Archive For 2021
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Premier Parks, LLC, headed by former Six Flags Chairman and CEO Kieran Burke, today announced the addition of industry veterans Les Hudson and Tom Iven to the entertainment company’s executive team. Les Hudson joins the company as Executive Vice President Design and Planning. Tom Iven joins as Executive Vice President Business […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced Patrick Haller has joined the organization as vice president of global marketing, communications, and membership. Haller brings an extensive background in association marketing, strategic planning and management. He will lead the association’s global marketing, communications, and membership strategy and plan implementation. With more […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort serves up a taste of terror with an expansive menu of delectable cuisine inspired by the sinister experiences invading Halloween Horror Nights 2021, running select nights beginning Friday, September 3. Developed in conjunction with Universal Orlando’s executive chef and culinary team, the new menu offerings allow guests to bite […]
LONDON, England — Kate Jones has rejoined the Gateway Ticketing Systems UK team as an experienced project manager after a brief time away pursuing other opportunities. Jones initially joined the Gateway UK team in 2018, after a varied career in digital and IT project and change management spanning 15+ years, across industries as wide ranging as […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology for the amusement industry, recently welcomed longtime customer Main Event Entertainment to Intercard’s home of St. Louis, Missouri. Intercard technology is used throughout Main Event’s more than 40 family entertainment centers nationwide. Main Event’s newest center is scheduled to open September 1 at The District […]
DUBAI, U.A.E. — Transforming 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, is pleased to announce that they will be participating in the upcoming Saudi Entertainment & Amusement (SEA) Show 2021 in Riyadh. Embed is returning not just […]
Start your weekend with an evening of thrills and excitement this September as Blackpool Pleasure Beach launches It’s Friday Night. Every Friday evening for the whole month, Blackpool Pleasure Beach the park will open at 4pm and guests will be able to enjoy rides, and the unique atmosphere until 9.30pm. It’s Friday Night is a […]
Get ready for trick-or-treating throughout the park with more treats than ever before! The Count’s Spooktacular is back this fall with your favorite Sesame Street friends and all kinds of family fun. Get your kids (9 and under) in costume to join the parade. Gather candy together and escape our new hay maze. Catch an […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The thrills are taking off at the all-new Funplex Myrtle Beach. Reaching an altitude of 50’, guests can now soar through the air on Mach Fun, the tallest, interactive 360° flying jet ride on the market, and first-of-its-kind in North America. Seated in pairs flying side-by-side, guests experience the sensation of […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, will debut the all-new Phantom Fall Fest Halloween event on Friday, October 1. Play All Day, Fright All Night with family-sized thrills during the day and spooktacular scares for those who dare to enter at night. The return of Halloween activities to Kennywood adds 15 additional operating days to the […]
