Archive For 2022
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 […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Cares Neighbors In Need Weekends will usher in the 114th season at Quassy Amusement Park here, park officials announced today. The lakeside property will support several community service initiatives while offering guests discounted all-day ride passes when they donate items for charitable organizations. The Quassy Cares weekends are April 23-24, and […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — A thrilling classic will return to Lake Compounce, the official park of family fun, bolder and brighter than ever before. Storm Surge debuts this summer, an all new light and sound experience amping up the fun and inviting guests to Ride the Light. Storm Surge levels up Lake Compounce’s iconic lighthouse body slide experience by shocking riders’ […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has welcomed a new member of staff to the park’s senior management team. Paul Robinson has been appointed as Director of Health, Safety and Environment. Paul Robinson joins Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the role of Director of Health, Safety and Environment, and brings more than 20 years’ experience gained within civils, oil and gas, renewables […]
John Leslie Worrell was born on October 19, 1944 in El Dorado, KS; the son of George Albert Sr. and Virginia Rose (Boley) Worrell. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Wichita State University and began his master’s degree in Engineering. John worked for 42 years at Chance Manufacturing starting as a design engineer […]
