Today will see the start of the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2016 at Fira Gran Via Convention Center in Barcelona, with more than 500 exhibitors who present their latest developments and innovations to the professionals of the international leisure (...) read more
Twentieth Century Fox’ “American Horror Story” has come to life at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, where guests get creeps in a new maze of different scenes out of the TV series. The new attraction has been opened to (...) read more
Located in the German town of Hodenhagen, the zoo and leisure park Serengeti Park, which recently inaugurated new adventure lodges for overnight guests (c.f. EAP news from August 11th, 2016), has enlarged its animal population by adding three (...) read more
Baz Slatter (photo) recently joined the British company Holovis, specialized in projection technology and media-based solutions, as new Business Development Director to help lead the further expansion of the Holovis “Extended Experience” offering – (...) read more
Construction works of Efteling’s new “Symbolica” dark ride are currently underway. The attraction, which is going to be inaugurated in due time for the park’s 65th anniversary in 2017, is based on a steel construction with a weight of 300,000 (...) read more
The Dutch company Watergames & More, distributor of water attractions, recently installed its first “GoH2O” water slide in a German bathing facility. Guests at Wonnemar Marktheidenfeld can enjoy sliding fun on the new three meter wide “GoH2O (...) read more
Virginia’s Kings Dominion amusement park recently announced its plans to expand the “Planet Snoopy” children’s theme area with the addition of three new family attractions, a new event space and upgraded food and beverage locations in 2017. The new (...) read more
The Dutch Slagharen amusement park announced today the addition of the new “Gold Rush” triple launch coaster to its visitor offer in spring 2017. The new roller coaster will replace the old “Thunder Loop”, which will be teared down by the end of (...) read more
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, one of the leading suppliers in the field of audio-visual system integration with headquarters in the Austrian city of Wels, announced yesterday the appointment of industry veteran Kevin Murphy (photo) to its senior (...) read more
A new and interactive special exhibition on the human body can be experienced by visitors at Wolfsburg’s phaeno science center from September 10th this year until February 11th, 2018. Under the German title “Manometer! – Die unglaubliche Ausstellung (...) read more
Now the opening date is official: Ferrari Land, the third theme park of PortAventura World Parks & Resorts, will open its doors for visitors on April 7th, 2017, to immerse them into the world of the iconic “Cavallino Rampante” full of adrenaline and (...) read more
Ubisoft®, a developer and publisher of computer games, recently opened its first Rabbids Amusement Center on Montreal’s West Island – a new family entertainment center featuring the „Rabbids“ video games brand (c.f. EAP news from May 9th, 2016). The (...) read more
OÖ. Thermenholding tourism company’s associated EurothermenResorts brand, which operates thermal spa and wellness facilities at three sites in Upper Austria, opened its first gift shop in the region’s largest “PlusCity” shopping center in Pasching (...) read more
Dynamic Attractions, a Canadian ride manufacturer and since 2007 a subsidiary of Empire Industries Ltd., has recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Altair (Shanghai) Space Technology Ltd., Co. to develop, design, co-own and operate a (...) read more
This summer saw the opening of a new thrill ride at Tampere, Finland’s Särkänniemi Adventure Park. “X“ is the name of the new ride that primarily aims to attract teenagers and thrill seekers. Supplied by Italian company Zamperla, the Discovery (...) read more
The US company Bowlmor AMF, one of the world’s largest bowling center operators, recently contracted the Creative Works design company to set up new laser tag facilities in three different bowling centers located in the Southeast of the USA: AMF (...) read more
Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim (California) recently announced the opening of a new attraction in 2017, which will immerse visitors into the world of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” characters. The storyline, which was created by the (...) read more
In the Dutch town of Scheveningen, located close to The Hague, Europe’s first Ferris wheel constructed over sea recently opened at The Pier. With a height of 40 meters and 36 closed gondolas, the new attraction supplied by Dutch Wheels promises to (...) read more
After another delay of two weeks, today will see the long anticipated opening of the IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the newest indoor theme parks in Dubai (cp. EAP news from December 1, 2015). Owned by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group (IMG Group), (...) read more
The Germany-based company Regiondo, which offers booking solutions for tours and activity providers, has announced its cooperation with TripAdvisor subsidiary Viator, which is a leading resource for travelers to research and book tours and (...) read more
