(eap) The US cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) has announced new and expanded experiences for its ships Norwegian Bliss® and Breakaway®. The so-called “Silver Screen Bistro”, a combined cinema and dining experience, is set to make its debut (...) read more
(eap) Artistic light installations can not only bathe the Christmas season in a warm atmosphere, but can also last throughout the whole winter... Anyone who decides to visit a zoo on these cold and predominantly dark days can discover all kinds of (...) read more
(eap) Therme Erding can look back on a successful 2024. Last year, the “world’s largest thermal spa” not only celebrated its 25th anniversary with numerous events, but also set a new visitor record. A total of 1.9 million guests visited the Bavarian (...) read more
(eap) The Dracolorium, a new interactive permanent exhibition presenting life-size dragons and fantastic creatures, recently opened in the Swiss town of Bad Zurzach. These are located in a room measuring around 250 square meters, where a media (...) read more
(eap) The German company Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme, based in Sexau (Baden-Württemberg), and the Danish Hedegaard & Christensen Holding, based in Silkeborg, have founded the joint venture Cup Concept Danmark ApS to introduce Cup Concept to the (...) read more
(eap) Zurich Zoo has opened a new research station that gives visitors an insight into part of its scientific work – with a focus on the conservation of biodiversity. The six rooms of the new station offer precisely controllable research conditions (...) read more
(eap) The sudden death of gastronomy expert and entrepreneur Oliver Altherr on New Year’s Day at the age of just 58 has caused great consternation and sadness. Oliver Altherr’s career began with a remarkable victory at the German Young Chefs’ (...) read more
(eap) The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced “The Gantry at LC-39”, an interactive experience that reimagines the historic Launch Complex 39. The attraction, scheduled to open early this year, will showcase the location of LC-39 in (...) read more
(eap) At the turn of the year 2024 the management at Tierpark Hagenbeck in Hamburg has also changed. The previous Zoological Director PD Dr Guido Westhoff and the former long-standing Zoo Inspector Walter Wolters now form the new dual leadership (...) read more
(eap) Karl’s Erlebnis-Dörfer (Adventure Villages) welcomed more than 7.5 million guests in 2024: The Karls Group’s popular adventure and leisure parks are thus continuing their success story, making them one of the leading leisure destinations in (...) read more
(eap) The 43rd Congress of the European Showmen’s Union (ESU) will take place in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, from 21 to 23 January 2025. The international industry meeting, which takes place every two years, will be accompanied by a varied (...) read more
Dear Readers The entire EAP team wishes you, your employees and your families a happy and blessed Christmas! We hope that you can spend a few quiet, warm and, above all, relaxing days with your loved ones. Simply relax and enjoy your freetime! We (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch Attractiepark de Waarbeek, located in Hengelo near Enschede, has published visualizations and initial construction site photos of a new attraction that is due to open in 2025. This is a carousel that transports passengers to lofty (...) read more
(eap) The “Disney Treasure”, the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, sets sail for the first time tomorrow from Port Canaveral, Florida (USA). The ship, which was built by the German Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, will (...) read more
(eap) The Brand Experience Center Conference will premiere on January 28 and 29, 2025. The new event will serve as a networking and experience exchange platform for professionals from the brand experience sector worldwide. The location for the event (...) read more
(eap) The trend of light trails in zoos and animal parks – staged by illuminated (animal) figures and objects – is continuing. Visitors to the Schwarze Berge Wildlife Park near Hamburg can once again discover more than 35 glamorous (...) read more
(eap) The Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Döbeln in Central Saxony (Germany), which opened in March this year, is being expanded to include overnight accommodation. The first “Karls-Bande Hotel” is set to open in Döbeln on 1 June 2025. The new themed hotel has (...) read more
(eap) The West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley (Worcestershire, England) has a new Managing Director: Joanne Hammick, who has extensive experience in the hospitality industry – having previously worked as Managing Director of Studley Castle, part of (...) read more
(eap) The German Association of Indoor Playgrounds and Leisure Facilities (G.: “Verband der Hallen- & Freizeitanlagen e.V. / VDH”), which has been in existence for 20 years and unites the operators of indoor playgrounds and their suppliers under one (...) read more
(eap) “Let’s twist, fly, climb” – the Loop5 near Darmstadt (Germany) continues to evolve from a shopping centre to an experience centre. “We are currently turning the entire Loop5 around. Everything is different, much more cheerful and colourful and (...) read more
