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5   Editor's letter: Asian Orlando
One thing all our forecasters agree on is the growing importance of the Asian market in terms of the opportunities it offers for development More>>
 
8   Science centre news: March opening for Taguig's Mind Museum
The Mind Museum, the Philippines' first "world-class" science-based attraction which is being developed in Taguig, is scheduled to open its doors to the public in March 2012 More>>
 
10   Waterpark news: Waterpark planned for Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida, the Merlin Entertainments-operated attraction which opened its doors for the first time in October More>>
 
12   Zoo news: Merlin plans LLA takeover
UK-based attractions operator Merlin Entertainments Group has submitted a recommended takeover offer for its Asia-Pacic counterpart, Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA) More>>
 
14   Theme park news: $250m share buyback for Six Flags
US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a stock repurchase plan that allows the company to reacquire US$250m (€195m, £161m) worth of its stock by 2015 More>>
 
17   Museum news: Helsinki Guggenheim a step closer
A new concept and development study into the development of a Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland, has identified a site along the South Harbour waterfront for the project More>>
 
18   Heritage news: Wine attraction for Bordeaux
Casson Mann has revealed that it is working in partnership with Paris-based architects X-Tu on the development of a new international cultural wine centre for Bordeaux, France More>>
 
19   Gallery news: NY Met reopens American Wing
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US has reopened its American Wing after completing a four-year renovation of the museum's galleries of American art More>>
 
20   Profile: Steve Peet
The new COO of Themed Attractions explains how he'll be using his experience to help the attractions industry in Malaysia become a sector worthy of international attention More>>
 
24   Industry opinion: Changing times
Nick Varney, Roland Mack, Al Weber Jr, Darrell Metzger and Michael Jolly tell us what's changed in the past 15 years and what they predict for the next 15 More>>
 
28   Top Team: National Museum of Scotland
Returning to its original decor and the Victorian ideal of showcasing the whole world under one roof is the result of this £70m, 15-year development project More>>
 
34   Project review: French revolution
BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March More>>
 
38   Mystery shopper: Legoland Florida
We look at Merlin Entertainment's fifth Legoland Park which opened in October on the former Cypress Gardens site More>>
 
42   Project review: War heroes
Nick Farmer indulges his love of aeroplanes at Flight of Fantasy in Florida More>>
 
44   Science centre design: Exact science
We find out what operators need to consider when designing a science centre More>>
 
57   3D/4D: New year resolutions
Conservation, history and pure entertainment are among the content of this year's newest 3D/4D offers More>>
 
50   Analysis: Time is money
Alan Love analyses the impact of extending visits on increasing revenue More>>
 
52   Project preview: Adventure World Warsaw
Work begins on Poland's first destination theme park this spring More>>
 
54   Awards: Winning stories
The winners of the Thea Awards, which celebrate excellence in story telling More>>
 
60   Expo: Plant Life
Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the work he's doing for Floriade 2012 More>>
 
63   Waterparks: Culture Club
Stephen Galbraith advises on waterpark culture in Asia and the Middle East More>>
 
66   Audioguides: Apply here
A round-up of some of the latest audioguides and apps available to the industry More>>
 
72   fun-kit.net: Focus on special effects
New special effects on the market More>>
 
74   Product focus: ATTRACTIONS-KIT
A selection of the latest products More>>
 
76   Buyers' guide:
A source of attractions services More>>
 

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News headlines
EDF Energy announces plans for Sizewell B visitor centre   17 May 2012

EDF Energy announces plans for Sizewell B visitor centre

UK energy supplier EDF Energy has submitted a planning application for the creation of a temporary new visitor centre at Sizewell B nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

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Merlin to open two new attractions in Oberhausen, Germany   17 May 2012

Merlin to open two new attractions in Oberhausen, Germany

Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments will invest 15m euro (US$19m, £12m) in developing two new attractions at the CentrO mixed-used complex in Oberhausen, Germany.

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Expo

Plant Life
Plant Life

Sky-Skan's Glenn Smith describes the work he's doing for Floriade 2012
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Project review

French revolution
French revolution

BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March
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