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28 Nov 2023

Tourism think tank explores gender equity and male allyship

At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first female chair, Alison Cryer MBE, to discuss the importance of male allyship in the travel and tourism industry. [more...]

05 Nov 2023

Accenture says AI is bringing on a decade of deconstruction

The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture. [more...]

01 Nov 2023

Back in time – visitors experience 1960s healthcare in Black Country Museum's new living history centre

Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK, has opened a life-sized replica of a healthcare centre for infants, offering visitors an opportunity to discover how new and expectant mothers in the early 1960s were cared for and supported. [more...]

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Attractions.io creates night-time map for Alton Towers

Attractions.io has created a bespoke nighttime app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the operator will use for its Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events. [more...]

'Birthplace of Scottish tourism', Trossachs Pier, to get iconic viewing tower

Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been given the go-ahead. [more...]

Therme appoints UK CEO as £250m Therme Manchester gets planning approval

Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, after a four-year journey. [more...]

TEA reveals date and location for SATE Europe 2024

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA SATE Europe event. [more...]

Sir Nick Varney to headline VAC as conference celebrates 20th anniversary

Sir Nick Varney, who was instrumental in Merlin Attractions becoming a global operator, has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. [more...]

In brief:

Alton Towers founder and attractions industry legend, John Broome CBE, dies aged 80 #AltonTowers #ThemePark #JohnBroomeCBE [more...]
Merlin Entertainments launches new global conservation initiative #Merlin #ThemeParks #Aquarium #VisitorAttraction [more...]
Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs ready to open as a "hub for health and wellbeing" @LisvaneLlanRes @DwrCymru #Reservoir #Cardiff #WelshWater #Wales [more...]
Eden Project Dundee will celebrate myth-makers and alchemists @EdenProject #EdenProject #Dundee [more...]
Overseas visitors to attractions were up 280 per cent in 2022 according to new VisitEngland insight @VisitEngland [more...]
Young V&A opens its doors in London, UK @young_vam @V_and_A #Museum #London #YoungPeople #Children [more...]
Therme Manchester’s new design submitted for approval #spa #wellness #design #communalwellness #community #urbanwellness #education #sustainability [more...]
Continuum reveals reimagined Loch Ness centre to celebrate Scotland's brand icon @LochNessCentre #LochNess #Scotland [more...]
New Merlin CEO, Scott O'Neil, reveals his plans for the post-Varney era @MerlinEntsNews @scottoneil #Merlin #MerlinEntertainments [more...]
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