Archive For 2022

Support Hometown Attractions Coalition urges the Senate to amend S. 4008

By | April 26, 2022

We anticipate the Senate will consider S. 4008 this week! It is critical that S. 4008 is amended to include language already passed by the House (H.R. 3807) to expand relief beyond restaurants to other hard hit industries like ours.  Your engagement and advocacy is a critical part of our industry’s voice.  If you haven’t already, […]

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Merit Fasteners honored

By | April 26, 2022

Merit Fasteners was honored to be presented with the Small Manufacturer of the Year Award on March 3rd at the MACF 30th Annual President’s dinner. Merit Fasteners is a local, family-owned business proudly serving Florida manufacturers for over 45 years. We stock a full line of fasteners and industrial products. With locations in Tampa and […]

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Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public this weekend

By | April 26, 2022

VAUGHAN, Ontario — Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public this Saturday, April 30 in what will be the first day of a full and exciting season. Along with 200 attractions, including 17 roller coasters and a 20-acre water park, Canada’s Wonderland this year will feature fireworks, summer festivals and world-class, live entertainment. With more to […]

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Morey’s Piers celebrates Earth Day with expanding solar footprint

By | April 25, 2022

THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Morey’s Piers is celebrating Earth Day by soaking in the benefits of solar energy. The company has been investing in solar power since 2018, when the company made a big decision to harness the power of the sun and offset our energy consumption, installing 901 P17 345-watt solar panels on the roof of […]

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Luna Park in Coney Island pays homage to family roots with new ride names

By | April 21, 2022

With a highly anticipated season ahead, iconic amusement park, Luna Park in Coney Island is thrilled to announce the official names of its brand-new attractions officially opening this Summer. Making its global debut, the new roller coaster, custom made for Coney Island, will be named “Tony’s Express,” and the bespoke log flume ride will be known as […]

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Red Raion collaborates with ASI to expand its CGI content expertise to attractions across the MENA region

By | April 21, 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 & […]

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Bruce Sifford named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the State Fair of Texas

By | April 21, 2022

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 […]

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RWS Entertainment Group acquires “ted” – Europe’s largest entertainment, audio visual, fitness and custom merchandise company, becomes world’s largest leisure and attraction experience provider

By | April 21, 2022

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 […]

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Fun Spot America’s new talent acquisition plan announced, be a part of something huge

By | April 21, 2022

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 […]

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Summertime at Knott’s Berry Farm brings back exciting entertainment with the return of immersive, western escapades in Ghost Town Alive!

By | April 20, 2022

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 […]

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