Danish mobility company Ergolet has installed its revolutionary Luna overhead lifting system at Cornwall’s Eden Project, in a new disabled toileting facility installed to meet the needs of visitors with profound or multiple disabilities. Each year the Eden Project hosts over 39,000 groups that have at least one member with a disability or long-standing illness. …

The Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, has been reopened to the public after an extensive redesign led by US-based architect Daniel Libeskind. Initially founded in 1897, the attraction is now the official central museum for the country’s armed forces and has more than 10,500 exhibits on display dating back to the 14th century. The …

A new 64m (208ft) Welsh dragon landmark is to be developed on a site between Llangollen and Wrexham, North Wales, after councillors approved the scheme. Local businessman Simon Wingett is behind the Waking the Dragon proposals, which have been given the green light by Wrexham Council’s planning committee. Comprising a 23.5m (77.1ft) dragon sculpture located …

Warwick Castle has announced that a new attraction inspired by the BBC television show, Merlin, is to launch in April. The Merlin Entertainments Group-operated castle is working in partnership with show creators and executive producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy from Shine TV and FreemantleMedia Enterprises (FME) to create the themed experience. Merlin: The Dragon Tower …

Pirates, tsunamis, volcanoes and terrorist attacks are just some business risks facing the modern travel agent. But spare a thought for the airlines, adventure tours, hoteliers and service industries relying on travellers for business. And don’t forget the diplomats and foreign affairs officials at the ready to rescue travellers in distress and return them home …