Summer Conference 2008
16th - 18th June 2008



Parlimentary Lunch and AGM 2008
10th March 2008


Park Engineers Meeting
27th September 2007 LIW, NEC Birmingham


Health and Safety
Health and Safety Issues/ ADIPS information





15 - 18 May 2008
Rimini Wellness 2008
Rimini, Italy
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21 May 2008
Tourism Society Scotland and Institute of Hospitality: Dr Doolittle….?

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29 - 31 May 2008
ECSITE 2008
Budapest, Hungary
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Merlin to open Legoland in Dubai
Merlin Entertainments Group is to open its first Legoland outside North America and Europe after agreeing a deal with Dubai-based developer Tatweer. The three million sq ft Legoland Dubailand is scheduled to open at the end of 2011, and will form part of the Dubailand entertainment resort. more

  

 

Indoor snow dome for Hemel Hempstead
Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine is converting the dry slopes at Hemel Ski Centre in Bennetts End, Hertfordshire, into a £23m hub for indoor skiing and snowboarding. more
 
24 Apr 2008
Lion Group plans US$2.4bn theme park and film studio for China
Malaysia-based Lion Group has reportedly announced plans to develop a US$2.4bn theme parks and film studio in China.  more
24 Apr 2008
Barratt takes up directorial role with Vision XS
Attractions industry consultant Martin Barratt has joined UK-based Vision XS as a director.  more
21 Apr 2008
Abramsky named new chair of Heritage Lottery Fund
Jenny Abramsky has been appointed the new chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  more


09 Apr 2008
NMM receives largest single donation by an individual
Shipping magnate and philanthropist Sammy Ofer has donated £20m towards the creation of a new wing at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. more

07 Apr 2008
Aspro takes over Blue Reef Leisure
Spanish visitor attraction group Aspro has acquired UK-based aquarium operator Blue Reef Leisure. more

02 Apr 2008
Ocean Parcs acquires Pontin’s
Private investment company Ocean Parcs has acquired holiday park operator Pontin’s for an undisclosed sum. more
 

29 Mar 2008
Third day of misery at Heathrow’s T5
Travelers are facing a third day of chaos at the newly opened £4.5bn Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow Airport. more

27 Mar 2008
Museum expands hospitality offer
The Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire has added to its range of hospitality amenities. more

27 Mar 2008
Weakening pound could attract tourists
The weaker pound could provide the UK tourism industry with a boost this year, as the low price of the sterling is set to lure more Europeans to the country. more


20 Mar 2008
Skywalk in the dark as Sydney turns down the lights
Sydney Tower is to turn off the lights later this month to offer two Sydney by Moonlight Skywalks.  more

17 Mar 2008
SCS teams up with Horizon Three Industries
Waterplay manufacturers SCS Interactive Horizon Three Industries have teamed up to develop waterplay structures with integrated rides.  more
 

17 Mar 2008
Aussie World launches new website
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World has launched its new website, part of a raft of upgrades at the Australian attraction. more

17 Mar 2008
Weekend in Sydney up for grabs in seal naming competition
Throughout March, Sydney Aquarium in New South Wales, Australia, is inviting guests to vote for their favourite name for a baby seal, with the chance to win a family weekend at Darling Harbour. more
 

17 Mar 2008
Dinosaurs take over Australian Museum
The Australian Museum in Sydney has unveiled a new 650sq m permanent exhibition exploring the pre-historic world of predator and prey. more

10 Mar 2008
British Tourism Week launches
The second annual British Tourism Week (BTW) has been launched this morning at an event in London’s Millbank. more
 

06 Mar 2008
Hastings aquarium to reopen
Blue Reef Aquarium is to reopen its Hastings site after completing a £1.5m redevelopment of the attraction. more

06 Mar 2008
Murphy joins Event Communications
Kevin Murphy has been appointed development director of exhibition design group Event Communications. more



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