Whilst reports suggest Austria's outdoor swimming pools have experienced massive downturns of up to 30 percent in visitor figures over the summer in comparison to last year, the country's numerous thermal spas have experienced rises in visitor (...) read more
The foundation stone for the "Efteling Bosrijk" bungalow park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, was laid on the 16th of September. The current investment volume for the construction of the facility and its infrastructure runs at approximately 27 (...) read more
As reported in "MyrtleBeachOnline" in early September, the Hard Rock Park, which only just opened this past April and had high expectations in terms of visitor numbers, has been through a tough summer. The park's management did not, however, (...) read more
The success story of Wiegand's "Alpine Coaster" continues: After a construction period of just three months, the 2,600-metre long, all-weather themed ride was opened at the beginning of September in a town between Latschau and Vandans. A maximum (...) read more
Utilising 10,530 pieces from the new TOMY Thomas Track Master train set, the record breaking track was set up just outside the main entrance to Thomas Land and measured 1,800 metres in length. It was built by the Royal British Legion Industries and (...) read more
Over the next five years, a giant holiday resort is to be built near Brand, 60 kilometres south of Berlin. The starting shot for the construction of 2,000 holiday homes around the Tropical Islands bathing paradise, which will boast somewhere between (...) read more
Conny-Land, the Swiss leisure park known throughout Europe for its dolphin shows has announced the births of dolphin calves at the park. Furthermore, after a two-year delay, work is reportedly set to start on the "Cobra" roller coaster ride so that (...) read more
In London, Merlin Entertainments has taken the first steps in its legal proceedings against the London Bridge Experience attraction. Merlin Entertainments claims the said attraction is a copy of its London Dungeon. Merlin believes the London Bridge (...) read more
Thirty-two employees from Disney’s own hotels (Paradise Pier, Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel) were arrested by police at Disneyland Anaheim (California) in the middle of August for carrying out demonstrations. The hotel employees, dressed up as (...) read more
At the beginning of August, the town of Bedburg and the operating company Monte Mare concluded a contract worth 17.5 million euros for a new sport and leisure complex (total area: 30,700 square metres). The town of Bedburg will, according to the (...) read more
After two and a half years of construction, the luxury beach and wellness hotel Gran BelVeder opened its doors on 25 July 2008. The four-star superior hotel is located right on the seafront, in one of the most picturesque coastal areas between (...) read more
Thermenholding Director Markus Achleitner invited around 300 guests from the worlds of business, politics and media to the opening of the brand new 41.5 million euro renovation of the wellness temple and the new Hotel Royal in Bad Ischl, Austria on (...) read more
As recently reported by Spiegel Online, an American company is planning a amusement park in a hermetically sealed so-called “green zone” of Baghdad. The 500-million dollar expensive facility is to be constructed in the style of Disneyland. The (...) read more
The pan-European operator of holiday parks, Center Parcs, wants to construct four new facilities in Germany and France within the next few years. An investment sum of up to 800 million euros has been budgeted for this, says the chairman of the board (...) read more
Exactly 27.2 million people visited Denmark’s amusement parks, museums and zoos last year. The three well-known amusement parks Tivoli, Bakken and Legoland were the most heavily frequented Danish facilities. Danish zoos in particular became (...) read more
“Curtain up! Come one, come all!” That's what was heard on the 20th of June when SPORTIS opened its water circus and wildwater creek at the Sport-Paradies in Gelsenkirchen. It’s been nearly two years since planning began for this ambitious project. (...) read more
As reported by Austrian media, the general contractor for the Ferris wheel Plaza in Vienna, the company “Explore 5D” is bankrupt. In conjunction with this, debts of nearly 15 million euros have been reported. Vienna’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Grete Laska (...) read more
The world’s first Legoland Holiday Village opened in Günzburg, Bavaria on the 18th of June. The Bavarian Minister of Family Affairs, Christa Stewens, conducted the grand opening ceremony of the park together with managing director Dr Andree Metzger (...) read more
Johannes Mock (43), former member of the board and new site search director at Merlin Entertainments Group (including Dungeons, SEA LIFE Centre, Madame Tussaud’s, Legoland parks, Heide-Park Soltau, Gardaland), will be taking over the business (...) read more
Andreas Veilstrup Andersen has held the office of Executive Director of the IAAPA since this past January already. Now the European branch of the IAAPA has also opened a new office in Brussels at the Square de Meeus. (eap) read more
