Features Good Natured Attractions Management Handbook editor Helen
Patenall takes a tour of some awesome technological
approaches being embraced by zoos and aquariums
around the world that are championing animal welfare
and how we all interact with the natural world View in digital edition View online
Museums & Galleries Dusk til Dawn Nick Stockman from Culture24 is campaigning for the
arts community to drive the trend for ‘out of hours’
events, profiting attractions and the high street View in digital edition View online
Diary dates Events Calendar A month-by-month guide to conferences, exhibitions
and expos giving us the low down on what’s
happened – and what’s on the cards – in attractions View in digital edition
Features Thea Awards Compelling, engaging, artistic, entertaining and
educational – the best themed entertainment and
experience designs in global attractions. Matt Kerr
summarises the latest Themed Entertainment
Association’s Thea Awards taking the sector by storm View in digital edition View online
Features On Reflection Epic, Wild and Great. Helen Patenall, editor of
Attractions Management Handbook, takes a look
at some of the stand out waterparks that made a
monumental splash onto the global scene in 2018,
setting a high benchmark for the years ahead View in digital edition View online
14 Jul 2026 David Rockwell creates immersive magic destination, The Hand and The Eye A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick
Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and
private membership under one roof. More>>
13 Jul 2026 Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana
Heritage
Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines immersive
storytelling with cutting-edge audiovisual technology to bring the sta More>>
08 Jul 2026 Great Barrier Reef attraction set for AU$180 million reinvention Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are
progressing, with the project set to transform the attraction into a global centre for reef
education and conservation. More>>
26 Jun 2026 Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business. More>>
23 Jun 2026 Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes. More>>
IDEATTACK was founded in 2004 by Natasha Varnica and Dan Thomas. Bringing together their expertise in architecture and entertainment design, they saw the need for planners of a new type of mixed-use project that requires expertise in both disciplines.
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DJW offer a way to interpret your story through the use of technology. We can provide Audio Visual consultancy to assist in the planning stage, follow up with AV system design, supply and installation, and provide a bespoke control system to suit your operational needs.
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