Registration now open for IAAPA EMEA Trade Summit at Europa-Park February 2021

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Registration now open for IAAPA EMEA Trade Summit at Europa-Park February 2021

Sep 16, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Museums, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Registration now open for IAAPA EMEA Trade Summit at Europa-Park February 2021

"We are thrilled to launch this new, unique event which will include a trade show experience, education sessions and networking opportunities"

Updated Pirates of Batavia returns to Europa-Park

Jul 29, 2020 Joe Kleiman Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Updated Pirates of Batavia returns to Europa-Park

The Mack Rides boat trip celebrated its premiere in 1987 and has been updated without losing the scenes that visitors love.

Europa-Park re-opening May 29

May 13, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Europa-Park re-opening May 29

The theme park resort has been intensively preparing for a re-opening of Europa-Park, its accommodations offerings and it dining venues in close cooperation with the authorities.

COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

Mar 07, 2020 Joe Kleiman Asia, Attractions, Business, Casino resorts, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

This newest update will examine attraction closures conducted as preventative measures and the economic impact on the global attraction industry.

M&Ms experiential stores to open in Berlin, Mall of America, and Disney Springs

Jan 23, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Themed Dining/Retail, World markets Comments Off on M&Ms experiential stores to open in Berlin, Mall of America, and Disney Springs

These strategic investments will ensure people across the globe can experience the M&M'S Brand in an unparalleled way

Jora Vision developing dark ride for Europa-Park based on Rulantica mythology

May 21, 2019 Joe Kleiman Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Jora Vision developing dark ride for Europa-Park based on Rulantica mythology

“Snorri Touren”, will be created in the basement of the re-build in the soon-to-open Scandinavian area of the park.

Tropical Islands opens new Polin waterplay structure

Mar 26, 2019 Joe Kleiman Europe & Middle East, News, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Tropical Islands opens new Polin waterplay structure

This highly interactive, multi-level, themed attraction offers a variety of unique features that set it apart from other installations Polin has created.

World’s fairs: 2020 vision

Dec 18, 2018 Joe Kleiman #76 - Year End/Trade Show Round-up, 2018, Europe & Middle East, Features, World Expos, World markets Comments Off on World’s fairs: 2020 vision

Over $7 billion is being invested by the organizers and 190 countries have signed up to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai

Germany’s Tropical Islands acquired by Parques Reunidos for €226 million

Dec 12, 2018 Joe Kleiman Business, Europe & Middle East, News, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Germany’s Tropical Islands acquired by Parques Reunidos for €226 million

The park is a trophy asset, with unique product offering and brand awareness that currently attract 1.3 million visitors and with potential to become a destination park in Central Europe.

Kraftwerk Living Technologies employs Christie Mirage 4K projectors for Europa-Park’s Voletarium

Nov 23, 2018 Joe Kleiman Europe & Middle East, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Kraftwerk Living Technologies employs Christie Mirage 4K projectors for Europa-Park’s Voletarium

The Voletarium, a new attraction at the Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, is a ‘flying theater’ consisting of two dome-shaped screens measuring over 4,500 total square feet.

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