Archive For March, 2022
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Greg Banecker, Sr. Marketing Manager from Gateway Ticketing Systems, has been honored by the Northeast Entertainment Association (NEAAPA) with the Paragon Award for Marketing Excellence. The Paragon Award is presented annually at NEAAPA’s Annual Meeting to a member that has created outreach or advertising pieces that demonstrate unequaled excellence in promotion which can include […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard is making a big deal at this year’s DEAL, the show that has been guiding the theme park and amusement industries in the MENA region for 28 years in Dubai. Intercard will introduce two innovative software platforms at the first DEAL Show in two years held from 28 to 30 March […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, is honored to announce that Omni Arena has won the prestigious VR Bobble Award at Amusement Expo 2022. This award, bestowed by industry expert Bob Cooney, recognizes the most innovative products in the amusement industry. Omni Arena earned praise for its complete […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard is the official technology sponsor of MENALAC’s 5th Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions (LEA) Conference to be held concurrently with the 2022 DEAL Show. After a two-year hiatus DEAL will once again be a live in-person show held from 28 to 30 March 2022 at the iconic Dubai World Trade Centre. MENALAC’s […]
The recent Conservative Party Spring Conference, which was held in Blackpool, saw the party choose Blackpool’s newest luxury seafront hotel The Boulevard as their main accommodation provider. Key members of the Cabinet stayed at the hotel, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Boulevard Hotel, which is part of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, only opened in summer 2019 and […]
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Amusement Expo International (AEI) is proud to announce the highly successful conclusion of its annual conference and tradeshow, following three-and-a-half powerful days filled with product debuts unveiling innovation that will enhance the amusement and entertainment industry and solve the difficult challenges of route operators, distributors, manufacturers, and commercial developers. More than […]
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure today announced that it will raise the hourly wage for ride operators up to $20 during its busiest times. Other key theme park positions such as security, lifeguards and landscapers will range from $16 to $18 per hour. “Most positions will now pay from $15 to $20 per hour, and […]
ORLANDO — accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, has signed a three-year agreement with Houston-based Pyek Group to serve as the dedicated provider of eCommerce, on-site ticketing and mobile food & beverage (F&B) technologies for the management group’s four North American waterparks: Typhoon Texas Austin in Pflugerville; Typhoon […]
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — What do you do to complement a 4-story outdoor Aerial Adventure Tower with 110 unique elements ranging from an easy sky-bound walk to full-fledged daredevil obstacles? For Ryze Adventure Park in Maryland Heights, Missouri (a north suburb of St. Louis), the answer was to have Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) design and install an 18-hole […]
VANCOUVER, Canada — On this World Water Day 2022, WhiteWater, the world’s largest water park manufacturer, is announcing a partnership with Swim Drink Fish, a Canadian charity advocating for safe, healthy water. This partnership is part of the Social Responsibility component of WhiteWater’s Sustainability Scorecard—a holistic approach to environmental sustainability that includes participation in initiatives […]
