Theme parks

Second Disneyland Paris extension to open in March 2026 introducing World of Frozen

The park will approximately double in size when the extension opens on 29 March 2026

Orlando sales chief: 'I have every faith we will rebound and grow in 2026'

Destination is keen to leverage the Fifa World Cup taking place in the US next summer to help grow the UK market in 2026

Universal’s new four-park pass to drive longer stays from UK market

The Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket allows visitors to access Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay and the newly opened Universal Epic Universe

RSPCA leads renewed calls for Tui to stop selling captive animal attractions

The RSPCA has also pointed out there is a law in England and Wales forbidding brands selling exploitative excursions which has never been implemented

‘I tried all the rides and attractions at Epic Universe – here are my Top 5’

Universal’s $7 billion opening is the first completely new theme park in Orlando for 25 years – but is it worth the wait?

Attraction World names new chief with bosses Nicholls and Mahoney set to depart

Attraction World Group has named Joe Hyland as new chief executive after the former post holder and chief commercial officer leave the business, with both remaining tight-lipped about their future plans

Disney to develop new theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

Walt Disney has confirmed Abu Dhabi as the location of its seventh theme park, a destination it days is within four hours’ flying of a third of the world’s population

Why the Med’s newest theme park is the perfect add-on for Disney-age clients

Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants... all the favourites are here, alongside water rides, splashing fun and an immersive new hotel

Universal names Bedford as the site of its first European theme park

Universal Destinations & Experiences has chosen a former brickworks south of Bedford for the location of its first theme park in Europe, with a planned opening date of 2031

Stunning pictures capture Universal's latest theme park for the first time

Universal Orlando has shared a first glimpse inside its fourth and latest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, ahead of its opening in May

Five ways to sell responsible travel (without mentioning the S word...)

Taking small but tangible steps, holding suppliers to account and navigating the implications of selling animal attractions were among the main discussion points at TTG’s Sustainability Festival 2025

Tui accused of violating its own animal welfare policy by selling attraction with pregnant orca

World Animal Protection (WAP) raised concerns after it discovered Morgan, Loro Parque’s only female orca, was still participating in shows this month even though she is heavily pregnant

Tui to take on Ticketmaster with new app deal

Tui has struck a deal with entertainment ticket and activity specialist Fever, targeting customers looking for things to do at weekends

Universal 'to lean into new customer trends' as next park goes on sale

Entertainment giant says customers are increasingly staying for longer periods of time in its on-site hotels and theme parks

Universal reveals opening date of new Florida theme park

Universal Studios has confirmed the opening date for its fourth Florida theme park, Epic Universe, which will welcome its first guests in 2025

Hurricane Milton passes over Florida's tourism heartland

Hurricane Milton has been downgraded but is passing over the Cape Canaveral area after wreaking devastation on the west coast in the hours of darkness

Hurricane Milton: Travel industry braced as Florida battens down hatches

Meteorologist predicts Hurricane Milton could weaken as it approaches Florida but still warns of devastating tidal surges as theme parks and airports close

Joanna Lumley backs calls urging Tui to ditch captive dolphin attractions

Joanna Lumley, Alesha Dixon and Deborah Meadon head list of signatories to an open letter to Tui calling for the operator to stop selling captive dolphin attractions

Disney Cruise Line to launch four new ships over five-year period

The new ships will increase Disney Cruise Line’s fleet to 13 vessels

Dave Ody and team to leave United Parks & Resorts and seek 'new opportunities'

United Parks & Resorts’ UK and Ireland market director Ody said the group had decided ’to take a different direction to manage the UK and Irish source markets for 2025’

Attractions platform Lovetovisit secures another multimillion-pound investment

Lovetovisit, a UK attractions booking portal, has secured more funds after attracting venture capitalists to back its growth

Disney Cruise Line to offer first Japanese holidays in 2029 with new ship

Disney has confirmed a joint venture in Japan, which will see it operate a branded cruise ship there from early 2029

Spending on travel continuing to outpace other non-essentials – Barclays

New CEBR and Barclays research says the UK Experience Economy - including holiday purchasing - is bigger than the GDP of Morocco and growing rapidly

UK theme park could be worth £50bn+ to the economy – Universal

According to a Universal economic impact analysis, the project’s net contribution could be of around £35.1 billion over the first 20 years of operation