Archive For 2020

Want to know what your guests are thinking right now? Gateway Ticketing is holding a webinar for that

By | May 11, 2020

GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, revenue generation and expert consulting for the attractions industry, will be holding the ninth installment of their Webinar Wednesdays series on Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 PM EST, titled: What Are Your Consumers Saying – An Inside Look at Recent Industry Surveys. “Just […]

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Premier Service division of Premier Rides provides global technology solutions as park reopening plans accelerate

By | May 11, 2020

BALTIMORE, Md. — As parks worldwide consider and implement new operating strategies for their facilities to reopen, the Premier Service team has emphasized its tech-savvy approach to customer support, using a wide array of existing and cutting-edge technology platforms.  Premier Service is working with their clients to provide 24-hour a day support for areas such […]

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OABA: Glimmers of hope

By | May 11, 2020

For the past 10 days the focus of discussion for our industry, and many others, has been focused on reopening. As of today, 31 states have some plans for reopening their economies; members have been contacting the office to inform us about some of these. One of the biggest announcements came from the Governor of […]

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WWA’s aquatic facility & waterpark reopening considerations

By | May 11, 2020

To aid in drafting a reopening plans for water park facilities, WWA encourages parks to download its Aquatic Facility & Waterpark Reopening Considerations document, which was released and posted on WWA’s COVID-19 Resources page on Friday, May 1st.

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PAPA and NJAA release Safe Play guide books

By | May 11, 2020

PAPA and NJAA created a plan for reopening their attractions in hopes that their work can reach more people. The documents hope to show elected officials that area attractions have their guests’ and employees’ safety in mind and are focused on reopening as safe and prepared as possible.

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Europa-Park will open on 29th May 2020

By | May 8, 2020

We welcome the national easing of Coronavirus related restrictions announced by the government on 6th May 2020 and further the announcements of opening dates in the press release from 7th May. We have been intensively preparing for a re-opening of Europa-Park, our accommodation offering and gastronomy in close cooperation with the authorities. Health and safety […]

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A Letter from IAAPA’s Chairman of the Board

By | May 7, 2020

Just a few short weeks ago, many of us were in Los Angeles for global Board meetings and the IAAPA Leadership Summit. This is where we made the decision to postpone IAAPA Expo Asia for a year. Indeed, it was a difficult but very wise decision.  China and many Asia Pacific regions were already experiencing […]

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Natural Bridge Caverns to resume cavern tours on May 8, 2020

By | May 7, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Natural Bridge Caverns will reopen cavern tours May 8. Natural Bridge Caverns closed its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic March 16. Under Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas, the Caverns will join many businesses, including State Historic Sites and National Natural Landmarks, across the state in welcoming guests […]

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Polin breaks the barriers

By | May 6, 2020

TURKEY — Polin believes that even the smallest changes can make the biggest differences in quality of life with the integration of technology, interactivity and gaming which leads them to innovate many stimulating new products. Technology offers many different ways to help people with all capabilities lead healthy lives. With more than one billion people […]

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Wingstop Inc. provides business update and reports fiscal first quarter 2020 financial results

By | May 6, 2020

DALLAS — Wingstop Inc. (“Wingstop” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WING) today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 28, 2020. Business Update from Charlie Morrison, Chairman and CEO of Wingstop: In our last business update to investors and fans of the brand, I was happy to report that the Wingstop brand remained resilient […]

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