Museum Staff Strike over 'Devastating' Contract Changes
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery staff have begun a strike after the Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust demanded they sign new contracts that would replace the terms set when they were outsourced from the city council in 2020. Workers argue the contracts would erode pay, leave and job security, while the Trust blames rising operating costs and cuts to public funding. The walk‑out has forced the museum to close until Thursday, though the adjacent Royal Pavilion remains open. Union representatives label the changes "devastating" and urge alternative cost‑saving measures.
Disney Might Be Rethinking Its Newest 'Avatar' Land
Disney’s planned Avatar-themed land at California Adventure is reportedly on hold after the latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, earned roughly $1.5 billion but failed to generate the cultural momentum Disney hoped for. The delay pushes the closure of the existing Monsters Inc....
Disneyland Files Confidential Demolition Permits for Avatar Land
Disneyland has quietly filed confidential demolition permits with Anaheim for the Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue dark ride and the adjacent Hollywood Lounge. The permits signal long‑term plans to clear the Hollywood Land area for a new Avatar‑themed...
RWS Global Announces Executive Leadership Transition
RWS Global announced a leadership transition in which founder, chairman and CEO Ryan Stana will move to the role of executive chairman, while chief operating officer Jake McCoy steps in as interim CEO. The change, backed by minority investor Bluestone Equity...
People 'Holding Back' On Booking Holidays Amid Rising Costs
Blackpool’s holiday market is feeling the pinch of the UK cost‑of‑living squeeze, prompting many travellers to delay bookings or hunt for last‑minute deals. Hotel operators such as the Fossil Tree and seasoned hoteliers report mixed demand, with some offering payday‑weekend...
Incheon’s $7b Theme Park Project Gains Traction with US Investor Talks
KIT World is pushing ahead with a $7 billion, three‑phase theme‑park project on Yeongjongdo near Incheon Airport. The developer will send a delegation to the United States to lock in final investment terms with U.S. financial institutions, including a pending deal...
Chuck E. Cheese to Open First Birmingham Outlet at Star City
Chuck E. Cheese is set to open its first UK venue at Birmingham’s Star City, partnering with SuperPark to convert the former Genting Casino space into a 4,157 m² family entertainment hub. The development will create 45 jobs for Chuck E. Cheese and 26 for...
ETF Celebrates 75 Years in Business
ETF celebrates its 75th anniversary, tracing roots from a 1951 textile‑machine maker to a global leader in ride‑system engineering. The Dutch‑based firm now runs over 100 installations and 800 vehicles across theme parks, museums and family entertainment centres. Recent highlights...
Pico Play Launches New Showroom & Staging Facility
Pico Play, a global designer of themed attractions, is opening a first‑class showroom and staging facility in Al‑Kharj, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for February 2026. The space combines a curated exhibition of props and models with a soundstage‑style lighting and AV...
Snøhetta Adds "Positive Energy Building" To Dunkirk Port
Snøhetta and Santer Vanhoof have completed Écosystème D, a positive‑energy hub in Dunkirk’s port. The 1,200 m² photovoltaic roof produces more power than the building consumes, feeding surplus electricity to the surrounding innovation district. Constructed from a wooden frame clad in metal...
Six Flags Magic Mountain Takes a $533 Million Hit
Six Flags disclosed a $1.5 billion non‑cash write‑down after an accounting test revealed that Magic Mountain’s goodwill was overstated by $533.7 million. The impairment also hit other parks, trimming the trade‑name value by $169.3 million, roughly a 20% decline. The adjustments stem from...
IAAPA Report Shows Strong Growth Across Middle East and Africa Attractions Industry
IAAPA’s 2025 Middle East & Africa Economic Impact Study reveals that attractions in the region logged 738 million visits in 2024 and generated $19.2 billion in direct revenue, supporting over 520,000 jobs. Including indirect and induced effects, the total economic contribution rose...
Yas Island Theme Park Projects Will Likely Continue on Despite Middle East Conflict
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is pressing ahead with its multi‑billion‑dirham (≈ $270 million per AED 1 billion) leisure master plan despite the Iran‑UAE conflict. Construction continues, highlighted by Yas Waterworld’s new 11‑ride extension and the ongoing rollout of Warner Bros World upgrades. Visitor demographics have...
£375m Chocolate-Themed Park Set to Open in Switzerland
A £375 million (~$475 million) chocolate‑themed park is slated for construction at the historic Cailler factory in Broc, Switzerland. The first phase will enlarge the attraction from 2,000 m² to almost 30,000 m² and target 700,000‑800,000 visitors per year, with a full rollout aiming...
AVIXA Advertises for ‘Visionary, Strategic and Articulate’ CEO
AVIXA, the global audiovisual trade association, has posted a chief executive officer vacancy with a base salary ranging from $800,000 to $900,000. The role, advertised by Korn Ferry, calls for a visionary leader who can travel 50 % of the time to...
