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It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there reporting the big news, good and bad, all the way. ... More

Following the conclusion of SeaWorld's search for a CEO, its chief operating officer, John Reilly, has announced he will be leaving the company at the ... More

SeaWorld's new CEO Gus Antorcha has said he plans to help the organisation reach its "full potential", after several years of turmoil. Under his predecessor ... More

Carnival Cruise Lines COO Gus Antorcha has been named as the new CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment. Antorcha has worked at Carnival Corporation – the world's ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

SeaWorld has quashed rumours of a planned expansion into China, with the operator saying it has "no plans" to open a SeaWorld park in the ... More

Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld Entertainment is casting its eyes overseas, particularly to the British ... More

SeaWorld could finally be about to turn a financial corner, after the operator reported a strong start to the year with its first quarter results. ... More

The floodgates have opened for SeaWorld, following the resignation of two more senior executives after the departure of former president and CEO Joel Manby last ... More

SeaWorld’s newly appointed interim executive chair Yoshikazu Maruyama has said the Zhonghong Zhuoye Group's (ZZG) sees “huge potential” in the company’s leadership and operations, despite ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has resigned from his position as the company’s CEO, with the troubled operator launching a search to find a permanent successor ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

SeaWorld creative designer Brian Morrow has lifted the lid on “Experiences That Matter”, detailing how the company’s new message affects design. Morrow, who is vice ... More

SeaWorld president and CEO Joel Manby has reiterated that financial discipline remains a top priority for the operator, after another tough quarter saw revenues and ... More

Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the operator had made a bid. A report last week from ... More

Parques Reunidos could be about to make a big splash in the attractions industry after fresh reports linked the Spanish operator with a potential takeover ... More

Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing number of reports. The eyes of the industry are sharply ... More

Despite recent setbacks in its latest earnings report, SeaWorld continues to move forward with its Chinese expansion plans following its partial acquisition by Chinese investment ... More

SeaWorld president and CEO Joel Manby has said the company is not happy with its results for the quarter as the operator plans to further ... More

SeaWorld has named Marc Swanson as its new chief financial officer with Elizabeth Gulacsy taking up Swanson’s previous position of chief accounting officer. Swanson, who ... More

The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought to be pneumonia at its park in San Antonio, Texas. ... More

SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives before and during August 2014, including comments about the controversial ... More

SeaWorld’s push for fun and meaningful experiences is continuing, with the debut of Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster at its San Antonio theme park. Part ... More

SeaWorld chair David D’Alessandro’s position is under threat after he failed to win a majority of votes for his re-election at the company’s annual meeting. ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment and the Sesame Workshop have announced joint plans to develop a second Sesame Place theme park in the US and a new Sesame ... More