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Puy du Fou reveals plans for theme park in politically unstable Crimea region
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Aug 2014
Following reports that a Puy du Fou theme park coming to Russia could be in
serious jeopardy thanks to EU/US sanctions, Puy du Fou founder and French
politician Philippe de Villiers met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign
deals to bring Puy du Fou not only to Moscow, but also to the disputed
Crimea region on the Russia/Ukraine border.
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Creation museum installs dragons and ziplines in attempt to boost dwindling numbers
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Aug 2014
The Creation Museum – an institute which “illustrates the Bible as a supreme
authority in all matters, withstanding the most ardent scientific scrutiny,
offering hope to millions through its gospel message” – in Kentucky, US, has
installed zip lines and an exhibition on dragons to draw in
visitors following a massive decline in attendance.
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A-listers give voices to London’s talking statues
BY Alice Davis | 19 Aug 2014
A star-studded cast of voices, including Patrick Stewart, Prunella Scales and
Jeremy Paxman, are bringing London’s statues to life with today's (19 August)
launch of a new 'Sing London' history campaign.
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Oculus Rift offers endless possibilities for attractions industry
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Aug 2014
Following the March purchase of the Oculus Rift virtual reality technology by
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Attractions Management has looked at
what implications this could have for the attractions industry, with Zuckerberg
predicting augmented reality will become part of everyday life in the near
future.
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Under pressure SeaWorld to expand orca habitats
BY Tom Anstey | 19 Aug 2014
As a reaction to lagging attendance, tumbling shares and a backlash of
negative publicity in the wake of the controversial documentary Blackfish,
Seaworld has announced multi-million dollar expansion plans for its habitats
housing killer whales.
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Picasso Museum in Paris to relaunch on artist's birthday
BY Alice Davis | 19 Aug 2014
Three years behind schedule, significantly over budget and with no lack of
controversy, the Picasso Museum in Paris finally looks set to open. The French culture ministry announced the long-awaited unveiling would take place on 25 October, exactly 133 years since Pablo Picasso was born.
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Robots become guides at Tate Britain
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2014
Over the course of this week, four robots have been allowing guests to see the
Tate Britain at night, acting as virtual guides for the famous gallery in London.
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Legoland potentially coming to New York
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2014
New York State has said a potential US$250m (€187m, £150m) Legoland
theme park would provide “an unprecedented boost to regional tourism” if plans
go ahead.
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IAAPA EMEA
IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...] |
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Sally Corporation
Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...] |
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Red Raion
Founded in 2014, Red Raion is the CGI studio for media-based attractions. [more...] |
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instantprint
We’re a Yorkshire-based online printer, founded
in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...] |
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