Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd

Type: Company

Name: Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

UK to simplify 'overzealous' visas for rich Chinese visitors

UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller / Image via guim.co.ukUK Culture Secretary Maria Miller has ordered a fresh assault on red tape for Chinese visitors amid estimates Britain is losing out on £1.2bn a year as a result of its bureaucratic system.Officials ... [Published ETurboNews - May 15 2013]

Entities: United Kingdom, Maria Miller, Grant Hearn, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, UK Department for Culture Media and Sport

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Summer’s coming: get 2-4-1 entry at top attractions in this week’s Mercury!

Make sure you pick up a copy of this week?s Mercury, where we have a fantastic offer of 2-4-1 entry to some of the UK?s top attractions, including Alton Towers.The vouchers can be used all summer long at a range of great venues.For thrill-seekers the ... [Published Bakewell Today - May 16 2013]

Entities: Mercury, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, United Kingdom

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Stock market plans for Blackpool Tower’s owners

Attraction giant Merlin Entertainments is preparing a multi-billion pound stock market flotation, according to reports. ... [Published Blackpool Gazette - May 16 2013]

Entities: Stock Market, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, Flotation

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd

Merlin prepares for stock market float

Merlin owns Legoland amongst other attractionsMerlin Entertainments is rumoured to be preparing a GBP3 billion plus stock market floatation in London, the Times has reported.The company, which owns brands like Madame Tussauds and Legoland, has written ... [Published Travel Daily Media - May 15 2013]

Entities: Stock Market, IPOs, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Merlin set for £3bn flotation

Merlin Entertainments, which owns attractions such as Madam Tussauds and Legoland, is set to launch a £3bn flotation in London. ... [Published Estates Gazette - May 15 2013]

Entities: Flotation, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, London

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

VIDEO: Great 2 for 1 on fun attractions including Alton Towers

Summer?s here and to celebrate we?ve got some great offers to help you make the most of the long, warm days to come.We start with a bang this week with a great 2 for 1 ticket deal that will cut the cost of a great family day out to some of the UK’s top ... [Published Doncaster Free Press - May 14 2013]

Entities: Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, United Kingdom

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

CVC walks away after improved Betfair bid rejected

A consortium led by private equity firm CVC has walked away from its takeover bid for gambling group Betfair after its increased offer of £980 million was rejected. CVC made its first approach last month at £910m, before upping the amount it was prepared ... [Published The Scotsman - May 14 2013]

Entities: CVC Capital Partners, Betfair Group Ltd, Gerald Corbett, Railtrack Plc, Brit Insurance Holdings BV

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 2 reports

SUMMER’S COMING: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top attractions

The Rugby Advertiser is giving away 2 for 1 entry vouchers to the UK's top attractions including Alton Towers Resort in this Thursday's paper.There’s nothing like a summer day out, especially when it’s at one of the UK’s top attractions.We’ve teamed up ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 14 2013]

Entities: Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, United Kingdom, Rugby

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Madame Tussauds Tokyo opens to the public

One of the waxworks - Japanese baseball star Yu DarvishMerlin Entertainments has opened its 14th Madame Tussauds attraction in the Japanese capital Tokyo.The launch is part of the group's expansion in Asia and is the fourth Madame Tussauds in the region, ... [Published Attractions Management - May 13 2013]

Entities: Madame Tussauds, Tokyo, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, Yu Darvish, Wuhan

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Asda and Tesco shortlisted for total reward statements

Santander UK, Tesco and Virgin Media are among the employers that have been shortlisted for the award ‘Best total reward statements’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2013.For this award, the judges were looking for an entrant that had successfully integrated ... [Published Employee Benefits.co.uk - May 13 2013]

Entities: Tesco PLC, Asda Group Plc, Santander UK Plc, Virgin Media Inc

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Buyers queuing for Odeon and UCI big hit

THE owner of Odeon and UCI is eyeing a blockbuster of its own with the potential £1billion-plus flotation or sale of Europe’s largest cinema operator. Iron Man 3 has boosted film ratings this year A growing list of companies is seeking to join the market ... [Published Scottish Daily Express - May 13 2013]

Entities: Iron Man, Guy Hands, Merlin Entertainment Group Ltd, Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd

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"It's a little frustrating, but I think in the long run ... we've got a lot of potential" Weeks said

Polk Attractions & Tourism Leaders Ponder Ways to Gain Foot Traffic [Published Lakeland Ledger - May 16 2013]

Corbett added: "The board remains confident in the continued delivery of this strategy and the company’s outlook and growth prospects."

CVC walks away after improved Betfair bid rejected [Published The Scotsman - May 14 2013]

"Madame Tussauds Tokyo is the fourth Madame Tussauds to open in the region and we plan for two more in China."

Madame Tussauds Tokyo opens to the public [Published Attractions Management - May 13 2013]

"Demand for WiFi is constantly increasing. This is especially true of venues such as theme parks and retail outlets where mobile users want to share their experiences and interact with friends as they go about their day. Following a successful roll-out at Alton Towers Resort, we’re delighted to be bringing our service to THORPE PARK. WiFi will of course benefit Park visitors but it will also be a useful tool for on-site retail and food venues. In an age where mobile is so key to everyday life, THORPE PARK has placed WiFi at the forefront of its offering."

Free WiFi rolling out at Thorpe Park [Published Thinkbroadband - May 08 2013]

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Polk Attractions & Tourism Leaders Ponder Ways ... [Published Lakeland Ledger - May 16 2013]
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Stock market plans for Blackpool Tower’s owners [Published Blackpool Gazette - May 16 2013]
Top reader offer in this week’s paper [Published West Sussex Today - May 16 2013]
UK to simplify 'overzealous' visas for rich Chi... [Published ETurboNews - May 15 2013]
Merlin prepares for stock market float [Published Travel Daily Media - May 15 2013]
Merlin set for £3bn flotation [Published Estates Gazette - May 15 2013]
VIDEO: Great 2 for 1 on fun attractions includi... [Published Doncaster Free Press - May 14 2013]
CVC walks away after improved Betfair bid rejected [Published The Scotsman - May 14 2013]
Betfair bid talks come to an end [Published Jersey Evening Post - May 14 2013]
SUMMER’S COMING: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 14 2013]
MARKET REPORT: Life insurer Partnership Assuran... [Published This Is Money - May 13 2013]
Madame Tussauds Tokyo opens to the public [Published Attractions Management - May 13 2013]
SUMMER’S COMING: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top ... [Published Rugby Advertiser - May 13 2013]
Merlin launches 14th Madame Tussauds attraction... [Published Leisure Opportunities - May 13 2013]
Asda and Tesco shortlisted for total reward sta... [Published Employee Benefits.co.uk - May 13 2013]
Buyers queuing for Odeon and UCI big hit [Published Scottish Daily Express - May 13 2013]
SUMMER’S COMING: 2 for 1 entry to UK’s top attr... [Published Yorkshire Evening Post - May 10 2013]
'The Cloud rolls out free Wi-Fi at Thorpe Park' [Published Individual.com - May 10 2013]
Case Study: How Blackstone Earned 178% On SeaWo... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 09 2013]
Two-for-one entry to top UK attractions [Published Banbury Guardian - May 09 2013]
Free WiFi rolling out at Thorpe Park [Published Thinkbroadband - May 08 2013]
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Merlin Entertainments Offers Something for Ever... [Published EGlobal Travel Media - May 05 2013]
Betfair 'considers £140m payout' [Published Shropshire Star - May 05 2013]

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