-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/465114_984244.jpg National videogame museum coming to UK in 2015 The museum will archive more than 20,000 items of cultural significance, including the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312242 monthly 0.9 2014-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/932041_674936.jpg Delhi Eye finally debuts three years after completion The wheel was completed in 2011, but has only recently launched due to legal complications http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312201 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/199427_941754.jpg Eco-designed Moesgaard Museum opens at new location A terrace on the museum's grass roof features a viewpoint of the surrounding orest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312262 monthly 0.9 2014-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/724412_620085.jpg Polin's Cartoon Network Amazone wins prestigious Leading Edge Award from WWA Cartoon Network Amazone is Thailand's first themed waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312212 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/598131_342931.jpg US waterpark with sliding roof aims for year-round audience The Atrium Waterpark is a new addition to the existing Zehnder's Splash Village in Frankenmuth, Michigan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312214 monthly 0.9 2014-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/989226_573714.jpg Dame Judi Dench defends floating art gallery set to be destroyed in London Dench has been a supporter of the gallery, along with Prince Charles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312215 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/422740_595223.jpg Lone Star Flight Museum making US$35m move to Houston, Texas The museum was heavily damaged in 2008 by Huricane Ike http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312204 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/204918_987270.jpg Regional blocs would improve African tourism, say leading experts Tourism in Africa is down, with the Ebola crisis blamed for the recent drop in overseas visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312196 monthly 0.9 2014-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/613489_747497.jpg Controversial US$212m cable car system proposed for world's largest cave The cable car will descend into the Son Doong Cave, making the site more accessible to visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312187 monthly 0.9 2014-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/485192_419906.jpg KidZania to launch two more sites across the UK Children can play the role of more than 60 professions, including fireman http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312172 monthly 0.9 2014-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/59811_571787.jpg Queen to launch London Science Museum's £16m Communications Gallery The Science Museum is currently undergoing a £60m (US$96m, €76m) transformation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312167 monthly 0.9 2014-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/396334_374865.jpg Colorado ski resort gains approval for US$25m mountain adventure theme park The Forest Flyer rollercoaster will follow the natural contours of the mountain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312151 monthly 0.9 2014-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/686931_107670.jpg French President among guests at Louis Vuitton Foundation launch The plans have been eight years in the making http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312150 monthly 0.9 2014-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/575665_89834.jpg English Heritage publishes 2014 register for at risk sites Eastbourne Pier was added to the list after a catastrophic fire in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312146 monthly 0.9 2014-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/850793_712721.jpg Australia’s croc crisis: High number of deaths means popular tourist attraction faces cull Croc tours are popular with overseas tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312142 monthly 0.9 2014-10-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/764330_717554.jpg Whitewater strikes record-breaking CA$29m waterpark deal in China Flowrider, pictured, will be one of the rides installed at the Zhengzhou Yinji Kaifeng Waterpark in Henan, China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312133 monthly 0.9 2014-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/29084_907760.jpg Major film studios working with Dubai's Bollywood theme park The Bollywood theme park is part of the AED10bn phase one Meeras development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312110 monthly 0.9 2014-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/555121_817872.jpg Memphis planetarium to undergo modernisation The planetarium will reopen in Q2 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312104 monthly 0.9 2014-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/995195_548520.jpg US and Cuba look to form aquarium partnership Cuba's Gardens of the Queen Reef is host to an array of aquatic life, including tropical fish, sharks and crocodiles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312098 monthly 0.9 2014-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/322166_275781.jpg Smithsonian Institute reveals US$1.5bn fundraising campaign Two Smithsonian Institution museums – the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum – occupy the historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington D.C. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312072 monthly 0.9 2014-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/666907_789152.jpg Smurfs, Ghostbusters and Zombieland all coming to Motiongate Dubai Motiongate is scheduled to open in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312066 monthly 0.9 2014-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/325886_640881.jpg First World War battleship to become £12m floating museum HMS Caroline was in active service for 97 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312063 monthly 0.9 2014-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/766822_914572.jpg Gandhi the focal point of new South African tourism drive Gandhi lived in South Africa until 1914 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312059 monthly 0.9 2014-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/606039_752516.jpg Heritage map launched by embassies in Thailand to promote European-Thai culture The Chakri Maha Prasat inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok is among those included on the heritage list thanks to its German/Italian ties http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312028 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/564454_843983.jpg SeaWorld 'will not back down' against animal activists says executive If state legislation passes, SeaWorld will no longer be able to hold Orca shows in California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311991 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/602756_328853.jpg Second pro-Russia historical theme park coming to disputed Crimea region The pro-Russia theme park is the second of its kind announced for the Crimea region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312010 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/956949_670062.jpg Holland's Efteling plans immersive €18m dive coaster The ride is part of a €36m redevelopment of the Efteling amusement park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312015 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/888772_796628.jpg Zoo and science centre teaming up for US$123m EcoPark project Palm Beach Zoo will team up with South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on the EcoPark project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312008 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/442909_979513.jpg UNESCO threatens to put Venice on List of World Heritage in Danger Venice is already on the World Monuments Fund's 'at risk of destruction' list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312009 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/456775_840005.jpg Theme park hotels 'untapped opportunity' in the Middle East Themed hotels have proved popular in theme parks worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311959 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/61114_413134.jpg Ebola virus fears send Africa safari bookings plummeting Safari bookings have significantly dropped despite most destinations being further away from the Ebola-affected area than mainland Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311982 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/645322_58927.jpg Lund Group reveals plans to transform Swedish zoo with US$100m investment The zoo will highlight animals native to Scandinavia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312031 monthly 0.9 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/281410_652854.jpg Isle of Wight tourism drive to promote island's landscape The Isle of Wight will focus on its landscape in an effort to draw more tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=312004 monthly 0.9 2014-10-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/477132_855921.jpg Hello Kitty exhibition quintuples visitor numbers at LA museum The exhibit includes a Hello Kitty dress worn by Lady Gaga http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311987 monthly 0.9 2014-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/785993_451158.jpg Details for Legoland Dubai revealed by Merlin Legoland Dubai is set to open in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311992 monthly 0.9 2014-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/34367_801714.jpg Government confirms £90m plans to split English Heritage English Heritage will be split into two bodies in an effort to become self-sustaining http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311969 monthly 0.9 2014-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/545301_128534.jpg Pop up Marvel theme park prepares to tour the US The travelling theme park will spend around three weeks at each US location http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311962 monthly 0.9 2014-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/181408_962947.jpg India's first international-standard waterpark opens near Mumbai Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra is the face of India's newest waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311963 monthly 0.9 2014-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/689791_374808.jpg Noah theme park reportedly refuses to hire non believers The controversial Noah theme park is opposed by sections of the local community http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311952 monthly 0.9 2014-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323747_708113.jpg Universal Studios makes leap into China with plans for US$3.3bn theme park Universal has been attempting to enter the Chinese market since 2001 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311913 monthly 0.9 2014-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/538287_387438.jpg Scottish tourism training scheme proves successful The scheme has seen hundreds of businesses sign up through the summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311844 monthly 0.9 2014-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/106578_900616.jpg US$10m pledged for US Olympic Museum in Colorado as plans move forward The US$70m facility launched its fundraising appeal in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311864 monthly 0.9 2014-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/251741_252147.jpg VAC 2014 underway in central London Conference chair Paul Kelly addresses delegates at the start of VAC 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311833 monthly 0.9 2014-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/342130_681036.jpg Half of Australia's 30,000-year-old rock art could be gone in 50 years Australia's ancient heritage is under threat from developers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311822 monthly 0.9 2014-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/341342_496238.jpg Heritage shipwrecks a potential 'environmental time bomb' Many relics from World War II are popular with divers, though oil deposits are a continuous threat to the surrounding environment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311824 monthly 0.9 2014-10-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/371963_331377.jpg Beatles exhibition to open on site of Strawberry Field The Beatles immortalised the site when John Lennon wrote 'Strawberry Fields Forever' in 1966 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311803 monthly 0.9 2014-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/914306_725136.jpg Middle East's largest planetarium opens in Iran The planetarium is backed by Iran's space programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311802 monthly 0.9 2014-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/617468_406773.jpg Newcastle United exhibition draws record numbers to Discovery Museum Items on display include the shirt worn by Alan Shearer when he scored his 200th Premier League goal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311808 monthly 0.9 2014-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/777095_344720.jpg Travelling guitar exhibition strikes chord in New Jersey science centre The travelling exhibition will soon be looking for a permanent home, according to the lead curator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311810 monthly 0.9 2014-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570380_398930.jpg Al Ain National Museum providing training to Abu Dhabi students The museum will host regular sessions with local students http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311801 monthly 0.9 2014-10-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/2021/THUMB311801_663397_811331.jpg South Africa to move 500 white rhinos in effort to stem tide of poaching in national parks Rhino horns are considered extremely valuable on the asian black market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311783 monthly 0.9 2014-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/117168_531221.jpg Taiwan tops charts as Asia dominates tourism figures for 2014 Taiwan is proving increasingly popular with tourists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311766 monthly 0.9 2014-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/94464_364886.jpg Penguins coming to Bournemouth in £1.5m oceanarium expansion The new penguin facility will open in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311770 monthly 0.9 2014-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/692025_156082.jpg Halloween proves big business for theme parks as guests flock for fright nights The Walking Dead is one of the premier horror attractions to make an appearance this October http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311765 monthly 0.9 2014-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997730_413792.jpg Hello Kitty attraction coming to Indonesia Hello Kitty has proved extremely popular in the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311763 monthly 0.9 2014-10-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/323346_521186.jpg Walt Disney secures future of Euro Disney with €1bn refinancing Walt Disney is backing the €1bn refinancing of the Paris theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311733 monthly 0.9 2014-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/958761_213901.jpg Ireland's €852m adventure tourism market continues to grow Irish adventure tourism is a big draw for the country's economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311742 monthly 0.9 2014-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/291056_785871.jpg French government plans to open major museums seven days a week The Louvre is the world's most visited museum and suffers from overcrowding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311729 monthly 0.9 2014-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/994683_102064.jpg Disney chair signs contract extension till 2018 Bob Iger has chaired Disney since 2005 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311711 monthly 0.9 2014-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/986891_719444.jpg Experts call for improved emergency training in India following zoo death A 20-year-old man was mauled by a tiger last week at Delhi Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311743 monthly 0.9 2014-10-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/335274_103375.jpg Marriott virtual reality 'Teleporter' takes travellers on whistle-stop world tour Marriott's virtual travel 'Teleporter' is currently touring the company's hotels, giving guests an unexpected thrill http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311714 monthly 0.9 2014-10-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/779540_387241.jpg China embracing Eden Project template Tim Smit outside the Eden Project in Bodelva in Cornwall, England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311715 monthly 0.9 2014-10-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/21944_65446.jpg New aquarium tech allows public to operate mini-sub using the internet The LiveDiver from Reach-In offers users a whole new viewing perspective http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311699 monthly 0.9 2014-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/443356_429749.jpg Plans for £600m aquarium collapse after planning permission on project expires The development would have included an Eden project-style biodome http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311697 monthly 0.9 2014-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/820151_188743.jpg Bollywood star gains approval for RS10bn historical theme park as part of tourism initiative Sanjay Khan is a legendary director and Bollywood actor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311687 monthly 0.9 2014-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/980697_258340.jpg Attractions industry out in force at LIW 2014 New products and innovations were on display at LIW 2014 in Birmingham http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311671 monthly 0.9 2014-09-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/296489_349455.jpg LIW 2014 kicks off in Birmingham World champion cyclist Dani King will be among the many high-profile stars in attendance at LIW 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311668 monthly 0.9 2014-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/476826_284846.jpg Arjen Robben plans self-dedicated museum Arjen Robben has made more than 80 appearances for the Dutch national team http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311660 monthly 0.9 2014-09-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/847515_260020.jpg Blackpool waterpark staff undergo crucial incident training Sandcastle Waterpark staff were put in real-life situations as part of the training http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311650 monthly 0.9 2014-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/419836_350614.jpg British Museum turns to Minecraft in attempt to lure new audience The British museum wants Minecraft users to rebuild the entire institution in-game http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311640 monthly 0.9 2014-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/286988_681258.jpg UK's £2bn Paramount theme park 'needs investment in public transport system' A year-long public consultation begins this month before the planning application for the London Paramount Entertainment Resort is submitted http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311638 monthly 0.9 2014-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/63972_897596.jpg Koala conservation top of the agenda at wildlife conference As few as 40,000 Koalas are left in the wild http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311627 monthly 0.9 2014-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140340_969235.jpg EAS 2014 draws to a close in Amsterdam A view of Hall 7 at the Euro Attractions Show at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311592 monthly 0.9 2014-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276222_471492.jpg Wallace Collection's Great Gallery reopens after £5m refurbishment The gallery was built by Sir Richard Wallace at the back of Hertford House in the 1870s to accommodate the collection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311593 monthly 0.9 2014-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/24645_646972.jpg Waterpark complex proposed for Chesterfield, US Steve Uphoff hopes to start building the waterpark in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311559 monthly 0.9 2014-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/25833_409036.jpg Pakistani government announces first phase redevelopment of country's zoos and wildlife parks Lahore Zoo – first opened in 1872 – is to undergo a full makeover to conform to international standards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311555 monthly 0.9 2014-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201462_423151.jpg John Kerry leads call for protection of Iraqi and Syrian heritage sites Kerry lost out on the US Presidency to George Bush in the 2004 election and is now the US Secretary of State http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311552 monthly 0.9 2014-09-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/79748_490053.jpg Investor exit leaves US$5.3m Bahrain Smurf Village developers feeling blue The Smurfs could still appear somewhere in a Gulf state, though Bahrain now looks out of the running http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311539 monthly 0.9 2014-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/891396_720947.jpg Legoland Malaysia unveils RM6m Star Wars attraction The attraction was launched on the theme park's second anniversary http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311537 monthly 0.9 2014-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/532497_335228.jpg Videogame history museum coming to Texas The new museum will host a collection of more than 10,000 videogame collectibles – old and new http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311535 monthly 0.9 2014-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/693852_565041.jpg IAAPA opens regional office for North America Richard Jackson will oversee management of the Orlando office http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311526 monthly 0.9 2014-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/754760_982775.jpg National Gallery of Australia launches NGA Contemporary art space The new space is devoted to contemporary Australian art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311515 monthly 0.9 2014-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/369763_192608.jpg Nick Cave curates virtual museum of 'Important Sh*t' The Museum of Important Sh*t is backed by a number of celebrity names and production company Film4 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311501 monthly 0.9 2014-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/235291_284580.jpg Santa Claus is coming to China in form of theme park The city of Chengdu is seemingly on Santa's nice list this year as he's making the city his home in the form of a theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311498 monthly 0.9 2014-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/988466_199053.jpg KISS concert raises US$1m for US museum renovation KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has been heavily involved with the renovation project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311496 monthly 0.9 2014-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/541034_921684.jpg UK to fund friendship-building museum exchange with China The Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses is one of many set to benefit from the deal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311486 monthly 0.9 2014-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/498030_212290.jpg Plans afoot for AU$2m aerial climbing park in Sydney, Australia The planned attraction will be built out of steel and based over three storeys http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311452 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/371598_865532.jpg Rushden Lakes development takes further step forward as landscape architects appointed An aerial view of the proposed project in the town of Rushden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311468 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/804496_41242.jpg Northern Ireland looks to resurrect long-forgotten heritage attraction The visitor attraction was more popular than the Giant's Causeway in its heyday http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311472 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997857_703895.jpg California tourism agency launches destination training scheme Staff at the Museum of California were the first to take the one-day course http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311469 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/233032_95846.jpg Foster + Partners-designed home for Queen's Row Barge axed Richmond Council said that it would not be looking at any other sites for the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311433 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/189584_202692.jpg Coca-Cola sponsors more than 6 out of 10 water and theme parks Coca-Cola contributes around US$155m annually to theme and water parks in sponsorship funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311437 monthly 0.9 2014-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/567763_818496.jpg Coca-Cola to stamp brand on London Eye in new sponsorship deal Coca-Cola will sponsor the London Eye from January 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311217 monthly 0.9 2014-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/36954_983654.jpg Legoland, Hollywood and Bollywood theme parks all coming to Dubai as part of AED10bn mega resort plans Work on the project began in February 2014 and will see the addition of Legoland Dubai, Motiongate Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311361 monthly 0.9 2014-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/207038_940963.jpg Harry Potter studios to unveil dark arts section The new part of the studio tour will focus on Lord Voldemort and the dark arts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311350 monthly 0.9 2014-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/860795_11422.jpg Orcas to be centrepoint of new aquarium at VDNKh in Moscow Keeping captive sea mammals has been a bone of contention between activists and aquariums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311401 monthly 0.9 2014-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590174_896354.jpg Canada's Playland set to get major makeover Vekoma's Corkscrew has been serving Playland's visitors since 1994 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311380 monthly 0.9 2014-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/969866_126558.jpg Staff from Trinidad zoo head to Orlando for training Staff at the zoo will enhance their learning on animal care http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311373 monthly 0.9 2014-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/501292_447565.jpg Controversy surrounds planned San Antonio Aquarium Exterior view of Portland Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311372 monthly 0.9 2014-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/717024_728686.jpg Orlando Science Centre plans US$4.5m KidsTown expansion The science centre is looking to get more children through its doors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311363 monthly 0.9 2014-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/730736_947198.jpg White House visitor centre reopens after US$12.6m refurb The visitor centre at the White House has opened following a two-year refurb http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311339 monthly 0.9 2014-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/164042_835200.jpg Spain returns €5m of stolen art to Colombia after more than a decade More than 700 objects of historical significance have been recovered http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311326 monthly 0.9 2014-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/740332_353011.jpg Indian theme park plan gets into salty situation over political allegations The theme park will be built round a lake on land allegedly under the jurisdiction of the salt department, though the developers refute this http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311317 monthly 0.9 2014-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/871203_294318.jpg Michael Bloomberg's charity grants US$17m to cultural institutions worldwide Michael Bloomberg has a reported net worth of US$34bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311298 monthly 0.9 2014-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/328092_402384.jpg Universal Orlando building totally tropical hotel A rendering of Sapphire Falls, Universal Orlando's newest resort accommodation offering, slated to open in 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311294 monthly 0.9 2014-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/982337_146848.jpg Cork City Council plans €4m renovation of Elizabeth Fort to attract more tourists Elizabeth Fort was originally built in 1601 outside the medieval walls of Cork http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311292 monthly 0.9 2014-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/46974_758998.jpg Northumberland, UK, seduces astrotourists with its starry skies A star trails photograph captures the skies above Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311264 monthly 0.9 2014-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/553322_828673.jpg Peak of iconic Colossus coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain destroyed by fire The blaze saw part of the track completely destroyed, hindering redevelopment plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311263 monthly 0.9 2014-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/218757_211854.jpg VisitBritain report explores ways to promote UK's £7bn culture and heritage economy Britain's culture and heritage, particularly in London, is proving increasingly popular with visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311246 monthly 0.9 2014-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270242_938542.jpg Croatia's first waterpark opens in Brtonigla The park has enjoyed a successful debut season with plans to further develop the attraction for 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311230 monthly 0.9 2014-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/636946_89179.jpg Pop-up attraction comes to London's Thames in the shape of a giant wooden hippo The sculpture was paraded down the Thames en-route to its home for the month – London's South Bank http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311225 monthly 0.9 2014-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/533782_364476.jpg Egypt turns to UNESCO for help protecting heritage and museums A rendering shows the translucent stone wall exterior design of the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, Cairo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311195 monthly 0.9 2014-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/181176_278581.jpg St Kitts and Nevis 'must do more' towards training in heritage tourism says expert St Kitts and Nevis has a rich history, which Dr Doyle believes could be further enhanced to boost tourism numbers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311181 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/248025_372556.jpg India starts work on Rs109.8m planetarium in Himachal The facility will be used as a tourism facility and as a research centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311192 monthly 0.9 2014-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/976046_870109.jpg Singapore trials wearable tags following success of Disney's MyMagic+ The tech is inspired by Disney's MyMagic+ wrist bands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311180 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/207796_164904.jpg Oman documents heritage sites in attempt to attract tourism Bahla Fort is one of the sites identified in the mass survey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311174 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/416918_675829.jpg Grand Canyon development 'serious threat' to future of the park Critics have said the development will damage the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311150 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/476683_482632.jpg Council committed to Robin Hood visitor attraction despite collapse of £13m deal The council wants to 'do justice to the legend of Robin Hood' (played here by Russell Crowe) with the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311175 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/369481_999063.jpg Inverness could become home to new science-themed visitor attraction Details remain scarce but it is thought that the attraction would be built in the city centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311168 monthly 0.9 2014-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570897_972278.jpg US science museum closes after botched science experiment injures 13 The centre has remained closed since yesterday's incident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311146 monthly 0.9 2014-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/701351_278142.jpg Jamaica launches 'Cultural Card' to allow young people free entry to national culture sites The scheme looks to promote Jamaica's culture to the younger generation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311138 monthly 0.9 2014-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/64962_629458.jpg Rhino poachers endanger South Africa's heritage sector, says leading politician Poachers kill rhinos for their horns, which are valuable on the black market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311142 monthly 0.9 2014-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/509724_457025.jpg Henry VIII, Victorians and more get the chop as history curriculum shakeup hits UK's museums Henry VIII is among the historical figures who will no longer be appearing in the school curriculum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311134 monthly 0.9 2014-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/144909_419052.jpg Visitor Attraction Expo to launch alongside EAG International 2015 Both events will be held in conjunction at ExCel London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311126 monthly 0.9 2014-09-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/886800_256733.jpg Vancouver Aquarium takes Park Board to court over cetacean breeding ruling Vancouver Aquarium believes caring for its animals should be left to the experts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311128 monthly 0.9 2014-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549191_606572.jpg Chester Zoo launches crowd sourcing project for heritage collection This image collected from 1941 shows the first elephants to arrive at the zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311118 monthly 0.9 2014-09-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/184970_731372.jpg Oculus Rift offers mind-blowing results when paired with a real-life roller coaster While still in the development phase, the tech can transport users to alternative reality http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311110 monthly 0.9 2014-09-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/384853_862446.jpg Cyprus plans crocodile farm as tourist lure The crocodiles are valued at around €2,000 each http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311104 monthly 0.9 2014-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/443625_440168.jpg Korea plans coffee-inspired theme park Tom n Toms, a popular coffee shop franchise in Korea and elsewhere in Asia, is opening an amusement park in Gangwon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311079 monthly 0.9 2014-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/458497_198322.jpg Canadian Science Museum ad pulled from TV for being 'too violent' 53,000 people have watched the ad since it was uploaded a few days ago http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311086 monthly 0.9 2014-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190876_857529.jpg Birthplace of Hitler to be turned into 'House of Responsibility' museum Many have called for the house to be demolished in an attempt to curb visits from Neo Nazis to the site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311083 monthly 0.9 2014-09-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/861179_574234.jpg Bulgarian zoo forced to close after unexplained deaths of animals Three Indian bison, two yaks and a camel all died over the course of a single weekend http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311053 monthly 0.9 2014-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/55317_254732.jpg EAS set to inspire industry attendees Delegates admire an exhibitor's stand at last year's Euro Attractions Show http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311021 monthly 0.9 2014-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160978_663503.jpg Free-to-use virtual reality gaming museum launches on Oculus Rift Characters such as Mario and Lara Croft are included in the virtual reality museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311039 monthly 0.9 2014-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/57619_283020.jpg Iraq's national museum reopens to the public for the first time since 2003 The museum has been closed since 2003 over security issues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311043 monthly 0.9 2014-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/836437_408066.jpg Cuba celebrates rail heritage by restoring 40 locomotives for grand exhibition The outdoor exhibition sees the 40 restored locomotives displayed at the Railroad Museum in Havana http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311062 monthly 0.9 2014-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/217716_643707.jpg Six Flags reinvents Batman, Colossus rides for 2015 A rendering of the new-look Twisted Colossus, which will be a four-minute ride on 5,000ft (1,524m) of track at Six Flags Magic Mountain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311050 monthly 0.9 2014-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/434241_482815.jpg Indian government approves plans for Mumbai's first theme park The theme park will be built around a lake which will undergo a beautification in phase two of the plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311048 monthly 0.9 2014-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/409624_263215.jpg UK trainers lend expertise to UAE's Al Ain Zoo to run training scheme The zoo's keepers will gain better understanding on a variety of animal welfare subjects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311026 monthly 0.9 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/998955_152703.jpg Long-abandoned US theme park to undergo eco-renovation Dogpatch USA closed down in 1993 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311024 monthly 0.9 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180639_299089.jpg Cambridge, UK, to become 'living museum' for special event Parts of the city will be transformed for exhibitions, events and performances http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311018 monthly 0.9 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/848102_899666.jpg Chinese theme park operator agrees deal with electric car manufacturer Tesla Tesla and Haichang have signed a memorandum of co-operation with plans to work closer together in the near future http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311015 monthly 0.9 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/242855_414803.jpg US$30m waterpark planned for upstate New York The attraction will be fully developed over a period of 4-7 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311001 monthly 0.9 2014-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/531527_23612.jpg National Aquarium exhibit celebrates Atlantic seaside creatures An artist's impression of interactive touchpools at the National Aquarium's community-focused Living Seashore exhibit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=311002 monthly 0.9 2014-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/698602_914311.jpg Discovery Cube Los Angeles finally set to open after 16 years The disused facility was originally scheduled to open in 1998 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310994 monthly 0.9 2014-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/64140_515091.jpg Brazilian states fight back to protect cultural heritage from trafficking Brazil's churches and chapels are particularly at risk due to lack of security http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310987 monthly 0.9 2014-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/225257_151103.jpg Disney planning drone technology for use in entertainment at theme parks An image included in the patent features a marionette version of Disney character Jack Skellington http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310984 monthly 0.9 2014-08-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/874819_763833.jpg London is Europe's most expensive city for culture A day of culture will set London visitors back £256, according to a new survey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310980 monthly 0.9 2014-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868068_507039.jpg Nigerian President looks to heritage to kickstart tourism industry Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan wants to improve the image of Nigeria using the country's cultural heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310974 monthly 0.9 2014-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/23274_390943.jpg Whale shark pod becomes popular eco-tourist attraction in the Maldives The giant sea creatures are popular subjects of observation amongst both snorkelers and scuba divers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310971 monthly 0.9 2014-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/340519_698359.jpg Zimbabwe wants Victoria Falls to host Disney theme park The planned theme park will be built close to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310970 monthly 0.9 2014-08-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/61181_491639.jpg Carowinds kicks off revamp with boundary-pushing giga coaster Carowinds says it is building the new rollercoaster, the Fury 325, as well as a new park entrance. It is also reinventing its dining and live show offerings. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310965 monthly 0.9 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/434761_33870.jpg State-owned China aviation firm plans CN¥120bn investment in five aerospace theme parks The aerospace parks will be used to create a cashflow for further development of China’s aerospace industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310960 monthly 0.9 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/310522_17576.jpg Georgia Aquarium files lawsuit in bid to import 18 wild beluga whales to the US Georgia Aquarium wants to add to the four beluga whales it already has in captivity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310952 monthly 0.9 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/274418_934363.jpg Oakwood Theme Park plans £2m investment (L to R) Aspro COO David Lopez Soriano, Oakwood's Clare Stansfield, minister Edwina Hart, Aspro UK director Sue Elaiho and Oakwood's Dominic Jones http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310951 monthly 0.9 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/602374_288788.jpg Jakarta looks to build Rp1.6tn theme park to entice wealthy tourists The proposed theme park will be built on a series of floating islands also designed to act as a sea wall for Jakarta http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310948 monthly 0.9 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/604664_337723.jpg Native American and Hawaiian museums get share of US$257,000 for cultural heritage training schemes The grant scheme is designed to protect native cultural heritage in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310938 monthly 0.9 2014-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/838228_470041.jpg London's National Gallery relents over photography ban Gallery staff found it increasingly challenging to differentiate from when guests were taking photos or simply using the gallery’s free wifi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310931 monthly 0.9 2014-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/801258_675180.jpg Puy du Fou reveals plans for theme park in politically unstable Crimea region Puy du Fou owner Philippe de Villiers met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Crimea to finalise plans for the attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310922 monthly 0.9 2014-08-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/477242_396327.jpg General public catalogues collection of 30,000 artefacts at the British Museum using open source technology Each item will be individually catalogued and will then be available for free download for any desired use http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310910 monthly 0.9 2014-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/506733_298154.jpg Creation museum installs dragons and ziplines in attempt to boost dwindling numbers The Creation Museum says people from Biblical times may have mistaken dinosaurs for dragons http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310904 monthly 0.9 2014-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/105630_315375.jpg A-listers give voices to London’s talking statues Peter Pan is one of 25 statues across London and Manchester included in the Talking Statues programme, with 10 more coming soon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310903 monthly 0.9 2014-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/863837_349790.jpg North Shields waterpark forced to close just days after opening The waterpark was closed over the weekend due to a reported air conditioning fault http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310901 monthly 0.9 2014-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/595579_614885.jpg Oculus Rift offers endless possibilities for attractions industry The technology has big potential to wow the attractions sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310893 monthly 0.9 2014-08-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/243669_302711.jpg Under pressure SeaWorld to expand orca habitats SeaWorld says the work will cost 'several hundred million dollars' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310879 monthly 0.9 2014-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/943710_227238.jpg Top UK attractions falling short on disabled access: report Mark Harper has urged UK attractions operators to improve provisions for disabled people http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310871 monthly 0.9 2014-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/684924_611807.jpg Israel-Palestine conflict claims lives of half the animals at Gaza zoo Lions are among the few animals still alive at Bissan Zoo in the Gaza Strip http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310863 monthly 0.9 2014-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/687695_44026.jpg Greensboro Science Center to revamp museum and expand zoo as part of US$25m scheme One part of the museum revamp will include an app-friendly dinosaur area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310848 monthly 0.9 2014-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/941851_94934.jpg Robots become guides at Tate Britain Members of the public are able to control the robots, which have special sensors attached so as not to crash into any priceless works http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310833 monthly 0.9 2014-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/775052_247779.jpg Legoland potentially coming to New York If plans for the attraction move forward, the state predicts a Legoland could draw two million annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310751 monthly 0.9 2014-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/831113_314018.jpg UK museum stripped of funding after selling Egyptian statue to private collector for £15m The sale of the statue is to part-fund an extension to Northampton Museum and Gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310830 monthly 0.9 2014-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/625281_143408.jpg Fans call for Disney to honour the late Robin Williams with theme park return Williams was named a 'Disney Legend' in 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310824 monthly 0.9 2014-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/143184_406789.jpg £1.1m facility to be built in Rutland, UK, for volunteer training at nature reserves While training will be focused on the reserve, the skills can be applied nationwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310821 monthly 0.9 2014-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/610174_111360.jpg Disney Institute to restart professional development courses in the UK Disney Institute speakers will lead the courses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310812 monthly 0.9 2014-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/544798_183386.jpg VisitScotland produces ultimate survival guide for Edinburgh Festivals The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival features a colourful cast of performers spread across 3,100 shows in 290 venues http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310811 monthly 0.9 2014-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/75273_171375.jpg Mangalore, India, closes in on US$2.6m oceanarium The oceanarium would be used for education, research and as a visitor attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310783 monthly 0.9 2014-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/741464_741508.jpg UNESCO heritage training workshop teaches young people communications skills Communication skills in the heritage sector are an essential for promoting World Heritage sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310780 monthly 0.9 2014-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/959774_591513.jpg AU$90m waterpark with surf facilities coming to Queensland, Australia The facility's artificial wave pool will offer year-round surfing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310775 monthly 0.9 2014-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200134_226022.jpg People power secures HLF cash to restore Georgian lido Cleveland Pools in Bath, seen from the riverside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310768 monthly 0.9 2014-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/933901_295339.jpg Sanctions placed against Russian billionaire jeopardise Puy du Fou project The sanctions were placed on Malofeyev after the EU said he was 'closely linked' to Ukrainian separatists in Eastern Ukraine and Crimea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310765 monthly 0.9 2014-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/962305_448981.jpg Lionsgate 'deep into conversation' over Hunger Games theme park Lionsgate wants to build off the success of the Hunger Games franchise with a series of attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310754 monthly 0.9 2014-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/972045_468367.jpg India oceanarium would be largest in country pending government approval Plans for the oceanarium date back originally to 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310737 monthly 0.9 2014-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/122100_977227.jpg Machu Picchu rule change raises heritage protection concerns Machu Picchu currently welcomes 400,000 visitors annually with the changes predicted to double that number http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310731 monthly 0.9 2014-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/604483_898787.jpg Universal's Hogwarts Express carries more than a million riders in first month The Hogwarts Express has cast a spell over visitors to both Universal Orlando and Universal Islands of Adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310716 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/664687_311364.jpg Over £11m handed out by Heritage Lottery Fund for key projects The London wetland project will span 200 acres, making it bigger than Hampstead Heath http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310707 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/651578_324534.jpg ISIS deliberately targeting and destroying Iraq’s cultural heritage Iraq's heritage sites – such as this mosque in Mosul – are being destroyed by ISIS, with pictures then posted to social media http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310715 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/800606_748252.jpg Universal Studios theme park thought to be coming to Zhuhai, China, in CN¥15bn deal Universal has been looking to expand into China since 2001 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310626 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/503608_693093.jpg Exclusive: Universal Orlando secretly planning King Kong attraction to coincide with 2016 movie release King Kong last appeared at the park in 2002 with 'Kongfrontation' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310661 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/149267_103763.jpg Disney hints at Star Wars theme park rumours as it confirms 'far greater' presence at attractions Could a Star Wars theme park be coming in 2016? http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310674 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/466910_786403.jpg New Zealand's answer to the Eden Project could be built in earthquake damaged Christchurch's 'Red Zone' The Eden project has proved highly successful since its 2003 debut, averaging more than one million visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310677 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/156419_871150.jpg Queen Mary ocean liner to become pop-up horror attraction through October Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returns this October with a raft of horrific new attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310685 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/553400_882102.jpg South Carolina State Museum's new planetarium opening next week The expansion is expected to bring the state an additional US$19m annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310710 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/344193_965487.jpg Theme park characters making the jump to TV Tubbby (pictured) and his friend Roberto the lioncub are about to go on an animated TV adventure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310700 monthly 0.9 2014-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/527313_486869.jpg Richard III visitor centre opens doors Honour Guard attended the opening of the centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310686 monthly 0.9 2014-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/602034_888711.jpg Runner draws ‘penis art’ using Nike+ fitness app Wyckoff's novel way to spice up exercise through 'abstract' artwork has made her an internet sensation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310666 monthly 0.9 2014-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/676025_609640.jpg Skegness' Fantasy Island goes into administration Fantasy Island insists it's 'business as usual' during the busiest month of the year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310670 monthly 0.9 2014-08-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/128936_808502.gif Electrosonic appoints Tony Miceli to Design Consultancy and Entertainment Sales role Miceli joins Electrosonic with nearly 30 years' experience under his belt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310653 monthly 0.9 2014-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/384807_343338.jpg UNESCO grants Mayan heritage site double World Heritage status The site has been recognised for both its cultural and natural importance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310651 monthly 0.9 2014-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/719920_369177.jpg Disney park profits up in 2014 Q3 report Disney's theme parks have also seen operating income increase 23 per cent against 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310645 monthly 0.9 2014-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/155216_368837.jpg Australia's AU$500bn Chinese cultural theme park plans move forward The park aims to attract a growing Chinese market to Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310625 monthly 0.9 2014-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/696620_98584.jpg Vancouver Aquarium allowed to keep captive sea mammals, but must adhere to new breeding rules The decision, while only affecting the Vancouver area, is seen as key for setting a precedent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310617 monthly 0.9 2014-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/978327_528865.jpg Bahrain plans US$53m hi-tech amusement park in historic Riffa valley Riffa Fort, seen from the direction of Hunanaiya Valley. The valley is the proposed site of a new theme park in Riffa, Bahrain http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310599 monthly 0.9 2014-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/823843_98177.jpg Sanctions against Russia hampering the attractions sector Sanctions against Russia are designed to force the country to withdraw its support for the rebels in eastern Ukraine http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310601 monthly 0.9 2014-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549971_402791.jpg Tower of London's dramatic art installation – Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red – is the focus of WW1 commemorations Poppies will be laid until Armistice Day on 11 November http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310594 monthly 0.9 2014-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/923307_132640.jpg London Zoo probed over drunken guests 'distressing' animals at late-night events Party goers reportedly attempted to enter the penguin enclosure during one of the 'Zoo Lates' events http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310590 monthly 0.9 2014-08-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/880371_568014.jpg Crayola opening family attraction at Orlando's Florida Mall ahead of potential nationwide rollout The centre will open in Q3 2015, with plans to expand across the US pending a successful launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310564 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/33921_336071.jpg Multiple attraction launches in first half of 2014 spur on Merlin's profit numbers Nick Varney say Merlin has made significant progress throughout 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310562 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/255799_745743.jpg Palestine Museum on schedule despite ongoing Gaza conflict Plans for the museum have been ongoing since 1997 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310537 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/514032_577355.jpg Noah's Ark theme park to push forward despite controversy The theme park plans have come up against stern opposition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310574 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/153084_533646.jpg Prime Minister announces £2m of funding for Eastbourne following pier blaze The fire which broke out on 30 July – up to 80 firefighters helped to tackle the blaze http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310573 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/676472_807414.jpg New Exeter leisure development could attract 16,000 visitors a day An artist's impression of the Food Court – A taste of Devon – at the Westwood Development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310571 monthly 0.9 2014-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/723316_297335.jpg £3m HLF grant for Scotland national parks includes youth training The funding will be used to restore more than 40 paths in Scotland, with training opportunities for young people included http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310560 monthly 0.9 2014-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/927607_307762.jpg EU politicians want to turn the Iron Curtain into a cycle trail The route was inspired by the already-popular cycle trail along the East Side Gallery (what is left of the Berlin Wall) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310549 monthly 0.9 2014-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/475291_340812.jpg BREAKING: Fire rips through Eastbourne Pier A huge fire has started at Eastbourne Pier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310544 monthly 0.9 2014-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/299458_891564.jpg Baltics' largest theme park opens on former Soviet missile base The €4.4m (US$5.9m, £3.5m) park showcases popular Estonian children's characters Lotte and friends http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310535 monthly 0.9 2014-07-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/963112_618933.jpg Puss in Boots coming to Universal Studios Singapore An artist's rendition of ‘The Dance for the Magic Beans’ coming in September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310527 monthly 0.9 2014-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997704_408622.jpg Manchester, UK, garden gallery’s £15m revamp nears completion Artist's impression of the exterior view of the Whitworth Art Gallery redevelopment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310526 monthly 0.9 2014-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/357486_262061.jpg Armed looters and violence putting Egypt's heritage at risk of being 'lost forever' Dan Breckwoldt / Shutterstock http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310522 monthly 0.9 2014-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/856270_381500.jpg UNESCO raises concerns about Irish heritage site being used for new Star Wars film Skellig Michael was listed as a UNESCO site in 1996 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310518 monthly 0.9 2014-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/880902_991381.jpg Ellensburg US$80m waterpark and hotel plans finally off the ground as funding is secured The US$80m waterpark has been in the works for almost a decade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310496 monthly 0.9 2014-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/728220_691423.jpg Brighton's i360 plans finally underway as London Eye team reunites to build iconic structure The platform ascends to a height of 138m (453ft), offering 360º views for up to 25 miles (40.2km) around Brighton http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310501 monthly 0.9 2014-07-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/666617_255655.jpg India plans new government body to manage country's heritage sites Sites such as the Taj Mahal would fall under the watch of the new heritage body http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310465 monthly 0.9 2014-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/222435_640248.jpg Images revealed for Disney Springs regeneration at Disney World Florida Disney Springs will be free to enter, with connections to the main theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310488 monthly 0.9 2014-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/716931_974705.jpg Smithsonian and Penn Museum team up to protect battling Syria's heritage Many Syrian heritage sites have been destroyed by targeted shelling and gunfire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310487 monthly 0.9 2014-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/375139_902687.jpg Turkey's museums see more than 420 per cent attendance increase over the last decade Topkapi Palace has seen the sharpest attendance increase over the past year for historical attractions and museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310468 monthly 0.9 2014-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/37957_29078.jpg Hong Kong's first 3D museum offers optical illusions The museum creates illusions for 'unique' photography http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310463 monthly 0.9 2014-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/616966_257409.jpg UK's first black heritage centre opens in Brixton, London The building has undergone a complete refurbishment and redesign from Pringle Richards Sharratt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310459 monthly 0.9 2014-07-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/935350_710769.jpg Italy's over 65s lose free access to cultural attractions Attractions such as Rome's Colosseum are affected by the new legislation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310447 monthly 0.9 2014-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/504919_495745.jpg Freefall drop used to simulate near-death experiences is newest attraction at Tivoli Friheden The ride sends guests on a death-defying 30m plunge into a waiting net http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310443 monthly 0.9 2014-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/432244_152220.jpg Merlin builds on Lego's popularity in Japan with announcement of Osaka Discovery Centre The attraction will be Merlin's third Lego-themed opening in Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310437 monthly 0.9 2014-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/774930_476967.jpg One Piece anime theme park coming to Tokyo Tower in 2015 The popular Japanese anime will celebrate its 15th anniversary with the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310435 monthly 0.9 2014-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/104687_273990.jpg US$500m version of Puy du Fou coming to Russia in 2017 Puy du Fou performances come on a grand and elaborate scale http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310430 monthly 0.9 2014-07-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/716318_242112.jpg Manchester United Museum welcomes five millionth visitor The museum houses more than 28,000 items http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310400 monthly 0.9 2014-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/698821_76589.jpg Barcelona's Olympic Stadium to be reborn as sports theme park in 2015 The 1992 Olympic Stadium will now host the sports theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310421 monthly 0.9 2014-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/535423_204837.jpg New Chinese museum of literature boasts 2.75m books The 800 most precious works have been put on display as an opening gift for visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310419 monthly 0.9 2014-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/826411_37203.jpg Six Flags' visitor figures could be cause for concern A sign at Six Flags New Orleans, which has been closed and abandoned since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana in 2005 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310390 monthly 0.9 2014-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/298607_852771.jpg BRC chair Bob Rogers joins governing board for Oscars During a career spanning over 40 years, Rogers has become recognised as a pioneer of 'experience museums' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310369 monthly 0.9 2014-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/256714_877285.jpg George Lucas threatened with lawsuit over Chicago museum Chicago beat off competition from San Francisco and Los Angeles to gain the proposed Lucas museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310322 monthly 0.9 2014-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/25370_716265.jpg US$500m Harry Potter attraction casts spell over Osaka, Japan This is the second major Harry Potter attraction to open in the space of a week http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310331 monthly 0.9 2014-07-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/863177_58510.jpg 20th Century Fox plans mammoth US$3.5bn theme park in South Korea Ice Age is among the brands that will be used in the new theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310359 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/297439_194491.jpg Mangalore 3D planetarium will be 'first of its kind' in India The planetarium is set to open in April 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310357 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191911_327045.jpg Vancouver Aquarium fighting proposed cetacean ban when it meets with Park Board later this month Vancouver Aquarium is fighting to retain dolphins and wales currently held in captivity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310355 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/277814_328227.jpg Beijing opens museum dedicated to roast duck The museum is next door to restaurant chain Quanjude's flagship site in Beijing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310353 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/690980_186377.jpg New waterpark splashes down in Myrtle Beach, US Crown Reef Resort bought the resort in August 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310350 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/69566_564690.jpg Nashville Zoo reveals addition to major expansion plans The zoo is planning an African exhibit which will single-handedly double the number of animals at the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310346 monthly 0.9 2014-07-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130746_835283.jpg Freecycle scheme aims to boost museum sustainability The initiative looks to evolve help museums reuse materials through networking http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310336 monthly 0.9 2014-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/639697_289762.jpg Abu Dhabi's Ferrari World set for major expansion Ferrari World wants to boost its capacity by 40 per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310334 monthly 0.9 2014-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/265869_642006.jpg Museum and gallery visits reach record highs according to DCMS Visitor numbers are up at UK museums and galleries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310326 monthly 0.9 2014-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/622205_110899.jpg Strike threat could affect museums and leisure centres during Commonwealth Games Staff members of museums and leisure centres could walk out on what is set to be Glasgow's busiest week of the year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310316 monthly 0.9 2014-07-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/68675_447939.jpg English Heritage seeking PhD students for study into heritage protection One of the PhD studies will look at the Isle of Wight's Osborne House http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310307 monthly 0.9 2014-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/819987_209909.jpg Europa Park to expand with €100m waterpark development Europa Park already has a number of water rides in its main theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310299 monthly 0.9 2014-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/458642_443938.jpg Sri Lanka Planetarium undergoes refurb The planetarium closed for six weeks to allow the ongoing refurbishment process to take place http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310288 monthly 0.9 2014-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570973_963726.jpg US coaster derails injuring four The ride was closed following the incident which saw four injured http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310286 monthly 0.9 2014-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/443493_557765.jpg Texas State Aquarium to undergo US$50m expansion The expansion includes a 400,000 gallon shark habitat http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310280 monthly 0.9 2014-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/11615_186594.jpg Teenager dies in Spain after falling from roller coaster at Terra Mitica The "Inferno" roller coaster first opened in 2007 and was closed to the public following the incident http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310279 monthly 0.9 2014-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/591823_622602.jpg Rwanda plans cultural centre in bid to attract more tourists The visitor attraction will look at the evolution of Rwanda and its cultural heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310275 monthly 0.9 2014-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/953907_308649.jpg Pioneering 360 filming experience to debut in FIFA’s World Football Museum Football fans will be able to relive Mario Götze's extra-time goal which clinched Germany its first World Cup trophy since 1990 – in full panoramic HD http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310271 monthly 0.9 2014-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/490661_328611.jpg Cirque du Soleil and PortAventura foresee lasting relationship Contortionists are one of the many highlights of the jaw-dropping Kooza show by Cirque du Soleil http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310268 monthly 0.9 2014-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/84071_904738.jpg New Zealand attraction first to gain qualification for agricultural skills The training supplied will, in-part, help safeguard staff against the attraction's geysers, hot springs, boiling mud and an ever-changing landscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310252 monthly 0.9 2014-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/892540_210934.jpg Spain's Paramount-branded theme park plans hit stumbling block as investors fail to materialise A Rango Wild West area has been touted as part of the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310251 monthly 0.9 2014-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/992719_632743.jpg Los Angeles Zoo opens up volunteer training scheme for 2015 The zoo's training scheme saw 74,000 hours of volunteer time put in last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310249 monthly 0.9 2014-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/773696_544309.jpg One million sq ft of land released in ongoing Dundee Waterfront development scheme The ongoing 30-year development is scheduled to be completed in 2028 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310247 monthly 0.9 2014-07-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/135534_841739.jpg World's fastest and tallest water slide opens in the US The drop from top to bottom is equivalent to a 17-storey fall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310237 monthly 0.9 2014-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/862777_410548.jpg Universal Orlando's new Harry Potter attraction draws thousands on opening day Potter fans flocked to the opening of the new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310232 monthly 0.9 2014-07-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/453560_338545.jpg Prison that once held Nelson Mandela to become a museum The museum will look at the history of the prison and the activists who were incarcerated there http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310224 monthly 0.9 2014-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/367604_137675.jpg Russian and Belarusian Presidents open museum commemorating WW2 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko at the opening ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310177 monthly 0.9 2014-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/124871_39451.gif UK safari park presses on with £80m expansion plans The safari park features the UK's only pride of white lions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310114 monthly 0.9 2014-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/983658_184542.jpg Construction-based Diggerland USA attraction opens in New Jersey Diggerland USA opened with help from the UK-based Diggerland attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310111 monthly 0.9 2014-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/286988_681258.jpg London Paramount mega-resort approaches consultation stage A year-long public consultation begins this month before the planning application for the London Paramount Entertainment Resort is submitted http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310126 monthly 0.9 2014-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/819848_241555.jpg France welcomes Little Prince theme park based on classic novella The Little Prince IP is looking to expand across the country, with a film project also in the pipeline http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310112 monthly 0.9 2014-07-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/891227_609876.jpg Reef Worlds outlines plans for underwater theme park in Dubai Reef Worlds is seeking to help restore degrading marine environments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310075 monthly 0.9 2014-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/262782_25359.jpg Visitor numbers exceeding expectations at 9/11 Memorial Museum The museum has been created to commemorate and educate about the disaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310096 monthly 0.9 2014-07-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/85860_311638.jpg New London river park in pipeline to house Queen's Jubilee Rowbarge Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent help row Gloriana the Royal Rowbarge in the June 2012 Diamond Jubilee Pageant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310084 monthly 0.9 2014-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/377858_118994.jpg Owner of notorious US theme park promises ‘thrills not spills’ The Alpine Slide, cause of one fatality in 1980 and numerous injuries, was one of Action Park's most popular rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310078 monthly 0.9 2014-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/187703_35670.jpg Luis Suarez ‘bite’ billboard becomes popular tourist attraction Perhaps wary of the unwanted attention, Adidas has subsequently replaced the hoarding with a more innocuous picture of Spain’s Dani Alves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310068 monthly 0.9 2014-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/818286_293668.jpg Merlin unveils US$315m plans for Legoland Japan A Lego driving school is expected to be one of the many fun-filled areas at Legoland Japan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310065 monthly 0.9 2014-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/335246_252566.jpg Angry Birds pop-up attraction to take flight in Dubai The Finnish smartphone app has become one of the world's most popular IPs, sparking multiple attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310062 monthly 0.9 2014-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/343738_68074.jpg Merlin unveils two midway attractions in San Francisco Politician and campaigner Harvey Milk has been immortalised as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds San Francisco http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310058 monthly 0.9 2014-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/149348_840085.jpg Qatar ramps up cultural and heritage spending, according to new government report Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art is the most visited museum in Qatar, according to the government report http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310057 monthly 0.9 2014-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201590_654536.jpg Disney Institute offers reimagined professional development courses Trainees will now be able to observe best practice principles in action at Disney's parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310040 monthly 0.9 2014-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/408229_432708.jpg Six Flags joins China’s theme park boom The Six Flags brand will soon be making its way over to as-of-yet unnamed locations in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310050 monthly 0.9 2014-06-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/287807_170334.jpg St Louis Contemporary Art Museum in US selects students for Teen Museum Studies scheme The teens will have the opportunity to work as curators at the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310014 monthly 0.9 2014-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/231660_856480.jpg UNESCO's world heritage list tops 1,000 with new additions The city gate at Shara-i Sokhta, Iran http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=310013 monthly 0.9 2014-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/187854_571853.jpg George Lucas chooses Chicago over San Francisco for new museum San Francisco might have been the city to host Lucas' museum, had logistical issues not got in the way http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309986 monthly 0.9 2014-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/413220_122715.jpg Revealed: How Minecraft can get more kids into museums and galleries Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309983 monthly 0.9 2014-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/755293_905824.jpg ‘Ecologically aware’ Thai water park to debut in October Vana Nava Water Jungle will feature some of Whitewater West's most exciting attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309980 monthly 0.9 2014-06-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/914688_831343.jpg Science centre planned for Navi Mumbai, India The centre will be used as a research facility and as an attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309974 monthly 0.9 2014-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/24860_366698.jpg New Heritage Lottery Fund to revive historic UK buildings Exterior of the Derry-Londonderry Northern Counties building, a much-loved architectural highlight of the city http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309967 monthly 0.9 2014-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/607763_655202.jpg UNESCO launches pilot phase for South Sudan National Museum Sudan's ancient Meroe pyramids are among the country's best-known cultural treasures. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309957 monthly 0.9 2014-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/551571_830155.jpg UK's Imperial War Museum awarded for innovation at MuseumNext 2014 The Computer Club is a series of monthly sessions that aim to develop digital awareness and skills http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309952 monthly 0.9 2014-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/862721_973176.jpg New tech, innovations and trends revealed at MuseumNext Antenna International’s Jessica Taylor and Sam Billington give Friday’s (20 June) keynote address http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309942 monthly 0.9 2014-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/137276_545395.jpg Splash Kingdom Waterparks reveals plans for new Christian waterpark in Texas, US Splash Kingdom Waterparks operates a number of attractions in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309935 monthly 0.9 2014-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868304_941973.jpg Zamperla successful in patent infringement case Alberto Zamperla said the infringements could not be tolerated for the sake of protecting his company and the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309906 monthly 0.9 2014-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/314332_99626.jpg Mario Mamon: Quality education and training needed for the attractions sector Mamon has called for higher quality training and education initiatives in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309913 monthly 0.9 2014-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/792773_326619.jpg Thomas the Tank Engine theme park set for Edaville, US The Days Out With Thomas event is already popular at Edaville USA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309881 monthly 0.9 2014-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/597738_120593.jpg IAAPA Expo opens in Beijing, drawn by 59 theme parks under development in China IAAPA president Mario Mamon and wife Cynthia Romero Mamon kick the expo opening off in style http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309900 monthly 0.9 2014-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/28633_481604.jpg Kate Middleton opens UK facility that cracked WW2 enigma code as heritage attraction Bletchley Park's code cracking is said to have shortened World War Two by around two years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309875 monthly 0.9 2014-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/652686_469449.jpg Decision made on future of Corvette Museum's famous sinkhole The museum has decided to repair the hole, but is awaiting price estimates on the various options available http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309879 monthly 0.9 2014-06-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/598833_72909.jpg Theme parks, attractions, hotels and more planned for Kuala Lumpur airport's 'Aeropolis' The area earmarked for expansion already includes the Sepang International Circuit used for the Malaysian Grand Prix http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309873 monthly 0.9 2014-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/408450_700002.jpg Whale ban could mean ‘life or death’ for Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Aquarium is under pressure as a result of its whales in captivity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309868 monthly 0.9 2014-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895563_32553.jpg Ghanaian facility seeks funding to finally complete science building after more than 50 years A view of the entrance to the Museum of Science and Technology in Accra, Ghana http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309858 monthly 0.9 2014-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260385_343146.jpg Six Flags' record breaking Goliath wooden coaster opens this week Goliath is a triple world record-breaking ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309854 monthly 0.9 2014-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/77863_923351.jpg Robin Hood theme park plans in disarray after council pulls out of deal Plans for the attraction fell through when Nottingham County Council claimed that Discovery Attractions had failed to secure funding for the project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309851 monthly 0.9 2014-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/477082_10950.jpg Brazil celebrates football legend Pelé with new museum The Pelé museum highlights the footballing superstar's historic career, spanning more than two decades between the 50s and 70s http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309821 monthly 0.9 2014-06-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/112235_848974.jpg Los Angeles enters the running for George Lucas Museum George Lucas created the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309822 monthly 0.9 2014-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/452360_114447.jpg Sandy Nairne to bow out as director of National Portrait Gallery In 2012, Nairne helped the National Portrait Gallery visitor attendance figure reach two million http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309836 monthly 0.9 2014-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/340497_930413.jpg Abu Dhabi Science Centre aims to get kids interested in science The science centre will include a planetarium capable of seating 75 people at a time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309831 monthly 0.9 2014-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/219347_766372.jpg Antony Gormley's giant statue serves as guest suite for new London hotel The hotel's Room suite has been designed by renowned artist Antony Gormley http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309828 monthly 0.9 2014-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/499843_94610.jpg Officials meet in Qatar to discuss heritage in the Arab Peninsula Delegates included senior representatives, professors and librarians from a number of libraries, universities and heritage bodies in the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309820 monthly 0.9 2014-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/71925_672908.jpg Giant trampolines transform Welsh underground quarry into eye-popping attraction The trampolines are suspended above an underground chasm accessible by train ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309816 monthly 0.9 2014-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/635565_126264.jpg Birmingham Museums Trust warns HS2 could threaten 640,000 artefacts The Trust has raised concerns about the impact on the Thinktank science museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309815 monthly 0.9 2014-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/797486_239390.jpg Dorset County Museum chooses architect for £6m expansion project The museum is currently fundraising to support the project, with money being received from private donors, individuals and charitable trusts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309800 monthly 0.9 2014-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/175235_286075.jpg US National Aquarium considers retiring dolphins to one-of-a-kind sanctuary Studio Gang Architects is looking into designs for a possible sanctuary and has discussed the plan with several dolphin and whale biologists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309797 monthly 0.9 2014-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/320675_907742.jpg JRA-designed science centre KidsSTOP debuts in Singapore The centre, reported to have cost around US$8.5m (€6.3m, £5m), aims to encourage learning through activity, play and exploration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309791 monthly 0.9 2014-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/51102_525142.jpg Spookers launches Kickstarter campaign to open Australia's first major haunted attraction Spookers is a live entertainment experience in which the 'victims' move through theatrically-themed horror environments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309789 monthly 0.9 2014-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/737958_687006.jpg Rijksmuseum to unveil renovated Philips Wing in November The renovated Philips Wing was designed by architects Cruz and Ortiz http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309784 monthly 0.9 2014-06-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/559415_646647.jpg New Argentine museum fans flames of Falklands feud Fernandez attended the launch of the museum, giving a speech criticising the UK government's stance on the territory http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309777 monthly 0.9 2014-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/22764_63238.jpg Zürich Zoo opens its CHF57m elephant 'aquarium' The new enclosure offers an aquarium view of the elephants swimming underwater http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309773 monthly 0.9 2014-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/693619_754234.jpg Suspected arson attack at Kent heritage theme park Scenic Railway is the UK's oldest rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309769 monthly 0.9 2014-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/980577_414168.jpg UNESCO to establish observatory to monitor warring Syria's heritage Crac des Chevaliers has been the subject of direct shelling and targeted explosions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309763 monthly 0.9 2014-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/89387_583665.jpg Richard III Visitor Centre gets opening date Developers are converting a former Victorian school into a Richard III education facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309762 monthly 0.9 2014-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/873144_762836.jpg Trick Eye Museum comes to Singapore The Trick Eye Museum uses optical illusions to create stunning photo opportunities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309753 monthly 0.9 2014-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/669609_178559.jpg CBeebies Land gets rave reviews from visitors following launch at Alton Towers Postman Pat and company are the new attraction at Alton Towers under the CBeebies banner http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309749 monthly 0.9 2014-06-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/141477_731704.jpg Bezos Center seeking to safeguard our future, says MOHAI’s executive director Garfield hopes the centre will safeguard our future by educating the younger generation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309738 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/900510_577252.jpg Marwell Zoo revamp includes giant £2.8m animal enclosure The new display will be five times the size of the current exhibit and is scheduled to open next summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309620 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/234535_34470.jpg San Francisco vying for US$300m Star Wars creator George Lucas museum Star Wars will feature heavily in the proposed museum, which includes George Lucas' art and memorabilia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309743 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/70943_853000.jpg Amarillo Zoo offers summer training scheme Volunteers will be able to interact with the zoo's animals http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309734 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/421057_403377.jpg Skateistan launches new project Together with local youngsters, Skateistan cleaned and painted an abandoned Skateboarding bowl http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309717 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/188098_682682.jpg Weishar gets dean position at Florida State University Weischar takes up the role following a nine-year stint at the Savannah College of Art and Design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309710 monthly 0.9 2014-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/155200_633437.jpg Training scheme aims to develop better heritage tourism in Africa The workshops are designed to create both opportunities for heritage awareness and the development of sustainable tourism http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309676 monthly 0.9 2014-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/808240_797546.jpg London's Shard evacuated after smoke reported in building's basement 50 firefighters and seven fire engines responded to the smoke reports http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309672 monthly 0.9 2014-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/968913_840957.jpg Mascot-based Prezzemolo waterpark arrives at Italy's Gardaland Visitors enter Prezzemolo Land at its medieval castle setting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309668 monthly 0.9 2014-06-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/342415_581276.jpg Merlin continues Legoland expansion in Boston, US The discovery centre is located on Boston’s Assembly Row in Somerville and features interactive Lego experiences, Lego rides and a Lego studios 4D cinema http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309664 monthly 0.9 2014-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/506117_803964.jpg Pablo Moragrega appointed senior manager of EU operations for IAAPA Moragrega has worked in the attractions industry for more than 16 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309663 monthly 0.9 2014-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110281_35936.jpg US$67m Charlie Chaplin museum to open at star's former home Charlie Chaplin had a career spanning more than 60 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309654 monthly 0.9 2014-06-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/850476_867701.jpg TEA Academy Day to take place in Tivoli Gardens next week The event will run over two days at Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309644 monthly 0.9 2014-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/435135_301932.jpg Canada’s Wonderland unveils new interactive dark ride Riders are transported under the park’s mountain where they interact with mythical creatures en route to the dragon's lair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309578 monthly 0.9 2014-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/779981_109403.jpg Theme Index 2014: North American theme parks back in business Walt Disney World Florida's Magic Kingdom has helped lead the industry out of recession, remaining the world's most visited them park throughout http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309628 monthly 0.9 2014-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/35458_178722.jpg Chinese company planning full-size CN¥1bn Titanic replica attraction The original Titanic sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309619 monthly 0.9 2014-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/906903_816091.jpg Pop up Hunger Games museum in the works for US cities A Hunger Games museum could soon be heading out to cities around the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309615 monthly 0.9 2014-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/867201_425819.jpg Visitors flock to Thorpe Park for opening of new Angry Birds attraction An area of Thorpe Park has undergone a full Angry Birds rebranding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309609 monthly 0.9 2014-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/458406_31583.jpg Kim Jong-un: North Korea needs more 4D cinemas Kim Jong-un wants more 4D cinemas in North Korea after visiting one in Pyongyang http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309605 monthly 0.9 2014-06-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/494848_683901.jpg Multi-million dollar Victorian-themed adventure park coming to Utah, US Despite being in the US, the park will be themed around Victorian-era London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309601 monthly 0.9 2014-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/821757_307719c.gif Attractions Management launches AM2 global news magazine The first issue of AM2 is available to read in a wide range of formats http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309594 monthly 0.9 2014-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/192005_207152.jpg Warner Bros may develop Harry Potter spin-off The Harry Potter spin-off movie is being released November 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309597 monthly 0.9 2014-05-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/372707_446307.jpg Cracks appear in Chicago’s Willis Tower Skydeck While the damage may look frightening, Skydeck officials said guests were never in any real danger http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309586 monthly 0.9 2014-05-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100365_927688.jpg Planetariums lack brand recognition with the public Fiske Planetariums’s new dome includes an 8K theatre – one of only several in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309567 monthly 0.9 2014-05-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/943506_324484.jpg TEA president Christine Kerr calls for more themed entertainment courses Kerr believes academic courses provide key opportunities for inter-generational knowledge exchange http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309545 monthly 0.9 2014-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/606791_162554.jpg Chinese museum forced to close after thousands of display objects are declared fake Historical forgeries are becoming a huge problem for China's museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309543 monthly 0.9 2014-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/486016_351711.jpg US$40m Children's Science Center for Dulles, US The museum will focus on enhancing children's focus on science, technology, engineering and maths http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309532 monthly 0.9 2014-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/589147_711330.jpg Obama wants US attractions to generate 30 million more tourist visits by 2021 US attractions: President Obama sees dollar signs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309529 monthly 0.9 2014-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/718822_892907.jpg Canterbury Cathedral to get share of £72m in HLF funding The world-famous Cathedral will gain £11.9m in HLF funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309524 monthly 0.9 2014-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/350537_976694.jpg 2014 TrendsWatch forecasts museum innovation Robot adventures at the Hands on Children's Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309522 monthly 0.9 2014-05-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/963104_483523.jpg Museums at Night festival celebrates its sixth year The English National Ballet performed at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309507 monthly 0.9 2014-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/444641_451303.jpg Remains of Richard III to be buried in Leicester Cathedral rules court Leicester Cathedral will be permanent home to the remains of Richard III http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309500 monthly 0.9 2014-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/32274_491037.jpg Shrek and co coming to Manila's City of Dreams The announcement will mark Dreamworks' first foray into the Philippines attractions market http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309495 monthly 0.9 2014-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/562053_143452.jpg SeaWorld takes another hit as STA removes it from its travel database SeaWorld has claimed the Blackfish documentary is 'grossly one-sided' and the product of animal activists http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309493 monthly 0.9 2014-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/401520_619982.jpg Real Madrid president wants club to have its own branded theme park Real Madrid is one of football's most valuable IPs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309474 monthly 0.9 2014-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/877032_687534.jpg London is the selfie capital of the world Big Ben came third in the most popular place to take a selfie list http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309472 monthly 0.9 2014-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/912123_80830.jpg New York Met provides free digital access to more than 400,000 pieces of art Claude Monet's 'Houses on the Achterzaan' is just one of thousands available on the new database http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309467 monthly 0.9 2014-05-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/890051_640891.jpg Plans revealed for UK planetarium to be built in Kent The proposed build area around Romney Marsh is one of the UK's best locations for stargazers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309446 monthly 0.9 2014-05-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/106885_734528.jpg Plymouth's naval heritage centre looking to become part of £21m project Devonport Naval Heritage Centre is looking to become part of the Plymouth historical and cultural centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309437 monthly 0.9 2014-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/998314_256126.jpg US$12m Legends of Chima waterpark opens its doors at Legoland California            The waterpark expansion is based on the popular Cartoon Network show Legends of Chima http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309393 monthly 0.9 2014-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/744705_173457.jpg Thomas ‘key’ to the survival of heritage railways Heritage railways must rely on outside funding and popular special events, such as Thomas, to turn over a profit annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309418 monthly 0.9 2014-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/173034_765100.jpg Scottish tourism body creates sector-wide online training portal Bothwell Castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is among Lanarkshire's best-known tourism destinations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309403 monthly 0.9 2014-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/848236_225037.jpg Welsh WW2 secret communications site could be revived as museum The former MoD site (pictured in 2011) has fallen into disrepair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309400 monthly 0.9 2014-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/326674_597103.jpg Heritage Alliance launches new fundraising training initiative The training will help participants learn the art of effective fundraising http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309388 monthly 0.9 2014-05-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/435034_605397.jpg Birket Engineering's Steve Birket set for TEA presidency Birket brings a strong knowledge of international markets, particularly the thriving Asia-Pacific region where his firm has offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309364 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/473991_154227.jpg Outdoor activity accounts for 10 per cent of Welsh tourism economy Hiking was among the activities included in the national survey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309360 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/888190_506809.jpg Merlin bringing Dungeons attraction to San Francisco, US San Francisco Dungeon will be themed around the local area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309352 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/112370_904699.jpg North Shields waterpark to get new lease on life with £1.1m investment Work has already started on the refurb with Wet ‘n’ Wild planned to open in the summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309349 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/671116_988401.jpg KidZania extends global reach with Istanbul opening KidZania creates a micro world for children aged three to 14 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309345 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/62631_488313.jpg TEA opens nominations for annual attractions awards The awards recognise excellence in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309343 monthly 0.9 2014-05-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/562621_34902.jpg Imperial War Museum launches digital archive remembering the people of WW1 The archive will work in a similar manner to Wikipedia, where members of the public will be able to upload their own data and personal stories http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309333 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/198047_35252.jpg US$72m clock tower theme park suspends operations less than four years after opening The tower fell significantly short of predicted revenue streams http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309328 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/149676_409754.jpg National Corvette Museum turns lemons into lemonade by capitalising on massive sinkhole What looked like a total disaster has become a popular tourist attraction for the Kentucky car museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309327 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/652627_612323.jpg Parques Reunidos to benefit from €33m investment The injection would be used to further the firm’s growth in the European and USA markets http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309325 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/66038_79843.jpg Cardiff council considering operator options for leisure centres and cultural venues St David’s is the Welsh national concert hall and together with the New Theatre has a combined economic impact of £38m a year on Cardiff http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309317 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/697293_295081.jpg Tourists dive into history after Solent submarine wreck opened to the public The top of the sunken sub's conning tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309314 monthly 0.9 2014-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/802421_249425.jpg Birmingham Sea Life Centre welcomes new penguin colony The endangered Gentoo penguins hail from Auckland, New Zealand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309308 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/372444_605278.gif Tennis Hall of Fame to get new facilities as part of US$15.7m upgrade Further development is planned on the historic facility dating back to 1879, but those proposals have not yet been revealed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309305 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/238126_101741.jpg US town puts brakes on BMX 'epicentre' development plans Gilbert authorities have expressed their desire to house the project, though there have been other interested parties, according to USA BMX http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309304 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/452664_417829.jpg Former Egyptian army general calls for demolition of ancient UNESCO heritage site The site dates back to around AD 548 but Attiya claims the site was built in 2006 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309302 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/281993_930964.jpg IKEA to transform original store into self-dedicated museum IKEA stores now operate in more than 40 countries worldwide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309300 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/380632_380056.jpg Visit Cornwall turns to culture tourism for new campaign The Tate St Ives (pictured) is one of Cornwall's biggest cultural attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309298 monthly 0.9 2014-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/568575_531685.jpg Major Paramount theme park gets fast-track development approval The theme park and resort would be one of top four largest in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309290 monthly 0.9 2014-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/169517_127486.jpg Natural History Museum receives £5m donation The Natural History Museum is one of Britain's most visited attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309287 monthly 0.9 2014-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/896192_353465.jpg UK music heritage could be worth extra £4bn in tourism revenues, says study The Fab Four sparked Beatlemania when they touched down in the US in 1964, and The Beatles remain popular across the globe to this day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309268 monthly 0.9 2014-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/531343_14020.jpg Banksy has say over disputed Bristol artwork attraction The work on a wooden board was removed and placed on display at the Broad Plain Boys' Club http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309260 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/95599_580463.jpg New science centre geared towards improving children’s STEM skills focus An artist's rendering of the My Universe experience zone at the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309254 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/718399_482542.jpg Step into Messi’s boots at pop-up Champions League museum Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates winning the UEFA Champions League in the 2011 final http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309249 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/412860_902407.jpg Limited time Coronation Street attraction shows star appeal The famous cobbles site was home to Britain's oldest soap for 53 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309247 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/279154_543044.jpg Canada museum bids to put human rights in the spotlight A look at the nearly complete Antoine Predock-designed museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309244 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/632576_664378.jpg US$240m worth of attractions contracts signed at Middle East expo More than 300 companies exhibited at DEAL 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309243 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/285439_141748.jpg World’s longest interactive boat ride opens at PortAventura Visitors can shoot targets with individual water guns on the Angkor Wat-inspired ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309240 monthly 0.9 2014-05-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590994_585135.jpg Alpamare to operate £18m water park in Scarborough, UK Germany's Alpamare currently operates four water parks in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309227 monthly 0.9 2014-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/320702_297120.jpg Combined US$52m aquarium and water park looking for a home The developer is hoping to build a sea lion encounter facility as part of the project, with the aim of providing assisted therapies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309226 monthly 0.9 2014-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/436615_847468.jpg Surf Snowdonia gets final approval for north Wales site The Wavegarden lake will be able to create consistent 6ft (1.8m) waves for surfers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309224 monthly 0.9 2014-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/277401_379306.jpg Green light for fairytale-themed accommodation at Alton Towers An artist's vision of The Enchanted Village at Alton Towers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309222 monthly 0.9 2014-05-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/216796_521166.jpg Seven Dwarfs coaster opens this month Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Stagg at the dedication ceremony for the ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309170 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/974195_674671.jpg Global expansion of Nickelodeon attractions continues There are already several Nickelodeon attractions and parks around the world, including Nickelodeon Universe at Minneapolis' Mall of America http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309137 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/914230_325055.gif Attractions Management will launch a news and jobs magazine called AM2 on 1 June Terry: Leisure Media will launch the attractions industry's first news magazine http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309157 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/83296_803766.jpg New Nazi museum to open in Munich A rendering of how the museum will look when it opens next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309146 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/175266_487521.jpg Wearable tech offers a bird's eye view at Kansas zoo Keepers used Google Glass to capture interactions with Southern Rockhopper penguins http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309144 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/759138_192241.jpg Details of Wanda Group’s Chinese cultural theme park unveiled One of six thematic zones, The Battle of Feishui explores a historic battlefield http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309142 monthly 0.9 2014-05-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/186220_822869.jpg Multimedia website offers remote tour of Holocaust museum Six survivor stories are told as interactive graphic novels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309134 monthly 0.9 2014-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/138932_32578.jpg Dubai’s Meydan adds world’s largest man-made adventure park An artist's rendering of Wire World Adventure Park in Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309129 monthly 0.9 2014-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/731458_571438.jpg Confirmed £11.5m grant opens door to National Army Museum remodelling An artist's rendering of the new layout at the National Army Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309123 monthly 0.9 2014-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/506631_779306.gif Premier Rides to create Mexico's first magnetic coaster A rendering of Zombie Coaster, which can reach speeds of up to 100km per hour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309120 monthly 0.9 2014-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/716245_813797.jpg Great Barrier Reef aquarium targeting 500,000 visitors Cairns Aquarium is scheduled to open in July 2016 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309109 monthly 0.9 2014-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/484574_635440.jpg Shanghai Disney Resort gets extra US$800m investment The Shanghai park will be home to Disney's first Pirates-themed land – Treasure Cove http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309106 monthly 0.9 2014-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/519877_40714.jpg American Dream attractions hub edges closer to reality A rendering of how the American Dream complex will look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309101 monthly 0.9 2014-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/274082_332821.jpg Japan’s Disney operator to invest US$4.87bn over ten years Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309094 monthly 0.9 2014-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/63073_305056.jpg Oman national museum appoints Spain's Acciona The museum hopes to maintain a direct link between Omanis and their heritage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309092 monthly 0.9 2014-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/685015_351128.jpg Beijing children’s museum to be designed by JRA JRA will design the Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Center in Beijing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309090 monthly 0.9 2014-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/781002_692995.jpg US zoo adds immersive US$70m wildlife habitat A second phase of the expansion will focus on homing a pride of lions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309083 monthly 0.9 2014-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290767_575916.jpg Fascism museum planned for Mussolini’s hometown The museum will be located at the abandoned Casa del Fascio building in Mussolini's hometown http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309080 monthly 0.9 2014-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/768974_902380.jpg Merlin rejects Legoland South Korea reports Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309075 monthly 0.9 2014-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110936_331425.jpg Video games attraction part of major "playground” development in southern China A map outlining the site of Creative Culture City on the rapidly developing Hengqin Island http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309070 monthly 0.9 2014-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/239642_340936.jpg Royal Mint to open doors to public – after 1,000 years An artist's rendering of how the visitor centre will look http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309064 monthly 0.9 2014-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868290_583812.jpg Japanese theme park eyes casino expansion The original Huis ten Bosch palace in the Netherlands – the Japanese theme park recreates the Dutch experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309061 monthly 0.9 2014-04-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/681331_567457.jpg Museum of the year finalists announced Tate Britain is on the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309055 monthly 0.9 2014-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/352873_765985.jpg Latest revamp of Scotland’s national museum starts this summer James Robinson, keeper of art and design at National Museums Scotland, examines a rare Whistler cabinet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309042 monthly 0.9 2014-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/74541_293284.jpg New York Wheel project sets annual target of six million visitors Artist's rendering of the view from the wheel looking over Manhattan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309038 monthly 0.9 2014-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795156_253850.jpg Monster attraction boosts Sesame Street park The park combines the character of the TV show with family rides, water attractions and shows http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309037 monthly 0.9 2014-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/734691_906365.jpg New attractions lead to record figures for Glasgow Science Centre Almost 76,000 school pupils from across Scotland came to check out the centre last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309033 monthly 0.9 2014-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/996056_79343.jpg US theme park first as solar energy powers Legoland Florida Legoland Florida runs a number of conservation initiatives http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309030 monthly 0.9 2014-04-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/941497_454276.jpg Controversial Tiananmen Square museum opens this week Tiananmen Square was the scene for a massacre in 1989, with estimates of a death toll running from the hundreds up to several thousands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309024 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/335635_483160.gif US$371m Sochi theme park nearing completion As well as rollercoasters, Sochi Park will include shows inspired by fairy tales and sagas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309017 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/526688_481497.jpg Europe’s first triple-launch coaster debuts in Germany Magnetic technology means the only moving part is the train http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309014 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/70248_446447.jpg July opening for Universal Japan’s Harry Potter world The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride should become one of Universal Studios Japan's star attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309010 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/520066_671060.jpg Mystery delay means Musée Picasso won’t reopen until year-end Visitor numbers at Musée Picasso are expected to reach 850,000 per year as a result of the expansion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309006 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/590123_977084.jpg Dreamland seeks ideal operator for vintage theme park proposal The original Dreamland closed in 2005, but its successor could open in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=309002 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/254234_979456.jpg Samsung museum showcases electrical innovation through the ages More than 150 historical items from the electronics industry are on display at Samsung's museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308994 monthly 0.9 2014-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/858480_868790.jpg Haynes motor museum hopes expansion drives further success Museum chairman John Haynes (left) with Ed Vaizey MP, UK minister for culture, communications and creative industries, who opened the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308995 monthly 0.9 2014-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/13205_818972.jpg Speculation soars around IPO of Merlin landlord Nick Leslau Leslau is yet to comment on speculation his company will go public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308989 monthly 0.9 2014-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/792081_120971.jpg $200m Orlando hub gets new name, opening date The Orlando Eye will be smaller than the London Eye, but offers views of central Florida's theme parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308971 monthly 0.9 2014-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/679865_454559.jpg Aquarium fined over illegal wildlife trafficking The former directors of Idaho Aquarium were involved in the illegal trafficking of lemon sharks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308963 monthly 0.9 2014-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/618993_993690.jpg Katherine Jenkins to be the face (and voice) of new tourism campaign In helping to promote British tourism, follows in the footsteps of Lewis Hamilton, Sir Richard Branson and Dame Vivienne Westwood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308962 monthly 0.9 2014-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/531343_14020.jpg New Banksy piece becomes paid attraction hours after being discovered The work on a wooden board was removed and placed on display at the Broad Plain Boys' Club http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308949 monthly 0.9 2014-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/361198_999245.jpg Aquarium plan tanks at community meeting Developers have proposed three alternative sites for the aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308946 monthly 0.9 2014-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/539358_246492.jpg Cowabunga Bay to open with added surf-themed sections Cowabunga Bay will be located on a 23-acre site, segmented into three themed areas http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308940 monthly 0.9 2014-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/815253_100745.jpg New California wine museum learns from mistakes of the past The California Wine Museum hopes to attract 50,000 visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308936 monthly 0.9 2014-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/843645_440738.jpg Visitor facility at Perth Zoo simulates face-to-face ape encounter A close-up view of an orangutan from the new boardwalk http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308930 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/350820_807397.jpg Paris zoo champions biozone layout There are 16 giraffes at the newly re-opened Parc Zoologique de Paris — the largest grouping of its kind in Europe http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308931 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/291584_220375.jpg Liverpool's Titanic-themed hotel welcomes first guests The building is often heralded as one of Liverpool’s most unique structures, due to its construction from Portland stone and red brick http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308924 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/77486_330622.jpg Details unveiled for Russia’s Dreamworks theme parks The theme parks come as part of a 'completely new format of multi-functional facilities' in Russia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308920 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/599297_697061.jpg Orlando welcomes record-breaking 59 million visitors in 2013 The record-breaking figure announced last week by Visit Orlando president and CEO George Aguel at IPW 2014 in Chicago http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308919 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/947153_580881.jpg Royal Air Force Museum gains funding for major World War One exhibition The exhibition will be delivered across the museum’s two public sites and in an online capacity http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308916 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/188677_622034.jpg Hull in the running for £30m concert arena The site could rival the nearby Leeds First Direct Arena, which has played host to stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart and Sir Elton John in the past year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308915 monthly 0.9 2014-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/810396_594707.jpg Dubai’s Worlds of Adventure wins US$327m financing Construction work is ongoing at IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308911 monthly 0.9 2014-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/738204_151296.jpg UK's Diggerland park announces groundbreaking US deal An international expansion plan for the Diggerland concept is underway http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308906 monthly 0.9 2014-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/616496_663456.jpg Six Flags park eyes Dubai for first international location Six Flags is now fully committed to an international expansion strategy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308905 monthly 0.9 2014-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/878547_753140.jpg Museums at Night plans naked human installation to promote 2014 event Spencer Tunick's public nude installations, such as this railway-side work from 1998, have sometimes caused a stir http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308895 monthly 0.9 2014-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/707880_175020.jpg Retro resort sends guests back to the 50s Attractions at the resort include a 10-lane bowling alley and a waterslide http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308888 monthly 0.9 2014-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/964851_782267.jpg Harry Potter to cast spell over Germany with attraction debut The Harry Potter exhibition was first shown at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308882 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/526603_97248.jpg Excitement builds for late spring opening of Europa-Park attraction At a cost of more than €20m ($27.6m, £16.5m), Europa-Park is creating a completely new themed attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308881 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/871064_624255.jpg New Venice attraction about history, not fairground rides: Zamperla Divided into three historical zones, Zamperla's Venice park would include a large viewing wheel and a theatre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308880 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/881343_217122.jpg Art museum graduate training scheme secures key funding The Bowes Museum was created over 100 years ago by the wealthy couple, John and Joséphine Bowes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308874 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/104087_562649.jpg Lego bound for Istanbul as part of Merlin attractions cluster Merlin is to build a Legoland Discovery Centre in Istanbul as the first stage in creating a cluster of attractions in the city http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308873 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/425975_434356.gif Sajid Javid replaces Maria Miller as culture secretary Javid became the Conservative party’s first British-Pakistani MP when he was elected as member for Bromsgrove in 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308871 monthly 0.9 2014-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/951408_264902.jpg Tourism industry saddened by resignation of culture secretary Maria Miller The conservative MP for Basingstoke was elected in 2005 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308867 monthly 0.9 2014-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/297503_940992.jpg £11.5m naval attractions open in Portsmouth and Gosport The £7m project has seen the HMS Alliance completely restored to its former glory http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308863 monthly 0.9 2014-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/971601_409024.jpg Puy du Fou-style theme park for Auckland Castle, UK Puy du Fou won the Thea Classic award in 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308862 monthly 0.9 2014-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895041_110601.jpg British Museum is world’s second-most visited The British Museum has moved up to second place in the world rankings for visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308861 monthly 0.9 2014-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/242773_208289.jpg Paris’ Louvre remains world’s most visited museum The Louvre has been the most visited museum for the past six years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308860 monthly 0.9 2014-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/107944_989508.jpg Polish museum uses multimedia to tell Pope John Paul II’s story A new museum in Poland will display personal items from John Paul II’s life, as well as a gun used in an assassination attempt against the Pope in 1981. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308825 monthly 0.9 2014-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/735141_887692.jpg World’s largest aquarium makes waves in China Chimelong Ocean Kingdom has set five records, including the largest underwater viewing dome and aquarium tank http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308806 monthly 0.9 2014-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/407512_98173.jpg British heritage gets £30m funding injection from HLF The North British Rubber Company famously made more than one million wellington boots for British soldiers in World War One http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308792 monthly 0.9 2014-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/582168_397587.jpg Native American museum dream edges closer to becoming reality The 210-acre discovery centre, museum and cultural park was first proposed in 1994, but has been beset by delays http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308785 monthly 0.9 2014-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/931043_763366.jpg Boston museum announces plans for 4D cinema The museum began as the Boston Society of Natural History in 1830 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308757 monthly 0.9 2014-04-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/370602_302064.jpg Rethink to head up major redevelopment at Dubai’s Global Village There are plans to include permanent cultural pavilions for many of the nations already represented at the site, plus an expanded fun fair http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308744 monthly 0.9 2014-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/966167_368859.jpg Italy's Bologna to be home of 'foodie theme park' Beautiful Bologna – best known for its rambling streets and terracotta rooftops – will soon be become home to a 'Disneyland for foodies' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308745 monthly 0.9 2014-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/353814_132563.jpg Museums Association says biased funding towards London is ‘broken’ The Museums Association says funding is unfairly biased towards London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308736 monthly 0.9 2014-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/108041_906532.jpg Plans revealed for Bill Shankly-themed hotel and museum Bill Shankly is regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308733 monthly 0.9 2014-04-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/259925_450734.gif Merlin signs software deal with Accesso Technology Group Trials of the suite will take place at the UK's Thorpe Park, with the option of a roll-out at any of Merlin's global attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308719 monthly 0.9 2014-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/865589_628965.jpg Work begins on US$138 Malaysian animation theme park A computer generated image of how the theme park is expected to look when it opens during late 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308718 monthly 0.9 2014-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/377874_879009.jpg Busch Gardens prepares to launch North America's tallest free-standing ride The ride includes five to six seconds of free-fall time at a speed of 60mp/h http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308705 monthly 0.9 2014-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/370681_854657.jpg Hadrian’s Wall Trust to dissolve after funding disappears Hadrian's Wall was originally built in AD 122 and is one of the UK's best-known heritage sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308704 monthly 0.9 2014-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/709014_564647.jpg City of Berlin purchases land lease for forgotten Spreepark amusement site The site has been abandoned for the past 13 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308702 monthly 0.9 2014-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/532310_484797.jpg Coventry Transport Museum to undergo £8.5m redevelopment The £8.5m project will see 12 of the museum’s 14 galleries transformed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308701 monthly 0.9 2014-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/213605_310546.jpg Firechaser Express roller coaster Dollywood's newest attraction The ride lasts 2 minutes, 19 seconds but features six airtime moments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308695 monthly 0.9 2014-03-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/756315_884833.jpg Hopes dashed for Barry Island leisure redevelopment The development would have sparked a major regeneration of Barry Island Pleasure Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308691 monthly 0.9 2014-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/624647_922917.jpg BioHaven floating island introduced to Serpentine Lake The island will be unveiled at the lake in Hyde Park, London on Monday 31 March http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308689 monthly 0.9 2014-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/578387_112262.jpg Fan bids to turn Kurt Cobain's childhood home into museum Cobain was the frontman of revered Seattle grunge band Nirvana http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308681 monthly 0.9 2014-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/564658_97325.jpg Sculptor looking to breathe new life into marine environments Taylor is looking to help revive marine environments http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308679 monthly 0.9 2014-03-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/251276_127608.jpg Merlin's Nick Varney: Shrek will 'mark a new level' for IP attractions Merlin CEO Nick Varney has enjoyed an eventful six months, leading the company through an IPO for which it won won ‘New Company of The Year 2013’ at the London Stock Exchange PLC Awards http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308668 monthly 0.9 2014-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/439589_320254.jpg Texas' EarthQuest theme park development aims to relocate to bigger site EarthQuest is set to dwarf Texas' existing theme park, AstroWorld http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308666 monthly 0.9 2014-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/500743_191351.jpg Students complete year-long Skills for Wildlife training scheme The trainees were appointed through the Skills for Wildlife Scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308665 monthly 0.9 2014-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/559862_846293.jpg English Heritage split plans lead to queries and confusion from its members English Heritage is planning to become an independent charity responsible solely for the management of 440 historical sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308644 monthly 0.9 2014-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/386541_172718.gif Malaysia harbours high hopes for island eco-theme park and resort A key attraction will be ‘Langkawi Flight’ – a half-dome theatre with a moving platform which will show guests the island’s natural wonders through the eyes of different species like the Langkawi eagle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308642 monthly 0.9 2014-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/721567_960270.jpg Historic buildings at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion, says English Heritage Dunstanburgh Castle on the Northumberland Coast is at significant risk from flooding and coastal erosion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308641 monthly 0.9 2014-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/486755_722923.jpg Doha Oasis Mall to feature US$300m Adventure Island The progressive mall is coming to the city of Doha, Qatar http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308637 monthly 0.9 2014-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/324072_740827.jpg A new hope for Tunisia’s tourism industry in the form of Star Wars The video has already proved to be a success, garnering more than 1.5 million hits in less than a month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308630 monthly 0.9 2014-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/29181_466973.jpg Universal Studios Hollywood showcases Despicable Me 3D ride Minion Mayhem Wind, water and laser lights are used to enhance the 3D movie motion simulator ride http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308631 monthly 0.9 2014-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/945989_825365.jpg London's Shard records healthy profit one year on from opening as a tourist attraction The View from the Shard recorded profits of over £5m in its first year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308629 monthly 0.9 2014-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/93677_253700.jpg Theme park announced for US$1.5bn Malaysian development The TWO Sanderson Group business development director Luke Riley (right) and DA Land CEO Derek Chew (left) at an MOU signing to announce the theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308623 monthly 0.9 2014-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/859087_492183.jpg Scott Ault leaves BRC to head up newly-formed Rethink Leisure Ault is reporting directly to AAHG's international board of directors and says he is confident in the global growth of the business http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308609 monthly 0.9 2014-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/355908_746281.jpg Revealed: How to procure a panda Edinburgh Zoo's Yang Guang take a well-earned rest. Experts say leasing a panda is more a labour of love than a calculated business decision http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308606 monthly 0.9 2014-03-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/841390_420609.jpg Media company plans CAD$60m water park development in Greater Toronto The marbleLIVE theme park will feature sandy beaches, wave pools, crazy rivers and live entertainment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308597 monthly 0.9 2014-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/942324_802947.jpg Artist plans pop-up waterslide for UK city centre A mock-up of how the slide would potentially look when installed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308596 monthly 0.9 2014-03-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/182290_821474.jpg Budget 2014: Alcohol duty relief, penny off pints and a push for apprenticeships Billed as the budget for “makers, doers and savers” Osborne announced a number of tax breaks aimed at boosting commerce http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308573 monthly 0.9 2014-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/174940_710535.jpg Afrika Bambaataa proposes hip-hop museum in the Bronx, New York Afrika Bambaataa, 56, plans to raise money for the development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308562 monthly 0.9 2014-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/464903_341175.jpg Sea Life aquarium scheduled for Michigan, US in 2015 The aquarium will feature more than 30 marine life displays, including a walk-through tunnel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308558 monthly 0.9 2014-03-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997587_216521.jpg Dutch university to offer new Attractions and Theme Parks Management degree According to the university, demand is growing for highly qualified and commercially oriented managers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308549 monthly 0.9 2014-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276916_217931.jpg Plans for £7.5m expanded Milton Keynes museum backed by HLF The redeveloped attraction would remain in the Wolverton region of Milton Keynes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308548 monthly 0.9 2014-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/36592_758372.jpg STEAM Carnival announces date for LA debut Screenshot from STEAM Carnival's promotional video on Kickstarter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308544 monthly 0.9 2014-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/845959_262107.jpg Al Montazah Park becomes Sharjah's first waterpark The attraction is located on the site of the former Al Jazeera Park in Sharjah http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308531 monthly 0.9 2014-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/843476_943763.jpg Obama makes funding case to improve tourism attractions and regenerate parks Obama is proposing more funding for the National Parks Centennial Initiative http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308529 monthly 0.9 2014-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/292450_864805.gif Tornado water slide blasts into Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas The Tornado has won a number of awards, including the Industry Impact Award from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308527 monthly 0.9 2014-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/592713_411413.jpg Merlin wins big at London Stock Exchange Awards Merlin chief executive Nick Varney described the company's flotation on the London Stock Exchange as a "very emotional moment" http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308515 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/326424_182504.jpg Seaside towns get share of £28m Coastal Communities Fund £170,000 will be used to develop the Arran Coastal Way in Scotland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308514 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/657298_417652.jpg Mail Rail plans get the green light London’s Mail Rail will reopen as a tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308500 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/837469_414156.jpg Nottingham Castle Trust established to drive £24m development plans Plans include a sharper focus on the castle’s relationship with its historic caves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308492 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/107034_954043.jpg Bond boosts Glencoe visitor numbers by 40 per cent Daniel Craig most recently portrayed James Bond http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308491 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/376422_181066.jpg Camel Republic attraction coming to Thailand An artist's impression of the development being constructed in Cha-am, Thailand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308481 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/589825_18021.jpg Proposed legislation would ban Orca shows in California The documentary Blackfish claimed that by being kept in captivity for entertainment, a whale was driven to madness and killed its trainer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308477 monthly 0.9 2014-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/809759_859870.jpg Brighton Sea Life Centre to open Rainforest Adventure this month The attraction will see aspects of a tropical jungle brought to the East Sussex seafront http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308469 monthly 0.9 2014-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/568957_671788.jpg Christian group plans US$120m Old Testament theme park The arc could potentially be the largest timber-frame structure in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308466 monthly 0.9 2014-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/228899_862626.jpg New heritage body for Scotland Scottish tourism hotspot: Edinburgh Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308456 monthly 0.9 2014-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/378697_801968.jpg UK attractions enjoy strong rise in visitor numbers over 2013 The British Museum was the UK's most visited ALVA attraction, with 6.7 million visitors coming through its doors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308454 monthly 0.9 2014-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/271072_694061.jpg Global landmarks at risk from rising sea levels, says study Rising sea levels caused by global warming will see famous cultural sites like the Sydney Harbour Bridge submerged if flood defences aren't bolstered, according to the report http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308450 monthly 0.9 2014-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/674727_167386.jpg Six Flags to open record-breaking swing ride in New England, US The attraction will be the tallest swing ride in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308446 monthly 0.9 2014-03-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/163341_577914.jpg Consultation underway to better protect Welsh heritage sites The bill aims to better protect Welsh heritage sites such as tintern abbey in Monmouthshire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308416 monthly 0.9 2014-03-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/235148_263940.jpg Legoland Dubai to open in 2016 Legoland opened in Florida debuted in October 2011, with a similar attraction now heading to Dubai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308410 monthly 0.9 2014-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/982473_709421.jpg Disney and Universal raise prices An artist's rendering of how the new attraction will look when it opens this summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308409 monthly 0.9 2014-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020209-natgallery.gif Arts Council report defends funding setup Londoners fare better than regions for arts' spend http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308406 monthly 0.9 2014-02-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/272254_905859.jpg MK Bowl could house largest indoor waterpark in UK Developer Moirai Capital Investments is behind the £26m proposal http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308401 monthly 0.9 2014-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/306640_469179.jpg Merlin Entertainments conjures steady growth figures The entertainments group saw increases in revenue, profit and visitor numbers during 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308398 monthly 0.9 2014-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/455146_961688.jpg Torbay on track for £45m leisure regeneration scheme Splashdown Quaywest waterpark could turn into a year-round attraction as part of the regeneration plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308376 monthly 0.9 2014-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/319057_655991.jpg London Shrek attraction the first of six, following Merlin and DreamWorks deal There will be an initial roll-out of six Shrek attractions up to 2023, with the the London opening expected during Q3 of 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308375 monthly 0.9 2014-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/886922_102244.jpg Contractor named for Jordan's new Red Sea Astrarium project Developed by Red Sea Astrarium LP, the resort will be home to four leading international luxury hotels offering more than 2,000 rooms http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308374 monthly 0.9 2014-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795289_324901.jpg Philippines' Enchanted Kingdom unveils 10-year expansion plan Mamon has been involved in the attractions industry since 1992, when he organised, conceptualised and managed the construction of Enchanted Kingdom http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308370 monthly 0.9 2014-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/857549_673166.jpg Lego Movie Experience takes centre stage at Legoland California The theme park in Carlsbad, California, was the first Legoland to open outside of Europe when it debuted in 1999 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308343 monthly 0.9 2014-02-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260016_22584.jpg Mini Mayor campaign is child’s play for Australian theme park Part of the Mini Mayor's dream job will be to ensure the rollercoasters at Dreamworld are exciting enough http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308325 monthly 0.9 2014-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/876072_20077.jpg HLF offers £10m funding pool for anniversary events Liverpool is planning a number of events to mark the centenary of WW1 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308321 monthly 0.9 2014-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/577563_499698.jpg Hong Kong Disneyland announces third hotel following record annual profits The new 750-bedroom hotel is set to open in 2017 at an estimated cost of HK$4.3bn (US$550m, £399.6m) http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308316 monthly 0.9 2014-02-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/554157_367110.jpg Zamperla seeking a name for its new Venetian scheme Zamperla seeking 'creative minds' to name its new Venetian theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308305 monthly 0.9 2014-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170066_267657.jpg Abu Dhabi waterpark reveals pearl diving experience The experience is being offered at Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308304 monthly 0.9 2014-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/858154_296928.jpg VisitBritain showcases sounds of Britain for international ad campaign The Royal Albert Hall in London is one of many iconic landmarks featured in the ‘Sounds of GREAT Britain’ campaign http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308293 monthly 0.9 2014-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/393355_845938.jpg Mexico to become home to resident Cirque du Soleil show Guests will have access to an intimate dinner and show inside a 600-seat theatre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308280 monthly 0.9 2014-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/836512_696490.jpg Indigenous theme park attraction launched in Australia The ceiling of Dreamworld Corroboree's interpretive theatre is home to a gigantic "Timeline Serpent" chronicling 50,000 years of indigenous living history http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308278 monthly 0.9 2014-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/335061_831772.jpg Work progressing on UK-based Hello Kitty attraction The installation will be the park's biggest investment to date, costing around £1m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308276 monthly 0.9 2014-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/685180_148721.jpg Phone app LINE launches its own 'theme park' in Taiwan LINE is said to be planning similar events as part of its push to create markets elsewhere in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308275 monthly 0.9 2014-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/451317_638301.jpg Waterpark to be added to Gaylord Rockies hotel development The resort and its waterpark are expected to attract over 450,000 new visitors to Colorado annually http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308274 monthly 0.9 2014-02-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/27440_87087.jpg Britain enjoys record year for tourism 2013 was a record year for British tourism, outstripping the success of 2012's Olympics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308273 monthly 0.9 2014-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/633605_809077.gif Mark Pyrah appoints Martin Barratt as a non-exec at Paragon Entertainment Barratt has 25 years' experience in the attractions industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308268 monthly 0.9 2014-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/245452_627325.jpg Cut Tourism VAT campaign buoyed by parliamentary debate The House of Commons, in London's Houses of Parliament, was the scene for yesterday's tourism VAT debate http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308254 monthly 0.9 2014-02-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/422201_941809.jpg Hamleys opens in-store London Underground attraction The attraction features an interactive tube station and a 1970s train driver's cab http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308234 monthly 0.9 2014-02-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/771760_870765.jpg Museums-based apprenticeships target tomorrow’s industry leaders The apprentices gain valuable experience in the creative and cultural heritage sector, a field which typically requires a degree to break into http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308221 monthly 0.9 2014-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/319623_331749.jpg Science Centre seeks permanent home in Aspen Art Museum The building is currently home to the Aspen Art Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308203 monthly 0.9 2014-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/87214_787025.jpg Dinosaur museum included in list of architecture builds to watch "We wanted projects that aren't afraid to explore new ways of relating to their surroundings" http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308197 monthly 0.9 2014-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/49563_811756.jpg Hotel website offers homelessness experience on streets of Gothenburg It costs €10 to book a stay in one of the locations, with the funds going to help the city's homeless population http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308195 monthly 0.9 2014-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/83626_708448.jpg Disney CEO Bob Iger: MyMagic+ testing a 'real success' The success of MyMagic+ testing at Magic Kingdom helped revenue for Disney’s Parks and Resorts division grow six per cent http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308190 monthly 0.9 2014-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/816265_84201.jpg English museums to be boosted by £4.6m funding to help spur renovation and improvement work Forty museums across England are to receive £4.6m worth of grants http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308188 monthly 0.9 2014-02-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/380809_185300.jpg Derby Buxton students develop insider guide to Chatsworth House Students developed an insider guide aimed at those studying in tourism and business http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308160 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/168443_334401.jpg South Korea's Robotland theme park set to open in 2016 The theme park element comprises Robot Kingdom, Robot City and Kidbot Village http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308156 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/803500_715851.jpg Details of the The Marvel Experience domed complex tour unveiled From the outside, the six-storey high Marvel Experience resembles a temporary S.H.I.E.L.D. installation or 'Mobile Command Center' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308151 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/615363_869351.jpg Japan to be home to proposed new Moomin theme park A family of white, roundish characters resembling hippopotamuses, who live in a house in Moominvalley. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308148 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/214528_670736.jpg Indian aquarium set for a makeover The aquarium is currently home to around 40 species of mainly freshwater fish http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308145 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/708210_736063.jpg Museum’s butterfly fundraising initiative spreads wings The walls in Weston Park Museum are now teaming with brightly-coloured sponsored butterflies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308144 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/404107_398222.jpg Air Race attraction ready for take-off at Drayton Manor Riders experience accelerations of almost 4G both upside down and right side up http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308142 monthly 0.9 2014-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/148531_449446.jpg KidZania to open its second site in India The opening of the Noida venue will follow that of Central Plaza Mumbai which debuted in August 2013. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308136 monthly 0.9 2014-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/203287_187501.jpg HLF invests £5m into UK's natural heritage. The ‘Magnificent Meadows’ campaign will safeguard nine meadow and grassland sites across the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308103 monthly 0.9 2014-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/709413_609347.jpg Hengistbury jurassic attraction gets progressive installation to uncover ancient headland history The Bournemouth and Dorset coastlines are home to an array of geologically important sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308101 monthly 0.9 2014-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/499608_897081.jpg Funding deadline set for new Robin Hood attraction A live action main show plus a range of other attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308073 monthly 0.9 2014-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/657298_417652.jpg London's Mail Rail could get new lease on life as a tourist attraction London’s Mail Rail could be brought back as a tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308079 monthly 0.9 2014-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/412860_902407.jpg Coronation Street attraction plan given green light The famous cobbles site was home to Britain's oldest soap for 53 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308067 monthly 0.9 2014-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/523641_589180.jpg Buckingham Palace urged to become more profitable attraction When last surveyed, 39 per cent of the royal estate was "below what the household deemed to be an acceptable condition" http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308065 monthly 0.9 2014-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/931896_619352.jpg Avonturenpark completes US$4m waterslide expansion The park now has the added benefit of 11 new waterslides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308054 monthly 0.9 2014-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/255704_518671.jpg Final designs revealed for £11.2m Landscape Discovery Centre in Northumberland The Sill is aiming to be at the forefront of sustainable design http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308052 monthly 0.9 2014-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/982473_709421.jpg Universal unveils magic behind latest Harry Potter attraction An artist's rendering of how the new attraction will look when it opens this summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308050 monthly 0.9 2014-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/39598_806523.gif Australia welcomes opening of Wet’n’Wild waterpark with expected one million visitors each year The park includes two leading attractions created by specialists WhiteWater http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308040 monthly 0.9 2014-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/591086_858532.jpg Bombay Sapphire to launch gin tour Bombay Sapphire is hoping to attract 100,000 visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308035 monthly 0.9 2014-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/465179_774541.jpg Sandy Nairne says museums and galleries are the 'engine rooms' of UK culture The National Portrait Gallery in London is one of the UK's most famous art attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308020 monthly 0.9 2014-01-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/724381_311664.jpg Bristol Aerospace Centre plans revealed The centre will become the permanent home of the last Concorde to take to the skies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=308002 monthly 0.9 2014-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/64732_631984.gif Westway Development Trust welcomes new chief executive McConville will helm Westway Development Trust, which oversees the 23 acres of land under the Westway flyover http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307969 monthly 0.9 2014-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/754652_372197.jpg Go-ahead for Bahrain theme park Bahrain's theme park will include amusement rides and the country's first indoor ski slope and full-size ice arena http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307968 monthly 0.9 2014-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/949778_881533.jpg Grimsby fish producers call for investment to spur food tourism economy PGI products are thought to generate annual sales of around £1bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307967 monthly 0.9 2014-01-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/312767_117274.jpg Groundbreaking development at WCS's New York aquarium The exhibit will house more than 115 species of marine wildlife http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307949 monthly 0.9 2014-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/17865_505842.gif Lady Gaga linked to Michael Jackson memorabilia museum Gaga owns Jackson's Swarovski-encrusted crystal glove, which cost her £117,800 to acquire. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307940 monthly 0.9 2014-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/633834_494349.jpg Plans revealed for life-size Titanic simulation attraction in China The original ship sank after hitting an iceberg while travelling to New York in 1912 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307917 monthly 0.9 2014-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/692425_55079.jpg Jora Entertainment launches computer villain fright ride The decor designed by Jora Graphics offers an eery insight into the world of the Raving Rabids. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307904 monthly 0.9 2014-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/497146_569637.jpg Imperial War Museum London forced to close until July 2014 The Imperial War Museum will reopen one month before the start of the First World War centenary commemoration http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307901 monthly 0.9 2014-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/14477_621897.jpg Less than half of population have visited the UK's top attractions Buckingham Palace is the number one destination for overseas tourists visiting the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307900 monthly 0.9 2014-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/401494_858868.jpg Restricted entry for India's 'largest museum' A collection of 7,000 artefacts plus an art wall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307899 monthly 0.9 2014-01-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/568387_441436.jpg Merlin unveils landmark Angry Birds theme park A 10-minute exclusive Angry Birds animated film will be a key highlight of the attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307846 monthly 0.9 2013-12-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/321907_602437.jpg Scotland’s attractions ‘failing the deaf’ In a survey of 21 Scottish attractions, only three had working hearing loops http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307836 monthly 0.9 2013-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/431664_638943.jpg More science museums needed, says governor of Goa, India The governor highlighted science's contribution to the sustainable use of natural resources http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307832 monthly 0.9 2013-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/133400_950124.jpg London's Science Museum releases interactive iPad app Users can explore 14 different interactive journeys specially crafted by the museum's curators http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307816 monthly 0.9 2013-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/791613_771722.jpg Plans revealed for 75-hectare New Doha Zoo in Qatar The attraction is to be located in Doha, Qatar's capital city http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307807 monthly 0.9 2013-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/835058_940226.jpg Crawley to get new museum following £1m HLF funding The Tree is a Grade II listed building originally built in 1280 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307799 monthly 0.9 2013-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/898036_584433.jpg Stonehenge visitor centre set for launch One of the new exhibits: the reconstructed head of a Neolithic man http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307751 monthly 0.9 2013-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/729322_222144.jpg Game of Thrones at the forefront of Northern Ireland tourism push Much of the Game of Thrones is filmed in Northern Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307749 monthly 0.9 2013-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/14477_621897.jpg UK’s ‘dream’ activities for overseas tourists revealed Buckingham Palace is the number one destination for overseas tourists visiting the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307784 monthly 0.9 2013-12-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/604361_409282.jpg Dinosaur theme park opens in Queensland The park contains 160 full-size dinosaur models http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307776 monthly 0.9 2013-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/601217_21398.jpg Flambards theme park sold to new owner The park is partially closed for the winter while refurbishments are made http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307761 monthly 0.9 2013-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020209-natgallery.gif DCMS survey shows high interest in arts The UK is a nation of art lovers says survey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307748 monthly 0.9 2013-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/611781_310974.gif Neptune-Benson names new CEO The company has seen great success with its Defender filter technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307740 monthly 0.9 2013-12-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/418717_579239.jpg Disney dominates list of most Facebook check-ins across 25 different countries Disney usurped Universal Studios Orlando for the most check-ins in America compared to last year’s findings http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307734 monthly 0.9 2013-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/538963_460153.jpg Merlin to launch Madame Tussauds Singapore on Sentosa island resort Sentosa is an island resort in Singapore which attracts more than five million visitors each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307719 monthly 0.9 2013-12-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/662568_450971.jpg English Heritage to get extra £5m funding English Heritage properties - which include Wrest Park - receive more than 6m visits every year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307706 monthly 0.9 2013-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/268467_624017.gif Cristiano Ronaldo kicks off museum plan Wished to give something back to the island where he was born. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307682 monthly 0.9 2013-12-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/663588_796461.jpg Penguin colony set for Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre The Antarctic and its penguins are coming to Birmingham http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307640 monthly 0.9 2013-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/407748_312822.jpg Grand Central Library voted Liverpool’s top attraction Restoring Liverpool's library has turned it into a tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307638 monthly 0.9 2013-12-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/868553_346684.jpg HLF supports Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals Peterborough Cathedral has been awarded £2.5m of HLF cash http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307624 monthly 0.9 2013-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/600121_585262.jpg Disney experience opens in Harrods Cinderella is offering princess training at Harrods http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307590 monthly 0.9 2013-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/285094_314437.jpg ARM Architecture wins design project for Gold Coast Cultural Precinct Visitors will potentially be able to explore a sub-tropical outdoor garden artscape http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307588 monthly 0.9 2013-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/91759_60473.jpg Theme park company Six Flags expands share repurchase plan by US$500m Since February 2011 the company has repurchased nearly US$800m of its stock http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307604 monthly 0.9 2013-11-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/235148_263940.jpg Legoland Florida starts hotel development The new hotel is set to open in 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307600 monthly 0.9 2013-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/560287_24201.jpg Nebraskan water park expansion delayed Pawnee Plunge expansion plans delayed until 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307595 monthly 0.9 2013-11-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/838388_177467.jpg A third Splash Kingdom waterpark for Texas The new site joins an existing Wild West-themed park in Hudson Oaks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307577 monthly 0.9 2013-11-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/738076_93749.jpg £3.7m HLF grant to restore Whitley Bay's iconic Dome Formerly one of the UK's largest free-standing domes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307554 monthly 0.9 2013-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/682852_29366.jpg Aberdeen art gallery revamp set for approval The £30m redevelopment has been recommended for approval http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307544 monthly 0.9 2013-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/429558_753541.jpg England a key driver to UK tourism growth - report Outside London, tourism is worth £70bn and supports nearly two million jobs http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307543 monthly 0.9 2013-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/296209_480127.jpg New cinema part of Marble Arch Tower redevelopment plans Plans envisage a new Odeon cinema in a purpose-built basement http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307537 monthly 0.9 2013-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/137450_493832.jpg Los Angeles' Union Station hosts wholly immersive wireless opera The opera took place on 19 October at Los Angeles' iconic Union Station — the largest railway terminal in the western United States http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307535 monthly 0.9 2013-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/598171_945474.jpg Original Coronation Street set could temporarily reopen to visitors next year The traditional set is located on the Granada site close to the Museum of Science and Industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307532 monthly 0.9 2013-11-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/512239_316497.jpg Hull named UK City of Culture for 2017 Hull is the UK's City of Culture for 2017 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307528 monthly 0.9 2013-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/462806_63669.jpg Tourism industry calls for reduced VAT to stimulate market growth The tourism industry has called for a reduction on VAT to help stimulate growth in the sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307508 monthly 0.9 2013-11-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/995011_864555.jpg Expansive visitor centre to be built inside new sludge treatment facility in Hong Kong The centre will feature a 300sq m interactive gallery exploring the background and impact of the plant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307501 monthly 0.9 2013-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/181567_419579.jpg British-designed Jumex Museum to open in Mexico City this month The museum will display pieces from the private collection of Eugenio Lopez Alonzo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307499 monthly 0.9 2013-11-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/883551_749163.jpg Satrosphere Science Centre receives donation of inflatable planetarium The attraction can cater for between 15 to 18 people at a time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307479 monthly 0.9 2013-11-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/707960_377117.jpg MOHAI’s Bezos Centre looking to showcase and foster innovation Visitors to the centre are able to experience a range of interactive experiences http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307473 monthly 0.9 2013-11-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/801904_43591.jpg Shakespeare's England launched to promote tourism in Warwickshire area The goal of Shakespeare’s England is to promote and manage tourism in the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307463 monthly 0.9 2013-11-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/18977_947641.jpg Merlin enters stock market with £3.2bn valuation The offering of 30 per cent of Merlin’s shares raised an initial £957m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307389 monthly 0.9 2013-11-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/610826_824962.jpg Edinburgh Castle named top heritage attraction for third consecutive year The historic attraction was the only Scottish attraction to make the shortlist and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307379 monthly 0.9 2013-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/976401_73310.jpg Nine heritage landscapes receive slice of £21m in funding boost The New Forest in Hampshire is one of the nine areas selected for funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307377 monthly 0.9 2013-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/81640_575110.jpg Alton Towers forced to close The Smiler after wheels hit riders The Smiler has been forced to shut down several times since opening in May 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307376 monthly 0.9 2013-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/255486_503993.jpg Dalian Wanda announces US$8.2bn plans for Chinese cinema expansion, including creation of Qingdao mega-complex The Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis will be based along China's east coast http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307358 monthly 0.9 2013-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/573959_440387.jpg IMAX to launch home cinema products It will be possible to view IMAX-enhanced blockbusters at home http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307314 monthly 0.9 2013-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/666901_533696.jpg WMF list identifies 67 heritage sites ‘at risk of destruction' in 2014 Venice, Italy is one of the sites listed as ‘at risk’ in the 2014 Watch List http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307312 monthly 0.9 2013-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/502966_34482.gif The Zoos and Aquariums Association announces honours and award winners at 2013 conference This is the second time the Saint Louis Zoo has won the Exhibit Design award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307305 monthly 0.9 2013-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/719371_752112.gif Ellis Island Immigration Museum to reopen its doors When the hurricane hit last year Ellis Island was submerged under water http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307304 monthly 0.9 2013-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276428_609923.gif World's largest Legoland waterpark opens in Malaysia The waterpark contains over 3 million litres of water and has more than 20 unique water-based rides. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307296 monthly 0.9 2013-10-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/584126_276314.jpg Gonzales appointed WhiteWater VP of business development Gonzales is also a former board chair and board member of WWA and serves on the IAAPAboard of directors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307261 monthly 0.9 2013-10-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/570958_751852.jpg Male-only waterpark opens in heart of Kabul, Afghanistan Men and young girls up to the age of 10 can enjoy the new US$5m waterpark in Kabul http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307255 monthly 0.9 2013-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/454955_772263.jpg India planning to build 18 new science centres by 2021 The National Science Centre in New Delhi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307253 monthly 0.9 2013-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/136169_968088.jpg 4D music experience lets you ‘play with music’s biggest icons’ Freddie Mercury will be brought back to life with hologram technology http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307252 monthly 0.9 2013-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/820151_700216.jpg Top US attractions reopen after 16 day government shutdown The Statue of Liberty was one of the attractions affected by the shutdown. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307249 monthly 0.9 2013-10-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/687611_515338.jpg Terri Irwin continues husband Steve’s legacy Terri Irwin and her two children Robert and Bindi http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307210 monthly 0.9 2013-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/567999_573101.jpg Merlin's Alton Towers teams ups with CBeebies This is Merlin's first venture with the BBC http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307195 monthly 0.9 2013-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/940968_594605.jpg ‘Army’ of volunteers needed to survey heritage sites in UK Thousands of heritage sites across the country need to be surveyed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307186 monthly 0.9 2013-10-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/127037_872547.jpg 10th Annual National Conference of Visitor Attractions is today The event takes place in at the QEII conference centre, Westminster, London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307170 monthly 0.9 2013-10-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/184091_916791.jpg Breaking Bad best for business in Albuquerque Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul from hit TV show Breaking Bad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307118 monthly 0.9 2013-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/760736_611873.jpg 175-year-old theme park shuts down in Hungary Due to its heritage status, the park's wooden roller coaster will be saved http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307116 monthly 0.9 2013-10-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/517587_455387.jpg South Korea starts work on robot theme park Plans have been in the works since 2004 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307087 monthly 0.9 2013-10-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/945784_684954.gif Australian theme park Dreamworld to open indigenous walk-through experience in December The interactive walk-through experience will celebrate indigenous culture, wildlife and stories http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307070 monthly 0.9 2013-10-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/758094_294579.gif Harry Potter and Downton Abbey helping to fuel UK tourism boom Increasing visits to Alnwick Castle are thought to have contributed an extra £9m into the local area's economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307036 monthly 0.9 2013-09-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/771547_903159.gif Leaked report shows Scotland’s historic buildings need £170m of repairs At least 1,700 sites require urgent conservation the report says http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307003 monthly 0.9 2013-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/707141_526185.jpg Spinnaker Tower wins award for exceptional staff training Spinnaker Tower is managed by the Continuum Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307004 monthly 0.9 2013-09-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/553289_416010.jpg Chessington bans animal prints from fear of confusing animals Animals in the zoo are reportedly becoming confused by animal print clothing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=307008 monthly 0.9 2013-09-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/308936_440624.jpg Drusillas launches Hello Kitty attraction Park managing directors, Laurence and Christine Smith with Hello Kitty http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306992 monthly 0.9 2013-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/493350_641331.jpg Merlin named Britain’s best international brand for 2013 Merlin Entertainment's group marketing director Emma Woods with judge and Sunday Times deputy business editor Iain Dey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306918 monthly 0.9 2013-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290106-tussaudsbeckhams.jpg Madame Tussauds to launch second site in China Becks makes it into Madame Tussauds, Wuhan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306984 monthly 0.9 2013-09-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/918248_496480.jpg Merlin secures Turkuazoo Aquarium acquisition Turkuazoo will become part of Merlin's European Midway Operating Group http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306971 monthly 0.9 2013-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/776765_244958.gif George Bryan, founder of Drayton Manor dies, aged 92 George Bryan and his wife Vera built Drayton Manner into an attraction that now receives over 1m visitors a year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306948 monthly 0.9 2013-09-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/844079_810327.gif Jackie Chan theme park planned for Beijing Jackie Chan is heralded as a cultural icon in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306920 monthly 0.9 2013-09-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/523329_31713.jpg STOP PRESS: Simworx unveils the Immersive Tunnel The Simworx Immersive Tunnel promises a thrilling experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306904 monthly 0.9 2013-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130413_584977.gif The Mexican Museum to get new home in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens Yerba Buena Gardens is home to many popular art galleries, museums and visitor attractions - shutterstock.com/EricBroderVanDyke http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306900 monthly 0.9 2013-09-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/858347_169461.gif Adventure World announces $12m Abyss roller coaster Abyss will feature a 10-storey high vertical lift and a drop of over 100 feet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306860 monthly 0.9 2013-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/56512_392204.jpg Downton, Wiltshire sees surge in popularity after tourists mistake village for TV show location The village of Downton in Wiltshire has seen bumper tourist numbers after fans confused the village with the filming location http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306849 monthly 0.9 2013-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/169309_884641.jpg National Trust Big Brother house plans stir controversy The general public will be able to explore the house for the first time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306851 monthly 0.9 2013-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/349216_23664.gif Disney creates 'magic' whispering device The technology allows the user to whisper messages without having to speak directly to the person http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306642 monthly 0.9 2013-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/491805_373204.gif Restoration of Turner's House in Twickenham to begin Turner's regency villa was constructed in 1813 / Turner's House Trust http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306677 monthly 0.9 2013-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/874967_670423.jpg North Korea planning on tourism push While North Korea does have some tourism spots, visitors must be accompanied at all times by a government minder http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306834 monthly 0.9 2013-09-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/051107-crealy-flume.jpg Crealy has best summer in seven years Fun in the sun http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306806 monthly 0.9 2013-09-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191108-arena.gif Sheffield and Leeds vying title of most popular venue in Yorkshire The Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield faces its first competition in more than 20 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306571 monthly 0.9 2013-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171613_868943.jpg Forth Railway Bridge to become visitor attraction with £15m development The 123-year-old bridge still has more than 200 trains crossing on a daily basis http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306641 monthly 0.9 2013-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/960000_827423.jpg Major new city attraction for Plymouth The existing museum will triple in size as part of the £21m investment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306687 monthly 0.9 2013-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/297944_581238.jpg Sefton Park gets Grade I listing Sefton Park's Victorian palmhouse http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306693 monthly 0.9 2013-09-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/225539_921812.jpg Buckingham Palace to host football game The Duke of Cambridge will host the event in his role as FA president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306685 monthly 0.9 2013-09-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/858786_889976.jpg Six Flags announces record-breaking drop ride for 2014 The new ride will be connected to the 456ft high Kingda Ka rollercoaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306648 monthly 0.9 2013-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/894283_596785.jpg Piperdam resort unveils plans for activity centre The current Osprey building will be used as a reception for the new facility http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306643 monthly 0.9 2013-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/34996_582809.jpg Online 3D fossil database launched Fossils can be downloaded from the internet and then copied using a 3D printer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306586 monthly 0.9 2013-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/410627_10474.jpg Wildwood Trust enters final year of Skills for Future Training programme The scheme allows trainees to develop a career in conservation with a zoo or wildlife operator http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306599 monthly 0.9 2013-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/221445_803537.jpg Zimbabwe planning US$300m entertainment complex at Victoria Falls The development would be near Victoria Falls http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306584 monthly 0.9 2013-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/119062_562973.gif Bezos Centre for Innovation to open in October 2013 Amazon founder Jeff Bezos http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306572 monthly 0.9 2013-08-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/385602_714808.gif Heritage reenactment park planned for Moscow, Russia The historically-themed park could cost RUB2bn http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306554 monthly 0.9 2013-08-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/599092_484659.gif Dollywood reveals US$300m expansion plan Dollywood projects its hospitality investments will add US$150m to the local economy each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306416 monthly 0.9 2013-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/294883_766691.gif Huge $160m aquarium planned for Clearwater downtown waterfront The aquarium's location has been chosen because of its proximity to salt water http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306437 monthly 0.9 2013-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180411turnercontemp.jpg Turner Contemporary gallery beats expectations to boost Margate's fortunes The Turner Contemporary is helping Margate turn things around http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306436 monthly 0.9 2013-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411gallery.jpg Arts Council England welcomes grant applications from new organisations The Arts Council has its budgets in place up to 2018 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306426 monthly 0.9 2013-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-museumbridewell.jpg Museums Association director Mark Taylor says cuts are leaving some museums in meltdown Museums are under pressure financially http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306424 monthly 0.9 2013-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/483605_347487.gif World War I is the focus for a raft of new Heritage Lottery Funded initiatives Grants awarded for the smaller programme will be spent by a number of communities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306413 monthly 0.9 2013-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/795726_592204.gif Daily Tous Les Jours brings new perspective to interactive art installations Daily Tous Les Jours uses design and technology to engage the public in interactive art http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306401 monthly 0.9 2013-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895025_31789.gif Lotte World Korea to get new entrance and 'luxury ticketing experience' The new entrance will be completed by October 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306398 monthly 0.9 2013-08-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830165_937966.jpg Carnival Sunshine opens new waterpark The ship has the five largest waterslides in the Carnival fleet http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306393 monthly 0.9 2013-08-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/687513_510503.gif Art Everywhere is plastering art on billboards across the UK Art Everywhere will display works across 22,000 sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306382 monthly 0.9 2013-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/766242_544553.gif Natural History Museum London will to shed light on Britain’s prehistoric history The exhibition pulls together 12 years of research and is likely to go on tour http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306351 monthly 0.9 2013-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/913428_129099.gif Bob Dylan's artwork to go on show at The National Portrait Gallery Dylan's pastel portraits will go on show later this month. Among them, this portrait – Nina Felix by Bob Dylan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306322 monthly 0.9 2013-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/599329_916557.gif The Earth Wins, a new IMAX film from Heli Films, will open later this year The Earth Wins is the only IMAX film to be shot entirely from the air. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306321 monthly 0.9 2013-08-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/151008-rollercoaster-random.gif Happy Valley theme park opens in Tianjin, China The new park is the sixth for Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Co http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306295 monthly 0.9 2013-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/652923_867643.jpg Iraq declares its first national park The Tigris river, which flows directly through Baghdad, is one of the main water sources for the marshlands http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306274 monthly 0.9 2013-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/793799_84994.jpg 3D print replicas to give museum visitors close up view of exhibits The Ferlite watch has technology incredibly advanced for its time http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306273 monthly 0.9 2013-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/592245_674285.gif Radical new museum policy planned for Maidstone The Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages, built in the 14th century, will be directly affected by the policy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306260 monthly 0.9 2013-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/104351_656975.gif Flooded Welsh mine to reveal its secrets with ROV to capturing video footage for the attraction The ROV in action http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306245 monthly 0.9 2013-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/312654_861211.gif Ancestral tourism – worth GBP2.4bn to Scotland Ancestral tourism – worth £2.4bn over five years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306239 monthly 0.9 2013-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/041110-Ski-ingCairngorm.gif Westfield plans UK’s biggest indoor ski facility in Stratford Beginners and expert skiers will be catered for http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306236 monthly 0.9 2013-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/549418_478972.gif Leisure Management magazine speaks exclusively to experience economy gurus Pine and Gilmore Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore run consultancy brand Strategic Horizons LLP http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306235 monthly 0.9 2013-07-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/684533_828697.jpg Johnny Cash's boyhood home restored as part of US$3.2m historical development The house was lifted from its site so the soil could be replaced to prevent future damage http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=306224 monthly 0.9 2013-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/58514_641401.jpg Resorts World Genting announces plans for first international Twentieth Century Fox theme park Resorts World Genting in Malaysia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305897 monthly 0.9 2013-06-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/968593_755473.jpg All of Syria's Heritage sites put on endangered list Crac des Chevaliers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305692 monthly 0.9 2013-06-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/568975_473116.jpg Former Gloucester Prison could become museum Former gangster Dave Courtney visits the Littledean Jail http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305669 monthly 0.9 2013-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/532219_669095.jpg Kirkcaldy Galleries in Scotland reopens after £2.5m refurbishment Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and author Val McDermid at the opening http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305622 monthly 0.9 2013-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276656_197639.jpg Ship that ferried passengers to the Titanic opens as museum in Belfast The ship is located near to the Titanic Belfast Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305528 monthly 0.9 2013-05-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/979577_463152.gif Gulf cities vying for Angry Bird park rights Lappset's Angry Birds Activity Park opens in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305402 monthly 0.9 2013-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/846085_968827.jpg Madame Tussauds Tokyo opens to the public One of the waxworks - Japanese baseball star Yu Darvish http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305387 monthly 0.9 2013-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/963777_834408.jpg Forrec announces partnership with Tongji Architectural Design Group From Left: Anthony Van Dam and from TJAD Dr. Ding Jiemin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305380 monthly 0.9 2013-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/828828_924805.jpg Preferred bidder announced to run Hazlitt Art Centre The Hazlitt Art Centre, Maidstone http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305367 monthly 0.9 2013-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/208799_988209.jpg Host museums announced for Scottish intern programme An intern learning the ropes at Glasgow Museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305365 monthly 0.9 2013-05-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/52822_897061.jpg Pandas draw income for Edinburgh Zoo China has lent two giant pandas,Tian Tian and Yang Guang, to Edinburgh Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305288 monthly 0.9 2013-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/295998_36630.jpg Flodden 1513 'ecomuseum' plans expansion One of the museum's current sites, the Memorial Cross at Flodden http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305248 monthly 0.9 2013-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/631265_702873.png Holland's Rijksmuseum reopens after makeover The museum was officIally opened by Queen Beatrix http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305246 monthly 0.9 2013-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/237567_286725.jpg Dinosaur museum prepares to break ground Fossil museum gets enough funding to go ahead http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305242 monthly 0.9 2013-04-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/933759_606680.jpg Imperial War Museum London to partially reopen Building will continue behind the scenes before the revamped museum reopens next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305232 monthly 0.9 2013-04-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/548691_131686.jpg Plans for £85m wildlife attraction in Scotland The £85m development would consist of three biospheres http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305193 monthly 0.9 2013-04-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/276656_197639.jpg Titanic Belfast contributes £54.3m to city's economy Titanic Belfast opened its doors on 31 March 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305153 monthly 0.9 2013-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/603371_264795.jpg Paul Hobson appointed Modern Art Oxford director Paul Hobson, the new director of Museum Art Oxford http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305152 monthly 0.9 2013-04-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/518636_145174.jpg Test-build of Neolithic houses underway at Stonehenge An artist's impression of the planned Neolithic village at its final home by the Stonehenge visitor centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305146 monthly 0.9 2013-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/296577_249897.jpg Fort Bovisand lands funding to transform into visitor attraction The planned development with blue representing residential areas and red representing the planned visitor attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305143 monthly 0.9 2013-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/546378_781597.jpg Duchess of Cambridge becomes patron of Natural History Museum The Duchess views Audubon's Birds of America at the opening of the museum's Treasures Gallery in November last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305118 monthly 0.9 2013-04-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/281635_607816.jpg Margaret Thatcher museum and education centre planned Margaret Thatcher held the office of Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305110 monthly 0.9 2013-04-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/297783_655000.jpg Satrosphere Science Centre announces expansion plans An artist's impression of the planned space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305092 monthly 0.9 2013-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140895_229608.jpg Derwent Valley project gets council backing Derwent Valley in Derbyshire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305087 monthly 0.9 2013-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/987634_933616.jpg Art fund for older people launched The fund is to encourage older people to engage in the arts as participants and as audience members http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305074 monthly 0.9 2013-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/102647_600802.jpg Museums Galleries Scotland allocates £500,000 in capital funding Tarn Brown, senior conservator at Glasgow Museums, examines Degas pastels in storage at the Burrell Collection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305068 monthly 0.9 2013-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/997221_237973.gif TEA expands - launches Asia Pacific division Electrosonic's Chris Conte will be division president http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305065 monthly 0.9 2013-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/845618_633814.jpg UK cultural attractions earning £100m a year from retail Almost a third of visitors to the London Transport Museum buy from its shop http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305063 monthly 0.9 2013-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/52282_465285.jpg Coventry Transport Museum plans £4.6m revamp The museum display includes automobilia, books, photographs and other archive, as well as motor cars, commercial vehicles, cycles and motorcycles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305055 monthly 0.9 2013-04-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/149359_932354.jpg Digital scheme for arts donations launched in London Donate lets people donate through their phones or online http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=305031 monthly 0.9 2013-04-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/205747_489082.jpg Five-year plan developed for Roman Antonine Wall The wall was abandoned around 160AD but Roman sites remain along where it stood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304998 monthly 0.9 2013-04-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/638472_487782.jpg Pleasurewood Hills invests £3.5m in park Pleasurewood Hills is located on the Suffolk Coast http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304933 monthly 0.9 2013-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/279629_671932.jpg Hawaii's Polynesian Cultural Center reveals upgrades The cultural centre's theatre is designed to look like a dormant volcano http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304931 monthly 0.9 2013-04-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/727838_714783.jpg £5.5m boost for planned Manchester arts centre The centre is set to open at First Street in spring 2015 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304888 monthly 0.9 2013-03-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/340824_582872.jpg Oakwood adopts Olympics’ Games Makers training programme Oakwood Theme Park staff celebrate at the end of their training day http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304857 monthly 0.9 2013-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/354698_921886.jpg LA's Museum of Contemporary Art to remain independent MOCA was recently the recipient of a bailout by billionaire art patron Eli Broad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304854 monthly 0.9 2013-03-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/521144_792030.jpg Birmingham Museums Trust joins the Google Art Project The museum will contribute more than 120 artworks to Google's online collection http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304848 monthly 0.9 2013-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/186659_746646.jpg New York's Statue of Liberty to reopen 4 July The Statue of Liberty is considered important to the city's economy and businesses, due to the millions of visitors it attracts each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304844 monthly 0.9 2013-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/488641_494373.jpg Revamp planned for Dorchester’s Old Crown Court and Cells The old court as seen from the public gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304841 monthly 0.9 2013-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/137975_866726.jpg £4.4m donation clears Royal Institution’s debts The Ri headquarters in Albemarle St, Mayfair, London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304787 monthly 0.9 2013-03-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/183942_883371.jpg Heritage Lottery Fund supports Aston Martin centenary Images of the workforce and car production will be among the items to be displayed in the exhibition http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304751 monthly 0.9 2013-03-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/721465_803351.jpg Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre secures development funding The permanent exhibit devoted to the Welsh poet is housed in a Grade II listed building in Swansea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304712 monthly 0.9 2013-03-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/34172_898945.gif ALVA releases list of most visited UK attractions for 2012 Edinburgh's National Museum of Scotland was the only tourist site outside London to make it into ALVA's list of the top 10 most popular attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304703 monthly 0.9 2013-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/348772_764853.jpg Warner Bros. donates props to Smithsonian Catwoman's costume, a suit worn by Paul Newman and Bette Davis' overcoat were among the artefacts donated http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304698 monthly 0.9 2013-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/545004_965233.jpg LA museums could merge to create major art institution LACMA was established in 1961 and is the largest art museum in western USA http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304670 monthly 0.9 2013-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/526748_928268.jpg JRA appointed to design exhibition spaces at Cade Museum The museum has been named after Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304657 monthly 0.9 2013-03-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/723843_745702.gif Eleven contenders announced for the 2017 City of Culture Derry-Londonderry is this year's City of Culture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304590 monthly 0.9 2013-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/234003_918116.jpg Disneyland Paris plans Ratatouille attraction The ride is themed after the popular Pixar/Disney animated film http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304588 monthly 0.9 2013-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/97584_852560.jpg Korea launches its first national contemporary history museum The high-tech exhibitions display a vast range of historical relics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304570 monthly 0.9 2013-02-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/73513_506994.jpg Indonesia’s largest theme park to open this year Carnivalia, which includes the Disko ride, is one of four zones planned for the park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304553 monthly 0.9 2013-02-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/92750_146444.jpg Children's museum to open £2.9m health-themed exhibition The new gallery will explore healthy habits http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304447 monthly 0.9 2013-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/256900_354273.jpg Turkish city to showcase its heritage doors More than 300 heritage doors have been earmarked for the project so far http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304444 monthly 0.9 2013-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/629798_478645.jpg Imperial War Museum Duxford to invest £15m in facilities A new permanent exhibition detailing the history of RAF Duxford will open in March http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304442 monthly 0.9 2013-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/316743_529320.jpg US$20m art centre for Texas university Three different spaces that will feature at the centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304433 monthly 0.9 2013-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/222873_665242.gif Porthcurno Telegraph Museum lands government funding The museum is situated in Cornwall in a spot where telegraph cables used to link Britain with its Empire http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304338 monthly 0.9 2013-02-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/30328_187135.jpg Development grant awarded for Northern Ireland maritime museum The Erbrington listed building that will house the proposed museum and archive centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304225 monthly 0.9 2013-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/21173_337367.jpg March opening for Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, New York An artist's impression of the admissions area of the Legoland Discovery Center http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304204 monthly 0.9 2013-01-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/753457_390678.jpg Museums Sheffield faces 10 per cent cut in council funding Weston Park is one of four attractions Museums Sheffield is responsible for http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304193 monthly 0.9 2013-01-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/832579_85030.jpg Kentucky Kingdom could reopen by 2014 Wooden roller coaster the Thunder Run at Kentucky Kingdom http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304163 monthly 0.9 2013-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/922795_361674.jpg Oxford's Story Museum lands Art Council grant The proposed Story Museum will open in Rochester House in Oxford's city centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304148 monthly 0.9 2013-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/586771_803563.jpg New Discovery Science Center to open in LA The current Discovery Science Center in Orange County attracts over 500,000 visitors each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304145 monthly 0.9 2013-01-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/521163_954180.jpg Columbus Museum of Art reveals plans for new wing The new wing represents the final stage in the art museum's US$90m revamp http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304116 monthly 0.9 2013-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/58962_754125.jpg Council supports Tate St Ives gallery expansion An artist's impression of the proposed new extension to the gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304091 monthly 0.9 2013-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/850268_328341.jpg New technologies launch at Cleveland Museum of Art, US The interactive Collection Wall features digital displays of the musuem's objects http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304065 monthly 0.9 2013-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/830753_429786.jpg Beamish Museum, Durham, set to welcome record visitor numbers The museum tells a social history of North East England during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304061 monthly 0.9 2013-01-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/253894_406725.jpg Tramway, Glasgow, to host 2015 Turner Prize 2015 will be the first time the Turner Prize has been hosted in Scotland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304023 monthly 0.9 2013-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/495055_631641.jpg Yorkshire galleries to promote county as sculpture capital of Europe The Hepworth Gallery is among four in the region to make up the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=304002 monthly 0.9 2013-01-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/494589_954038.jpg Tate Modern welcomes record visitor numbers in 2012 The Tanks live art space opened at the Tate Modern in summer 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303972 monthly 0.9 2013-01-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/942277_953983.jpg Chrysler Museum, Virginia, US, closes main gallery for US$24m revamp The main gallery of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Virginia, US, will remain closed until 2014 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303917 monthly 0.9 2013-01-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/904602_856675.jpg UK Football Museum to invest in former site at Preston The 1896 FA Cup is among the objects housed at the National Football Museum, Preston http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303886 monthly 0.9 2012-12-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/752091_32292.jpg Oakwood Theme Park announces £4m investment Park director Dominic Jones said the development would be a major boost for the local economy http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303877 monthly 0.9 2012-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/930337_765283.jpg Wales’ coal museum installs solar panels Big Pit has installed 200 photovoltaic solar panels on its museum building in Blaenafon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303873 monthly 0.9 2012-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895395_510353.jpg April opening for California’s Legoland Hotel Rooms at the Legoland Hotel will be kingdom, pirate or adventure themed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303860 monthly 0.9 2012-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/495714_437598.jpg Panel announced for rebranded Art Fund Prize for Museums and Galleries Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum was last year's winner of the £100,000 prize http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303859 monthly 0.9 2012-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/867019_504105.jpg HMS Caroline receives £1m lifeline to become museum HMS Caroline will have urgent repair works in preparation to become a floating museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303854 monthly 0.9 2012-12-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/542560_261843.jpg Rhino take up residence in new Chessington attraction: ZUFARI One of the stars of Chessington's latest attraction settles in http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303850 monthly 0.9 2012-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/761210_648262.jpg January launch for Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Local legends and culture will be a theme at Yas Waterworld when it opens in January http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303849 monthly 0.9 2012-12-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/49538_943662.jpg National Media Museum announces job cuts A spending review has been underway at the National Media Museum since October http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303833 monthly 0.9 2012-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/185227_250514.jpg Cultural attraction opens in Hervey Bay, Australia An 11.5m hardwood and steel sculpture of a humpback whale welcomes visitors to the centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303828 monthly 0.9 2012-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/804481_566430.jpg York Art Gallery's major upgrade granted Arts Council funds The refurbishment includes a space for the new Centre for British Studio Ceramics http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303800 monthly 0.9 2012-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/46439_374433.gif February decision for fate of earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral The future of Christchurch's damged cathedral will be decided in February http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303798 monthly 0.9 2012-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/888203_829208.jpg New Zealand settlers museum reopens after refurbishment The social history museum charts the arrival of the indigenous Maori population, the growth of the city and future challenges for the region http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303797 monthly 0.9 2012-12-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/814231_263989.gif India reveals multi-million dollar plans for tourist parks Cultural events, food streets, craft centres, hotels and convention centres would be among the attractions at India's proposed tourist parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303773 monthly 0.9 2012-12-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/445512_90046.jpg Yale reopens art gallery following US$135m revamp Yale University Art Gallery contains more than 185,000 artworks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303759 monthly 0.9 2012-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/691563_643903.jpg Fundraising underway for New Zealand whale museum The proposed whale museum would be based in Picton, New Zealand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303744 monthly 0.9 2012-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/783941_516834.gif Britain's religious buildings attracting the crowds Churches and cathedrals were visited by 6.7m overseas tourists in the UK last year. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303732 monthly 0.9 2012-12-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/996287_305152.gif Museum of Mathematics to open in New York The museum will open on 15 December http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303725 monthly 0.9 2012-12-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/987218_136732.jpg Plans to safeguard National Media Museum Visitor numbers have halved at the National Media Museum since 2001 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303690 monthly 0.9 2012-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/84205_618711.jpg Maori garden planned for Moselle, France Te Putake will open at the Fruit Gardens at Laquenexy in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303687 monthly 0.9 2012-12-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/895343_14347.jpg Mining museum plans memorial garden This site will be transformed into a memorial garden for lost miners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303622 monthly 0.9 2012-12-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/975673_657455.jpg Edinburgh Zoo celebrates pandaversary Yang Guang at Edinburgh Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303565 monthly 0.9 2012-11-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/686779_196668.jpg Arts sector jobs 'going unclaimed' The cultural sector is at risk of 'losing a generation of talent' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303557 monthly 0.9 2012-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/479091_526782.jpg Chester Zoo to create authentic Asian habitat Chester Zoo is aiming to be the best in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303448 monthly 0.9 2012-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/884132_98565.jpg Rochdale Pioneers Museum reopens after refit The updated Rochdale Pioneers museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303434 monthly 0.9 2012-11-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/442442_351683.jpg Edinburgh Zoo unveils new penguin plans The plans for Edinburgh Zoo's new penguin enclosure http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303390 monthly 0.9 2012-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/720427_515292.jpg US$15m Mayan museum opens in Mexico The museum will hold a collection of Mayan artefacts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303183 monthly 0.9 2012-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/719345_543136.jpg London 2012 Festival attracts 19.8m visits The London 2012 Festival was the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303181 monthly 0.9 2012-10-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/991358_361785.jpg Disney acquires Lucasfilm for US$4bn The Star Tours attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303171 monthly 0.9 2012-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/705300_616744.jpg Ground broken on Columbus Zoo's new US$30m African enclosure The enclosure will recreate an African savannah http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303169 monthly 0.9 2012-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150156_812423.jpg £13m Robin Hood Experience planned for Sherwood Forest An artist's impression of the planned Robin Hood-themed attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303167 monthly 0.9 2012-10-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/995839_582966.jpg Swansea castle redevelopment planned Swansea Castle is more than 800 years old http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303133 monthly 0.9 2012-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/454940_756838.jpg Space shuttle Atlantis moves to Kennedy centre An artist's impression of the Atlantis exhibit http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=303130 monthly 0.9 2012-10-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/173157_722770.gif Paul Kelly named new BALPPA CEO Paul Kelly, new BALPPA chief executive http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=302487 monthly 0.9 2012-08-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/395338_620746.gif Yas Waterworld to open by end of year Yas Waterworld to open by end of year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=280263 monthly 0.9 2011-09-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020811vaclogo.gif Full programme revealed for VAC 2011 VAC logo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=280113 monthly 0.9 2011-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160911nmaam.jpg African American music museum planned NMAAM will explore the history of African American music in the US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=280103 monthly 0.9 2011-09-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180509-londoneye.jpg London attractions report 'strong' summer The EDF London Eye was one of the attractions surveyed by London and Partners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=279933 monthly 0.9 2011-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150911rnsm.jpg Portsmouth attractions in ticketing tie-up The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is one half of the new venture http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=279683 monthly 0.9 2011-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150911museum.jpg ACE publishes new museums framework ACE has set out its vision for the future of the museums sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=279643 monthly 0.9 2011-09-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/161110-olympicpark2.jpg Olympic Park to offer legacy 'attractions' Authorities are eyeing "the right mix of attractions" for the Olympic Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=279283 monthly 0.9 2011-09-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/061010-eas-rome.gif EAS to descend on Olympia eas rome http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=279013 monthly 0.9 2011-09-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120911doncaster.jpg Work to start on £20m Doncaster venue Doncaster's new performance venue is due to open in spring 2013 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278763 monthly 0.9 2011-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090911tatemodern.jpg Tate Modern's first phase to open in 2012 Tate Modern has brought former Oil Tanks back into use as part of the scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278663 monthly 0.9 2011-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090911wildeagle.jpg US$20m Wild Eagle to open at Dollywood Wild Eagle will include a 135ft (41m) drop and a "zero-G" roll http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278593 monthly 0.9 2011-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/021210-MSC-certified.gif Survey: zoo-goers 'more educated' than other attractions guests A zoo. With people. And a seal. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278413 monthly 0.9 2011-09-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090911lubura.jpg Two new waterparks unveiled in China Lubura Waterpark is one of two new attractions to open in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278223 monthly 0.9 2011-09-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080911scad.jpg October launch for SCAD Museum of Art SCAD Museum of Art aims to provide 1sq ft of academic space for every 1sq ft of exhibition space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=278063 monthly 0.9 2011-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070911legoland.jpg Merlin eyes Asia Pacific for new Legolands Merlin is looking towards Asia Pacific for new Legoland attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=277983 monthly 0.9 2011-09-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070911wsf.jpg World Shakespeare Festival 2012 launches Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad, Iraq - one of the WSF productions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=277373 monthly 0.9 2011-09-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/050911bluebird.jpg National Lottery Awards final voting opens Bluebird Care Hampshire Disability Cricket Programme is up for Best Sport Project http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=277033 monthly 0.9 2011-09-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020911blackpool.jpg New attractions open at Blackpool Tower Merlin and Blackpool Council are working to transform the resort http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=276633 monthly 0.9 2011-08-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/310811kingstheatre.jpg Edinburgh theatre set for £2.6m revamp Work will start on the Kings Theatre revamp in mid-September http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=276353 monthly 0.9 2011-08-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300811libya.jpg UNESCO urges Libyan heritage 'protection' Leptis Magna is one of Libya's five UNESCO World Heritage Sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=275903 monthly 0.9 2011-08-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250811carwings.gif New tower attraction for Carowinds Carowings Windseeker http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=275693 monthly 0.9 2011-08-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240811merlintower.gif Plans approved for Eye attraction in Weymouth Merlin Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=275143 monthly 0.9 2011-08-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211glynnvivian.gif Welsh Assembly boost for Swansea schemes Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to undergo a proposed refurbishment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274833 monthly 0.9 2011-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170811crystalgrotto.jpg HLF boost for Cobham's Crystal Grotto The grotto is seen as one of the UK's most significant 18th century landscapes http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274823 monthly 0.9 2011-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/010311swanseacastle.jpg Swansea Council to open up city's castle Swansea Council will hold organised tours of the castle next month http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274723 monthly 0.9 2011-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230511britishmuseum.gif Visitor numbers up at English attractions British Museum - the most visited free attraction in England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274713 monthly 0.9 2011-08-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160811vamuseum.jpg MA members urge 'community engagement' MA members have urged ACE to prioritise 'community engagement' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274533 monthly 0.9 2011-08-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150811bshipcove.jpg Battleship Cove opens Pearl Harbor exhibit Battleship Cove is a non-profit museum in Fall River, Massachusetts, US http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274253 monthly 0.9 2011-08-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160811bendigo.jpg Expansion planned for Bendigo Art Gallery Bendigo Art Gallery is to undergo a major expansion programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274163 monthly 0.9 2011-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110811liberty.jpg US$27.25m revamp for Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is set to undergo 'long-planned' safety work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=274153 monthly 0.9 2011-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110811fortnelson.jpg New-look Fort Nelson museum unveiled The new-look Fort Nelson museum has been unveiled to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273983 monthly 0.9 2011-08-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020811vaclogo.gif VAC early bird offer ends today VAC logo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273773 monthly 0.9 2011-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100811thefalls.jpg Tubenbach opens at Schlitterbahn park The Falls forms part of the waterpark's new Tubenbach area http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273703 monthly 0.9 2011-08-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090811skyrush.jpg Hersheypark to launch new rollercoaster A train plan for Hersheypark's new Skyrush ride opening next year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273493 monthly 0.9 2011-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080811yorktown.jpg PGAV to devise masterplan for US attraction A 'cultural destination' is planned for land surrounding USS Yorktown http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273383 monthly 0.9 2011-08-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080811scotdance.jpg FST: Dance 'more popular' than football The FST's research found that dance was 'more popular' than football http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=273203 monthly 0.9 2011-08-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090811ali-cecooper.gif Alice Cooper attraction to launch at Universal Hollywood Alice Cooper http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=272863 monthly 0.9 2011-08-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030811wrestpark.jpg Wrest Park reopened by English Heritage Work has been completed on the first phase of a 20-year masterplan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=272503 monthly 0.9 2011-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020811edgewalk.jpg EdgeWalk experience opens at CN Tower EdgeWalk will operate seasonally between May and October http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=272163 monthly 0.9 2011-08-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020811trinitycollege.jpg EUR6m to boost Ireland's tourism sector Dublin's Trinity College Library houses the Book of Kells http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=272063 monthly 0.9 2011-08-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280711morecambehlf.jpg £18.3m HLF boost for 11 UK landscapes Morecambe Bay received a first-round pass towards a GBP2m grant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271833 monthly 0.9 2011-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150610 - Wildebeest close-up.jpg Holiday World to open new $9m ride in 2012 Wildebeest, the longest water coaster in the world http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271823 monthly 0.9 2011-07-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290711goerydelacote.gif At-Bristol chief executive to step down Dr Goéry Delacôte will become At-Bristol's president and chief scientific advisor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271473 monthly 0.9 2011-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270711bigpit.jpg Big Pit launches apprenticeship scheme The Big Pit programme aims to attract aspiring young engineers http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271413 monthly 0.9 2011-07-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280711jeremyreed.gif Jeremy Reed named new CEO of BALPPA Jeremy Reed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271303 monthly 0.9 2011-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260711tam.jpg TAM opens newly-renovated planetarium The new-look planetarium has been unveiled at the Taipei museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=271093 monthly 0.9 2011-07-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260711blackpooldungeon.gif Merlin to reopen Blackpool Tower in September Blackpool Tower Dungeon is among the new attractions to open at the Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270883 monthly 0.9 2011-07-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250711colchester.jpg £10.2m funding for four heritage projects Colchester Castle Museum has been awarded £3.2m by the HLF http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270783 monthly 0.9 2011-07-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220711drayton.jpg August opening for Drayton Manor Hotel General manager Martin Wright (back centre) will head up the senior management team http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270603 monthly 0.9 2011-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210711aww.jpg New Poland theme park plans announced Castle Island the working title for one of the park's proposed zones http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270493 monthly 0.9 2011-07-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411gallery.jpg Museums reveal impact of funding cuts The survey found that a fifth of museums have been cut by a quarter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270383 monthly 0.9 2011-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210711ladinosaur.jpg New Dinosaur Hall opens at LA museum A young adult named Thomas is at the centre of the Dinosaur Hall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270373 monthly 0.9 2011-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200711empire.jpg New attraction for Empire State Building The attraction explores the history and construction of the landmark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=270333 monthly 0.9 2011-07-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200711o2.jpg Mayor unveils new London Visitor Charter The O2 Arena has signed up to the new London Visitor Charter http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=269733 monthly 0.9 2011-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150711nmmwing.jpg National Maritime Museum opens new wing The National Maritime Museum has unveiled its new GBP35m wing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=269683 monthly 0.9 2011-07-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190711oystermouth.jpg First phase of Swansea castle revamp to open A new glass bridge has been installed to enable access to Alina's Chapel http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=269333 monthly 0.9 2011-07-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230211hmsvictory.jpg HMS Victory restoration work starts HMS Victory currently attracts around 400,000 visitors each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=268773 monthly 0.9 2011-07-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110711mol.jpg Museum of Liverpool to open next week The GBP72m Museum of Liverpool has been designed by 3xN http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=268583 monthly 0.9 2011-07-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190411nmawales.jpg Wales' National Museum of Art to open Wales' National Museum of Art will be located in Cardiff http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=268393 monthly 0.9 2011-07-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070711ireland.jpg Lower VAT rate for Irish tourism firms The VAT reduction is designed to stimulate Ireland's tourism sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=267503 monthly 0.9 2011-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040711greenlantern.jpg Green Lantern ride debuts at Six Flags park The new coaster is the third of three new rides to open this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=267183 monthly 0.9 2011-07-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040711drum.jpg Historic Scottish sites net £1m of funding Drum Castle will receive the largest share of the Historic Scotland funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=266643 monthly 0.9 2011-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300611brighton.jpg Noble Group to offload Brighton Pier Brighton Pier has been put up for sale for the first time in 27 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=266603 monthly 0.9 2011-06-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300611vangogh.jpg Van Gogh Museum to undergo renovation Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum is to be revamped at the end of 2012 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=266393 monthly 0.9 2011-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290611fortjesusmombasa.gif Unesco reveals 25 new World Heritage Sites Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Kenya http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=266383 monthly 0.9 2011-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290611romanmaryport.gif £11m Roman visitor attraction planned for Cumbria An artist's impression of the planne attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=266333 monthly 0.9 2011-06-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290611eiffel.jpg Eiffel Tower 'more popular' than UK sites Nearly half of those surveyed had visited Paris' Eiffel Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265853 monthly 0.9 2011-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270611hidcote.jpg £3.5m Hidcote garden restoration complete Hidcote Manor garden was created by US-born Major Lawrence Johnston http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265843 monthly 0.9 2011-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270611paralympic.jpg Paralympic ceremony directors appointed Hemmings and Sealey will direct the Paralympic Opening Ceremony http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265793 monthly 0.9 2011-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270611wadirum.gif Five new World Heritage sites announced Wadi Rum in Jorand - one of the five new World Heritage Sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265773 monthly 0.9 2011-06-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270611watts.jpg £11m Surrey gallery restoration complete Watts Gallery has undergone an extensive restoration programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265413 monthly 0.9 2011-06-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230611legoland22.gif Merlin to enter Japan for the first time Legoland fun fun http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265343 monthly 0.9 2011-06-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220611abbey.jpg Abbey Theatre relocation plans scrapped Deenihan has ruled out the prospect of the theatre relocating to the GP complex http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=265103 monthly 0.9 2011-06-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200611oceanpark.gif The Rainforest opens at Ocean Park Ocean Park's new Rainforest attraction launches http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=264733 monthly 0.9 2011-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230511britishmuseum.gif British Museum nets 2011 Art Fund Prize The British Museum secured the prize for its A History of the World initiative. http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=264643 monthly 0.9 2011-06-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170611harrypotter.gif Mixed results for global theme park sector in 2010 The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Island's of Adventure in Orlando, US, helped the park record a 30 per cent increase in visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=263773 monthly 0.9 2011-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130611strauss.jpg Leisure figures on Birthday Honours List England cricket captain Andrew Strauss was the recipient of an OBE http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=263733 monthly 0.9 2011-06-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130611denbigh.jpg Cadw to undertake Denbigh Castle revamp A new purpose-built visitor centre is to be created at Denbigh Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=263303 monthly 0.9 2011-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100611dorney.jpg Cedar Fair to expand Pennsylvania park Cedar Fair is to expand Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=263293 monthly 0.9 2011-06-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/161109-dreamland.jpg Council moves to secure Dreamland site Plans are afoot to regenerate the Dreamland site into a new attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=262983 monthly 0.9 2011-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080611stta.gif New 'racing' spans for US zipline attraction Three new ziplines are to open at the Colorado attraction on 15 June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=262863 monthly 0.9 2011-06-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080611riptidebay.gif Riptide Bay launches at Six Flags park Surf Rider is one of the new experiences to open as part of Riptide Bay http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=262293 monthly 0.9 2011-06-06T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030611sommerland.gif New high ropes course for Denmark park Innovative Leisure has completed the installation in Nykøbing, Denmark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=262223 monthly 0.9 2011-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030611cliffwalk.gif Cliffwalk attraction for North Vancouver Cliffwalk includes a signature U-shaped bridge above the river canyon http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=262133 monthly 0.9 2011-06-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030611whitechapel.gif London gallery to host government works Five displays of the government's collection will be hosted over the coming year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=261533 monthly 0.9 2011-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/010611titanica.gif TITANICa experience opens at NI museum TITANICa was unveiled on the centenary of the ill-fated liner's launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=261503 monthly 0.9 2011-06-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/010611penarth.gif VGC boost for Penarth Pier Pavilion plans Penarth Pier Pavilion is poised to undergo a major transformation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=261163 monthly 0.9 2011-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/310511bournemouthpier.gif Bournemouth Pier to house £3m attraction Openwide International is planning to transform the pier's visitor experience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=261093 monthly 0.9 2011-05-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/310511hlftransporter.gif National Lottery boost for heritage sites Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge secured a confirmed HLF grant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260573 monthly 0.9 2011-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250511legoland.gif October opening date for Legoland Florida Preparations are continuing ahead of Legoland Florida's October launch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260553 monthly 0.9 2011-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-museumbridewell.jpg ACE urged to rethink core museums model The MA said investment shouldn't be restricted to a 'handful' of museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260513 monthly 0.9 2011-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250511southbank.gif £4m makeover for London's South Bank The South Bank between Tower and Westminster Bridges will be enhanced http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260493 monthly 0.9 2011-05-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190609-wedgwood.jpg UNESCO recognition for Wedgwood Museum The museum's collection includes more than 100,000 documents http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260233 monthly 0.9 2011-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240511portlympne.gif New-look Port Lympne officially opens Work on the £1m redevelopment project commenced in late 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260213 monthly 0.9 2011-05-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240511sussex.gif Sussex CCC unveils refurbished pavilion Brighton and Hove mayor Anne Meadows (right) helps open the pavilion http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260073 monthly 0.9 2011-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230511ironbridge.gif National Heritage List for England launched English Heritage has set out its corporate plan for the next four years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=260053 monthly 0.9 2011-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230511britishmuseum.gif Four museums vying for Art Fund Prize The British Museum is one of four shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259923 monthly 0.9 2011-05-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230511wenlock.jpg HLF funding for Much Wenlock Museum An image of a presentation from the Wenlock Olympian Games http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259873 monthly 0.9 2011-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200511europeapark.gif Europa-Park to build fifth hotel A model of what the hotel will look like http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259803 monthly 0.9 2011-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200511despicapble1.gif Universal reveals Despicable Me and Spider-Man plans A CGI shot of the Despicable Me animation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259783 monthly 0.9 2011-05-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200308-thomas.gif Drayton Manor adds to Thomas Land Thomas Land at Drayton Manor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259703 monthly 0.9 2011-05-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240210-watfordcolosseum.jpg Topping out for Watford Colosseum The new-look Watford Colosseum is due to open later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=259253 monthly 0.9 2011-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170511glasto.jpg Music tourism generate 'at least' £864m Thousands of people attend UK festivals and concerts each year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258983 monthly 0.9 2011-05-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160511glasgowhlf.jpg UK cities and towns in line for HLF support Parkhead Cross in Glasgow is one of the THI's earmarked for support http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258523 monthly 0.9 2011-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130511hoff.jpg Nickelodeon Land opens in Blackpool David Hasselhoff helped mark the launch of Nickelodeon Land http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258503 monthly 0.9 2011-05-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130511tourist.jpg Domestic breaks 'no good' for tight budgets Britain may be good for overseas visitors, but not for domestic residents http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258173 monthly 0.9 2011-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120511shanghaidisney.jpg Work starts on Shanghai Disney Resort An artist's impression of the new Shanghai Disney Resort in China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258163 monthly 0.9 2011-05-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110711cntower.jpg CN Tower to unveil extreme attraction The Edgewalk experience will last 20-30 minutes at the CN Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258033 monthly 0.9 2011-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110511waines.jpg Bristol Aquarium appoints new manager David Waines is the new manager of Bristol Aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=258003 monthly 0.9 2011-05-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110511commons.jpg MPs call for greater access to Commons The riverside terrace could open up to visitors when Parliament is not sitting http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=257963 monthly 0.9 2011-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100511lego.jpg Merlin plots Kansas City move for Legoland A Legoland Discovery Centre is to open its doors in Kansas City http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=257773 monthly 0.9 2011-05-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090511hlfkew.jpg UK heritage sites in line for £52m boost The Royal Botanic Gardens is in line for a full HLF grant worth £15m http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=257723 monthly 0.9 2011-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280710-millenniumstadium.gif Study explores Millennium projects' impact Cardiff's Millennium Stadium was one of the projects to receive support http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=257693 monthly 0.9 2011-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180909-scarborough.jpg £6.5m Scarborough Spa overhaul complete A £6.5m redevelopment of the Scarborough Spa complex is complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=257313 monthly 0.9 2011-05-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/050511kentucky.jpg Kentucky Kingdom relaunch plans revealed Kentucky Kingdom closed its doors to the public in 2009 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256993 monthly 0.9 2011-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/211010 - Six Flags new coasters.jpg Revenues up, losses narrow at Six Flags A new ride planned for 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256973 monthly 0.9 2011-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/161109-dreamland.jpg Compulsory purchase for Dreamland site Negotiations with the owner of the Dreamland site have collapsed http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256953 monthly 0.9 2011-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/290610-great-wolf.gif Great Wolf reports losses of US$6m for Q1 2011 Great Wolf Lodge http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256873 monthly 0.9 2011-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040511titanica.jpg NMNI announces further TITANICa details TITANICa: The People's Story is set to take visitors back 100 years http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256843 monthly 0.9 2011-05-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/050210-brightono.jpg Green light for Brighton ferris wheel plans The new wheel attraction will be located to the east of Brighton Pier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256753 monthly 0.9 2011-05-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030511tokyo.gif Japan's tourism industry looking to bounce back Tokyo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256443 monthly 0.9 2011-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280411nrm.jpg NRM cancels £21m redevelopment plans The museum's GBP21m NRM+ scheme has been abandoned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256423 monthly 0.9 2011-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180310-bonaccord.jpg Aberdeen baths set for arts centre overhaul The Bon Accord Baths building is to become a new arts centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256293 monthly 0.9 2011-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280411vengeance.jpg 5D laser ride for London Dungeon Vengeance will open to visitors at the London Dungeon on 28 May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256263 monthly 0.9 2011-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280411boston.jpg Work starts on new US tea party museum The museum will celebrate the historic 1773 Boston Tea Party http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256253 monthly 0.9 2011-04-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280411wildwood.jpg Wildwood unveils new adventure play area The Tree Top Drop Slide features a 26ft vertical drop at the start http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256173 monthly 0.9 2011-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270411petersen2.jpg US$100m gift for LA automotive museum Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256163 monthly 0.9 2011-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270411bostonsci.jpg Boston museum unveils fundraising bid The Museum of Science, Boston, has launched a new capital campaign http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=256043 monthly 0.9 2011-04-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270411martinmere.jpg 'Canoe safari' opens at WWT wetland centre Visitors can explore the site's wildlife as part of the canoe safari http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=255823 monthly 0.9 2011-04-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260411westminsterabbey.jpg PwC: Sector to benefit from Royal Wedding The Royal Wedding is to take place at London's Westminster Abbey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=255713 monthly 0.9 2011-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210411royalalberta.jpg New CA$340m museum planned for Alberta The new Royal Alberta Museum is to be built in downtown Edmonton http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=255573 monthly 0.9 2011-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210411boyleblackpool.jpg Madame Tussauds launches in Blackpool Susan Boyle is one of the wax figures at Madame Tussauds Blackpool http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=255553 monthly 0.9 2011-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130605-Horniman-acquarium.jpg Twelve London museums accredited as 'green attractions' Horniman Musuem - one of the winners http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=255483 monthly 0.9 2011-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200411titanic.jpg NI museum nets White Star Line collection More than 7,000 White Star Line artefacts will go on display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254933 monthly 0.9 2011-04-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190411nmawales.jpg July opening for new Cardiff art museum The new National Museum of Art is due to open in Cardiff on 21 July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254703 monthly 0.9 2011-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150411earthcentre.jpg Earth Centre to become activity centre Doncaster's Earth Centre shut its doors as a visitor attraction in 2004 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254693 monthly 0.9 2011-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150411cabottower.jpg Cabot Tower set for summer reopening Cabot Tower is in line to reopen to the public this summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254593 monthly 0.9 2011-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150411royclare.jpg MLA chief set for Auckland move Roy Clare will leave the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254573 monthly 0.9 2011-04-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020211mshed.gif £1.39m HLF grant for Bristol's M Shed Bristol's M Shed is scheduled to open in June http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254443 monthly 0.9 2011-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411nasa.jpg New homes for retired NASA shuttles Retired NASA space shuttles are to go on show at four US museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254403 monthly 0.9 2011-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411GlacierRunLouisvilleZoo.gif Polar bears move in at Louisville Zoo Polar bears move in to Glacier Run at Louisville Zoo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254343 monthly 0.9 2011-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411gallery.jpg Art Fund reveals funding increase plans Increased funding is to be made available to museums and galleries http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=254043 monthly 0.9 2011-04-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130411evergreenpark.jpg Evergreen Waterpark to open in June The waterpark at the museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253993 monthly 0.9 2011-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280111lewscastle.gif Council seeks Lews Castle repair consents Lews Castle is poised for a major transformation under council plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253973 monthly 0.9 2011-04-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130910-theatrcolwyn.jpg Summer reopening for Theatr Colwyn Theatr Colwyn is one of the oldest operating venues of its kind in Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253743 monthly 0.9 2011-04-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/241110-lochness.jpg Jacobite Discovery project gets green light THe DWA-designed centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253623 monthly 0.9 2011-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080411guitar.jpg Vaizey launches cultural education review Classic FM managing director Darren Henley is to lead the review http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253593 monthly 0.9 2011-04-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080411momath.jpg Museum of Mathematics nets US$2m grant The Museum of Mathematics will be located in central Manhattan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=253083 monthly 0.9 2011-04-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311newlanark.jpg New Lanark public consultation launches The new plan sets out a vision for the management of New Lanark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=252053 monthly 0.9 2011-04-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/131009-stonehenge.jpg Stonehenge plans secure 'Big Society' boost Penrose is to enable English Heritage to use £2m of historic reserves http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=251603 monthly 0.9 2011-03-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170510-hafodcopperworks.jpg Student to develop copper heritage e-trail Swansea Council has high hopes for the Hafod Copperworks site http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=251223 monthly 0.9 2011-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300311princes.jpg Funding for Princes of Gwynedd scheme Alun Ffred Jones (right) helps launch Princes of Gwynedd at Conwy Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=251213 monthly 0.9 2011-03-30T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300311youngvic.jpg Arts organisations learn funding fate London's Young Vic was one of a few to receive a funding increase http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=250733 monthly 0.9 2011-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040609-public.jpg MPs urge government to review MLA plans ACE support for The Public was labelled a http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=250623 monthly 0.9 2011-03-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/130710 - Lego Florida Orange.jpg Visitor numbers up at Merlin attractions Legoland Florida will open later this year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=250283 monthly 0.9 2011-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240311dyffryn.jpg Dyffryn House secures £600,000 HLF grant Volunteer Kay Parry inside one of the rooms to be renovated http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=250183 monthly 0.9 2011-03-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170610-ntfuture.jpg £8.2m to 'open up' creative learning spaces The new-look National Theatre will feature a Clore Learning Centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249583 monthly 0.9 2011-03-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230311denbigh.jpg Visitor centre planned for Denbigh Castle Alun Ffred Jones (second from left) examines plans for Denbigh Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249543 monthly 0.9 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311ellesmereport.jpg Ellesmere Port waterfront vision unveiled Ellesmere Port's waterfront is poised to undergo a major overhaul http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249483 monthly 0.9 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311derrywalls.jpg Derry walls scheme handed funding boost The scheme aims to 'reclaim' Derry-Londonderry's walls for community use http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249413 monthly 0.9 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311murraywlct.jpg WLCT appoints new interim chief executive Stuart Murray will take over as interim chief executive in April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249333 monthly 0.9 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311jodrell.jpg DCMS confirms World Heritage Site shortlist Jodrell Bank Observatory is one of the 11 sites named on the Tentative List http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249253 monthly 0.9 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220311newlanark.jpg Scottish sites to mark World Heritage Day New Lanark is one of Scotland's five current World Heritage Sites http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249123 monthly 0.9 2011-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/300309-snpg.gif £2m funding boost for Scottish gallery work The funding will go towards the completion of work at the gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249083 monthly 0.9 2011-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210311snowdon.jpg Welsh attractions net Assembly cash boost Snowdon Mountain Railway received GBP300,000 from the Assembly Government http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=249013 monthly 0.9 2011-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210311vindolandatrust.jpg Trust unveils new-look Roman attractions The Roman Army Museum is one of the two trust-run attractions http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248993 monthly 0.9 2011-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201210-assemblyrooms.jpg HLF grant for Assembly Rooms makeover The Assembly Rooms are due to participate in the Cultural Olympiad http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248953 monthly 0.9 2011-03-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210311penarth.jpg £3.9m Penarth Pavilion scheme approved PAC is proposing to transform the pavilion into a multi-use venue http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248443 monthly 0.9 2011-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160311duxford.jpg New exhibition proposed for IWM Duxford The new permanent exhibition will be housed in the old Watch Office http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248433 monthly 0.9 2011-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160311guildhall.jpg Windsor's new Guildhall museum launches The new museum is located within the Grade I-listed Guildhall http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248393 monthly 0.9 2011-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211chelseamuseum.gif Fans help shape Chelsea museum content The Chelsea FC museum will be located in the Matthew Harding Stand http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248363 monthly 0.9 2011-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160311stockton.jpg Lottery funding boost for Stockton schemes The Central Stockton THI has received GBP1.7m from the HLF http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248293 monthly 0.9 2011-03-16T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020810-blackpoolmerlin.gif Merlin announces Blackpool Tower date Merlin will operate an Eye attraction at the top of Blackpool Tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=248073 monthly 0.9 2011-03-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150311themepark.gif UK attractions report membership 'boom' Attractions that offer membership schemes are set to benefit most http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=247843 monthly 0.9 2011-03-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140311pallas.jpg Port Lympne unveils further revamp details Port Lympne's new 230sq m enclosure for Pallas cats http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=247353 monthly 0.9 2011-03-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100311otters.jpg Oceanarium to unveil new mammal display Two otters will take up residence at the Oceanarium's mammal display http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=247113 monthly 0.9 2011-03-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040311-Famous-Grouse.gif Famous Grouse Experience adds new taste experience The newexhibit at the visitor attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246943 monthly 0.9 2011-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040311-Edinburgh-Castle.gif New king of Edinburgh Castle Nick Finnigan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246773 monthly 0.9 2011-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090311shaleoil.jpg MGS confirms Recognised Collections grants Almond Valley Heritage Trust aims to help visitors explore the Shale Oil industry http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246703 monthly 0.9 2011-03-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090311dpasilcox.gif DP Associates looking to enter fitness sector Norris Panton (left), Duncan Phillips (middle) and Ben Silcox http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246673 monthly 0.9 2011-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080311beaupre.jpg Repaired castle to reopen in South Wales Old Beaupré Castle is located in the Vale of Glamorgan http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246393 monthly 0.9 2011-03-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020810-blackpoolmerlin.gif Blackpool attracts 'record' visitor numbers Blackpool Tower is to be transformed by the council and Merlin http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=246223 monthly 0.9 2011-03-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070311brainreal.gif At-Bristol gets go ahead for Real Brain Exhibit The Real Brain exhibit was manufactured by the science centre's own staff http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=245523 monthly 0.9 2011-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180909-scarborough.jpg May finish for Scarborough Spa revamp The refurbishment of Scarborough Spa is due for completion in May http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=245483 monthly 0.9 2011-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160310-tourism.jpg Government publishes new tourism strategy The government is aiming to help drive tourism growth in the UK http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=245433 monthly 0.9 2011-03-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040311column.jpg Landmark 2012 art scheme for North West A representation of how Column will look in the Wirral, Merseyside http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=245113 monthly 0.9 2011-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020311oralndoeye.gif Merlin plans Orlando Eye attraction The Orlando Eye will be very much like the London Eye http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=245093 monthly 0.9 2011-03-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020311clarencepier.gif Two high ropes course installations unveiled Innovative Leisure's Clarence Pier high ropes course in Southsea http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244983 monthly 0.9 2011-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020311cardiffstory.jpg Event marks completion of The Cardiff Story Content in the Cardiff in Context Gallery being put through its paces http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244963 monthly 0.9 2011-03-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-museumbridewell.jpg MLA unveils provisional Renaissance budget The 2011-12 Renaissance budget has been labelled as a 'transitional' one http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244273 monthly 0.9 2011-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180909-scarborough.jpg Milestone for Scarborough Spa scheme The first phase of work at Scarborough's Spa complex is now complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244243 monthly 0.9 2011-02-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250211nola71.gif Nola 7 completes hotel projects The Constantinople indoor waterpark http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244103 monthly 0.9 2011-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240211WorldDigitalJoyland.gif Videogame theme park planned for China Videogame theme park planned for China http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244093 monthly 0.9 2011-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/20211bristolharkaqua.gif Bristol and Barcelona aquariums join forces Diver swimming with shark at the Barcelona aquarium http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=244073 monthly 0.9 2011-02-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240211RomeHolocaustMuseum.gif Holocaust museum planned for Rome Rome to construct Italy's first Holocaust museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243883 monthly 0.9 2011-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230211hmsvictory.jpg HMS Victory in line for 'major restoration' HMS Victory is to undergo a major restoration programme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243863 monthly 0.9 2011-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230211keighley.jpg Yorkshire towns to share £2.75m funding Keighley is one of the two Yorkshire towns to receive HLF funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243823 monthly 0.9 2011-02-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230211glasgowrch.jpg 2014 revamp for Glasgow cultural venues Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of two venues to be revamped http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243503 monthly 0.9 2011-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220211OceanPark100millionthguest.gif Ocean Park welcomes 100 millionth guest Ocean Park welcomes its 100 millionth guest http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243473 monthly 0.9 2011-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220211BellRockLighthouse.gif Celebration of historic Scottish lighthouse Celebration of historic Scottish lighthouse http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243463 monthly 0.9 2011-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220211RaglanCastle.gif Raglan Castle staircase reopened Raglan Castle staircase reopened http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243403 monthly 0.9 2011-02-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030910-aberdeenmaritime.jpg Cash boost for Aberdeen Maritime Museum The museum's Education Suite is to undergo a refurbishment http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243183 monthly 0.9 2011-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/121010-imax.jpg New attraction planned for Bournemouth The waterfront site is to be transformed under the council's plans http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=243123 monthly 0.9 2011-02-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210211delapre.jpg Council moves to secure abbey's future NBC is planning to invest in the restoration of Delapre Abbey http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242693 monthly 0.9 2011-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170211Interlink.gif Interlink rides set for French and Swedish parks Interlink rides set for French and Swedish parks http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242603 monthly 0.9 2011-02-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170211AtlantisLegoland.gif New underwater ride for Legoland Windsor New underwater ride for Legoland Windsor http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242173 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211ThorpeParkBolligerFlyingCoaster.gif Planning permission sought for Thorpe Park's new coaster Planning permission sought for Thorpe Park's new coaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242143 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211wrexham.gif Wrexham museum opens after £2m revamp Wrexham County Borough Museum has benefited from a revamp http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242103 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211CreekSurfingSharpened.gif Creek Surfing and Polin in waterparks alliance Creek Surfing and Polin in waterparks alliance http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242083 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211EdinburghCastle.gif New manager for Edinburgh Castle New manager for Edinburgh Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242073 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211MeltonCarnegieMuseum.gif Melton museum's new gallery officially opened Melton museum's new gallery officially opened http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=242043 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211glynnvivian.gif £6m renovation for Swansea art gallery Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to undergo a £6m renovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241983 monthly 0.9 2011-02-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150211hlfwallsend.gif Two sporting schemes to share HLF funding Michael Carrick, Rodney Marsh and Alan Shearer at the Wallsend Boys club http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241863 monthly 0.9 2011-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140211scienceoxford.gif Science Oxford plans new innovation centre Science Oxford is planning a new facility in the heart of the city http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241773 monthly 0.9 2011-02-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211chelseamuseum.gif Summer opening for Chelsea FC museum The museum will be located at the club's Stamford Bridge ground http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241523 monthly 0.9 2011-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211nms.gif July launch for new-look Scottish museum The new-look National Museum of Scotland is to open in July http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241463 monthly 0.9 2011-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211MantaSeaWorldOrlando.gif SeaWorld's Manta flies into San Diego SeaWorld's Manta flies into San Diego http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241453 monthly 0.9 2011-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211SixFlagsArkhamAsylum.gif 10th roller coaster for Six Flags New England 10th roller coaster for Six Flags New England http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241433 monthly 0.9 2011-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/100211HuntingtowerCastle.gif Huntingtower Castle gains heritage education award Huntingtower Castle gains heritage education award http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=241363 monthly 0.9 2011-02-10T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270409-forgan.gif ACE chair expresses 'faith' in new approach Dame Liz Forgan will back ACE's new funding approach in her speech http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240963 monthly 0.9 2011-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090211qrlmuseum.gif Boost for Queens Royal Lancers museum A new Queens Royal Lancers museum is to open at Thoresby Courtyard http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240943 monthly 0.9 2011-02-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080211meltonmuseum.gif Melton Mowbray museum gallery opens The gallery is designed under the Changing Life in Rural Britain theme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240743 monthly 0.9 2011-02-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/080211swangallery.gif HLF backing for RSC's Swan Gallery plans The RSC is planning to overhaul the Grade II*-listed Swan Gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240523 monthly 0.9 2011-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/231110-florencenightingale-.jpg ACE outlines vision for museums funding MLA will retain responsibility for Renaissance funding in 2011-12 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240423 monthly 0.9 2011-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070211zoo.gif BIAZA reveals 'value' of zoos/aquariums UK zoos and aquariums attracted 25 million visitors last year http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240343 monthly 0.9 2011-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120210-globestockton.jpg Stockton theatre revamp plans revealed Stockton's historic Globe Theatre is to undergo GBP4m revamp http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=240323 monthly 0.9 2011-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040211merlin.gif Warwick Castle to launch Merlin attraction Merlin: The Dragon Tower is to open at Warwick Castle in April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239943 monthly 0.9 2011-02-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040211helix.gif Work starts on £43m Helix development The Kelpies will be at the heart of the first phase of the scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239773 monthly 0.9 2011-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030211WaterworldConcordCA.gif Parques Reunidos to run Waterworld California Parques Reunidos to run Waterworld California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239733 monthly 0.9 2011-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030211SolarPoweredCrealy.gif Crealy to become UKs first solar powered theme park Crealy to become UKs first solar powered theme park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239723 monthly 0.9 2011-02-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/030211ScienceNorth.gif Science North's CEO to step down Science North's CEO to step down http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239513 monthly 0.9 2011-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020211portlympne.gif Work starts on Kent animal park overhaul One of the new structures being erected at Port Lympne http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239473 monthly 0.9 2011-02-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020211hardy.gif HLF boost for Thomas Hardy's birthplace Visitor facilities at Thomas Hardy's birthplace are to be upgraded http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239393 monthly 0.9 2011-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/010211WipeoutPleasurewoodHills.gif Compagnie des Alpes sells seven attractions to HIG Compagnie des Alpes sells seven attractions to HIG Capital http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239363 monthly 0.9 2011-02-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/010211StoweHouseNT.gif Stowe library reopens to visitors Stowe House library reopens to visitors http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=239173 monthly 0.9 2011-01-31T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/020810-blackpoolmerlin.gif Public exhibition for Blackpool Tower plans Merlin is working with Blackpool Council to transform the tower http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238833 monthly 0.9 2011-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/021110-hermajestys.jpg 'Buoyant' year for West End theatres London's theatres saw box office revenues increase in 2010 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238793 monthly 0.9 2011-01-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/280111lewscastle.gif Heritage funding boost for Scottish sites Lews Castle has been awarded £500,000 by the Scottish Government http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238643 monthly 0.9 2011-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270111CocoKey1.gif Jones Lang LaSalle to auction American water park hotels Jones Lang LaSalle to auction American water park hotels http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238633 monthly 0.9 2011-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270111MeridianLine.gif Royal Observatory to charge for Meridian Line Royal Observatory to charge for Meridian Line http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238603 monthly 0.9 2011-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270111FrontierCityOKCNL.gif New management teams for eight CNL properties New management teams for eight CNL properties http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238563 monthly 0.9 2011-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171209 - Cedar Fair Cal Great America.jpg Changes at the top for Cedar Fair New chair of Cedar Fair Entertainment named http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238153 monthly 0.9 2011-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250111unlimitedarts.gif Artists awarded Cultural Olympiad funding Second Time Broken - Remix Dance Company http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=238143 monthly 0.9 2011-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/250111USSIowa.gif Historic US navy ship in new battle Historic US navy ship in new battle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237993 monthly 0.9 2011-01-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240111torreabbey.gif Heritage projects to share £7.4m funding Torre Abbey, Torbay, secured GBP2.8m towards restoration work http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237843 monthly 0.9 2011-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/040610-pontio.jpg First Minister hails Bangor arts scheme The proposed Pontio venue at Bangor University http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237753 monthly 0.9 2011-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240111paigntonzoo.gif Paignton Zoo 'becomes outdoor classroom' Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has joined Growing Schools http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237743 monthly 0.9 2011-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/240111wearmouthjarrow.gif World Heritage bid for Wearmouth-Jarrow St Peter's Church at Wearmouth-Jarrow http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237663 monthly 0.9 2011-01-24T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210111JasminesFlyingCarpet.gif Jasmine's Flying Carpets to land at Disney Tokyo Jasmine's Flying Carpets to land at Disney Tokyo http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237623 monthly 0.9 2011-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210111TiltAWhirlSellner.gif Larson International acquires coaster builder Sellner Larson International acquires coaster builder Sellner Manufacturing http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237603 monthly 0.9 2011-01-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200111KinnairdHeadLighthouse.gif New interpretation for Scottish lighthouse New interpretation for Historic Scotland's Kinnaird Head lighthouse http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237203 monthly 0.9 2011-01-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190111bellingham.gif Funding for North East's railway heritage Bellingham's Heritage Centre has secured National Lottery funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=237043 monthly 0.9 2011-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180111SFPalaceofFineArts.gif San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts reopens San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts reopens after USD21m renovation http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236973 monthly 0.9 2011-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/180111regentspark.gif Penrose calls for 'accountable' Royal Parks Regent's Park is one of the eight Royal Parks in London http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236893 monthly 0.9 2011-01-18T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-museumbridewell.jpg 2011 Kids In Museums Manifesto launched Museums should make the most of their 'wow factor' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236733 monthly 0.9 2011-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170111thinktankhlf.gif £900,000 grant for Birmingham's Thinktank How the new Made In Birmingham gallery will look when complete http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236683 monthly 0.9 2011-01-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170111timecapsule.gif New-look waterpark launched in Coatbridge The Time Capsule has benefited from £6m worth of improvements http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236583 monthly 0.9 2011-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140111plintheandg.gif Fourth Plinth commissions announced Elmgreen and Dragset's Powerless Structures, Fig.101 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236523 monthly 0.9 2011-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140111maryport.gif Maryport museum to reopen 'by Easter' The council handed over the museum to a group of enthusiasts http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236493 monthly 0.9 2011-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140111ElectrosonicChina.gif AV kit from Electrosonic for new Chinese dark rides AV kit from Electrosonic for new Chinese dark rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236443 monthly 0.9 2011-01-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140111CoyotePoint.gif Name change at California museum Name change for Coyote Point Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236213 monthly 0.9 2011-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270409-llynpeninsula.gif Llyn Peninsula nets HLF landscape funding The Llyn Peninsula has secured National Lottery funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236173 monthly 0.9 2011-01-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120111sandsfootcastle.gif HLF confirms Sandsfoot Castle funding The scheme aims to open up the castle to the public http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=236033 monthly 0.9 2011-01-12T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120111botanicgardenw.gif Funding boost for Welsh botanic garden The National Botanic Garden of Wales http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=235773 monthly 0.9 2011-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/251110 - Ocean Park Aquarium.jpg New aquarium for Hong Kong's Ocean Park New aquarium for Hong Kong's Ocean Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=235653 monthly 0.9 2011-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110111PacificParkSantaMonica.gif Iconic California amusement park sold Iconic California amusement park sold http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=235643 monthly 0.9 2011-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110111StarWarsLegolandCalifornia.gif Four new attractions for Legoland California Four new attractions for Legoland California http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=235623 monthly 0.9 2011-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/110111HappylandThemeParkVietnam.gif Steelman to design Happyland Hotel for Vietnam Steelman Partners to design Happyland Hotel for Vietnam http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=235283 monthly 0.9 2011-01-11T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/120111wypleeds.gif National Lottery boost for Leeds arts venue West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds 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Funding boost for Cardigan Castle scheme The trust is working to safeguard the future of Cardigan Castle http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=234453 monthly 0.9 2011-01-05T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/050809-sneinton.jpg Work starts on Sneinton Market scheme Sneinton Market is to become a new public space for Nottingham http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233623 monthly 0.9 2010-12-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/221210-abbeyroad.jpg Iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing listed The iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing in St John's Wood http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233193 monthly 0.9 2010-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/090910-leedsarena.jpg Developer submits Leeds Arena legal claim The proposed Populous-designed Leeds Arena http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233153 monthly 0.9 2010-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201210-bromleymuseum.jpg Council to bid for HLF museum support The interior exhibition space of Bromley Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233133 monthly 0.9 2010-12-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201210-cwmdonkinpark.jpg Four park schemes secure Lottery funding Swansea's Cwmdonkin Park has received a confirmed grant http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233083 monthly 0.9 2010-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171210-whitechapel.jpg Lottery funding for four London arts groups Whitechapel Gallery has received National Lottery funding http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=233063 monthly 0.9 2010-12-17T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/171210-edinburghcastle.jpg Record numbers for Historic Scotland sites Edinburgh Castle is managed by Historic 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attraction http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=231713 monthly 0.9 2010-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-museumbridewell.jpg ACE agrees to take over MLA functions ACE will take over responsibility for the development of museums http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=231633 monthly 0.9 2010-12-09T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/091210-hertfordtheatre.jpg New-look arts venue opens in Hertford The dance studio at Hertford Theatre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=231493 monthly 0.9 2010-12-08T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/071209-tourismireland2.jpg Ireland cuts air travel tax to boost tourism The move aims to help encourage more visitors to Ireland http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=231123 monthly 0.9 2010-12-07T12:00:00Z 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Historic East London mill to be revamped House Mill and Millers House http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=229333 monthly 0.9 2010-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/050309-scunthorpenev.gif NLC finalises Baths Hall operator deal Scunthorpe's new Baths Hall entertainment venue http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=229223 monthly 0.9 2010-11-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270910-yorkminster.jpg York presents heritage bid to Parliament York Minster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228863 monthly 0.9 2010-11-25T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/251110 - Ocean Park Culture Show.jpg Visitor numbers up at Ocean Park Visitor numbers up but profits down at Hong Kong's Ocean Park http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228523 monthly 0.9 2010-11-23T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/231110-florencenightingale-.jpg Arts Council to take on museums role ACE will be responsible for museums' development http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228373 monthly 0.9 2010-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/221110-hengistbury.jpg Dorset visitor centre plans submitted The proposed visitor centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228363 monthly 0.9 2010-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070709-redcar.jpg Redcar vertical pier plans to be considered The vertical pier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228293 monthly 0.9 2010-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270710-doncastervenue.gif Work to start on Doncaster cultural scheme The proposed new cultural quarter in Doncaster http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228123 monthly 0.9 2010-11-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191110-charlesdickens.jpg £2m HLF grant for Charles Dickens Museum London's Charles Dickens Museum http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228093 monthly 0.9 2010-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150610-jeremyhunt.jpg Government to outline philanthropy plans Jeremy Hunt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228063 monthly 0.9 2010-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/131009-stonehenge.jpg Stonehenge secures £10m HLF investment The proposed Stonehenge visitor centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=228003 monthly 0.9 2010-11-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/160909-harrypotter.jpg TEA announces winners of Thea Awards The Harry Potter attraction in Orlando http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=227923 monthly 0.9 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losses Great Wolf Resorts narrows losses http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225523 monthly 0.9 2010-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/041110-souter.jpg New HLF measures to help applicants Souter said the move would help applicants cope with 'economic challenges' http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225493 monthly 0.9 2010-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/041110-vaizey.jpg Vaizey unveils new arts bursary scheme Vaizey has officially launched the new bursary scheme http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225453 monthly 0.9 2010-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270409-forgan.gif ACE launches new arts funding approach ACE has launched a new funding application system http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225423 monthly 0.9 2010-11-04T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/041110-glasshouse.jpg HLF funding for historic Stourbridge site The proposed new-look Glasshouse building http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225413 monthly 0.9 2010-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/140810-Reid-anderson.gif Six Flags sees Q3 revenue boost Jim Reid-Anderson http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225243 monthly 0.9 2010-11-03T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/031110-howshammill.jpg HLF boost for Malton eco-heritage scheme Howsham Mill is to feature a new education centre http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225113 monthly 0.9 2010-11-01T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/241108-warnervillage.gif IAAPA launches research foundation IAAPA looking to conduct its own research http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225093 monthly 0.9 2010-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/021110-hermajestys.jpg Lloyd Webber to offload London theatres Her Majesty's Theatre is one of the four to be sold by RUG http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=225013 monthly 0.9 2010-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/021110 - Serpentine Sackler Gallery.jpg New public gallery for Serpentine Gallery Serpentine Gallery's new display space http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=224843 monthly 0.9 2010-11-02T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/021110-harlech.jpg New visitor facilities for Harlech Castle Harlech Castle is to benefit from new visitor facilities http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=224293 monthly 0.9 2010-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/291010-drift.jpg Thames to host major new art exhibition Julius Popp's bit.fall will form part of DRIFT 10 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=224133 monthly 0.9 2010-10-29T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/291010-castle.jpg English Heritage to cut grants 'by a third' English Heritage is facing a 32 per cent budget cut http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=224043 monthly 0.9 2010-10-28T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/170610-ntfuture.jpg £10m boost for National Theatre overhaul NT Future aims to 'open up' the South Bank venue to a wider audience http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=223823 monthly 0.9 2010-10-27T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/271010-boystoy.jpg 'Boy's Toy' sculpture for Park Lane Plans to install the Vroom Vroom sculpture have been approved http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=223693 monthly 0.9 2010-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/261010 - Mme Tussauds Blackpool.jpg April opening for Mme Tussauds in Blackpool Madame Tussauds is opening in Blackpool in April 2011 http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=223553 monthly 0.9 2010-10-26T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/270409-forgan.gif ACE reveals funding cut details Forgan: ACE is 'determined' to lead the sector http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222883 monthly 0.9 2010-10-22T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/221010-tatemodern2.jpg Hunt launches Plus Tate arts initiative The Tate will exchange resources and skills with 18 other arts organisations http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222763 monthly 0.9 2010-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/211010 - Art Gallery NSW.jpg AUS$7m bequest to Australian art gallery The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222703 monthly 0.9 2010-10-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/211010 - Six Flags new coasters.jpg Three new coasters for Six Flags Magic Mountain Superman : Escape from Krypton, one of Six Flags Magic Mountain's new rides http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222443 monthly 0.9 2010-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/220610-osborne.gif Boost for apprenticeships, free museums - but arts funding cut in CSR George Osborne http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222433 monthly 0.9 2010-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201010-simworx.gif MOSI adds 4D effects theatre The films will be supplied by nWave http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222403 monthly 0.9 2010-10-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/201010-jellybabies.jpg Jelly Baby sculptures for Marble Arch The jelly baby sculptures will take up residence near Marble Arch http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222293 monthly 0.9 2010-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191010 - Lavasa City.jpg MGM looking to team up with Indian company for theme park The Lavasa city development near Mumbai http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222243 monthly 0.9 2010-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191010-whitstablecastle.jpg Report: Heritage makes 'economic sense' Heritage attractions help boost regional economies http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222203 monthly 0.9 2010-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/191010 - Cinderellas Fairy Tale Hall.jpg Cinderella's Fairy Tale Hall to open at Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo Disneyland's Cinderella's Fairy Tale Hall opens next April http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=222153 monthly 0.9 2010-10-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/260107-parques-reunidos.jpg Spanish theme park sale in doubt Candover's sale of Parques Reunidos is in doubt http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=221623 monthly 0.9 2010-10-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/230309-charlie-bray.gif IAAPA president Bray resigns IAAPA's Charlie Bray has resigned http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=221473 monthly 0.9 2010-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/141010 - Calf of Man IoM.jpg Island 'too small' for theme park The Calf of Man seen from Cregneash, Isle of Man http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=221443 monthly 0.9 2010-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/141010 - Hastings pier fire.jpg Survey carried out on Hastings Pier The fire damaged Hastings pier http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=221433 monthly 0.9 2010-10-14T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150610-jeremyhunt.jpg DCMS confirms 19 quangos to be axed Hunt has confirmed plans to abolish or reform 19 quangos http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=221373 monthly 0.9 2010-10-13T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/131010-prickwillowbox.jpg Village phone box hosts first art exhibition Prickwillow's restored phone box has become an art gallery http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=8487 monthly 0.9 2004-07-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/150704-camelot.jpg Theme parks slammed for serving unhealthy food Theme parks have been slammed for not offering healthy options http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7626 monthly 0.9 2004-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210404-ihatework.jpg Alton Towers criticised for encouraging skiving The FSB has called for Alton Towers to take the website down http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7620 monthly 0.9 2004-04-21T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/210404-royal-fest-hall.jpg Clore Duffield gives £5m to RFH as work begins on refurbishment Refurbishment work on the RFH has now begun http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7612 monthly 0.9 2004-04-20T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/200404-glas-sci-centre.jpg Glasgow’s revolving tower to reopen The tower is expected to reopen in the summer http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7599 monthly 0.9 2004-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190404-manc-science.jpg New gallery opens at Manchester’s Museum of Science The new gallery was opened by Trevor Bayliss http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7593 monthly 0.9 2004-04-19T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/190404-Van-Gogh.jpg Art gallery reinstalls collections Van Gogh self-portrait http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?pagetype=news&codeID=7559 monthly 0.9 2004-04-15T12:00:00Z http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/070404-royalopera.jpg Opera offers its finest for a tenner The Royal Opera hopes to increase its audience