Archive For 2020
CONCORD, N.C. — DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation (DNP IAM) today announced it will donate 35 Half Face Respirators and several cases of P100 Filter Cartridges to local hospitals for distribution. The donation of supplies helps support the safety of front-line medical providers as they treat patients with COVID-19. Half Face Respirators prevent the inhalation of harmful […]
Good corrosion resistance is essential when using metal parts in aggressive environments. JW Winco therefore now offers even more standard parts in the higher quality Stainless Steel grade AISI 316L (A4). Increased resistance to aggressive conditions is an ever more critical feature in a wide range of industries. As a result, corrosion resistant AISI 316L […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — The attractions industry is known for providing safe, memorable experiences to millions of guests each year. As the world deals with the unprecedented effects of the global coronavirus crisis, the attractions industry is facing an uncertain future. IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has submitted critical policy requests to Congress to help […]
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers for the 2020 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (#WLSL2020) have announced two new date options for this year’s event. Host Locations are encouraged to participate on Thursday, July 16th or they can host an event any day in June, July or August. The new date […]
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Last Wednesday, Gateway Ticketing Systems held a webinar addressing The New Guest Experience: the considerations and preparations you should be making right now to adjust the end-to-end guest experience at your attraction in anticipation of reopening. The webinar was attended by 392 industry professionals and the recording was distributed Monday. “We had three […]
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Legacy Entertainment, a leading entertainment design firm, has announced that three of its projects have just been lauded by some of the world’s top tourism authorities. These newest honors are in addition to two other citations the company’s projects have received quite recently. In Macau, Asia’s gaming and entertainment mecca, it was […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Kingdom is donating 3,000 disposable rain ponchos to the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management. KYEM is working to ensure first responders throughout the state have ample supplies to support the Commonwealth’s response to COVID-19. The ponchos can be used in conjunction with masks and gloves if gowns are not available. “It is […]
CALGARY, Alberta — A Slack channel has been created specifically for use by owners, operators and other key players in the family entertainment center (FEC) industry so they have a place to come together and share knowledge, best practices and ideas with each other during, and then after, the COVID-19 crisis. Those in the FEC […]
Dollywood presents critical items to Sevier Co. first responders, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — While the novel coronavirus pandemic has forced Dollywood to postpone its season opening, hosts are finding new and creative ways to give back to the community that has supported the park for 35 years. Two weeks ago, the park provided the Sevier County Food Ministries with a check for more than […]
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 certain of the company’s revolving credit lenders agreed to provide an incremental $131 million of revolving credit commitments to its senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing the facility from $350 […]
