(eap) Bernd Kaufmann, the founder, owner and managing director of Simtec Systems, passed away on 7 July 2024 at the age of 67 surrounded by his family. Bernd Kaufmann, who founded the Braunschweig-based technology company in 1989, developed it into (...) read more
(eap) The application phase for the “interbad Innovation Award 2024” is open and still running through July 31, 2024. The public award was presented for the first time in 2014 as part of the international interbad trade fair in (...) read more
(eap) The Puy du Fou group, which is based in the French Vendée and has been operating its show theme park (now also with several hotels) in Les Epesses for several decades and a second Puy du Fou park location in Toledo, Spain since (...) read more
(eap) The Klimahaus Bremerhaven science and experience center is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Since opening at the end of June 2009, the attraction for all those interested in the topics of weather and climate change has welcomed more (...) read more
(eap) On June 24, 2024, Edoardo Rossini passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28. This was announced by his mother Manuela Sartori and his father Franco Rossini. After completing his studies in business administration and marketing and a degree in (...) read more
(eap) Ruud Koppens (photo), founder of the Dutch ride system developer ETF Ride Systems (ETF), is retiring. The 67-year-old was a member of the ETF Group for nearly 51 years and started the sub-company ETF Ride Systems, which specialises in (...) read more
(eap) It is now certain: “Danse Macabre” will perform its spooky “dance” with visitors to Holland’s largest theme park for the first time on 31 October 2024... “It will be something very special and new in every respect” – this is (...) read more
(eap) At the gateway to the great ape enclosure “Pongoland” at Leipzig Zoo, visitors can now get particularly close to mountain gorillas – this is made possible by the new Virtual Reality experience “Gorilla Trek”, which immerses (...) read more
(eap) The German town of Alsdorf (region of Aachen, North-Rhine Westphalia) has a new indoor swimming pool: Since last weekend, swimming enthusiasts and recreation-seeking people have been able to visit the new Annabad. The facility offers a (...) read more
(eap) Disney and the Japanese leisure and tourism company Oriental Land Co. (OLC), which owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort, today announced their agreement to bring the Disney Cruise vacation business to Japan. To this end, the (...) read more
(eap) The show and live entertainment production company RWS Global recently welcomed a new member to its management team: Ryan Fitzgerald, a long-time cruise entertainment executive, has been named Executive Vice President of Sea Production at RWS (...) read more
(eap) Vietnam’s water park landscape has recently been expanded by a new destination. On June 30, Sam Son Water Park celebrated its official opening in the town of the same name, Sầm Sơn, which is located around 15 kilometers from (...) read more
(eap) After three years the iconic Blue Man Group, which is part of Cirque du Soleil since 2017, is returning to Orlando (USA) with its own venue. Having already played shows at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal CityWalk from 2007 to 2021, the (...) read more
(eap) Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park operated by the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Buena Park, California, recently opened its redesigned themed area “Camp Snoopy” with three new attractions. A highlight of the area based around Peanuts (...) read more
(eap) This Sunday, July 7, “Penguin Trek”, the newest roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, will celebrate its official opening. With the new attraction from Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the park has added a family-friendly ride to its broad coaster (...) read more
(eap) A new public pool opened last weekend in the Dutch municipality of Zoetermeer, which is located in South Holland between The Hague and Utrecht. De Watergeus is the name of the new leisure pool, which is located in the Van Tuyllpark municipal (...) read more
(eap) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (recently merged with Cedar Fair, see EAP news from 02.07.24) has launched a metaverse experience on Roblox. The online gaming platform Roblox, which was launched in 2006 and allows users to create their own (...) read more
(eap) The European Showmen’s Union (ESU) has renewed its demands to the newly elected European Parliament and the European Commission following the 2024 European elections. Small and medium-sized businesses in the sector – especially showmen and (...) read more
(eap) Plopsa opened a new concept store, Plop-Up, in Nieuwpoort at the weekend. Located near the coast, the store offers visitors the opportunity to find out all about Plopsaland De Panne and Plopsaqua, which are located in the same town, as well as (...) read more
(eap) Since last weekend, visitors to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, USA, have been able to explore the new attraction “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” in the “Frontierland” area. The new Log Flume ride is based on the 2009 (...) read more
