(eap) The Hartberg, Austria–based software provider TAC | The Assistant Company is strengthening its sales team. With Anita Ahrens, an experienced expert in spa and wellness management, the company has appointed a Senior Sales Manager to support (...) read more
(eap) Effective 1 January 2026, Martin Adelwöhrer (l.) has been appointed Managing Director of the Austrian St. Martins Therme & Lodge. Together with Klaus Hofmann (r.) – Managing Director of the operating company VAMED Vitality World and second (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday, the Hanseatic City of Warburg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) reached another milestone in the construction of its new public pool facility with the topping-out ceremony for the Neue Waldbad (“New Forest Pool”) . “With the new (...) read more
(eap) This year, the British leisure association BALPPA (British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions) is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The official anniversary celebrations kicked off this week with the association’s annual (...) read more
(eap) Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and specializing in the development of leisure destinations, immersive experiences, and attractions, has appointed Saham Ali (pictured here) as Chief Technology Officer. In this (...) read more
(eap) From July onwards, guests at the Baden-Württemberg, Germany-based Schwaben Park will be able to enjoy a new attraction aimed at the whole family and focused on shared experiences. The ride will be called “Turbo Toni’s Wäscheschleuder” (...) read more
(eap) Following successful events last year, the DroneArt Show, organised by the live entertainment platform Fever in cooperation with the US drone entertainment company NovaSky Stories, is returning to Germany. Stops are planned in Munich (9-11 (...) read more
(eap) The autumn trade fairs of the international leisure and amusement industry serve as a stage for numerous attraction manufacturers to present newly developed products and announce projects. At the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, USA, which took place (...) read more
(eap) Dragons are on the loose at Germany’s Magic Park Verden: as part of its special “Zauberhafte Winterzeit” (Engl.: “Enchanting Wintertime”) opening, the park is hosting the so-called “Dragon Festival” this year, during which visitors can (...) read more
(eap) The Australian Adventure World Park near Perth has reopened a popular classic for the current summer season, now enhanced by a new feature. With “Bounty’s Revenge II”, visitors can once again experience a “Pirate Ship” attraction supplied by (...) read more
(eap) After 36 years, Arnaud Bennett (l.), head of the French animal and leisure park Le PAL, has handed over his position – and thus passed the baton to the next generation. Since January 1, 2026, the park has been led by his eldest son Charles (...) read more
(eap) The holiday resort Tropical Islands in Krausnick (Brandenburg, Germany), operated by the Spanish Parques Reunidos group, has expanded its offering with two new mascots. The two characters were developed by Euro Mascots / Fun Experts GmbH. The (...) read more
(eap) The leadership trio of the Munich-based consulting and operating company GMF, consisting of Harald Gabriel, Thomas Meier (l.) and Michael Bäuml (r.), has been strengthened: as of 1 January 2026, Markus Reinalter (m.) has joined the management (...) read more
(eap) The Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort in Rust surpassed the threshold of seven million visitors in a single year for the first time in the past 2025 season – fittingly coinciding with the celebrations marking the park’s 50th “birthday”. This record (...) read more
(eap) The Limes-Thermen in Aalen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) are looking back on a successful year 2025. In the year of its 40th anniversary, the thermal spa recorded 262,695 visitors. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of (...) read more
(eap) The cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) has recently opened the first enhancements for guests on its private Bahamian island Great Stirrup Cay, which had been announced last year. While the Great Tides Waterpark featuring 19 water slides (...) read more
(eap) The Austrian Doppelmayr Group has been selected to implement the new “Cablebús Línea 5” – one of the most significant mobility projects in Mexico City. With a length of 15.2 kilometers and twelve stations, the system is set to become the (...) read more
(eap) The cruise line Royal Caribbean International opened its latest exclusive destination at the end of December: the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Covering an area of nearly 17-acre and located close to the cruise port of (...) read more
(eap) Since Tuesday – and continuing through this evening – CES 2026 has been taking place in Las Vegas. Once again, the US consumer electronics trade show serves as a stage for product premieres and technological innovations that aim to set new (...) read more
(eap) Nottingham-based, family-run operator Mellors Group has acquired the Lightwater Valley amusement park in Ripon, North Yorkshire. The group plans to make significant investments in the site and to expand the current visitor offering, which is (...) read more
