# Merlin Entertainments plc Good strategic progress to date

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/merlin-entertainments-plc-good-strategic-progress-to-date/412773842
- Published: 2019-05-03T07:36:18+01:00
- Author: Charlotte Edwards

**Merlin Entertainments plc** (LON:MERL) today released AGM Trading Update

Trading during this seasonally quiet period of the year has been in line with expectations
and consistent with the guidance provided on 28 February.

Merlin has made good strategic progress to date, opening seven new Midway attractions,
including two new Peppa Pig World of Play sites in Dallas and Michigan.

We have also opened an additional 244 accommodation rooms comprising the 142 room
Castle Hotel at LEGOLAND Billund Resort and 102 ‘Stargazing Pods’ at Alton Towers
Resort. The 128 room Magic Hotel at Gardaland Resort is scheduled to open later 
this month.

On 5 April we completed the disposal of our two Australian ski resorts, for a total
consideration of A$174m.

Merlin will report 2019 Interim results on 1 August and will host a webinar for 
investors and analysts focusing upon our ‘Digital Guest Journey’ strategy on 17 
May.

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