Being among France’s most popular leisure attractions in terms of attendance figures (with approx. 2.3 million visitors in 2019, cf. Park Report in EAP 2/2020), Parc Astérix has recently introduced the “Qsmart“ virtual queuing technology from (...) read more
The 40th anniversary edition of the “WWA Show“ – the global waterpark industry education, trade and networking event, which is organized by the World Waterpark Association on an annual basis – will take place in the form of a virtual event this year (...) read more
For the 21st time, Bush Gardens Tampa Bay is going to host its “Howl-O-Scream“ Halloween event – this season with an amended concept for an outdoor fear fest, in accordance with the current corona virus regulations in the state of Florida. The (...) read more
The Netherlands-based technology companies KCI The Engineers, Bosch Rexroth, Hillebrand and NorthernLight have joined forces to create a new high-rise attraction. The “Spiral Tower“ is a new attraction concept suitable for city centres, urban parks (...) read more
The German playground equipment manufacturer SIK-Holz is now a climate-neutral company in accordance with the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol adopted by the United Nations in 1997. SIK-Holz had commissioned the Fokus Zukunft company to determine (...) read more
A Brightline rail project, which is already in the construction phase, foresees a direct express train connection between the Florida metropolises of Miami and Orlando. In addition to a station at Orlando International Airport (MCO), also the Walt (...) read more
The Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company Eagle Hills and Emaar Entertainment (the leisure and entertainment division of Emaar Properties from Dubai) have formed a joint venture to develop the new Marassi Aquarium (...) read more
As of the first quarter of 2023, “Harry Potter“ fans in Tokyo will be able to enjoy the “Wizarding World“ in a new visitor attraction. Warner Bros. Studio Tours announced the development of Warner Bros. Studio Tours Tokyo – The Making of Harry (...) read more
Since this summer, visitors to Roaring Springs Water Park located in Meridian, Idaho (USA) have been able to experience the new “Snake River Run“ water slide (type FlyingSAUCER 30) supplied by Canadian manufacturer ProSlide. The 1.1 million Euros (...) read more
Since this month, Doris Räuber, former director of the Cassiopeia Therme located in Badenweiler, has been new general manager of Badenweiler Thermen und Touristik GmbH (BTT). Räuber will oversee the thermal bath’s daily operations as well as other (...) read more
The producers of the Belgian edition of the “The Wheel of Fortune“ family TV show assigned also Belgium-based company Painting with Light (PwL) to redesign the show set. In cooperation with Genk-based interior design company Deusjevoo a new and (...) read more
The Bavaria-based family leisure destination Allgäu Skyline Park opens its new “Allgäuflieger“ flying carousel today. Supplied by Austrian manufacturer Funtime, the 400 ton heavy construction will transport visitors to airy heights. Sitting in their (...) read more
As of this coming weekend, visitors to Schwaben Park in Southern Germany will be able to experience the all-new “Hummel Brummel” Wie-Flyer attraction, which will be officially inaugurated on Saturday. For a flight with the “bumblebee” the ride (...) read more
The “European Park for Volcanism” – Vulcania –, which is located in France’s Auvergne region, has recently upgraded its “Angry Earth” (Fr.: “Terre en Colère”) simulator attraction with the addition of the “Salto!” show control technology from (...) read more
For its StormTM coin-operated VR simulator, which was introduced during last year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando (cf. EAP 1/2020), Canada’s Triotech company has now launched “Reef Rider” as the second interactive gaming content for the attraction. Two (...) read more
British Holovis company, which is known in the leisure and attractions industry for its AV and media technology, has recently relocated its headquarters to new premises in Hinckley (Leicestershire, UK). The new headquarters building comprises a (...) read more
As of August 20th Harry Potter fans will again be able to take a look behind the scenes of the film series about the popular Hogwarts student when the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London reopens its gates after its Corona-lockdown. Since the max. (...) read more
Since August 1st this year, the F3 Familien- und Freizeitbad (F3 Family & Leisure Pool) in Fellbach, Germany has been completely in municipal hands. Opened in 2013, the leisure pool complex, the facilities of which include an indoor pool with a (...) read more
In recent weeks, there have been numerous and repeated comments from suppliers and manufacturers in the leisure industry saying that the cancellation of IAAPA Expo (still scheduled to take place from 17-20 Nov in Orlando, FL) is unavoidable this (...) read more
California-based Storyland Studios creative design company has just opened a new office in London, England and thus its first branch in Europe. Former Disney employee Ben Thompson was named new Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International to (...) read more
