News: Attractions

26th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival attracts one million visitors in 20 days

The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival which opened on 21st December 2024 welcomed 1.03 million visitors just 20 days after opening, setting a record high for the annual winter festival.…

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Jan 14, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Embed announces global leadership restructuring

Embed, the worldwide supplier of point-of-sale and revenue management systems, has announced a series of relocations and new appointments to drive growth through 2025. To strengthen the…

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Jan 13, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Ticketing /

 
 

Aardman and Spacetoon partner to deliver ‘Shaun the Sheep’ to MENA region  

Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has strategically partnered with Spacetoon, an international media and entertainment conglomerate directed to families to deliver…

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Jan 10, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing /

 
 

Planned Bahrain Surf Park on target for 2026 launch

Set to be the first surf park in the MENA region to utilise Spain’s advanced ‘Wavegarden Cove’ technology, the developers of the Bahrain Surf Park have advised that the…

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Jan 8, 2025 Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

London’s Design Museum to celebrate a century of swimming and style

A major exhibition celebrating a century of aquatics - covering sports performance, architecture and fashion - is to be held at London's Design Museum from 28th March to 17th August.…

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Jan 7, 2025 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Talent and technology driving growth of Saudi Arabian theme parks

Driven by its Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy and boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a hub for theme park development. Theme parks planned for giga-projects…

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Jan 2, 2025 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

MENALAC reflects on 2024 highlights and spotlights plans for 2025

As 2024 concludes, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) highlights its successes and plans for 205. MENALAC has had a remarkable year, with highlights…

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Dec 31, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Synchronised drone displays and fireworks to welcome the New Year in Dubai

Dubai is preparing to celebrate the New Year with synchronised drone displays and firework spectacles across some of the city’s most breathtaking backdrops including: •Burj…

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Dec 30, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

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