Campaign to save Appu Ghar
In December, the Delhi Development Authority cleared a proposal to change the land use of the site from recreational to governmental use, paving the way for an expansion of the …
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Tallest inversion at Wild Escape
The custom-built X-Coaster, called ShockTower, will be built my Maurer Söhne of Germany. No specific ride details have yet been released, though it is believed that the seats will be …
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Universal heads to Singapore
The Malaysian casino group partnered with cruise ship operator Star Cruises to place a US$1.3bn bid for the country’s second casino, but added other entertainments into the mix.
Six hotels …
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Africa Kingdoms breaks ground
The project will showcase the country’s rich history and culture, with the US$200m first phase planned for a 2008 opening.
An additional $500m is set to be used to …
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Eurodisney takeover bid stalled
Center-Tainment was given until December 4 to formalise its offer but failed to do so, meaning it must wait at least six months before making a further bid.
Analysts had …
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Merlin acquires Gardaland
The deal includes the 247-room Gardaland Resort Hotel. The three million annual visitors to the park push Merlin’s total attendance across its 37 sites to over 16 million, making it …
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Blackpool adds Infusion ride
Infusion is the new name for the former Traumatizer ride, which operated at sister park Pleasureland in Southport until the park’s closure this summer.
"Infusion is yet another example of …
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Triple Slingshot a hit in Russia
Austrian company Funtime supplied the world’s first Triple Slingshot, which features three giant towers and three capsules, each holding two people.
Two of three launch areas feature a volcano theme …
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KMG touts success of XXL
"There is a lot of interest in this ride, especially from parks," KMG’s Jack Souilljee told InterPark. "We are ready to take orders."
He concedes that, with financing an issue …
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Ho offers Wharf shares
He said at the annual meeting of his casino company, Sociedade de Jogos, that he planned to offer the shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange, where he is also …
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