Archive For March, 2021
Amsterdam based iP2Development B.V., which is renowned for its ability to create IP formats based on famous brands, reinforces its working relationship with Scruffy Dog Creative Group, appointing the company as Global Design Partner. Roger Houben, CEO of iP2Development, comments “We were looking for a design partner with an international presence to carry the creative […]
LAS VEGAS — This March, The LINQ Promenade invites guests to enjoy spring specials, outdoor patio dining and Hoops on the Strip viewing options at its distinctive array of dining, entertainment and retail offerings—all located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. SPRING ATTRACTIONS SPECIALS, MARCH 25 TO JUNE 30:Looking for ways to entertain […]
LAS VEGAS — AREA15, Las Vegas’ newest immersive art and entertainment district located just seven minutes from the Strip, recently started construction on “The Grounds.” AREA15 designed this multi-use, outdoor event space as a site for festivals, carnivals, conventions, concerts and other large-scale events. The Grounds spans more than four acres (190,000 square feet) and can […]
For decades, Gold Medal has established itself as a leader for gourmet popcorn seasonings under its flagship brand Corn Treats. Encompassing concentrates, shake-on seasonings, and blends/glazes, the name represented a wide scope of products. However, the name was somewhat limiting in that Corn Treats went far beyond popcorn. To represent the broad ways these products […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — What better distraction from snow, snow, and more snow than spring, amusement parks, and a birthday celebration nearly two centuries in the making! Lake Compounce Family Theme & Water Park marks a milestone never before reached by an American amusement park when it opens its gates on May 29 for its 175th operating […]
Despite 2020 being a year like no other, with the global pandemic impacting on the attractions industry more than almost any other sector, adventure attractions specialist Innovative Leisure was able to complete a number of projects while continuing with on-going service activities. Among those projects to be completed by the company were two new developments […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, one of the area’s largest seasonal employers, is now hiring for the 2021season, which opens April 24. Applications are being accepted 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the park’s human resources office, located near the Grand Carousel building in the 20-acre lakeside facility. Quassy is at […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Work is resuming on Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe – the widely anticipated theme park that will create an entirely new level of theme park entertainment. Work on Epic Universe paused in July 2020, as the company adjusted plans in the midst of the pandemic. The restart will begin immediately – but […]
AT: Tim Baldwin CLEMENTON, N.J. — Having opened in 1907, Clementon Park has more than a century of history. Its next chapter might admittedly be its last. The last 25 years have delivered challenges to the park, one of which was a 1998 incident on a roller coaster since retired that seemed to place the park […]
AUSTIN — Virtuix, developer of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, announced that its esports platform has surpassed 2 million plays. Omni Arena includes built-in weekly and monthly esports contests with a $100,000 annual prize pool. “By offering a $100,000 prize pool, our esports series attracts customers to FECs and drives repeat play,” said Jan […]
