Archive For 2019

Hawaiian Falls selects StarGuard Elite to lead all aquatic safety programs for their Texas waterparks

By | November 13, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. — StarGuard ELITE (SGE), an industry-leading, aquatic risk prevention and lifeguard training program, announced today that Hawaiian Falls will hire StarGuard ELITE exclusively for all lifeguard training and aquatic safety consulting. Hawaiian Falls operates five waterparks in North and Central Texas with locations in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke, and Waco. “We are […]

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ASTM International and Mexico City sign memorandum of cooperation on Amusement Rides Standards

By | November 13, 2019

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Last week, Mexico City signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with global standards developer ASTM International. The agreement is specifically focused on internationally-recognized standards maintained by the organization’s committee on amusement rides and devices. The MOC was signed by Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, and Carlos Sainz Luna, Mexico City’s undersecretary for the Office of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection. Paulina Reyes, vice president and […]

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Indoor skydiving to be covered in proposed ASTM International Standard

By | November 13, 2019

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24) is developing a proposed new standard for the vertical wind tunnels used as indoor skydiving attractions.   According to ASTM International member Jaret Oldfather, the proposed standard (WK70227) will cover safety, design, construction, inspection, operation and maintenance practices that are specific to indoor skydiving facilities, and not covered in ASTM’s more […]

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Greenspace Leisure starts using Semnox online booking module

By | November 4, 2019

Greenspace Leisure Private Limited – one of the prominent park operators in UK, starts using Semnox Online Booking Module since August. Greenspace is one of the proud users of Semnox for more than 3 years. Semnox Cashless system has been in use at 5 different locations of Greenspace Leisure, across UK. Below is what Mr. […]

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Ropes Courses, Inc., becomes RCI Adventure Products

By | November 4, 2019

Effective today, RCI announced that it has changed its company name to: RCI Adventure Products. The company’s operations have become more global in nature and include product lines beyond where we began under Ropes Courses, Inc. in 1989. The new brand better reflects the organization it has become – a competitive company, focused on providing […]

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ProSlide sets the stage for growth , Director of Global Marketing joins the team

By | November 1, 2019

ProSlide Technology Inc., a global industry leader of innovative water ride design and manufacturing, is responding to strong international client success and robust market growth by expanding its team to welcome Chantal Theoret as the new Director, Global Marketing.  Chantal will be responsible for leading the marketing team, conceiving and executing strategies and tactics in […]

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Gateway Ticketing Systems, headline sponsor, to attend ASVA and bring their expertise in delivering great customer experiences

By | October 28, 2019

LONDON — Gateway Ticketing Systems, a world leader in ticketing software, admission control and revenue-generating solutions for worldwide attractions for over 30 years, is attending this year’s Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) Conference 2019 from 7-8 November in Perth, Scotland. Gateway is also a headline sponsor of the event. “Gateway has a proud and active […]

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Semnox launches Parafait Achievements 2.0

By | October 25, 2019

Semnox has announced the launch of Parafait Achievement 2.0, aimed at driving engagement, encouraging repeat play and repeat visits through game playing and gamification. The technology leverages the concepts of point scoring, competition and rules of play. The solution involves the use of Parafait Tap-to-play hardware and software integrated with traditional Arcade Games, eSports and […]

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Michael Spanos appointed new President and Chief Executive Officer of Six Flags

By | October 24, 2019

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, today announced that it has appointed Mike Spanos as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019, and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. […]

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Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM enter a major multi-year deal to create original podcasts for SiriusXM and Pandora

By | October 22, 2019

NEW YORK — Today SiriusXM and Marvel announced a multi-year agreement under which Marvel will create a substantial amount of exclusive podcasts for SiriusXM and Pandora. In Marvel’s most sweeping podcast deal ever, the venture will include both scripted and unscripted series, themed live events, and much more, premiering in 2020. SiriusXM and Pandora will […]

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