(eap) Following the recent acquisition of BELANTIS by Compagnie des Alpes (CdA), Filip De Witte has now officially been introduced as the new Managing Director of the theme park located near Leipzig, Germany. As an experienced leisure and tourism (...) read more
(eap) With the adoption of the “Zoo of the Future” master plan back in June 2000, Leipzig Zoo set out to transform itself into a modern, nature-oriented and species-appropriate zoological institution. 25 years after the decision, numerous projects (...) read more
(eap) Following several weeks of renovation work, Bodensee-Therme Überlingen has reopened its doors, now showcasing a refreshed and modernised look. As part of the comprehensive refurbishment, key areas such as the thermal spa restaurant and the (...) read more
(eap) Since this past Sunday, the Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Döbeln, Saxony, has officially been welcoming overnight guests to its first associated accommodation, the “Karls Bande-Hotel”. The thematic design is based on the “Karls Bande” (Engl.: “Karl’s (...) read more
(eap) A new, radio-networked locker system is being used at Mineraltherme Böblingen since the end of May this year. With the “SAFE-O-TRONIC® CLW (Current Lock Wireless)” system from Schulte-Schlagbaum AG, the facility is relying on a digital (...) read more
(eap) With a total height of 34 meters, a new “Roller Ball M” attraction from RES Rides has opened at the Swiss amusement park Conny-Land. The ride was placed on top of the existing bumper car building – a special structural feature which, according (...) read more
(eap) Ride manufacturer Intamin Amusement Rides has broken ground on a new building at its company headquarters in Schaan (Liechtenstein). The extension is intended to transform the existing site into a modern corporate campus (...) read more
The world’s first installation of the new interactive “Drifter” ride from Zierer (see EAP-News of 13 Feb 2024) was opened a few days ago at Särkänniemi amusement park in Finland. Under the name “Drifti”, the ride now complements the park’s range of (...) read more
(eap) Shopping centres in Germany are increasingly evolving into leisure destinations. According to the latest Shopping Center Report 2025 by the EHI Retail Institute, experiential offerings, and gastronomic concepts are becoming even more relevant (...) read more
(eap) The Beach Park in Aquiraz near Fortaleza in north-eastern Brazil has added a new main attraction to its water park: the “Surreal” water coaster has recently expanded Aqua Park’s existing offering. The new slide is a “Master Blaster” attraction (...) read more
(eap) Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany, has opened a newly designed habitat for lowland tapirs and capybaras, which the animals have now moved into. The approximately 1,000-square-meter outdoor enclosure, located just a few meters behind the zoo’s (...) read more
(eap) The new “Silver Lake City” adventure area was officially opened at Europa-Park today. The western town complements the existing Camp Resort with additional attractions, gastronomy offers and accommodation. With the expansion, the park is (...) read more
(eap) Opened in 1985, Water World Lloret de Mar, located on Spain’s Costa Brava, has launched a new major water slide attraction called “Tornado King”. According to the Canadian manufacturer ProSlide Technology Inc., this installation (...) read more
(eap) With today’s opening of the new “ShootingSTAR” slide, AquaMagis in Plettenberg, Germany is adding a new spectacular feature to its outdoor offerings. According to the operator, the facility, which was developed by the Swiss company Klarer (...) read more
(eap) On June 6 – just days before the start of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (scheduled for June 9–13, 2025) – what is being promoted as “Europe’s largest drone show to date” is set to take place in Nice. Christian Estrosi, mayor of the (...) read more
(eap) Starting tomorrow, visitors to PortAventura theme park will be able to experience what is being described as the “first mixed reality roller coaster”. Titled “El Diablo Neo”, the new experience reimagines the park’s classic mine train ride (...) read more
(eap) The new roller coaster “The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge” was recently opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Virginia, USA). The new ride is an Inverted Family Coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), which reaches speeds of up to 40 miles (...) read more
(eap) In the Dutch coastal village of Lauwersoog, the new Werelderfgoedcentrum Waddenzee (short: WEC, English: “Wadden Sea World Heritage Center”) recently opened its doors. The facility aims to educate visitors about this unique North Sea habitat (...) read more
(eap) The American Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, opened a new thrill attraction last weekend with “Twizzlers Twisted Gravity”. The “Screamin’ Swing” ride from S&S Worldwide swings guests to heights of up to 137 feet (approx. 42 meters). (...) read more
(eap) The Main Street at Pullman City, the Western-themed park in Bavaria, is shining in new splendor! This past Saturday marked the official reopening of the area, which had been destroyed by a major fire in January 2024 (as previously reported by (...) read more
