Archive For 2021
OKEANA, Ohio — After a tough year in 2020, Kissel Entertainment is ready to begin it’s multiyear midway contract with the Kentucky State Fair (KSF). “While we were disappointed by the Covid-driven cancellation of the KSF last year, our company is thrilled to get underway this year, and partnering with Kentucky State Fair though 2025,” said […]
DUBAI — The industry of fun is transforming, embracing new trends and technologies to deliver an even better guest experience. Echoing this appetite for progress and change, MENALAC has hit refresh on its logo. Its exciting new visual identity is inspired by fun, progress and resilience. Rosa Tahmaseb, Secretary General of MENALAC comments, “Our new […]
The Wildwoods, N.J. — This fall, Oktoberfest return to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ. Guests can enjoy four consecutive weekends of German-themed revelry, live entertainment, kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area, and more. On Friday, September 17 at 5:45 pm, the festivities kick-off with a ceremonial keg tapping of Warsteiner beer and the Morey family clad in lederhosen. A full line-up […]
The Applause Award is the theme- and amusement parks industry’s oldest and most prestigious award. The award has been presented biannually since 1980, but due to the current circumstances around COVID-19, the 2020 award will be postponed until 2022. In September 2020 the IAAPA Expo 2020 was cancelled because of the impacts of COVID-19. Given […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology for the amusement industry, has installed another system for Zap Zone at its FEC in Farmington, Michigan. This is the eighth of Zap Zone’s centers to make the switch to Intercard. The Zap Zone chain is Michigan’s premier family fun destination. Its attractions include laser tag, […]
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — A year ago, Alicia Huppman was hired as Sr. Manager, Human Resources at Gateway Ticketing Systems, and Jarrid Vaughn was hired as Sr. Customer Service Manager. Since then, the two have been driving impactful change within and without the organization. Huppman came to Gateway after more than 20 years working and consulting […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Superstitions aside, this Friday the 13th will be a very lucky day for fans of fear in Tampa Bay. As Howl-O-Scream, Tampa’s largest haunt event, prepares to open on September 10 for 28 select nights through October 31, Busch Gardens is unleashing a limited-time offer to secure event tickets for up to 75% […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood officials today announced a partnership with Wisconsin-based Holtz Builders, Inc., to develop an approximately $20 million residence hall-style building on-site at the Pigeon Forge park that will accommodate more than 750 employees. Holtz also will operate the facility as one of its accommodation locations, under the company’s International Residence Hall brand. […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — For 22 terrifying nights between September 17th and October 31st, SeaWorld unleashes the BIGGEST and SCARIEST Halloween event in Texas! During the day, guests can enjoy family-friendly fun at Spooktacular, then as the sun goes down the park transforms into an intense horror-filled haunt during Howl-O-Scream. Back for the 20th year, Howl-O-Scream returns with scarier experiences including the ALL-NEW horror-filled haunt, The Swamp at Blackwater […]
VAUGHAN, Ontario — Canada’s Wonderland amusement park in 2022 will have four seasons of world-class experiences, events and entertainment for guests of all ages, including a new International Food Festival featuring a diverse menu of culinary tastes, treats and drinks from around the world. The 2022 event lineup has something for everyone! Highlights include: International […]
