Last year, Germany’s KölnBäder GmbH – operator of 13 in- & outdoor swimming pools in Cologne – has welcomed a total of more than 2.7 million guests at its locations, a new record in the company’s 20-year history. Compared to the results of the 2017 (...) read more
This year, Dutch Duinrell leisure and vacation park plans to make several new investments in its visitor offer: In addition to the expansion of its vacation park and the reopening of the modernized “La Place” restaurant in spring this year, (...) read more
Yesterday, SeaWorld San Diego marine theme park in California has announced to build a new dive coaster: “Mako” is set to open in 2020 and will be “California’s highest, fastest and longest rollercoaster”, according to the park. As with equally (...) read more
This past weekend, Disneyland Paris has revealed further details on the renovation of its New York Hotel, which is scheduled to reopen in summer 2020 with a new design under the name of Hotel New York® – The Art of Marvel (cf. EAP News f. Sept 1st, (...) read more
Today sees the opening of the new “The Flyer – San Francisco” flying theater attraction at Pier 39 in San Francisco, CA. Visitors can experience a virtual, six-minute 3D flight over the city and its surrounding areas (cf. EAP News f. March 12th, (...) read more
The Aquatica water park in Orlando, which is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment portfolio, has recently received the accreditation as “Certified Autism Center” from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) (...) read more
“Focus on Saudi Arabia” was the title of the very first networking and seminar event of the Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) held in Saudi Arabia. More than 100 professionals from the regional leisure industry as (...) read more
Today, Movie Park Germany announced its plans to open a new theme area this spring, dedicated to Nickelodeon’s “PAW Patrol” animation series starring a pack of brave dogs. On a site of some 1,800 square meters in the park’s “Nickland” area, (...) read more
Dutch SnowWorld company, which specializes in the operation of indoor winter sports facilities, has recently made two acquisitions to further expand its portfolio and establish itself as one of the European market leaders in this business. The (...) read more
Today, Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it has entered into a partnership agreement with the Gangwon Provincial Government to build a Legoland theme park in South Korea, which has been in planning for several years now (cf. EAP News from Dec (...) read more
All over the world carolers, dressed in the robes of the Holy Three Kings, bring the blessing “Christus mansionem benedicat – Christ bless this house” to the people. This past Saturday they also stopped at Germany’s Europa-Park: Around 100 children (...) read more
Waterslide manufacturer Polin Waterparks has recently named Okyay Halavurt (photo) new Regional Business Development Manager UK. Halavurt joined the Turkish company in 2005, starting as a project engineer, followed by positions in project management (...) read more
Originally developed as a custom-made attraction, ride manufacturer Sunkid has recently incorporated the new “Sky Loop“ into its product portfolio. The thrill ride, which in this standard version can accommodate up to four people, promises an (...) read more
Canada’s CAVU Designwerks and London-based Framestorm company, specialized in visual effects for film productions and advertising, announced to develop a completely new ride category dubbed “Game Changers“ to take interactivity in attractions on the (...) read more
The winners of the 25th Thea Awards presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), which will officially be awarded during a gala event on April 13th, 2019 in Anaheim/California, were announced during this year’s IAAPA Expo in (...) read more
Canadian waterslide manufacturer WhiteWater West recently announced its new collaboration with Canada-based Cirque du Soleil entertainment company to develop an extraordinary water park concept featuring live entertainment. While guests can enjoy (...) read more
As successor of Markus Achleitner, President of the European Waterpark Association (EWA) and new state councilor of economy and tourism for the Upper Austria region (cf. EAP News from June 19th, 2018 & November 27th, 2018), Thomas Prenneis took over (...) read more
The Brass Ring Awards, which are presented annually in several categories by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), were bestowed to leisure operations and manufacturing companies during this year’s IAAPA Expo in (...) read more
Today, Germany’s Phantasialand announced its plans to build its third theme hotel directly in its new “Rookburgh” area, which is currently under construction and will feature the world’s first Flying Launch Coaster (“F.L.Y.”, cf. EAP 2/2018 & EAP (...) read more
During the past ten years Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has been transformed from a desert island into an international leisure and entertainment destination: One of the first milestones in the island’s development was marked by the opening of the Yas (...) read more
