Archive For 2021
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced that its unitholders reelected Daniel J. Hanrahan, Lauri M. Shanahan, and Debra Smithart-Oglesby to the Board of Directors of its general partner, Cedar Fair Management, Inc., for three-year terms expiring in 2024. The […]
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari doubles downon Dinosaurs beginning May 28
By News Release | May 19, 2021
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will launch Six Flags Xpedition Dino daily May 28 through September 7. Guests will have the option to drive their own vehicles or walk through this Jurassic adventure, which will feature 30 life-size dinosaurs with realistic movement and sound. During the day, guests will experience Xpedition Dino as an add-on […]
Maurer Rides and China set an example: In Jiaxing, China’s first spinning coaster with a loop is being built without the passengers going inverted. Upon approaching the loop’s summit, a magnificent view over the Sunac Cultural Tourism City awaits. The station itself makes visitors soar: the start is at a height of 4.17 m (13.5 […]
ORLANDO — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced Keith Stephenson has joined the organization as director, public affairs, IAAPA North America. Stephenson will lead IAAPA’s government relations and advocacy initiatives on key issues impacting the attractions industry in the U.S. and Canada. Stephenson has 25 years of public affairs and trade association […]
WASHINGTON —The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on updated face-covering and physical distancing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Like all Americans, we are excited for a return to normal life, which includes travel. The recent CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans […]
Orlando World Center Marriott adds MiniLinks course from Adventure Golf & Sports
By News Release | May 18, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — What do you do when your main pool is shut down for emergency maintenance, yet many guests are arriving in a few weeks for a busy holiday weekend? The answer from the Orlando World Center Marriott (the largest Marriott in the world) was to install a portable 18-hole miniature golf course from Adventure Golf […]
Appetize launches new payment technology for sports and entertainment venues, hospitality and restaurants
By News Release | May 18, 2021
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Appetize is introducing Appetize Payments, an all-in-one solution that combines payment processing services along with Appetize’s best-in-class cloud software. Launched at a time when larger venues and hospitality brands are looking to unify their tech stack, Appetize Payments eliminates the need for expensive third-party services, provides transparency in pricing, and offers a […]
Illinois’ largest waterpark – Raging Waves – opens for the summer on June 5
By News Release | May 18, 2021
Yorkville, Ill. — With sights set on summer family fun, Illinois’ largest waterpark dedicated to family fun for all ages, Raging Waves, 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, is open to the public on June 5, 2021. Guests will be able to experience the new, six-lane mat racing water slide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash. The first Proslide RallyRACER […]
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ride Entertainment is proud to announce a new, strategic partnership with Ecological Laboratories, creators of the Microbe-Lift/WR biotechnology products. The partnership brings an innovative and cost-effective clean water technology to Ride Entertainment’s clients with water-based attractions, lagoons, and ponds. “This partnership with Ecological Laboratories allows our customers to obtain and maintain water […]
RWS Entertainment Group launches new leased experiences offerings with Peanuts, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and more
By News Release | May 17, 2021
New York, N.Y. — RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) is once again growing, announcing the addition of Leased Experiences offerings, further developing the award-winning production company’s full-service range of branded experiences. By expanding to offer scalable leased experiences, RWS can provide affordable solutions for any budget. Iconic brands come to life through character interaction, colorful scenery […]
