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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens launch app to enhance visitor experience
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n a pioneering move that blends technology with wildlife conservation, UK-based attraction experience innovators
n-gage.io and
launched a new app designed to revolutionise the visitor experience. This partnership aims to set a new standard in interactive visitor engagement and conservation education.
popular wildlife attractions. The zoo has now taken visitors explore, learn and connect with the natural The mobile app introduces visitors to a world of
interactive trails, rich media content about animal habitats and innovative navigation tools optimised
passionate animal lover or a plant enthusiast, the The app is packed with interactive features
70 global partners and discover how each visit their inhabitants.
East England, the app is a testament to the power of technology to transform visitor experiences.
only enhances the visitor experience but also plays Bryan Hoare, CEO of
n-gage.io.
The app serves as a digital mobile pocket guide,
enriching visits with multimedia content and real- time navigation.
our vision for innovation and excellence. This app is a game-changer, offering our visitors an unparalleled experience while underscoring the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at The successful launch of the app marks
the beginning of a transformative journey for continues to inspire generations with the beauty and importance of conservation, this partnership exemplifies the pivotal role of technology in enriching visitor experiences and advancing conservation education.
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Populous reveals plans for major e-sports arena in Saudi Arabia
opulous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a central landmark in Qiddaya
accommodate multiple experiences that prioritise players and spectators, as well as hosting both national and international esports events. The stadium will include the largest combined
total video screen area of any esports arena in the systems that allow visitors to sense, feel, and smell the action happening in the game in front of them. Populous has utilised extensive sightline studies
and parametric design tools to ensure optimal screen and seating configuration resulting in the a suspended array of screens in the main seating bowl. With a design ethos centred on creating a
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fantasy world for domestic and international fans, the stadium will include a carefully crafted general admission area with additional gaming, retail, and hospitality spaces. Plans are for many of these spaces to be
accessible both before an event and fully on non- event days, extending the operation of the venue and driving its integration into the community.
knowledge of esports facilities and technology with for competitors and fans alike," said Rhys Courtney, will be unique in esports in both scale and user experience."
projected capacity for 600,000 residents spread
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super city purely focused on sports, leisure and to diversify its economy away from oil exports by the end of the decade. Populus is the architecture studio responsible
the most advanced esports facilities in the world,
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