Archive For January, 2021

IAAPA Expo Asia 2021 moves to Shanghai, China August 10-13

By | January 17, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced IAAPA Expo Asia 2021 will take place in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) August 10-13, 2021. Originally planned to occur in Macao, China in June, the relocation and date change are in response to the continued impact of the global […]

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Ellis & Associates’ 35th Ron Rhinehart – International Aquatic Safety School to be virtual February 8-11, 2021

By | January 13, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Since 1983, Ellis & Associates (E&A) has been the world leader in aquatic safety. For the past 34 years, E&A has hosted the International Aquatic Safety School (IASS™) providing in-depth training for their clients from around the globe. Next month, the annual conference will be delivered virtually February 8-11, 2021. The virtual platform will expand access […]

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Nik Wallenda to “Walk The Plank” in stunt-stacked, pirate-packed weekend at Legoland Florida Resort

By | January 13, 2021

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A stunt-stacked weekend will kick off on Friday, February 12 as world-renowned daredevil Nik Wallenda will walk across a high wire five stories above park guests to celebrate the debut of LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s all-new Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show and PirateFest Weekends.  In true pirate-fashion, Wallenda will “walk the plank” 60 feet […]

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Gamesindo Speaks to Semnox Solutions on the challenges on re-opening post the COVID-19 pandemic

By | January 13, 2021

Semnox’s Parafait suite of products has helped the entertainment and leisure industry operate venues bringing in ease in operations. Semnox spoke to Andy, Owner of C. V. Mitra Gamesindo, Indonesia to understand more about their re-opening post pandemic. According to Andy, “One of the main challenges we faced while reopening after the pandemic was in […]

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Welcome back to the 2021 AIMS International Safety Seminar

By | January 12, 2021

What an amazing day we had at the 2021 AIMS International Virtual Safety seminar yesterday! We are thrilled with the attendee engagement and look forward to the rest of the week only getting better.  Today’s highlights include: Start your day with a little morning networking. Join Timo Klaus, David Bromilow and Linda Freeman at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Central Time […]

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Wisconsin State Fair Park awarded GBAC STAR Facility accreditation

By | January 12, 2021

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Wisconsin State Fair Park officials are proud to announce that the Fair Park has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR accreditation. This is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities, and is considered the gold standard for prepared facilities. Wisconsin State Fair Park is one […]

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Art-FX Studios set to open flagship Escape Theory location

By | January 12, 2021

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Art-FX Studios announces Hourglass Escape Rooms is set to open its’ doors as the newest and most interactive escape experience in Tallahassee. The Hourglass location will also serve as a flagship location for Art-FX Studios line of Escape Theory attractions, debuting January 21st, 2021. Tallahassee residents will have a new unique attraction […]

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Resort hotel planned for Jungle Island

By | January 12, 2021

A 300-room hotel with meeting and restaurant space is proposed for Jungle Island Watson Island in Miami Florida. ESJ JI Leasehold LLC, a subsidiary of ESJ Capital Partners, proposed the major redevelopment of Jungle Island’s parking garage and existing meeting space. The attractions to the east of the development will remain, as will the botanical […]

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AIMS International Virtual Safety Seminar starts today

By | January 11, 2021

Don’t miss the amusement industry’s most prestigious, state-of-the-art safety seminar! Our faculty, comprised of the industry’s top leaders in park operations, ride and product manufacturing, safety inspection and aquatics risk management, will deliver the most up-to-date safety education available.  Those who need approved education for the State of Pennsylvania or the State of California qualified […]

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American Dream debuts new dining options

By | January 7, 2021

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Whether coming to American Dream to shop, swim, ski, snowboard or skate, be sure to bring your appetite. American Dream announces the opening of the first Garden State outposts for two iconic New York food brands: Best Pizza: Award-winning Best Pizza has just opened its first New Jersey location at American […]

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