Visitor Attractions news:IAAPA opens new global HQ in Orlando One of the attractions
industry's global associations,
IAAPA, has officially
opened its new headquarters
building in Orlando,
providing the organisation
with a custom-built facility
it says is designed to
support its members
Waterparks news:Blackstone takes 65 per cent stake in Great Wolf Great Wolf Resorts,
which runs 18 familyoriented
waterpark and
entertainment resorts in the
US and Canada, is targeting
accelerated growth under a
new joint ownership venture
that sees hospitality and
leisure investor Blackstone
Real Estate Partners take
a 65 per cent controlling
interest in the company
Technology news:Palace of Versailles tour welcomes VR visitors Google has created a virtual
reality tour of the Palace of
Versailles, allowing people
to explore the architecture,
artworks and history of the
former home of French royalty
wherever they are in the world
Heritage news:Billions earmarked for India heritage project A programme of authentic
reconstruction of 11
historic sites in India and
the setting up of 100
experiential museums are
among ambitious plans
under development by
India's culture ministry
Preview:Rulantica Rising Germany’s top theme park is about to
launch a €180m addition with the opening of its long-awaited second
gate. Attractions Management looks
at Rulantica and how the new
waterpark addition is taking shape