Articles tagged “merlin entertainments”

Tourism

Theme Park Operator Merlin Finds Everything Isn’t Awesome at Legoland

Merlin's determination to focus on the long-term potential of the company is probably one of the reasons it is keen to escape the glare of the public markets.

Theme Park Operator Merlin Finds Everything Isn’t Awesome at Legoland

Tourism

Parks Operator Merlin Starts to See Recovery in London Market

It looks like things are starting to turn around for Merlin in its key London market. We'll have to wait until its annual results later this year for the full picture.

Parks Operator Merlin Starts to See Recovery in London Market

Tourism

UK Theme Parks Operator Merlin Ramps Up Hotel Offerings

Adding more beds to your theme parks makes sense as it brings in extra cash, but Merlin needs to make sure it gives guests extra reasons to stick around for more than a day.

UK Theme Parks Operator Merlin Ramps Up Hotel Offerings

Business Travel

Gender Diversity Is Still Massively Lacking in Travel and Hospitality

Laws have been changed to supposedly eliminate gender bias but the problem at senior levels still persists. Companies first need to admit they have a problem, then they can do something about it. Perhaps there should be greater consideration of quotas.

Gender Diversity Is Still Massively Lacking in Travel and Hospitality

Tourism

Merlin Hints At Interest In Buying SeaWorld’s Busch Gardens

SeaWorld is still struggling and Merlin is probably hoping it can bag a bargain. Watch this space.

Merlin Hints At Interest In Buying SeaWorld’s Busch Gardens

Ground Transport

Merlin Entertainments Is Looking to Drive More Business With an Investment in Big Bus

With a small stake in Big Bus, Merlin is trying to diversify its entertainment offerings — not a bad move considering the poor performance of its theme park group last year.

Merlin Entertainments Is Looking to Drive More Business With an Investment in Big Bus