Archive For November, 2011
Lo-Q has announced that it has signed an agreement to pilot the company’s new smartphone-based ticketing and queuing solution, Q-smart, at one of The London Eye. The three month pilot, starting on Dec. 1, will see Lo-Q’s proprietary Q-smart technology at this landmark U.K. attraction, which is [owned and] operated by The Merlin Entertainment Group […]
The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) proved once again to be the premier regional trade show in the bowling industry. The annual meeting of bowling centers owners, managers and industry professionals was held on Atlantic City’s famous boardwalk at Trump’s Taj Mahal October 10 – 12, 2011, and despite a weak economy, officials say […]
Early this morning, Silver Springs animal care team discovered one of the park’s two giraffes, Kimba, had passed away. She was 29 years old. At this time the cause of death is unknown and a Necropsy will be conducted to determine the cause. The lifespan of a giraffe is typically 30-35 years. Kimba was born […]
Dollywood marked another construction milestone on its $20 million Wild Eagle wing coaster as installation of the 3,127-foot track was completed last week. Wild Eagle is the first of its kind in the U.S. and set to open March 24, 2012. The new coaster’s innovative floorless design positions riders on the ‘wings’ along either side […]
On Halloween, SeaWorld San Diego marked a major milestone in the construction of its new-for-2012 Manta double LSM launch coaster. Eight months since construction began, the first track section was set into place. Crews have a total of 98 sections to set with most are expected be installed by the end of the year. The […]
