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Agreement announced for China’s Haichang Ocean Park to develop attractions in Saudi Arabia
Amid a climate of growing political and economic links between the two nations, Haichang Ocean Park is to develop theme parks, waterparks and social entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia.…
read moreUFC acquires WWE in US$9.3 billion takeover deal
In a move that will create a sports entertainment juggernaut UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has announced a US$9.3 billion ($13.5 billion) takeover of wrestling brand WWE. WWE will…
read moreLotte World Busan theme park marks first anniversary with significant attendance milestone
South Korean theme park - Lotte World Busan - has marked its first anniversary with a significant attendance milestone of 1.4 million visitors since its opening in 2022. Designed by Legacy…
read moreSemnox secures US patent on RFID tag roaming solution
Attractions industry technology specialist Semnox Solutions has announced that it has been granted the US patent for its RFID Tag Roaming, its comprehensive roaming solution which enables a…
read moreLive Nation announces acquisition of majority stake in Clockenflap Festivals and Clockenflap Presents in Hong Kong
Live Nation has announced it has acquired a majority interest in Clockenflap, the Hong Kong-based event organiser specialising in music festivals and concerts, and its flagship Clockenflap…
read moreGTI Asia China looks to 15th edition in September
Following the success of the recent 14th GTI Asia China Expo, the first game and amusement exhibition staged in China since the nation’s post-pandemic reopening, organisers have…
read moreMomentus Technologies to host the first-ever innovation summit for events and venues
Momentus Technologies (formerly Ungerboeck) has announced the launch of its first-ever Innovation Summit that will take place from 7th to 9th May at the JW Marriott on the Gold Coast. The…
read moreSusan Ang appointed as Merlin Entertainments new Divisional Director for APAC, Midway
Leading attractions operator, Merlin Entertainments, has appointed Susan Ang as the new Divisional Director for Asia-Pacific (APAC), Midway, effective 1st April 2023. Ang’s…
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