Archive For September, 2021
TURKEY — Polin Waterparks is pushing waterslide technology to the next level with its latest innovation. Its new attraction is the world’s first fully transparent composite Looping Rocket Waterslide, which is expected to have a dynamic impact on the industry. Polin Waterparks installed the first version of this new waterslide at Candyland Waterpark at the […]
BRUSSELS — Together with its expert team, BoldMove Nation will demonstrate its design services and product portfolio live at IAAPA Expo in Barcelona on booth 2-1584. Booth partners include Polymorph for media production & VR, Chauvet Professional who is installing all show lighting on the booth, Mediatoon Licensing for the Marsupilami IP, and AdventureLAB as […]
Semnox adds yet another feather in its cap as Pleasureland Amusement in Whitby, UK completes one year of implementation of the Semnox Cashless System for arcades. Located a stone’s throw from the beach along the sunny east coast of Yorkshire, Pleasureland is the ultimate destination for the whole family with arcade games, indoor golf, bowling, […]
As part of the company’s ongoing plans to raise its profile and services in the Amusement sector in Canada, Betson Enterprises is pleased to announce a strategic relationship with Paul Nonis – founder of 5IVE Rocks Advisory Group and a former executive at Cineplex Entertainment and Player One Amusement Group. During his tenure with Cineplex, […]
SAN FRANCISCO — SpotOn (www.spoton.com), one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive solutions for restaurants and retail businesses, today announced $300 million in Series E funding, raising its valuation to $3.15 billion. The funding will be used to acquire Appetize, a leading digital and mobile commerce platform for enterprise businesses, such as sports […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood, one of America’s favorite fall family destinations, celebrates the splendor of autumn in the majestic rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains during the Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 24- Oct. 30). The annual guest-favorite event includes the family-friendly Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health, which has quickly become […]
Multi-award winning creative studio Framestore is pleased to announce that Eugénie von Tunzelmann has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of VFX, Attractions whilst Lauren Anderson and Maximilian McNair McEwan join Heather Kinal as Executive Producers. This trio of promotions is a move to solidify a team of specialist experience within the […]
ETF Ride Systems, partner for ride concepts in the leisure industry, launches its turnkey concept ‘Tiki Splash Roulette’. ETF translated its experience with dark rides into this water ride for all ages with game features, including the new ETF Aqua Mover. ETF has been active in the worldwide leisure industry for decades with various ride […]
VENLO — Lagotronics Projects is pleased to introduce Battle Arena, a new interactive ride concept that can be installed indoors or outdoors at theme parks, amusement parks and FECs. During this battle, visitors compete with each other on three levels, while their vehicles move suddenly up and down. These unexpected movements constantly change the battlefield, […]
As previously reported, IAAPA is a member of a national coalition of travel and tourism organizations, which, for more than a year and a half, have urged two administrations to pursue a science-based approach to managing our borders for international travel and workforce-related purposes. Today we have good news to report. The administration announced the easing of […]
