Archive For 2022
The Senate may consider the Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 (S.4008) this week in preparation for a possible floor vote. In its current form, the bill proposes $40 billion to replenish the Restaurant Relief Fund and an additional $8 billion for a few hand-picked industries like restaurants, gyms, and live event service providers. […]
Betson Enterprises is pleased to announce that Athena Symonds has joined the company as Amusement Sales Representative for the Midwest. “We are all very excited to have Athena as a new addition to Betson’s Amusement Sales Team. She has a strong background in Family Entertainment Center development and consultative selling,” said Britannie Betti, Northeast Regional Sales […]
Tell your members of Congress to sign onto the Summer Work Travel Program bi-partisan letter of support
By News Release | May 16, 2022
IAAPA continues to work in conjunction with industry groups, Members of Congress, and Governors to advance the goals of the Summer Work Travel (SWT) Program. Fortunately, the State Department is listening. They have prioritized the program and visa processing this year compared to last year. But we need to keep pushing, since visa processing delays in […]
Falcon’s designs game-changing experiences for Saudi Arabia’s first and region’s largest water theme park
By News Release | May 13, 2022
ORLANDO — Saudi Arabia will soon become home to the country’s first and the region’s largest water theme park that is currently under development at Qiddiya – the future Capital of Entertainment, Sports and Culture – situated on the outskirts of Saudi capital, Riyadh. Falcon’s Creative Group, a sector of Falcon’s Beyond, revealed it developed the park’s master […]
New treats, extra fun and lots of sun when Noah’s Ark Waterpark reopens May 28
By News Release | May 13, 2022
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. — All aboard the Ark! The countdown to summer is officially on, with only two weeks left until Opening Day at America’s Largest Waterpark. The 2022 Season at Noah’s Ark Waterpark will be the longest season since 2019, with ten more days and many more ways to play. Noah’s Ark’s unmatched lineup of […]
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, Middlebury, Conn., today announced it will add a Super Himalaya ride for the 2023 season. The spectacular family thrill ride will be provided by Bertazzon 3B of Italy. Ital International LLC, Nashville, Tenn., represents the manufacturer in the U.S.
UMass Global, The Walt Disney Co. to honor 60-plus Disney Aspire grads who completed free college programs
By News Release | May 13, 2022
University of Massachusetts Global, formerly Brandman University, and The Walt Disney Co. will honor more than 60 cast members who have completed degrees via Disney Aspire, a program through with the university and Disney work with Guild Education to provide access to free college degree programs. The university is also preparing to celebrate more than […]
Amusement Today is excited to bring back the Networking Event of the Year in 2022. The Golden Ticket Awards will return September 9 and 10. The host parks are Morgan’s Wonderland and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. While the ongoing planning is focused on making the event an engaging and entertaining one among industry colleagues, much information […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Lazy summer days are better in the Smoky Mountains, and Dollywood’s Splash Country is ready to host families for another season of fun in the sun. The region’s friendliest and most-trusted water park opens for its 22nd season on Saturday, May 14. Nestled into a mountain hollow, Dollywood’s Splash Country offers a […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, will open the highly anticipated, Pirates of Speelunker Cave, this Saturday, May 14. This family ride is a re-imagining of one of the park’s first attractions, The Cave, that operated from 1964 until 1991 and featured original characters called Speelunkers that were created exclusively […]
