(eap) Marc Damen (54) will become the new Director and Chairman of the Executive Board of Cologne Zoo in 2027. The Dutch national, who during his career was, among other roles, head of the zoo in Rotterdam, was unanimously appointed by the (...) read more
(eap) At the invitation of the German Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (VDFU), representatives of various leisure associations came together in Frankfurt am Main, Germany for the first time for a joint association dialogue. The aim of (...) read more
(eap) The German Federal Cabinet has adopted a new National Tourism Strategy aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Germany’s tourism and leisure industry. Focus is placed on reducing bureaucracy, strengthening mobility, digitalization, and (...) read more
The French theme park resort Futuroscope Xpériences – comprising the Futuroscope theme park and the Aquascope water park – recorded a total of 2.6 million visitors last year. This was announced today at a press conference, which also provided (...) read more
(eap) Thüringentherme in Mühlhausen, Germany (located between Göttingen and Erfurt) is to undergo comprehensive modernization in the coming years. Planned measures include, among other things, the refurbishment and renewal of the building structure, (...) read more
(eap) The family-owned company KettenWulf, headquartered in Kückelheim, Germany, is planning to establish an additional production site in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. With the new factory, the company aims to specifically expand its (...) read more
(eap) For the 2026 edition of the Brand Experience Center Conference in Dublin, held from 26 to 28 January, the Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse provided an ideal setting. Following an official opening event at the Jameson (...) read more
(eap) The all-new Nickelodeon Play! Tersane Istanbul indoor park has been welcoming visitors on the northern coast of the Golden Horn for a short time now. Across approximately 5,000 square meters, an indoor experience world unfolds around (...) read more
(eap) Sonnentherme Lutzmannsburg, located in the Austrian federal state of Burgenland, reportedly surpassed the milestone of 300,000 overnight stays in the past year, recording an increase of 10.9 percent in overnight numbers. Since the opening of (...) read more
(eap) The Italian Gardaland Resort has reported a positive outcome for its opening days during the recent Christmas season, which was celebrated in the park from December 6 through January 6 under the name “Magic Winter”. In particular, the (...) read more
(eap) This month, Alpenpark Neuss (located near Düsseldorf) is celebrating its 25th anniversary: what began on January 4, 2001 as Germany’s first indoor ski hall has, over the past quarter of a century, developed into a year-round (...) read more
(eap) The New York-based design agency for multidimensional experiences (MDX) Journey has acquired the British Scruffy Dog Creative Group (SDCG). SDCG is particularly known for entertainment design and production for theme parks, visitor (...) read more
(eap) The Austrian software provider TAC | The Assistant Company and n-tree solutions, specified in the field of visitor management, have announced the formation of a joint holding company. The aim is to bundle the respective strengths of both (...) read more
(eap) The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the US-based company Cosm, which specialises in immersive (screen-based) technologies for the experience and entertainment industry, have announced the expansion of their partnership. As part of the (...) read more
(eap) Every year, only in Germany several thousand people find themselves in emergency situations in swimming pools, as recently stated by KölnBäder, a municipal operator of swimming pools. To further increase the safety of guests, the KölnBäder are (...) read more
(eap) The Titanic Belfast museum in the Northern Irish capital is expanding its range of services in order to strengthen inclusion and accessibility. From now on, visitors can borrow so-called “Sensory Backpacks” and take part in specially designed (...) read more
(eap) The entertainment company MACK Magic, headed by Michael Mack, managing partner of Europa-Park, presents two new productions: At the start of the 2026 season, guests to Europa-Park Resort can look forward to the new 4D short film “SNORRI 4D” at (...) read more
(eap) The project and construction management consulting company KMI International, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has appointed Drew Horn (pictured) as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Horn has more than 30 years of experience in cost estimating, (...) read more
(eap) Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, operator of Hersheypark as well as other leisure and entertainment offerings centered around the U.S. chocolate manufacturer Hershey, has announced several new developments for 2026. As early as spring of this (...) read more
(eap) As part of its designation as “World Design Capital 2026”, awarded this year by the World Design Organization for a sustainable design-led urban policy, the German city of Frankfurt am Main is currently developing a new experience entitled (...) read more
