Archive For July, 2020
DALLAS — After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff, business partners, and overall community, the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 2020 State Fair of Texas. “This was an extremely tough decision. The health and […]
Soaky Mountain Waterpark sets new standard with 17 world-class Proslide water rides
By News Release | July 8, 2020
ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design and manufacturing, has partnered with Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, to open Soaky Mountain Waterpark. A 50-acre, best-in-class outdoor waterpark in the Smoky Mountain region of Tennessee, this park boasts six custom ProSlide complexes complete with 17 high performing water rides. As the largest standalone U.S. […]
Gateway Ticketing launches Blueshift: a simple online store for attractions to easily sell timed and capacity tickets
By News Release | July 8, 2020
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, revenue generation and expert consulting for the attractions industry, has launched Blueshift: a simple online web store that enables attractions to quickly and easily sell timed and capacity managed tickets so they can control the flow of guests in and out of their […]
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Assembly pins are certainly not a new invention, but JW Winco has once again been able to enhance fully developed parts according to the application and combine them with other standard securing parts. Assembly pins are unspectacular, but essential construction elements. Winco has taken this universal standard part and further improved it. Stainless steel assembly […]
Betson announces promotion of Bob Dipipi to Vice President of Purchasing & Sales
By News Release | July 7, 2020
Betson Enterprises announces the promotion of Bob Dipipi to Vice President of Purchasing & Sales. Bob will be responsible for all amusement and vending equipment purchasing, factory relationships and inventory management. Additionally, he will continue to help manage the sales organization and work with key accounts. Bob joined Betson in 1995 and rose through the […]
Entertainment and leisure tech leaders Picsolve and Pomvom announce merger to form digital powerhouse
By News Release | July 6, 2020
LONDON — Picsolve, the leading digital content capture partner for world-class visitor destinations, and Pomvom, the Tel Aviv-based AI tech company, announce they have merged. The merger, which was completed on 19th June, brings together c and its expertise in new market segments including music concerts, festivals and sporting events. This merger follows a number of successful product […]
Fairytale Farm reopens Adventure Playground and restarts animal petting
By News Release | July 6, 2020
The much-anticipated reopening of the Huff & Puff Adventure Playground on 4th July, with its very own Storybook Castle, Snakes and Ladders Slide, Combine Harvester and Bird’s Nest Swing, comes with new measures in place to ensure that all visitors have space to play while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Fairytale Farm’s Enchanted Walk and […]
The ETF-Group has taken over the assets and employees of SOIOS B.V. SOIOS develops, produces and assembles innovative road trains for passenger and freight transport. The company distinguishes itself in the market with high-quality electric and solar powered vehicles, in line with the policy to achieve environmentally friendly and emission-free transport. An advance of this […]
Final touches are being put on the new Tidal Wave swinging ship ride at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, Conn. The attraction is expected to be operating soon, once electrical and inspection work is completed. The new thrill ride was built by SFB/Visa Group of Italy, represented in North America by Rides 4 U, Somerville, […]
