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Niagara Falls, ON (April 16, 2009) – Well known for its environmental programs, Great Wolf Lodge Niagara  announced today that it has been awarded four leaves in the Audubon Green Leaf Eco-Rating program. The Green Leaf Eco-Rating program addresses the environmental performance of lodging properties based on environmental best practices and a third party audit [...]

Niagara Falls, ON – (Feb.17, 2009) – TripAdvisor has named Niagara Falls’ Great Wolf Lodge as the #1 place to stay in Canada in the category of “Best for Families.” The Travelers’ Choice Awards are the only awards for accommodation that are based on the reviews and opinions collected from millions of travelers.
 TripAdvisor honors the [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (December 21, 2008) – Robert Ripley may be the second most famous Capricorn of all times. He was born on Christmas Day, 1890 and went on to fame and fortune as the creator of the quirky company that today operates 11 tourist attraction brands in 13 countries and sells more than a million [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2008) – It’s been a fruitful year for the marketing department at Ripley Entertainment. For the first time ever, the worldwide authority on the weird and bizarre, as a corporate entity, made it to the finalist category in an international marketing competition and was good enough to take home two first [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2008) – With the successful launch of its newest family attraction, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in London, Ripley Entertainment is more than half way through its aggressive two-year expansion program.
 Family attractions company has opened 8 new attractions in 2008; On target to open 7 more by years end [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 1, 2008) – Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment, has announced the promotion of Leonora Shea to VP of Retail and Scott Line to Senior VP, General Counsel & Franchise Services.
Leo Shea began her career with the company in 1998, when she joined Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C. as Retail [...]

Orlando, FL – (July 31, 2007) – Ripley Entertainment Inc, owners of the world-famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brand, has launched a new and innovative version of its content-rich web site, www.ripleys.com.  The site’s latest enhancements feature a plethora of constantly-updated Ripley content, delivered in a fresh and streamlined format, to an ever-increasing number [...]

Orlando, FL – (July 31, 2007) – Ripley Entertainment Inc, owners of the world-famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brand, has launched a new and innovative version of its content-rich web site, www.ripleys.com.  The site’s latest enhancements feature a plethora of constantly-updated Ripley content, delivered in a fresh and streamlined format, to an ever-increasing number [...]

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (July 23, 2007) – One of Copenhagen’s most historical tourist attractions is set to close for good August 31.
 Attraction loses lease due to Tivoli expansion
Louis Tussaud’s Wax Museum, established in 1974, will close down when its current lease with Tivoli Gardens expires. It will not be renewed as Tivoli needs the property for [...]

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (April 30, 2007)  - On April 20, 2007 Ripley Entertainment held its annual Manager’s conference at The Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. During the meetings Ripley employees from all over the company are recognized for their management skills, contributions to the company or personal goal achievement.
Each year Ripley Entertainment’s parent company, [...]