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Krampus coming to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights
POSTED 09 Aug 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
In folklore the evil ancient spirit of Krampus is the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas Credit: Universal Studios
Universal Orlando is putting a Santa-related spin on its Halloween Horror Nights this year, adding a little bit of festive fear with the addition of Krampus to its seasonal offering.
Based on the Legendary Pictures adaptation of the character from European folklore, the Krampus horror maze will have guests navigate the Engel family home. Once inside they will encounter “the evil ancient spirit of Krampus – the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas – his band of Dark Elves and the sinister Gingerbread Men”.
Krampus will be one of nine new horror houses for the 26th iteration of Universal’s phenomenally-popular Halloween Horror Nights. Other houses based on The Walking Dead, The Exorcist, Halloween II and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have already been announced, as has Chance – the right-hand woman of Halloween Horror Nights’ signature character Jack the Clown, who will take over as the star of this year’s event.
Halloween Horror Nights will run from September 16 to October 31. Universal’s parent company Comcast has previously attributed the annual event as one of the prime reasons why the theme parks division for Universal has enjoyed increased sales in a traditionally quiet final quarter of the year. Universal is the leader in Halloween horror attractions, drawing more than 600,000 visitors annually, while Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the originators of the idea, starting its Halloween festivities in 1973.
US theme parks invest in lucrative Halloween market POSTED 02 Oct 2015. BY Tom Anstey Theme parks in the US are capitalising on the festivities of Halloween, which is the single-
largest theme park promotion every year, according to global consultants International
Theme Park Services (ITPS).
Busch Gardens brings in Blair Witch producer to direct halloween event POSTED 28 Aug 2015. BY Tom Anstey In what seems to be a recurring theme among the world’s theme parks pushing for
boosted attendances through the Halloween period, filmmaker Robin Cowie – best-known
for producing The Blair Witch Project – has been enlisted by Busch Gardens to produce the
park’s Howl-O-Scream fright fest for 2015.
Guillermo del Toro teams up with Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights POSTED 17 Jul 2015. BY Tom Anstey Guillermo del Toro – writer and director for films such as Pacific Rim, Pan’s
Labyrinth and The Hobbit trilogy – has collaborated with Universal Studios
Hollywood to create an all-original addition to the park’s annual Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando expanding Halloween Horror Nights for 2015 POSTED 11 Mar 2015. BY Tom Anstey Universal Orlando is expanding its extremely popular Halloween Horror Nights to 30 days
for 2015, following on from an incredibly successful 2014.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
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our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
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engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
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Krampus coming to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights
POSTED 09 Aug 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
In folklore the evil ancient spirit of Krampus is the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas Credit: Universal Studios
Universal Orlando is putting a Santa-related spin on its Halloween Horror Nights this year, adding a little bit of festive fear with the addition of Krampus to its seasonal offering.
Based on the Legendary Pictures adaptation of the character from European folklore, the Krampus horror maze will have guests navigate the Engel family home. Once inside they will encounter “the evil ancient spirit of Krampus – the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas – his band of Dark Elves and the sinister Gingerbread Men”.
Krampus will be one of nine new horror houses for the 26th iteration of Universal’s phenomenally-popular Halloween Horror Nights. Other houses based on The Walking Dead, The Exorcist, Halloween II and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have already been announced, as has Chance – the right-hand woman of Halloween Horror Nights’ signature character Jack the Clown, who will take over as the star of this year’s event.
Halloween Horror Nights will run from September 16 to October 31. Universal’s parent company Comcast has previously attributed the annual event as one of the prime reasons why the theme parks division for Universal has enjoyed increased sales in a traditionally quiet final quarter of the year. Universal is the leader in Halloween horror attractions, drawing more than 600,000 visitors annually, while Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the originators of the idea, starting its Halloween festivities in 1973.
US theme parks invest in lucrative Halloween market POSTED 02 Oct 2015. BY Tom Anstey Theme parks in the US are capitalising on the festivities of Halloween, which is the single-
largest theme park promotion every year, according to global consultants International
Theme Park Services (ITPS).
Busch Gardens brings in Blair Witch producer to direct halloween event POSTED 28 Aug 2015. BY Tom Anstey In what seems to be a recurring theme among the world’s theme parks pushing for
boosted attendances through the Halloween period, filmmaker Robin Cowie – best-known
for producing The Blair Witch Project – has been enlisted by Busch Gardens to produce the
park’s Howl-O-Scream fright fest for 2015.
Guillermo del Toro teams up with Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights POSTED 17 Jul 2015. BY Tom Anstey Guillermo del Toro – writer and director for films such as Pacific Rim, Pan’s
Labyrinth and The Hobbit trilogy – has collaborated with Universal Studios
Hollywood to create an all-original addition to the park’s annual Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando expanding Halloween Horror Nights for 2015 POSTED 11 Mar 2015. BY Tom Anstey Universal Orlando is expanding its extremely popular Halloween Horror Nights to 30 days
for 2015, following on from an incredibly successful 2014.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to
our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Sommerhuber GmbH Sommerhuber specialises in the manufacturing of heat-storing ceramics for spas. [more...]
