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Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Europa-Park is preparing for the launch of a new restaurant which will literally offer guests
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Just over a year on from a major fire that destroyed a significant part of
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
The former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Vitali Klitschko – now mayor of Kiev,
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
Crisis management and public relations were mixed with water and wildlife as more than 60
The largest theme park in operation in Germany, Europa-Park, has shelved plans to build a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some of the brightest and best minds operating in the attractions industry today will come
Germany's Europa-Park has completed the construction of its new museum-hotel ‘Krønasår’, which is due to
A major fire broke out at Germany's Europa Park over the weekend, destroying a historic
Mack Rides has partnered with acclaimed film director Luc Besson to develop Eurosat Coastiality, a
Mack Rides has announced a new collaboration with the Moulin Rouge, that will see the
Europa-Park has partnered with MackMedia to create a brand new virtual reality ride, featuring beloved
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
Europa Park has revealed further details about its upcoming major new attraction, Europe’s biggest flying
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) hosted an afternoon educational session at the Euro Attractions Show
Michael Mack, managing partner at Europa Park, has unveiled plans for a €25m (US$28m, £21.5m)
IAAPA’s board of directors have named Liseberg Group CEO and president Andreas Veilstrup Andersen as
A futuristic attraction which combines virtual reality with a real-life rollercoaster experience is being tested
The Themed Entertainment Association’s (TEA) Europe and Middle East Division will hold a SATE (Storytelling,
Germany’s Europa-Park looks set to smash its previous attendance record after a bumper summer season,
A new theme park in Sochi adjacent to the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic
European theme parks have made a record investment in new rides and attractions for 2014,
Germany’s Europa-Park is collaborating with French film giant Luc Besson to create its largest-ever indoor
The Messe Berlin exhibition centre in Berlin, Germany, will be hosting the Euro Attractions Show
Image: Castle Island – one of the proposed zones A groundbreaking event is to take
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, will launch two new major additions to its offering in 2012
The historical theme park Puy du Fou in France and the revamped Star Tours 4D
Roland Mack, managing partner of the Europa-Park theme park in Rust, Germany, has been named
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Europa-Park news

Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Europa-Park is preparing for the launch of a new restaurant which will literally offer guests
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Just over a year on from a major fire that destroyed a significant part of
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
The former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Vitali Klitschko – now mayor of Kiev,
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
Crisis management and public relations were mixed with water and wildlife as more than 60
The largest theme park in operation in Germany, Europa-Park, has shelved plans to build a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some of the brightest and best minds operating in the attractions industry today will come
Germany's Europa-Park has completed the construction of its new museum-hotel ‘Krønasår’, which is due to
A major fire broke out at Germany's Europa Park over the weekend, destroying a historic
Mack Rides has partnered with acclaimed film director Luc Besson to develop Eurosat Coastiality, a
Mack Rides has announced a new collaboration with the Moulin Rouge, that will see the
Europa-Park has partnered with MackMedia to create a brand new virtual reality ride, featuring beloved
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
Europa Park has revealed further details about its upcoming major new attraction, Europe’s biggest flying
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) hosted an afternoon educational session at the Euro Attractions Show
Michael Mack, managing partner at Europa Park, has unveiled plans for a €25m (US$28m, £21.5m)
IAAPA’s board of directors have named Liseberg Group CEO and president Andreas Veilstrup Andersen as
A futuristic attraction which combines virtual reality with a real-life rollercoaster experience is being tested
The Themed Entertainment Association’s (TEA) Europe and Middle East Division will hold a SATE (Storytelling,
Germany’s Europa-Park looks set to smash its previous attendance record after a bumper summer season,
A new theme park in Sochi adjacent to the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic
European theme parks have made a record investment in new rides and attractions for 2014,
Germany’s Europa-Park is collaborating with French film giant Luc Besson to create its largest-ever indoor
The Messe Berlin exhibition centre in Berlin, Germany, will be hosting the Euro Attractions Show
Image: Castle Island – one of the proposed zones A groundbreaking event is to take
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, will launch two new major additions to its offering in 2012
The historical theme park Puy du Fou in France and the revamped Star Tours 4D
Roland Mack, managing partner of the Europa-Park theme park in Rust, Germany, has been named
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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HCM magazine
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Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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Lockers
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Industrial washing machines
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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