Michael Mander
I am a journalist from Essex, England. I enjoy travelling, and love exploring attractions around the world. I graduated from Lancaster University in 2018. Twitter @michael_mander.
5 VR experiences: from Victorian Nightmares to virtual paragliding
7th March 2019
2018 was a momentous year for virtual reality (VR). Here, we highlight five key VR experiences...
Dubai to launch MasterChef TV Experience restaurant
11th February 2019
MasterChef, the TV Experience will be a new restaurant opening at the Millennium Place Marina in...
AI to write poems at UK’s Dubai Expo 2020 pavilion
11th February 2019
The UK's pavilion at the Dubai World Expo 2020 will use artificial intelligence to write poems, in a...
MoMA to close for renovations
11th February 2019
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York will shut its doors for four months to complete a major...
More details on proposed Branson Aquarium, set for 2020
8th February 2019
Developers have revealed more of their plans for the Branson Aquarium on the site of the Grand...
Zip line set for Shimba Hills Reserve, Kenya
8th February 2019
A zip line will be added to the Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya, the first ever in Coast...
Pavilion USA 2020 to explore “What Moves You” with Hyperloop
8th February 2019
Pavilion USA 2020 has announced its theme for the United States’ National Pavilion at Expo 2020...
National Museum of Scotland completes £80m renovation
8th February 2019
The National Museum of Scotland's £80 million renovation project is complete, with new public...
The Met x Microsoft x MIT: exploring art through AI
7th February 2019
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Microsoft, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have...
Cirque du Soleil acquires the makers of ‘The Illusionists’
7th February 2019
Cirque du Soleil has announced the acquisition of The Works Entertainment, the production company...
Recent blog posts
Esports and VR in the immersive attraction landscape –...
VR is going from strength to strength. Immersive experiences are being used in theme parks, FECs and retail centres to drive audience participation and repeat visitation.
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21st January 2020
Attractions news 18.01.20: Super Nintendo World | Rise of the...
18th January 2020
Ticket pricing and the trend for immersive experiences
16th January 2020
10 years of visitor attractions in Asia – the winners and the...
15th January 2020
What’s hot and what’s a bot – theme park digital technology...
14th January 2020
