Asia-Pacific

KidZania, one of the fastest growing and innovative edutainment concepts in the world, has opened KidZania Fukuoka. The third KidZania City in Japan joins KidZania Tokyo (2006) and KidZania Koshien (2009) in their aim to empower children to…

Situated in SKYCITY of the Hong Kong International Airport, 11 SKIES will be the largest retailtainment landmark in Hong Kong, providing one-stop entertainment, retail and commerce offerings for visitors from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area…

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Korean Government have opened Korea: Cubically Imagined in New York City. Korea: Cubically Imagined will be on view in New York, NY from…

Magnetic Cash plans to participate in different events throughout the year to be in contact with its customers and present its newest products, including what the company claims to be the fastest self-service kiosk in the entertainment…

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the formation of the China Development Council. Owen Zhao, President, Max-Matching Entertainments Co., Ltd will serve a two-year term as Chairman of the Council. Prior to this…

Zojirushi, a premier manufacturer of premium kitchen electrics and vacuum insulated drinkware, and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. have partnered to bring the popular vintage video game character to life on some of their quality…

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has named Jakob Wahl executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) effective 1 November. In this role, Wahl will oversee the regional operations of the global…

Argentinian debit card system company, Magnetic Cash is exhibiting at the upcoming IAAPA Expo (15 - 19 November, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida). Martin Reynoso, sales manager told GAP: “Our last participation in a face…

Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company have announced a new collaborative partnership. Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company will enter a long-term partnership to jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will…

Australian adventure tourism company Experience Co has announced that it will acquire Trees Adventure, Australia’s foremost operator of treetop and zipline aerial adventures. Currently operating in 14 locations across five states under…

Legoland Korea Resort, set to open in Chuncheon, South Korea, has officially announced plans for the Resort's grand opening to take place in May 2022. Legoland Korea Resort has revealed its grand opening date to be 5 May 2022, in line…

Embed, a leading provider cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, has provided integrated cashless solutions to new multi-venue entertainment hub Planet Royale located in…

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has completed the establishment of a wholly foreign-owned entity, TEA Business Consulting (Shanghai) Co., (commonly known as TEA China) - the organization’s official legal presence in Mainland…

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has teamed up with “FriendsWithYou,” a pop-art duo of Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, to bring the latter's gigantic art installation and signature pop-art characters to the Art Park in the West Kowloon…

Global sports and entertainment leader Topgolf Entertainment Group and its developer partner, Sports Entertainment Asia Ltd (SEAL), have announced the opening of the first Topgolf location in Shanghai, China. The Lounge by Topgolf, which…