Operators, suppliers, manufacturers and entertainment specialists across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), only have until midnight tomorrow to get their entries and nominations in for this year’s hotly anticipated Park World Excellence Awards. In addition to giving theme park, water park and FEC operators the chance to be recognised for delivering outstanding guests […]
Emerson Fittipaldi, the former Brazilian driver, two-times F1 World Champion, recently enjoyed a day of fun and relax at Gardaland, accompanied by his wife Rossana and his two children, Emerson Jr (12) and Vittoria (8). The family didn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the Park’s different rides – from the most refreshing ones, such as Jungle […]
The world’s largest aquarium brand, SEA LIFE, has launched an immersive visitor experience globally. The campaign created by global brand experience agency Sense, launched in Brighton and London and will roll out to another 20 aquariums worldwide featuring innovative interactive installations. The campaign is designed to drive brand engagement and inspire visitors to support SEA […]
Brian Duke has joined Semnox Solutions as senior client partner. Brian is a longtime amusement industry veteran, with over 35 years’ experience with such industry giants as Universal (now Aruze), Nintendo & Capcom as well as consulting for many start-ups to bring innovative new products to the U.S. market. Brian spent the last 8 years […]
To mark the 80th anniversary of Batman, DC is celebrating all year long with live events, fan celebrations, exclusive products and more across the globe. At Warner Bros. Movie World, Batman watched over Surfers Paradise on Friday ahead of the launch of the DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains event at Warner Bros. Movie World. Batman […]
PortAventura World has presented Mobaro with the prize as preferred digitalization supplier at an award show for its suppliers. It was handed over at the event where hundreds of representatives from the resort and its suppliers took part. A total of nine awards were given and Mobaro’s CEO Henrik Fjordside Have was there to accept. “We are extremely […]
Shimao Group will be opening a brand-new Smurfs theme park (phase two of Shimao Dream City Theme Park) in Shanghai in 2019. One of the rides in the indoor Smurfs Village will be a Smurf themed GameChanger, completely developed and installed by Lagotronics Projects. The Smurfs theme park is being realised by Shimao Group in […]
Leading leisure attraction Inflata Nation is to launch two new sites this summer, as it continues to expand rapidly across Britain. The firm is said to have been the first to bring the concept of indoor inflatable theme parks to the UK when it opened an arena in Manchester in 2017. Since that initial offering, […]
Ahead of the main event kicking off this Wednesday, the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has today unveiled its LEGO recreation of Glastonbury Festival in its world famous Miniland attraction – complete with LEGO figures of this year’s 2019 headline acts; Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure. The Resort’s talented Model Making team have created 10cm high […]
PLUS! Ceremony to take place at Le Méridien Etoile in the heart of Paris Due to popular demand, the Park World Excellence Awards has extended its entry deadline to Friday 28 June, after which time the expert panel of judges will begin the difficult task of deciding which of this year’s applicants should be crowned […]
CEO and founder,Benoit Cornet reveals all….
One of the oldest surviving amusement parks in the UK, Dreamland gives visitors of all ages the chance to experience stunning vintage rides, pop-up entertainment, art installations and eclectic street food, and boasts a year round programme of live music and events. Having grown up spending her summers there, Park world editor, Becci Knowles recently […]
General manager of the Pleasure Beach Arena and Globe Theatre, David Bailey has been with the company for 40 years. David took to the ice aged 9 and soon started playing in one of the Hockey squads, with his love of skating it was only natural that when a job came available within the Arena […]
IAAPA, the global trade association for the attractions industry, presented the first annual Best Exhibit Awards at IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 (formerly Asian Attractions Expo) on 13 June 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China. The awards honour and recognise outstanding booth presentations at IAAPA Expo Asia 2019. A panel of […]
The connections, industry knowledge, and buying opportunities that only IAAPA can provide, all came together during IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 this week in Shanghai, China. IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 (formerly Asian Attractions Expo) featured the largest trade show floor in the Expo’s 21-year history as 429 companies from around the globe showcased innovative new products […]
