Ben Howard

Views are all my own.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@DLPReport I wonder if they seriously consider/calculate the environmental costs of their building works into their designs? Re-using/re-purposing a building/structue is generally far more environmentally friendly then tearing down and starting again!

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

Got to visit the incredible @FousduPuy yesterday. The shows we saw were all MAGNIFIQUE! If their planned park for the UK goes ahead, it will certainly shake things up in the UK live entertainment/cultural/heritage sectors.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@SomersetHouse Hoping is ok - thoughts are with your excellent team and emergency crews that are dealing with the situation.

[Helen Hays @HelenDHays]

Two young lads decided to throw 2 bricks through Hays Travel Sunderland today. Why? Seriously why? We’re a Sunderland based business who do huge amounts for the local community, dedicate nearly £1m a year to charities across the UK, we’re taking on more than 500 apprentices. Why?

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

Visited the @V_and_A today to see the #TaylorSwift #SongbookTrail - it was a really wonderful exhibition trail and the settings of the dresses/era was done very well. Particularly enjoyed seeing all of the #Swifties that seemed new to the V&A getting so much out of the Museum.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

Finally got to visit @EdenProject in Cornwall today. It certainly didn't disapoint such an enjoyable yet educational day out! Every member of staff we engaged with was super friendly & helpful. Can't wait to see the future Edens popping up soon!

[Royal Institution (now on Bluesky) @Ri_Science]

It's going to be a long day.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

Had a brilliant afternoon at @ExRdFestival today - talks, exhibits, experts and entertainment were all superb! Would thoroughly recommend a visit tomorrow if you are in London! #ExRdFestival

[Royal Institution (now on Bluesky) @Ri_Science]

The moment we stopped watching Bridgerton

Let us explain ...

Things were going great and we were really getting into Season 3.

That is until we watched this scene unfold before our eyes ....

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@JimShull Unfortunately due to the planning laws here in the UK, I think it's 50/50 whether it will get built. Many fantastic projects have been blocked by local opposition/politics. There's also an unbelievable amount of cultural snobbery in the UK against themeparks.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@JimShull I wonder if the same has happened on Epic Universe yet?

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

Thoughts are with the team at @TheBplTower particularly whoever their duty manager is today! No one wants to be told their visitor attraction is on fire, when the fire alarm hasn't gone off and it's Christmas week!

[BBC Lancashire @BBCLancashire]

UPDATE: Blackpool Police say there is no fire at the top of Blackpool Tower. Their helicopter has flown over the tower and the force has confirmed what can be seen is orange netting. @BlackpoolPolice

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@ThemeParkExpres @UniversalORL I hope Universal remember this for the HHN press night. It would be a simple and quick fix by not inviting any media that ignored their instructions.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

This really does look incredible! I think that this we are still just scraping the surface of what's possible with drone technology in entertainment & storytelling.

[LaughingPlace.com @laughingplace]

Yes, this is entirely made out of drones. Full video of new Bastille Day drone/firework spectacular coming soon from #disneylandparis

[Scott Gustin @ScottGustin]

The Star Wars Carbon-Freezing Chamber Ornament from Hallmark is both ridiculous and amazing. Wait for it. This is an ORNAMENT.

[Bernard Donoghue @bernarddonoghue]

Since I became a CEO, over 12 years ago, I’ve never given an interview or a quote to The Sun. If you want to lead a values-led organisation you should behave accordingly. I wish other CEOs would do the same.

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@DLPReport That's very worrying - surely if their security team are any good they'd know who your team are / recognise you from other events / every other day that they are there?

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@DLPReport 'Unforseen Circumstances' really???

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@thetimtracker Is because one of their ships is called The Disney Magic and they're concerned that guests could be confused by the term Disney Magic Band when the technology is rolled out to the rest of the fleet?

[Ben Howard @attractionsben]

@TheJennTracker @thetimtracker Congratulations!