Dear readers Another eventful year with exciting projects in the leisure industry is coming to an end. We are already looking forward to what the coming year may bring and to keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the leisure (...) read more
(eap) The Italian Gardaland Resort amusement park is putting this year’s winter event under the banner of kindness. As part of a fun campaign, children becoming ambassadors: The young park guests are to help the mascot “Prezzemolo” in creating a new (...) read more
(eap) Almost three years ago, in January 2021, the building application was submitted for a new 200-million-euro spa construction project – the Therme Bad Vilbel, located around a 20 minutes’ drive from the Main metropolis of Frankfurt (Germany) (...) read more
(eap) As an early Christmas present for its water park guests, Belgium’s Aqualibi is opening its new slide tower today. It features four large slides from the Canadian manufacturer ProSlide, all mostly enclosed and running outside the building. (...) read more
(eap) Until January 7, Westfalenpark in Dortmund, Germany, is home to a special illumination spectacle: 30 light installations and five video projections await visitors at this year’s “Winterleuchten”. New this year are various Pokémon light (...) read more
(eap) The Chinese Haichang Ocean Park development company and the Tourism Development Fund of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a marine theme park resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). “We are thrilled to (...) read more
(eap) The Bodensee-Therme (Lake Constance thermal spa) in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, is starting into the coming year with a new operations manager. On January 1, 2024, Max Sandreuther will take over responsibility for the management of the (...) read more
(eap) The Catalan leisure destination PortAventura World is to operate the four-star Dorada Palace Hotel in Salou, which is located less than two kilometres from the actual park and resort grounds. The theme park resort is thus expanding its (...) read more
(eap) The waterpark and pool industry mourns the death of Horst Kiesel, the managing partner of Vitaplan Thermalbad GmbH & Co. KG, who died in a tragic accident last week. The 69-year-old led the indoor sports pool and sauna at Scherbsgraben in (...) read more
(eap) Universal Destinations and Experiences is said to have purchased a plot of around 200 hectares in Stewartby (Bedford), England, around 70 km north of London, according to British media reports citing a company spokesperson. The company would (...) read more
(eap) For the 2022/23 fiscal year, which ended on September 30, 2023, the French Compagnie des Alpes (CdA) just published its current results, which are solid with growth in all three business units: “Ski Areas & Outdoor Activities”, “Distribution & (...) read more
(eap) The Pokémon Company (a joint venture of Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak for the brand and license management of the Pokémon franchise), the Japanese theme park Yomiuri Land and its parent company, the media conglomerate Yomiuri Shinbun Co., (...) read more
(eap) Hong Kong Disneyland Park (HKDL) recently welcomed its 100 millionth visitor. Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, surprised a family of five with a certificate and a gift hamper. “We are grateful to the millions (...) read more
(eap) Just in time for the upcoming Christmas holidays, the Aquaparc water park on Lake Geneva in Le Bouveret (in the Swiss canton of Valais) is opening its new “Jungle Twist” funnel slide. With a slide channel over 100 metres long and an unusual (...) read more
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(eap) Fahrzeugbau Lowis, based in Heinsberg, Germany, has developed a “multi-in-1” modular solution for the all-electric “Logistar 200” utility vehicle from manufacturer Cenntro, which is based on a platform chassis and can be combined with a wide (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments and Hasbro recently announced details of the Peppa Pig Park opening in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX in 2024. The park, which is aimed at families with preschool children, will feature five rides as well as seven play structures (...) read more
(eap) Belgian VR systems integrator and franchisor The Park Playground (“The Park” for short) welcomes Bill Painter (photo) to its team as Head of Franchise. In this role, Painter will contribute to the company’s international growth strategy and (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch consultancy TDAC BV (Tourist Development and Attraction Consultants) welcomes a new member to its team. Scott Ault, who has more than 35 years of experience in the leisure industry, joins TDAC as Senior Consultant. Ault began his (...) read more
(eap) Parc Astérix, located near Paris, recently announced new attractions for its 2024 anniversary season, when the leisure destination turns 35 years old. The highlight for all visitors who are not afraid of heights is likely to be the coming new (...) read more
