Dollywood news
13 Dec 2022
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
16 Apr 2021
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
21 May 2019
Country singer Dolly Parton's latest vision at her Dollywood theme park has been brought to
26 Apr 2019
The Themed Entertainment Association has reported increased attendance for the attractions body’s annual Summit and
20 Feb 2019
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
20 Nov 2018
A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
16 Nov 2018
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
06 Aug 2018
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced plans for the US$37m (€32m, £28.5m) expansion of her
17 Nov 2017
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
31 May 2017
Funtime has completed an installation of its Skyfall drop ride at Dollywood, Tennessee. The ride,
01 Dec 2016
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has pledged US$1,000 a month for the next six months to
29 Nov 2016
UPDATE: Gatlinburg officials say the Ripley's Aquarium is intact and generator power was used to
05 Jul 2016
Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in
23 Dec 2015
Country music legend Kenny Rogers has floated the idea of developing his own theme park,
17 Nov 2015
Coaster fans can now experience the world’s fastest ever wooden rollercoaster – four months before
04 Aug 2015
The 307-bedroom Dollywood DreamMore Resort has opened next to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash
20 Mar 2015
Joel Manby has been appointed the new president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainments, amid hopes
28 Mar 2014
The Firechaser Express roller coaster is the newest ride to open at Dollywood after its
27 Aug 2013
Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has announced the first new projects which will form
19 Jun 2012
Image: RiverRush will include twists and turns Dollywood's Splash Country, the waterpark located adjacent to
23 Jan 2012
Dolly Parton, owner of Dollywood theme park in Tennesee, US, has teamed up with Gaylord
05 Jan 2012
Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US, will add to its collection of roller coasters this
09 Sep 2011
Dollywood - the Tennessee, US theme park part-owned by entertainer Dolly Parton - is to
17 Mar 2011
Lo-Q, which provides virtual queuing systems for theme parks and major attractions, has signed a
08 Sep 2010
A theme park might not seem like the usual type of attraction to invest in
04 Aug 2010
Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US has unveiled its plans for a new
07 Jun 2010
Dollywood's Splash Country will be welcoming guests for the 2010 season with new turn-free, touch-free
31 Oct 2008
Ken Bell has been appointed president of the Dollywood Company. Bell joined the company in
21 Nov 2007
Australia-based Warner Village Theme Parks won two awards at the IAAPA Spirit of Excellence awards
24 Sep 2007
Cedar Point amusement park and resort in Sandusky Ohio has been named best amusement park
20 Jul 2007
Work has begun on a new water adventure ride at the 130-acre Dollywood theme park
21 Mar 2007
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has added a US$17.5m (£9m, 13.1m euro) steel rollercoaster
27 Jul 2005
Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has added a US$2m (£1.15m, 1.67m euros)
21 Dec 2004
Canadian themed attractions design firm, Forrec, has been retained by Herschend’s Family Entertainment Corporation –
27 Jan 2003
The parent company of Silver Dollar City is changing its name to reflect its growing
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more
operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
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We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has
created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night.
She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
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AI has the potential to support people in making
healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be
updated to understand the different stages of
motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
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New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more,
according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
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It’s time to start the conversation
about pelvic health. It’s not
just menopausal women who
have challenges: young women
and men can also experience
issues they’re too embarrassed
to discuss or seek help for,
as Kath Hudson reports
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As more trans women, trans men
and non-binary people join health
clubs, it’s time to work out a system
where everyone feels included,
protected and safe in the locker
room. Kath Hudson reports
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