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AOA selected by ENR as one of 100 top construction management/project management firms

AOA selected by ENR as one of 100 top construction management/project management firms

Dec 21, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on AOA selected by ENR as one of 100 top construction management/project management firms

ENR’s definitive lists of top firms serving the construction sector are published annually and a trusted resource for project owners.
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China’s Zhonghong Group Purchasing Blackstone’s Remaining 21% Stake in SeaWorld

China’s Zhonghong Group Purchasing Blackstone’s Remaining 21% Stake in SeaWorld

Mar 24, 2017 Asia, Attractions, Business, Homepage Slider, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on China’s Zhonghong Group Purchasing Blackstone’s Remaining 21% Stake in SeaWorld

SeaWorld will advise Zhonghong Holding exclusively on the concept development and design of theme parks, water parks, and family entertainment centers to be developed and operated by Zhonghong...
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Two Themed Attraction Veterans Named to SeaWorld Entertainment Board of Directors

Two Themed Attraction Veterans Named to SeaWorld Entertainment Board of Directors

Apr 15, 2016 Attractions, Business, News, People, Theme Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Two Themed Attraction Veterans Named to SeaWorld Entertainment Board of Directors

ABOVE: Busch Gardens Tampa.  Courtesy SeaWorld Entertainment. Orlando, FL, USA (April 15, 2016) — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced...
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Blackstone Selling Center Parcs to Brookfield Property Partners

Blackstone Selling Center Parcs to Brookfield Property Partners

Jun 02, 2015 Attractions, Business, News, Themed Resorts/Hotels Comments Off on Blackstone Selling Center Parcs to Brookfield Property Partners

London, UK (June 2, 2015) – Brookfield Property Partners L.P. announces that a Brookfield-managed fund has agreed to acquire Center Parcs UK for an undisclosed sum from funds managed by...
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Blackstone and CVC Capital End Ownership Stake in Merlin Entertainments

Blackstone and CVC Capital End Ownership Stake in Merlin Entertainments

Mar 04, 2015 Attractions, Features, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Blackstone and CVC Capital End Ownership Stake in Merlin Entertainments

ABOVE: Stealth coaster, courtesy Thorpe Park London, UK (March 4, 2015) — Blackstone and CVC Captial Partners, the two majority shareholders of Merlin Entertainments, owners of LEGOLAND, Madame...
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SeaWorld Entertainment Announces Completion Of Initial Public Offering With Sale Of 30 Million Shares Of Common Stock

SeaWorld Entertainment Announces Completion Of Initial Public Offering With Sale Of 30 Million Shares Of Common Stock

Apr 26, 2013 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on SeaWorld Entertainment Announces Completion Of Initial Public Offering With Sale Of 30 Million Shares Of Common Stock

Orlando, FL, USA (April 24, 2013) /PRNewswire/ — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) (“SeaWorld Entertainment” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of an...
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Parent Company of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Planning to Net $245 Million on IPO

Parent Company of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Planning to Net $245 Million on IPO

Apr 19, 2013 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Parent Company of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Planning to Net $245 Million on IPO

Orlando, FL, USA (April 18, 2013) /PRNewswire/ — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (“SeaWorld Entertainment”), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced the...
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Merlin Entertainments Considering IPO

Merlin Entertainments Considering IPO

Apr 17, 2013 Attractions, Business, News, Theme Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Merlin Entertainments Considering IPO

London, UK — Reuters reports on the initial public offering be considered for either New York or London:  “Merlin Entertainments Group, the private-equity backed owner of Madame Tussauds...
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SeaWorld May Offer IPO in 2013

SeaWorld May Offer IPO in 2013

Dec 17, 2012 Business, News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on SeaWorld May Offer IPO in 2013

Orlando, FL, USA — Reuters reports that Blackstone property SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment may go public with an initial stock offering in early 2013: “Orlando, Florida-based...
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Blackstone’s Center Parcs to Open Fifth Location in UK

Blackstone’s Center Parcs to Open Fifth Location in UK

Mar 13, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on Blackstone’s Center Parcs to Open Fifth Location in UK

Woburn, UK — Center Parcs, one of the UK’s leading holiday and short break providers, has announced that it is to start construction on a fifth site at Woburn (Bedfordshire) […]
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