Dear Readers, dear Industry Colleagues, A year that has been a tough test for all of us is coming to an end. The leisure industry, too, not only had to be very patient in 2020, but also had to overcome major challenges. And yet, with even more (...) read more
Simple lines, clear messages, timeless design – this is what the works of pop artist Keith Haring, who died in 1990, were known for. Haring himself was once a big Walt Disney fan and “Mickey Mouse” lover. Repeatedly, the cartoon character appeared (...) read more
The Museum Groningen in The Netherlands is presenting the “The Rolling Stones – Unzipped” travelling exhibition still through the end of February 2021. The show is the first international exhibition dedicated to the globally popular rock band of The (...) read more
The ABC Serrano shopping center located on the Paseo de la Castellana avenue in Madrid has recently been added a new attraction: On the second floor, guests can now immerse themselves in the Sweet Space Museum – a colorful, sugary-sweet art (...) read more
Dear Readers, dear Industry Colleagues, NOW the time has come when all of us should be able to relax a little and focus on the essential things in life … And even if this year it may not be so easy for one or the other, because everything happens (...) read more
Construction of the new “Odyssey of the Seas” cruise ship, which will be operated under the flag of the Miami/Florida-based Royal Caribbean International line, is underway: The 347.1-meter-long “ocean giant” recently left the covered building dock (...) read more
In autumn 2017, TimeRide GmbH, founded in Munich in 2016, launched a new VR adventure with the opening of their first experience exhibition in Cologne (we reported in EAP 5/2017). Since then, around 350,000 visitors have been welcomed at the site in (...) read more
Universal Orlando Resort recently added another accommodation option for guests: The new “Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites” on Universal Boulevard is the second hotel in the destination’s “Value” category and is designed to lure (...) read more
Despite the current closure of the Disneyland Paris Resort, which is expected to continue until Febuary 12th, 2021, the park revealed further details on novelties coming for the 2021 season. The “Disney Junior Dream Factory“ will be a 20-minute-long (...) read more
Based on the technology of its “Spike®” coaster, Munich-based roller coaster manufacturer Maurer Rides has developed the “Signature Tower”, a new ride concept designed to merge brand and experience. On a small footprint of 25 x 10 meters, any track (...) read more
The engineer and entrepreneur Bruno Rixen, who revolutionized the sport of water skiing in the 1960s with his innovative development of a water ski cableway, passed away on November 30th at the age of 89. His work was characterized by enthusiasm, (...) read more
The British technology company of Electrosonic recently announced the completion of its new production facility in Dubai. With the launch of this site the company aims at creating an even better position in the regional market by providing enhanced (...) read more
On December 10th, the “Asia Attractions Golden Crown Awards 2020”, which honor outstanding projects & services in the national leisure and attractions industry, were presented in Zhengzhou, in the Chinese province of Henan. Among the award winners (...) read more
After almost a year of negotiations, private equity firm BGH Capital, which was established in Melbourne in 2017, has now been able to close its takeover deal with cinema and theme park operator group Village Roadshow. At a total transaction value (...) read more
A new 18-pole, four-level KristallTurm® high ropes course was recently opened in a public park in Nanjing, China. The attraction, named “Jinling Jungle”, features 120 different climbing stations, an event platform, a children’s course, a giant (...) read more
With its “Made-to-Measure Excitement” solution, the US technology provider Gateway Ticketing has developed a new business approach to increase per capita revenues in leisure facilities and attractions by targeting visitors and collecting and (...) read more
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort plans to expand its park area by approx. 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) in 2021, its tenth anniversary season, to gain space for new visitor experiences and attractions. The expansion is expected to include at least six new rides (...) read more
Belgium’s BoldMove company presents “Houba World”, a new indoor concept themed to the fantastic character of “Marsupilami” created by André Franquin. In close cooperation with the creative team of Mediatoon Licensing (part of the French-Belgian (...) read more
The Efteling Hotel, which has been part of the Efteling theme park resort, since 1992 and offers 450 beds, will now receive a complete make-over. Between January 4th and March 8th, 2021 a total of 98 comfort suites and four junior suites will (...) read more
Geoff Chutter founded WhiteWater West in 1980, an enterprise which has evolved from a water park into one of the industry‘s leading waterride designing and manufacturing companies. This year, WhiteWater celebrated its 40th anniversary. Chutter still (...) read more
