Leisure & Tourism News
Zoo LED lights are "stunning"
A US Zoo will soon unveil new animal light displays which feature LED bulbs.ZooLights, at Oregon Zoo, has added some new illuminations to its traditional light show.This year many of the displays feature LED lights and visitors will notice some new additions including dinosaurs and unicorns.
Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - full story
Rockefeller tree adorned with LED lights
A donated Christmas tree laden with LED lights will this year take pride of place at New York's Rockefeller Center.The tree has been donated by Bob and Bill Varanyak who have owned it since 1931.Just seven-feet tall when the brothers planted it in their garden the tree now measures 72-feet in height and eight tonnes in weight.
Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - full story
Blackpool gets LED display
Plans unveiled by town council officials reveal that Blackpool is set to glow with LED lights this Christmas.The city's entire festive light show is expected to cost approximately £180,000 with LED lights being used for a major display.Councillors are planning to use white bulbs throughout the area as part of its theme.
Thursday, 13th November 2008 - full story
Times Square crystal ball installed with LED lights
Times Square will soon feature a massive New Year's Eve ball lit-up with LED lights.
Thursday, 13th November 2008 - full story
Sport's star to switch on LED lights
A West Yorkshire town will be visited by a sport's star this weekend when he switches on its LED light display.
Wednesday, 12th November 2008 - full story
LED screen features in traditional US show
A festive US show will be touring across the country this year with a huge LED screen.
Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - full story
World's third largest observation wheel to get LED lights
An Australian observation wheel adorned with LED lights is expected to boost tourism.
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
LED lights create moonlight effect
A recent outdoor art project in New York used LED lights to cast a moonlit effect over running water.
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
Film festival gets LED screens
LED screens have been installed at an international film event in order to boost advertising revenue.
Monday, 3rd November 2008 - full story
Major casino gets LED lights
A major Californian casino has been installed with LED lights in a bid to save money on energy bills.
Friday, 31st October 2008 - full story
LED lights used in museum map
A US museum has installed LED lighting into a map integrated into its floor.
Thursday, 30th October 2008 - full story
Broadway musical uses LED screens
The owner of an animation company believes the use of LED screens in a Broadway production could boost trade.
Thursday, 30th October 2008 - full story
Luxury yacht studded with LED lights
A leading boat architect is currently designing a "superyacht" which will be the first to feature 500 LED lights.
Monday, 27th October 2008 - full story
Exclusive Mobo award party features LED lights
An exclusive after-show party for the Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards was lit-up with LED lighting.
Monday, 27th October 2008 - full story
Enchanted Forest alight with LED Lights
LED lights are being used in a spectacular light show held in a Scottish forest.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008 - full story
LED lights considered for Torquay
A Devon seaside town could see the installation of LED lighting in two of its popular areas.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008 - full story
LED screens to display base jumpers
Visitors to a US base jumping event will be able to watch people taking the plunge on LED screens.
Friday, 17th October 2008 - full story
America's largest observation wheel to feature LED screen
An LED screen is to form part of the largest observation wheel in both North and South America.
Thursday, 16th October 2008 - full story
LED lights adorn Dutch nightclub
A club in the Netherlands is reported to be the only one in Europe which uses LED technology for nearly all its lighting.
Tuesday, 14th October 2008 - full story
World tour has orbiting LED screen
Members of the audience in Celine Dion's current tour can watch the singer perform on an orbiting LED screen.
Friday, 10th October 2008 - full story
LED screen displays music legend
Images of Freddie Mercury are to be beamed from an LED screen during the latest Queen tour.
Thursday, 9th October 2008 - full story
DJ performs in front of LED screen
An internationally renowned DJ has recently been playing his weekly set while being backlit by a huge LED screen.
Tuesday, 7th October 2008 - full story
'World's largest' LED board is tourist attraction
The manager of a New Jersey casino claims it has the largest LED board in the world.
Monday, 6th October 2008 - full story
Las Vegas 'light ship' has 235,000 LED lights
A huge helium balloon is using LED lights to help advertise a Las Vegas resort.
Friday, 3rd October 2008 - full story
O2 World Arena gets 12 metre tall LED board
A 17-000 seat venue located in Berlin has been installed with a huge LED board.
Friday, 3rd October 2008 - full story
LED boards installed on cruise ships
A leading cruise company has recently installed more LED boards on its ships.
Thursday, 2nd October 2008 - full story
LED lights make hotel room glow with a 'gentle sunrise'
Creative use of LED lighting to simulate dusk and dawn could become the norm in luxury hotel rooms.
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story
Heathrow sees LED artwork installed
LED technology is currently lighting up the terminal of a major airport following a recent competition.
Tuesday, 30th September 2008 - full story
LEDs are 'the future'
A business owner has told how LED technology is likely to be increasingly used in nightclubs.
Monday, 29th September 2008 - full story
1,000 feet of LEDs used in a spa
An Oregon spa has recently had up to 1,000 feet of LED lights installed in order to assist with colour therapy and provide ambient lighting.
Thursday, 25th September 2008 - full story
LEDs light huge whale at bar awards
An award ceremony recently had a 94-foot manmade whale lit-up with LED lights for its centrepiece.
Monday, 22nd September 2008 - full story
Eric Clapton tour gets 'tip top' LED lighting
Audience members at Eric Clapton's current tour will get a similar LED display as to the one designed for his New York performance.
Monday, 22nd September 2008 - full story
Hotel to boast LED lighting
A leading hospitality company has announced that it plans to include LED lighting in a 'green' hotel.
Friday, 19th September 2008 - full story
Hollywood horror flick to be shown on LED screen
Guests to Universal Studios in Hollywood will soon be able to watch an exclusive preview of a horror film broadcast on an LED screen.
Thursday, 18th September 2008 - full story
Cruise ship praised for LED entertainment festival
A cruise ship which entertains customers with LED screens and on-board computer games has been praised.
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 - full story
LED lights for Christmas tree
LED lights are to be used to decorate a Christmas tree in Middletown, Connecticut.
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 - full story
LED lights used for Quebec summer celebrations
LED lights were used as part of a display created for Quebec's anniversary celebrations.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008 - full story
World's largest media wall unveiled in Liverpool
The largest media wall in the world, which includes a 90-metre LED screen, has been unveiled in Liverpool.
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 - full story
Students create 'thoughtful' LED display
A new LED display will feature light shows designed by university students.
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 - full story
Film festival to use LED screens
Visitors to a Canadian museum will be able to watch two films showing on huge LED screens.
Friday, 5th September 2008 - full story
Celebrity uses LEDs to duplicate his image
Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen used LED lights to create a display in his image at this year's Blackpool Illuminations.
Thursday, 4th September 2008 - full story
LED board in regeneration countdown
An LED board located in the London Borough of Newham is currently counting down the seconds to the opening of a massive shopping complex.
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 - full story
LEDs wow rock concert audience
LED screens proved the perfect accompaniment to a recent performance by Radiohead, according to fans attending the event.
Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 - full story
LEDs light up Bradford city centre
Bradford's Centenary Square became a beautiful magical garden for five days in August, and LEDs played a big part.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story
Trafalgar Square lit up by LED display
Trafalgar Square in London has been lit up for the last three weeks by an 85 square metre LED display with dual video/TV playback.
Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story
Dave Matthews' LEDs
Dave Matthews Band have been around for a while but they are looking to the future after utilising LEDs on their latest tour.
Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story
Las Vegas Planet Hollywood gets LED displays
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has added some large LED displays to its buildings in an attempt to stand out on the Las Vegas strip.
Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story
Singapore National Day features LED display
While the Olympics in Beijing grabbed all the headlines, there was another city in Asia that had an impressive LED display recently.
Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story
Tom Petty uses LED panels on tour
Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker's 2008 North American summer tour has had an exciting support act, in the shape of some LED panels.
Friday, 8th August 2008 - full story
UFO LED display
An LED display in Poland was truly out of this world as it was designed to look like a flying saucer.
Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story