Bea Mitchell

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Red Sea Global, Saudi Arabia’s regenerative tourism developer, has unveiled some of the innovative techniques it uses for coral conservation. As climate change continues to threaten coral reefs, Red Sea Global’s team has combined advanced technology with traditional methods to protect the vital marine ecosystems.

2 days ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Some of Blackpool‘s tourist attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, are to be taken over by the council from Merlin Entertainments. The Blackpool Tower, which has been managed by Merlin for 15 years, will be handed over to the council’s tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited, on 1 August. Within the tower, the authority will oversee the Blackpool Tower Eye, circus, ballroom and Dungeons, as well as Madame Tussauds.

3 days ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Walt Disney World has shared a first look at Piston Peak National Park, its new Cars-themed area in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. The new area in Frontierland contains two new Cars attractions and is part of the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak is a fictional place inspired by national parks in America’s Rocky Mountains and the history and sights of the American frontier.

3 days ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Peppa Pig: Surprise Party, a new immersive experience for preschoolers, is coming to the UK’s Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead near Newcastle. Opening this autumn, Peppa Pig: Surprise Party is described as the UK’s first-ever Peppa Pig immersive experience. Across the 19,000-square-foot space, young guests will get the chance to interact with characters and explore iconic scenes from the animated TV series.

3 days ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is now displaying a 200-year-old condom likely made from a sheep’s appendix and featuring an erotic print. Now on view in the institution, the condom from around 1830 features an erotic etching depicting a nun and three clergymen. The nun is seated with her legs apart while pointing at one of the clergymen, all of whom are holding up their robes and displaying their genitals. The inscription, “Voilà mon choix”, translates to, ‘This is my choice’.