Archive For May, 2021
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up fast and BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel (SWT) exchange visitors are needed NOW. For more than twenty years, attractions industry businesses have been partners with the U.S. State Department in hosting SWT exchange visitors. The SWT participants have added cultural diversity to attractions’ businesses, delighted guests and the community, […]
Gardaland Park kicks off the 2021 season and inaugurates the Legoland Water Park Gardaland
By News Release | May 20, 2021
Finally, after long months of waiting, on 15 June, Gardaland will officially inaugurate the 2021 season; the Decree Law of 17 May has, in fact, included amusement parks among the businesses that can resume their activities. Here, the reopening plan of Gardaland Resort. “We are very happy to finally welcome our guests and be able […]
Mobaro’s new ride operator app is out and there is something for any size of park
By News Release | May 20, 2021
Delivering their award-winning CMMS to more than 120 parks and attractions globally, Mobaro has launched the latest addition to their suite of industry-specific software. This time, ride operators and their management teams are at the center of attention. The new app dubbed RideOps lets users perform a range of vital operational workflows and Mobaro is offering differentiated plans. “This app is a great […]
A variety of photogenic animal encounters and tours have been added to Camel Safari’s desert ranch experience. Operating on 176 acres under wide-open desert skies 80 minutes north of Las Vegas, guests can choose from the Feed With A Keeper Safari, Day Glamp Camp Safari and VIP Sunset Safari. In addition, Camel Safari recently welcomed […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced that its unitholders reelected Daniel J. Hanrahan, Lauri M. Shanahan, and Debra Smithart-Oglesby to the Board of Directors of its general partner, Cedar Fair Management, Inc., for three-year terms expiring in 2024. The […]
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari doubles downon Dinosaurs beginning May 28
By News Release | May 19, 2021
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will launch Six Flags Xpedition Dino daily May 28 through September 7. Guests will have the option to drive their own vehicles or walk through this Jurassic adventure, which will feature 30 life-size dinosaurs with realistic movement and sound. During the day, guests will experience Xpedition Dino as an add-on […]
Maurer Rides and China set an example: In Jiaxing, China’s first spinning coaster with a loop is being built without the passengers going inverted. Upon approaching the loop’s summit, a magnificent view over the Sunac Cultural Tourism City awaits. The station itself makes visitors soar: the start is at a height of 4.17 m (13.5 […]
ORLANDO — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced Keith Stephenson has joined the organization as director, public affairs, IAAPA North America. Stephenson will lead IAAPA’s government relations and advocacy initiatives on key issues impacting the attractions industry in the U.S. and Canada. Stephenson has 25 years of public affairs and trade association […]
WASHINGTON —The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on updated face-covering and physical distancing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Like all Americans, we are excited for a return to normal life, which includes travel. The recent CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans […]
Orlando World Center Marriott adds MiniLinks course from Adventure Golf & Sports
By News Release | May 18, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — What do you do when your main pool is shut down for emergency maintenance, yet many guests are arriving in a few weeks for a busy holiday weekend? The answer from the Orlando World Center Marriott (the largest Marriott in the world) was to install a portable 18-hole miniature golf course from Adventure Golf […]
