Archive For February, 2020
CARLSBAD, Calif. — LEGOLAND California Resort names Kurt Stocks new General Manager of the family theme park built for kids. Stocks joins LEGOLAND California from LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort where he served in the same position. Stocks succeeds Peter Ronchetti, who recently retired after serving 11 successful years at LEGOLAND California Resort where he led the openings of […]
In the FY20 Appropriations Conference Report, OABA advocated for a provision that granted DHS authority to release up to an additional 64,716 H-2B visas in FY2020 if the demand exceeds the current supply of 66,000. This is the same language that we have operated under in the last three fiscal years. In FY17 and FY18, […]
It was a truly exceptional visit and the school group had a preview of the building site of LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland. The visit was guided by a member of the worksite management team. The children were able to see the building site for themselves and enjoy an exclusive visit to the Beach Party attraction, which […]
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, announced today that 2019 revenue increased $24 million, or 2 percent, from 2018 to approximately $1.5 billion. The full-year revenue growth was primarily driven by a 2 percent increase in attendance, offset […]
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Fobo Photo Booths has revamped the photo booth industry with its easy-to-use software application designed to help customers elevate their brand and event experiences. Fobo’s application, alongside its original Fobo Brain technology, allows photo booth operators to easily print photos on-site directly with a DSLR and an iPad. Lacy Rhoades suggests Fobo’s original […]
ST. LOUIS — From February 26-28 an Intercard team headed by Alberto Borrero, senior vice-president of international sales and Rohit Mathur of CSML, Intercard’s Indian distributor, will be at the 20th IAAPI Amusement Expo in Mumbai, India. Intercard is also a sponsor of the IAAPI IAC CONNECT event at the Expo. Intercard’s clients in India include Esselworld […]
SINGAPORE — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and integrated software solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, announces its 2020 trade show calendar. Embed Mavericks will be on site exhibiting and demo-ing the industry’s latest technology – The Mobile Wallet and showcasing […]
CHICAGO, Ill. — Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, announced today the appointment of KMS as Stern Pinball, Inc.’s satellite distributor for parts, accessories, and merchandise in Europe. This will complement our existing distributor network which will continue to sell and distribute […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio— Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today reported record net revenues for its full-year and fourth-quarter 2019 results. The Company also announced a new long-term Adjusted EBITDA growth target. Full-year 2019 results are not directly comparable with full-year 2018, as 2019 includes […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Broadway at the Beach, the No. 1 family entertainment destination in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is pleased to announce the addition of The Hangout. This lively restaurant, retail and entertainment venue will be the first new addition to the Entertainment District currently under construction at the southeast corner of the property. Scheduled to […]
