https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/merlin entertainments/ Merlin Entertainments News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T07:13:14+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-sightseeing-pass-provider-go-city-partners-with-global-lead-in-branded/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-sightseeing-pass-provider-go-city-partners-with-global-lead-in-branded/ Go City, the world’s leading sightseeing pass brand, has expanded its offerings through a strategic partnership with Merlin Entertainments, the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. The London Pass, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Go City London has now been enhanced to include seven of the iconic city’s top experiences. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:47:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lego-founding-family-to-acquire-merlin-entertainments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lego-founding-family-to-acquire-merlin-entertainments/ Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be taken over by Kirkbi Invests, a company owned the founding family of Lego. Private investor Blackstone will also provide capital for the transaction. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:02:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-sells-australian-ski-resorts-to-vail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-sells-australian-ski-resorts-to-vail/ Merlin Entertainments has announced the sale of its Australian ski resorts, Hotham and Falls Creek, to Vail Resorts. The purchase price is A$174 million, roughly £95 million, and is subject to certain adjustments related to the timing of closing. Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:18:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-partners-with-merlin-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alipay-partners-with-merlin-in-london/ Alipay is partnering with Merlin Entertainments in a deal designed to allow Chinese tourists to use their Alipay lifestyle app across all of Merlin’s London attractions. Sat, 30 Jun 2018 05:08:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-welcomes-record-visitor-figures-in-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-welcomes-record-visitor-figures-in-2017/ Merlin Entertainments saw visitor numbers hit a record 66 million at its attractions last year, a rise of 3.5 per cent over the previous year. Despite a challenging environment, the company reported a 4.8 per cent rise in annual pre-tax profits to £271 million. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:15:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alton-towers-accident-costs-merlin-47m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alton-towers-accident-costs-merlin-47m/ Merlin Entertainments has revealed an accident at Alton Towers earlier this year could cost the company as much as £47 million. Four people were seriously injured during the incident on the ‘Smiler’ rollercoaster in June. The park was closed temporarily as a result of the accident, with a subsequent knock on affect hitting early summer trading. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:06:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-chief-takes-up-role-with-british-hospitality-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-chief-takes-up-role-with-british-hospitality-association/ Nick Varney, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments, has been appointed to the role of chairman of the British Hospitality Association. He will assume the position when incumbent Alan Parker steps down on January 1st 2015. In his new role, Varney will join the BHA Board of Directors, working with chief executive Ufi Ibrahim and the executive team in the important lead up to the UK general election and the new political environment that will follow. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:05:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-breaks-1bn-in-revenue-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-breaks-1bn-in-revenue-for-first-time/ Merlin Entertainments has reported record annual sales, with the leisure giant taking more than £1 billion in revenue for the first time. Merlin also saw record visitor numbers, with more than 54 million customers at its attractions. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:05:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-seeks-to-boost-asian-footprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-entertainments-seeks-to-boost-asian-footprint/ Merlin Entertainments has made an A$140m takeover bid through subsidiary Merlin Australia for Living and Leisure Australia Group, owner of nine visitor attractions in Asia Pacific. The LLA directors have unanimously recommended the offer to shareholders with Merlin now set to acquire Melbourne Aquarium and the Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts in Victoria, Australia. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:08:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/legoland-operator-builds-on-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/legoland-operator-builds-on-success/ Merlin Entertainments, Europe’s leading and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, today announces its financial results for the year to December 25th 2010 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:45:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cvc-capital-buys-2.25bn-stake-in-merlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cvc-capital-buys-2.25bn-stake-in-merlin/ Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired a 28 percent stake in theme park operator Merlin Entertainments for £2.25bn. Blackstone meanwhile reduces its stake and Dubai International Capital disposes of its remaining shares. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:23:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-growth-on-track-despite-shelved-ipo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-growth-on-track-despite-shelved-ipo/ Merlin Entertainments has said it remains on target to grow this year despite having to shelve plans for a stock market floatation. The group, whose attractions include Madame Tussauds, Legoland, the London Eye and Alton Towers, said visitor numbers rose 9.7 per cent to 38.5 million during 2009. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blackstone-postpones-merlin-float/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blackstone-postpones-merlin-float/ Severe market volatility in the Eurozone has forced Blackstone to postpone plans to float Merlin Entertainments, the operator of Madame Tussauds and Legoland, just 24 hours after shelving plans for a £1.2bn listing of Travelport. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:31:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-to-open-legoland-florida-ahead-of-2bn-floatation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merlin-to-open-legoland-florida-ahead-of-2bn-floatation/ Merlin Entertainment, the operator of Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, has bought a 145-acre site in Florida for a Legoland resort that will go head-to-head with Disney. The Blackstone-owned operator is also gearing up for a £2bn London stock market floatation before Easter. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:30 +0000