News: Attractions

IAAPA appoints Director of Operations for the Middle East

Having held its 2024 Middle East Trad Summit, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that it will be establishing a local office in Dubai and…

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Jan 26, 2024 Attractions / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments’ Scott O’Neil explains vision to be global leader in branded entertainment destinations

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Scott O'Neil has explained his vision for the company to be the "global leader in branded entertainment destinations and the greatest place to…

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Jan 26, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Wibit adds new product line to enhance safety at its modular water parks

Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has added a new product line to its catalogue, Wibit WatchLine, a haven for lifeguards offering a…

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Jan 22, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo offers diverse cultural experiences

Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo, which opened in December 2023, offers an array of experiences allowing visitors to learn about Japan's samurai history and be immersed in Ninja culture. The…

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Jan 20, 2024 Attractions / Culture / Education / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Wavegarden delivers robust liner system for waterproofing surfing lagoons

Wavegarden has spotlighted its ‘Liner System’ which delivers a proven, robust, and efficient solution for the construction and waterproofing of surfing lagoons. Wavegarden is…

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Jan 18, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Technology / Waterparks /

 
 

Offshore oil platform inspires world-first Adventure Tourism Destination

The masterplan for an adventure tourism destination in the Arabian Gulf has been revealed this week – inspired by Saudi Arabia's long oil and gas history. THE RIG, a…

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Jan 18, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Two whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures

Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment. The…

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Jan 15, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

French theme park commences trials for immersive theatre experience in Shanghai

Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Les Epesses, in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, will commence trial operations for its new immersive theatre in the first half of 2024…

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Jan 15, 2024 Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

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