Archive For 2020
SINGAPORE — Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries has demonstrated its commitment to its customers, partners and the industry’s recovery by joining the fight to eradicate COVID-19 with a new approach to hygiene protection: announcing its range of Hygiene Defence products that are […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Around the globe, attractions that were closed in response to the global COVID-19 crisis, including theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centers (FECs), zoos, museums, and aquariums, are beginning to reopen with new measures in place for the health and safety of guests and employees. To assist industry operators and facilities, IAAPA, the global association […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family-friendly rides and experiences around the globe, hires Rolf Paegert as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Additionally, Victoria Lane has been brought on as Treasurer and Controller, after the retirement of William Coleman. Both will help the company deliver world-class entertainment to its partners. […]
The new Tidal Wave giant pendulum ship is now in full swing at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, Conn. The attraction, supplied by SBF/Visa Group of Italy, is shown Sunday morning during testing before the landmark property opened for the day. SBF/Visa Group is represented in North America by Rides 4 U, Somerville, N.J. […]
Recognized worldwide for its innovative approaches to animal care, the Saint Louis Zoo continues to take its guest safety to innovative new levels by partnering with Chance Rides for custom Plexiglas dividers for their C.P. Huntington Trains. The trains, built by Chance Rides product, have provided fun-filled zoo tours to 60 million riders worldwide since […]
VENLO, The Netherlands — Lagotronics Projects has been commissioned to develop, design and realize a very unique and brand-new attraction concept for Kaisa Group Holdings LTD. The development of this first of its kind attraction is conducted in close cooperation with the Kaisa creative team. Kaisa Group Holdings LTD is a large Chinese comprehensive investment […]
CAMDEN, N.J. — Adventure Aquarium will reopen to members on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16, and for all guests on Friday, July 17 with added health and safety measures. “We’ve spent months thoughtfully preparing to reopen, and although the experience will be different, we’re confident these necessary changes will help guests feel safe so […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Looking to enjoy a bit of sunny Southern California alfresco dining….well, look no further because Universal CityWalk is now serving hungry diners at newly expanded outdoor seating locations set up adjacent to several restaurants. Additional seating is also available at newly installed tables situated at “5 Towers,” providing guests with an all-new dining […]
The Applause Award is the theme- and amusement parks industry’s oldest and most prestigious award. So far, 19 outstanding parks have received the award. This year it is 40 years since the very first Applause Award was presented. To commemorate the anniversary year of the award, a new anniversary logo is now being introduced. 40 […]
On July 5, 2020, at about 3 o’clock at night, an attempt to set fire in the Headquarters of Walltopia – world leading climbing wall and active entertainment attractions manufacturer, located in Sofia, Bulgaria, was made. The culprits used incendiary liquid to set fire to a temporary rainbow-colored flag installation on the facade of Walltopia’s […]
