Archive For August, 2021

IAAPA: Act now to save the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

By | August 9, 2021

Buried in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill released on August 1 are a series of measures intended to help pay for the bill. This includes several provisions that would claw back key COVID relief resources designed to help businesses continue their recovery process through the remainder of 2021. The bill is being considered in […]

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Dollywood’s Everyday Heroes Appreciation Days return Aug. 8 – Sept. 22

By | August 6, 2021

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — As a thank you to frontline workers, first responders and public employees who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Dollywood’s Everyday Heroes Appreciation Days returns in 2021 and provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just $45 plus tax. The […]

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Gateway Ticketing Systems to hold Galaxy user group meeting in Las Vegas in October

By | August 6, 2021

GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world leader in ticketing and guest experience solutions for the attractions industry, announced recently that they would hold their 2021 Galaxy User Group Meeting (UGM) in-person, in Las Vegas, from October 3 – 7. “We surveyed our customer base, and the results were clear,” says Peter Wolf, Director […]

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Six Flags Over Texas announces ‘Pirates of Speelunker Cave’ ride

By | August 6, 2021

ARLINGTON, Texas —  Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, celebrated its 60th anniversary today by announcing that an all-new ride experience will make its debut for the 2022 season. Pirates of Speelunker Cave, is a state-of-the-art attraction that will place guests squarely in the middle of a pirate treasure hunt thwarted by resident Speelunkers. […]

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120 attend NEAAPA Summer Meeting at Six Flags

By | August 6, 2021

AGAWAM, Mass. – After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID crisis, 120 members of  NEAAPA, the Northeast’s Entertainment Association, met Tuesday for the organization’s 108th Anniversary Summer Meeting at Six Flags New England here. The gathering had the best turnout in recent memory, according to NEAAPA Secretary Ed Hodgdon. A tour of the […]

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SeaWorld increases the fright with announcement of new elements for the inaugural Howl-O-Scream

By | August 5, 2021

SeaWorld Orlando announced the second house and other amazing details today! Howl-O-Scream joins the park’s already impressive fall line-up of events including the return of family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular, included with park admission, which boasts daytime trick or treating for kids of all ages.  Spooky fun for the entire family with Spooktacular during the day and […]

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Embed appoints Kash Ahmad as Chief Management Consultant, North & South America Region to maximize growth

By | August 5, 2021

SINGAPORE – Leading the transformation of the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has appointed Kash Ahmad as Chief Management Consultant, North & South America. Kash Ahmad has an impressive 25-year professional track record in the Family Entertainment […]

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Paradise Summer Dinner Show at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

By | August 5, 2021

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is launching the most stunning and glamourous show you will see this year. The Paradise Summer Dinner Show opens on Thursday 5th August and features the very best in live entertainment. The Paradise Summer Dinner Show brings together the very best in entertainment, fusing together sensational singers, skilled dancers and stunning speciality acts, to […]

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New brews and fresh bites celebrate end-of-summer flavors at 4th Annual Bier Fest, opening Friday, August 13

By | August 4, 2021

TAMPA, Fla. — During the fourth year of Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, guests can sip seasonal beverage offerings and savor new recipes featuring fan-favorite breweries. Beer flows through the park on an all-new beer trail, weaving between iconic coasters, local live music and fascinating animal habitats while incorporating fan-favorite restaurants and outdoor culinary […]

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk VP of Marketing and Sales Marg Lipton to become Executive Adviser

By | August 4, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — After 40 years marketing and promoting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Marq Lipton is stepping down as the Santa Cruz Seaside Company’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales and transitioning to the role of Executive Adviser. As VP of Marketing and Sales, his department is responsible for branding, advertising, promotions, website […]

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