Also this year, Europa-Park starts its winter season with a big Santa Claus Gathering on November 26th. Already for the 5th time, Germany’s biggest theme park opens its doors for the “magical Winter Weeks” from November 26th 2005 until January 8th 2006 (except December 24th/25th) and offers numerous rides, fantastic winter shows and many additional… [» Read more]
Europa Park: Golden Pony Award 2005
On October 28th 2005, Europa-Park has been honoured by the international trade magazine “Games and Parks Industry” with the Golden Pony Award 2005 for “the creativity, the enterprise and the courage that have brought about the constant development and growth of one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world”. Only a few months… [» Read more]
Europa Park: Franz Mack awarded
Atlanta/Rust. Franz Mack (84), senior director of the Mack company, was honoured by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) on November 16th: he is now an IAAPA Hall of Fame inductee, together with famous personalities such as the legendary Walt Disney. The announcement was made during a ceremonial act on the occasion… [» Read more]
Blackstone Group: European frozen empire?
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. buyout firm The Blackstone Group is among bidders who submitted first round offers in the sale of H.J. Heinz Co.’s European seafood, vegetable and frozen food operations, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday. The bids, submitted on Monday, come from a mix of private equity and trade buyers, one… [» Read more]