Archive For April, 2022
CATANIA, Italy — Red Raion, the CGI studio specializing in media-based attractions, has formed a strategic collaboration with Mr. Prakash Vivekanand and ASI to expand its content expertise in the Middle Eastern region. CEO of Amusement Services International (ASI) and board member of the MENALAC, Mr. Vivekanand has been associated with the MENA Leisure & […]
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Bruce Sifford as its new chairman of the board during their annual meeting for the nonprofit organization. Mr. Sifford succeeds Gina Armour Norris following the completion of her three-year term. By accepting this position, Mr. Sifford continues the legacy of the many distinguished community leaders who […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), the world’s largest, full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences, today announced the acquisition of The Experience Department, popularly known as ted. This announcement follows RWS’s November 2021 acquisition of international attraction design firm JRA and expands the group’s expertise to include 360-degree experience design, audio visual […]
ORLANDO — Looking for an exciting career? Come be a part of something HUGE! While Fun Spot America Theme Parks might not be the largest, when it comes to our employee well-being, we are HUGE! Fun Spot America provides a family-like work environment with benefits like support of employees’ continued education and starting wages now […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. — There’s something fun for everyone at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer, with original adventures that can’t be found anywhere else. Starting with the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! with an all-new storyline, the nighttime block party liveliness of Knott’s Summer Nights and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark reopening its gates for another wet and wild summer. There’s only […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Licensing Expo, produced in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center this May 24-26 with a location-based experiences (LBE) theme that draws on consumers’ growing interest in immersive, IP-based experiences that bring their favorite characters and brands to life. Of the 200+ exhibitors confirmed to date, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — For a third year, Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival presented by Covenant Health (April 22 – June 5) blossoms against a Smoky Mountain backdrop to deliver brilliant floral hues to guests. During this year’s installment of the festival, guests can appreciate the vibrant beauty of more than a million blooms, explore […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, and its board of directors are pleased to announce the election of David Bromilow as board president effective April 1, 2022. Currently the Global Director Parks and Attractions for Mobaro, Bromilow brings 45 years of industry experience to the position. He replaces Tony […]
Thanks to your engagement, we are seeing progress! In early April, the House passed H.R. 3807 expanding RRF grant eligibility beyond restaurants to include other “hard hit industries” like the attractions industry. The Senate is now considering S. 4008. While this legislation is similar, we are urging the Senate to include the same provisions passed by the House […]
Edaville Family Theme Park is on the market. Positioned in a prime location between Boston and Cape Cod, the theme Park is situated on a 262-acre-site is Carver, Massachusetts. Edaville Family Theme Park is a nationally recognized amusement destination and scenic railroad that consistently rates as one of the top amusement parks in Boston. Jon […]
