Archive For 2021

BoldMove brings Dark Ride back to its essence

By | September 22, 2021

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 […]

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Semnox Cashless System for arcades at Pleasureland Amusement in Whitby, U.K.

By | September 22, 2021

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, […]

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Betson Enterprises announces strategic relationship with Paul Nonis to support Canadian amusement sales

By | September 22, 2021

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, […]

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SpotOn raises $300 million in Series E Funding led by Andreessen Horowitz; transaction values company at $3.15 billion

By | September 22, 2021

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 […]

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Dollywood’s Harvest Festival celebrates the beauty of the Smokies

By | September 21, 2021

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 […]

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Framestore announces three key promotions within its flourishing Immersive team

By | September 21, 2021

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 […]

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ETF Ride Systems launches water ride and ETF Aqua Mover

By | September 21, 2021

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 […]

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Lagotronics Projects introduces ’Battle Arena’ a new and unique interactive flat ride

By | September 21, 2021

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, […]

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President Biden announces easing of border restrictions

By | September 21, 2021

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 […]

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Carousel of the Month – September 2021: Eldridge Park Carousel

By | September 21, 2021

The September carousel of the month is the Eldridge Park Carousel operating at Elmira, New York. The newly created carousel opened in 2006 and utilizes the original Charles Loof frame and the building of the former amusement park. The newly carved horses emulate the original Loof and Carmel style of carving. It also has one […]

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