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A New Theme Park Titan Is Rising: Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Shakes Up the Attractions Sector
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The global themed entertainment world is bracing itself for another seismic shift. Following a federal greenlight for Paramount's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a brand-new powerhouse has emerged to challenge the duopoly of Disney and Universal.
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IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 has officially drawn to a close following a historic week at Excel London, setting new benchmarks for the attractions sector and highlighting the remarkable momentum driving the industry forward.
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The final day of IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 at Excel London brought an inspiring conclusion to a phenomenal week of industry collaboration, groundbreaking product reveals, and deep-dive educational sessions. Day three blended a powerful celebration of themed entertainment legacy with a forward-looking view at the cutting-edge technology defining the future of guest experiences.
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The energy at Excel London remains high as IAAPA Expo Europe moves into its second day. Day two delivered major brand evolutions, exciting intellectual property partnerships, global aquatic innovations, and a deep dive into the growth and investment shaping the UK and Irish attractions market.
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The show floor doors are open, and the attractions community has descended in force for the first day of IAAPA Expo Europe. Day one set an energetic tone for the week, packed with high-octane spectacles, vital industry forecasts, and major product announcements that are set to shape parks across Europe in the coming years.
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A new collaboration in the visitor attraction industry promises to deliver deep, data-driven insights to help operators refine their commercial strategies. Visitor Attraction Intelligence (VAI), a joint initiative between ticketing and point-of-sale software provider DigiTickets and specialist attraction marketing agency Agility Marketing, has launched its inaugural research publication: the Booking Lead Times Report.
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Madrid City Council has opened a public tender for the operation of Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, marking the first time the concession has gone to open competition since 1967.
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Merlin Entertainments has announced a major overhaul of its accessibility offerings across its UK resort theme parks, set to introduce a brand-new "virtual queuing" system for Ride Access Pass (RAP) users starting in late 2026.
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