Shanghai Disney has shut its gates thanks to China’s zero-COVID policy, with visitors trapped inside. Disney fans were told they are not allowed to leave until they could present a negative test. The closure comes after Shanghai reported 10 locally transmitted cases on Saturday. China still has strict regulations in place surrounding COVID-19, despite the …
Dubai’s Global Village attraction to reopen today
Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen today (Tuesday) with new attractions, shows and additional amenities to improve the visitor experience. During its last season, which usually runs for six months but was extended for a further four weeks, a record 7.8 million guests visited the attraction. The attraction is celebrating its 27th season, with …
Montenegro and North Macedonia withdraw from next year’s Eurovision
Montenegro and North Macedonia will not compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, due to the cost of entry. Broadcasters pay a fee to take part in the song competition, but the price differs depending on the size of the country. According to an article from the BBC, some countries have been asked …
Excel London’s Jurassic World: The Exhibition sells 190,000 tickets
Jurassic World: The Exhibition, an immersive experience at Excel London, is extending its run due to popular demand, becoming the venue’s longest ever in-hall event. The experience, which is based on the Jurassic Park movie franchise, has sold more than 190,000 tickets since opening its doors on August 24 this year. Promoter FKP Scorpio Entertainment …
Tech Stack: Edinburgh International Festival at home, NFTs and more..
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Welcome to Brazil MoonPay, a platform that enables the sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies, has entered the Brazilian market through the sponsorship of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A’s Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. As part of the new deal, MoonPay will help Flamengo leverage …
Semnox RFID solution implemented at Fun City venues across Middle East
Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, has implemented its Parafait RFID cashless solution at Fun City venues across the Middle East. Landmark Group’s Fun City venues can be found across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and India. Fun City venues in India have already …
Haunted houses producing magic sales figures
Haunted attractions in North America are delivering some frighteningly positive statistics as the sector builds up to Halloween later this month. A survey by Passage, an event ticketing company which operates ticketing brand HauntPay, found that the total number of guests visiting a haunt each year is increasing, with 68% of attractions seeing at least …
Emperor Group promotes reforestation drive with Mastercard
Asian chain Emperor Cinemas Group has joined with Mastercard to use ticket sales to raise money for a reforestation initiative. Emperor Group has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, which is a platform that unites companies, communities and consumers in climate action and now includes more than 110 partners globally, including merchants, fintechs and banks. HK$2 …
New £186m Manchester arts venue reveals opening events
Director Danny Boyle is set to launch a live production of The Matrix, which will be one of the opening shows at Manchester’s £186m ($206m/€211m) Factory International arts venue. Boyle is recreating the 1999 film through ‘dance, music and visual effects’, and the show will be one of the first to be staged at the …
Tix Ticketing becomes Tixly – TheTicketingBusiness News
Icelandic ticketing software company Tix Ticketing has rebranded to become Tixly. The company hopes that the new moniker will boost its global growth ambitions, with the cloud-based event ticketing system already utilised in nine European countries and North America. Tixly has also announced that founder Sindri Finnbogason (pictured left) is switching roles to become the …