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Technology
Bandai Namco's 8K VR Arena: The Next Frontier for Location-Based Entertainment Venues
The Tokyo-based giant has unveiled a 200 sqm free-roam XR arena system featuring photorealistic 8K rendering at 120fps, full-body haptic suits, and a proprietary cloud content platform...
📅 March 24, 2026✍️ Tech Editor👁 9,200⏱ 4 min read
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Market Report
Global Family Entertainment Center Market Hits $28.3B in 2025, Eyes $38.4B by 2028
A new Global Attractions Research report reveals 11.4% compound annual growth driven by post-pandemic recovery, XR technology adoption, and booming Middle East & Southeast Asian investment in leisure...
📅 March 23, 2026✍️ Market Analyst👁 7,600⏱ 5 min read
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Regulations
EU EN 13814:2026 Safety Standard Update: 7 Key Changes Every Operator Must Implement by Q3
The European Committee for Standardization has released the finalized text of EN 13814:2026, affecting all temporary and permanent amusement structures. Changes include revised load calculations, new digital inspection requirements...
📅 March 22, 2026✍️ Compliance Desk👁 5,800⏱ 6 min read
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Company News
Merlin Entertainments Confirms $1.2B Dubai Mega-FEC Project, 35 Attractions Across 28,000 sqm
The LEGOLAND and Madame Tussauds operator has formally announced its largest single-site investment, a sprawling indoor entertainment complex due to open in Dubai Mall expansion phase in early 2027...
📅 March 21, 2026✍️ Business Editor👁 12,300⏱ 4 min read
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Exhibitions
IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 Moves to Barcelona, Expects 24,000 Attendees from 100+ Countries
Following record attendance in Rome, IAAPA has selected Barcelona's Fira de Barcelona Gran Via as the 2026 European host, with 500+ exhibitors already confirmed across a 40,000 sqm footprint...
📅 March 20, 2026✍️ Events Editor👁 6,400⏱ 3 min read
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Technology
How AI Yield Management Software Is Boosting FEC Revenue by 23% — A Case Study
A leading 8-site FEC chain in the US shares data from a 12-month pilot of AI-driven dynamic pricing and capacity management, revealing significant gains in per-cap spending and off-peak utilization...
📅 March 19, 2026✍️ Tech Editor👁 4,900⏱ 7 min read
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Executive Interview
"The Next 5 Years Will Be About Phygital Experiences" — Q&A with Embed Systems CEO
We sat down with Embed's Chief Executive to discuss cashless payment evolution, AI-powered loyalty programs, and why the industry's next competitive battleground is data analytics, not hardware...
📅 March 18, 2026✍️ Senior Editor👁 8,100⏱ 10 min read
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Market Intelligence
Southeast Asia Amusement Investment Surge: Vietnam, Indonesia Lead $4.2B Pipeline for 2026–2028
Investment tracker data reveals 84 confirmed entertainment complex projects across Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines, as rising middle-class disposable income drives leisure spending growth...
📅 March 17, 2026✍️ Asia Correspondent👁 5,600⏱ 5 min read