Archive For January, 2020

Game giant Bandai Namco installs Intercard cashless technology at its newest FEC in Mumbai

By | January 23, 2020

ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology for the amusement industry, has installed its latest systems in the new NAMCO family entertainment center at Seawoods Grand Central Mall in Navi, Mumbai, India. NAMCO Seawoods Grand Central is BANDAI NAMCO’s second location in India. The first, located at Oberoi Mall in Goregaon, Mumbai, also […]

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Embed fuels fun for Winter Wonderland In Ridyah, KSA

By | January 23, 2020

DUBAU, U.A.E. — Embed has successfully fuelled a massive venue of fun in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Winter Wonderland in Riyadh. Continuing to create spur in the entertainment and leisure businesses in Saudi Arabia, Embed takes pride of the partnership with Sela Sports to enable this recently opened London theme park last  […]

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Legacy Entertainment announces upcoming 2020 project debuts; China’s Chimelong Marine Science Park in May, and Vietnam’s Vinpearl Sea Shell in July

By | January 22, 2020

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Legacy Entertainment is set to make waves yet again in 2020 with the debuts of two high-profile projects. Today’s news follows the firm’s record-breaking year of 2019, which saw the opening of three new Theme Parks, as well as two groundbreaking Dark Rides, also designed by the renowned company.  First to open […]

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Tom Powell, OABA news ambassador, passes

By | January 22, 2020

It is with deep personal and professional sadness that we report that our friend, our OABA News Ambassador, Tom Powell, passed away early this morning.  Tom had complications from a fall he took last week.  Tom’s dedication to the outdoor amusement industry is beyond words.  There will be no one who can replace his weekly columns that touch […]

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Announcing all the attractions and the different areas of the Legoland Water Park Gardaland – opening on May 28, 2020

By | January 21, 2020

Construction work continues, and now we can put a name to the various areas and attractions making up the new LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland, which will open on  28 May 2020. After passing under the great wave at the entrance Portal, the guests’ attention will be immediately captured by the LEGO River Adventure, a river flowing through […]

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12th Annual East Coast / Mid-Atlantic Regionalized NAARSO Outreach Safety School

By | January 21, 2020

The 12th Annual East Coast / Mid-AtlanticRegionalized NAARSO Outreach Safety School is February 18 – 20, 2020, at the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, N.J. The NJAA is a pro-active organization, identifying concerns, while working for the safety, health and overall economic betterment of the amusement industry. The NAARSO registration form is available here!

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The New Jersey Amusement Association proudly presents the 25th Annual East Coast Gift & Variety Show 2020

By | January 21, 2020

The New Jersey Amusement Association proudly presents the 25th Annual East Coast  Gift & Variety Show 2020 at the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, NJ, Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20. The Annual East Coast Gift & Variety Show is “The Trade Show to keep you connected to the amusement industry in the Tri-State Area”  Three […]

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Trainertainment will showcase its industry-leading programs at the IAAPA FEC Summit January 26-28, 2020

By | January 21, 2020

FORT WORTH — From January 26-28, 2020, the TrainerTainment team will be at the IAAPA FEC Summit in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The company is a sponsor of the event, and attendees will have an ideal opportunity to meet with Beth Standlee, CEO and founder of TrainerTainment and Candi Kelley, director of training. At the Summit TrainerTainment […]

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Intercard will have the latest cashless technology at the IAAPA FEX Summit January 26-28, 2020

By | January 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS — From January 26-28 an Intercard team of North America sales manager Bill Allen and sales rep Rachelle Granger will be at the IAAPA FEC Summit in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Come meet Bill and Rachelle and find out why leading family entertainment centers in the U.S. and around the world rely on Intercard […]

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Saturday 28th March will mark the beginning of Gardaland Resort’s new season

By | January 20, 2020

Gardaland Resort is about to inaugurate a new season full of fantastic new additions. On the strength of its long experience and its prestigious position within the Merlin Entertainments group – second most important player in the world of amusement – Gardaland is going to show its ability to constantly renovate itself, satisfying the needs of […]

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