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Market conditions in the GCC have proved challenging for the attractions industry over the past 12 months, writes Phil Taylor, but with a number of notable highlights. Here, the Dubai based industry expert brings us up to speed on the…
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The evolution of Family Entertainment Centres (FEC’s) from small indoor play centres adjacent to shopping centres and restaurants, to larger scale entertainment and/or edutainment venues that appeal to the whole family, has resulted in a…
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Mary Jane (MJ) Brewer has been appointed as the next executive director of AIMS International, a not-for-profit association dedicated to improving amusement industry safety through leadership in education. She will succeed Karen Oertley.…
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With 70 different attractions, everyone can find something they love at EnergyLandia says Kris Kojder, pr manager and spokesperson. Read the Park World interview here.
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Carnaval’s Neil Dwyer stops a little longer to tell us about the park’s newest ride, Wheel of the World, a 60m high wheel featuring a 50 metre LED screen which displays stunning live scenes, shows and views of Dubai. Read the story here.
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Colorado Creek will be PortAventura World’s first zero-emission hotel, consolidating the resort’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. Offering superior 4-star accommodation and direct access to PortAventura Park, this new…
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In addition to sporting a brand-new look, WhiteWater announced a number of strategic new partnerships at the recent IAAPA Expo, along with launching Vantage, a pioneering guest engagement software platform designed to empower guests to…
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Western Train Co. has been involved in the repair and restoration of Antique carousels for more than 12 years, carrying on the work of Brass Rings Entertainment and the late Dan Horenberger. In 2017 Western Train Co. assumed many current…
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UK-based dynamic media attractions specialist Simworx is to supply an example of its Immersive Adventurer rides to Future Kid’s Cartoon Network World in Kuwait. The attraction is a highly dynamic, 3DOF motion simulator, themed…
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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida revealed that work had begun on a 'ground-breaking' new tower last Tuesday, bringing together hotel owners Tishman and MetLife along with representatives from Walt…
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