The French operating group Compagnie des Alpes (CdA), whose portfolio includes leisure parks as well as winter sports and ski resorts, has acquired a majority stake of 73 percent in France-based Travelfactory, a specialist in vacation rentals and in (...) read more
In due time for the new year, Spain’s Rocas & Design theming and design company has launched a new sister company named Rocas & Design Art Studio, which is based in Madrid. The new division focuses on the services of themed design & storytelling for (...) read more
As announced by the IMAX Corporation and South Korea-based CJ CGV cinema operator, the two companies have signed an agreement earlier this week to open four new IMAX® theaters in Turkey, some of which will be added to existing multiplexes and some (...) read more
LAI Games, part of Texas-based Helix Leisure Group, will present its new VR simulator “Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride” at EAG International, taking place at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre next week (16th-18th January 2018), introducing its latest (...) read more
As Germany’s Heide Park Resort announced today, fans of its “Colossos” wooden coaster, out of operation since 2016, can finally look forward to a relaunch of the signature ride: The popular coaster is set to rush through the park again as its (...) read more
Canada’s Méga Parc Éphémère, a 30-year-old indoor park located at the Galeries de la Capitale shopping mall in Québec, has recently announced a comprehensive infrastructure overhaul to support a new cast of rides in a football field-sized space. In (...) read more
Dear readers, Technical maintenance works in our publishing house may lead to possible disruptions of our e-mail server and telecommunication networks in the coming days. We hope that everything will be settled as soon as possible. Thank you for (...) read more
“Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire” is the title of a hyper reality experience created by The Void in cooperation with ILMxLAB (Lucasfilm), which can already be experienced at Disney Springs in Orlando/FL and at Downtown Disney in Anaheim/CA (cf. EAP (...) read more
Yesterday, British Alton Towers Resort has revealed the name of its latest rollercoaster project “Secret Weapon 8” (SW8): the new wooden coaster from Great Coasters International, which is set to be inaugurated in spring this year, will be named (...) read more
Maryland-based Ride Entertainment, a company specialized in various services for the leisure and amusement industry, including sales, operation and installation of rides and attractions, has welcomed five new team members during the past year: Lance (...) read more
Augsburg/Germany-based Kuka company, manufacturer of robotics and part of Chinese Midea group (cf. EAP news from October 10th, 2016), has recently acquired Finland’s Visual Components, provider of 3D simulation software for planning and (...) read more
Opened in 1962 in due time for the World Exhibition, the 184 meter high Space Needle observation and restaurant tower in Seattle/WA is one of the most iconic buildings in the city’s skyline. Recently, the tower’s observation platform was expanded (...) read more
At the beginning of this year, Dutch Toverland amusement park will launch a new park logo and corporate identity to prepare for the “biggest expansion in its history”, as the park calls it. In 2018, visitors can look forward to the new theme area (...) read more
Norwegian zoologist and polar researcher Fridtjof Nansen was probably one of the first scientists to experience seals and polar bears in their natural environment in the “high north”: in 1888, Jansen was the first polar researcher to cross (...) read more
Oskoui & Oskoui (O&O), a Los Angeles/CA-based digital content media agency, has developed a mobile app, which is especially designed for museums, art galleries, theme parks and other leisure destinations: “Gretel” is aimed at providing visitors an (...) read more
As part of Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, the Maritime Experiential Museum has seen an extensive overhaul and reconceptualization during the past nine months – today, the attraction reopens featuring 15 unique galleries including five brand new (...) read more
Madame Tussauds Singapore, located on Sentosa Island, has recently launched its new “Marvel 4D Experience!” immersive zone featuring popular Marvel super heroes such as “Spider-Man”, “Iron Man” and “Captain America” wax figures. The new area offers (...) read more
In the Indian capital of New Delhi, the British operator group Merlin Entertainments recently opened its first midway attraction in the South Asian country: Madame Tussauds Delhi, the 23rd "Madame Tussauds" wax figure exhibition worldwide. The (...) read more
Amsterdam’s historic building of Beurs van Berlage has recently premiered the new “Legendary Trunks” touring exhibition, which takes visitors on an exciting journey into the world of historical and iconic Louis Vuitton trunks (c.f. EAP, 6/17). (...) read more
Dear readers, We wish you, your families and colleagues a merry and contemplative Christmas, a peaceful and relaxing time "between the years" as well as a successful and healthy 2018! We are looking forward to an exciting new year with many (...) read more
