(eap) Swedish activity park operator JumpYard is continuing its expansion in Germany: The chain’s second German location is scheduled to open in Frankfurt-Griesheim by the end of this year. The approximately 4,000-square-metre indoor activity park (...) read more
(eap) In 200 days, the time will have come: EXPO 2027 will open in Belgrade on 15 May 2027. Running until 15 August, the specialised expo is themed “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All”. According to the organisers, it is expected to attract (...) read more
(eap) The annual conference of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of scientifically managed zoos and aquariums, is currently taking place in Cologne and will run until Thursday, 29 October. As the host of the (...) read more
(eap) In 1952, he joined the family business SAMC-Avia Reverchon, founded by his father, and remained actively involved well into old age: Christian Reverchon, son of company founder Gaston Reverchon, passed away on 22 October 2026 at the age of 97. (...) read more
(eap) The French Pierre et Vacances-Center Parcs Group increased its economic revenue as reported by 2.7 percent to around EUR 2 billion (EUR 1.99 billion) in the 2025/26 financial year. As the company announced last week, revenue from its core (...) read more
(eap) Hot Beach Olímpia, a water park located within a resort complex in Olímpia (São Paulo state, Brazil), is set to launch the country’s first Dueling Water Coaster. The new attraction, scheduled for opening in 2027, will be supplied by Canadian (...) read more
(eap) The international leisure and attractions industry mourns the passing of Andreas Waschk (1963–2026), founder of the consulting and project development company AWC (now EDUTA!N AG) and the EXPLORADO Group, which operated the former Odysseum in (...) read more
(eap) Dubai’s observation attraction The View Palm Jumeirah is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new addition: Visitors with a head for heights can now step onto “The Ledge at the View”, a series of new glass ledges extending from the (...) read more
(eap) More than 20 European leisure destinations operated by the Spanish Parques Reunidos Group are currently hosting Halloween events. Alongside traditional horror attractions such as haunted houses and live scare actors, the amusement and animal (...) read more
(eap) Bungee at Yas Bay, a new attraction at Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is scheduled to open on 1 November 2026. Visitors will be able to take a bungee jump from a 50-metre-high platform overlooking the waterfront promenade. (...) read more
(eap) With “Le Rêve de Louis XIV”, Puy du Fou has announced a new major production that visitors will be able to experience at the French theme park in the Vendée from 2027. The park invested a total of 33 million euros in the new show centred on (...) read more
(eap) The Bergerlebniswelt Ritzhagen adventure destination in Willingen, in the German state of Hesse, opened its new “Ritz Racer” Alpine Coaster this week. The new attraction complements the existing summer toboggan run, mountain carting and summer (...) read more
(eap) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for one of its upcoming “Prima” Class ships, the “Norwegian Bella”. Currently under construction at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard, the vessel is scheduled to begin operating week-long (...) read more
(eap) On 19 November 2026, “LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition” will make its German debut at OBEX Oberhausen. Following stops in Australia, Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Finland and the USA, fans of the popular building brick brand will also be able to (...) read more
(eap) The spooky season is also in full swing at Germany’s Tripsdrill leisure park. Over the past two weekends, the “Schaurige Altweibernächte” (Spooky Old Women’s Nights) took place once again – an event that has already become a staple at the (...) read more
(eap) For several years now, the “Halloween Haus” in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has been offering several days of spooky entertainment during the autumn season. One of the event’s distinguishing features is its non-profit character: The (...) read more
(eap) Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, recently celebrated the opening of its new water park expansion, “Aquadome™”. The 74,000-square-foot (approx. 7,000-square-meter) addition further expands the resort and convention (...) read more
(eap) A new interactive experience based on the popular German children’s book characters “Die Olchis”, created by Erhard Dietl, has recently opened in Hamburg-Altona. The Olchis Experience invites families to immerse themselves in the world of the (...) read more
(eap) In Avanos, in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, DOF Robotics is planning “Neo Cappadocia”, an indoor theme park designed to operate year-round. The Turkish attractions manufacturer will deliver a range of media-based experiences and operate the park (...) read more
(eap) Since last Friday, October 16, the grounds of Messe Freiburg in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, have once again been buzzing with rides, entertainment and culinary delights: This year’s Freiburger Herbstmess’ (Freiburg Autumn Fair) officially (...) read more
