Archive For January, 2023
ORLANDO — Straight from Universal Parks & Resorts, the creators of Halloween Horror Nights – the world’s most popular global Halloween event – comes a brand-new permanent entertainment experience in Las Vegas. This original concept will bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales. With a variety of […]
Dollywood’s newest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, continues toward its “BIG” opening this spring, as the last piece of track was put into place on Tuesday afternoon. At 3,990 ft., the roller coaster will become the longest at the park. It also will be the first ride at Dollywood to feature on-board audio. Big Bear […]
Yannick Gemme, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Triotech, is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. Franck Baril as Director, Special Venues. In his new role Mr. Baril will be dedicated to the edutainment projects for the Museums, Zoos, Aquariums and Tourist Attractions in Europe. His appointment is effective immediately. “Triotech has already many […]
GALVESTON, Texas — Attendees at the 2023 AIMS Safety Seminar in Galveston, Texas woke up to a Gulf coast sun filled blue sky Monday morning as the amusement industry’s first safety seminar officially kicked off in Galveston. AIMS International, the first of four major industry safety seminars during the next 60 days, kicked off with […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to experience some of the UK’s tallest rollercoasters like never before. High Adventure Experiences take participants on guided tour of some of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s tallest rollercoasters, covering many ups and downs and exploring parts of the ride that most visitors will have never been before. High Adventure […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood is gearing up for the upcoming season — which begins on Saturday, March 11 — by casting entertainers ready to find their place in the spotlight. Auditions take place at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22, as well as at the Chapman Cultural […]
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2023. Annual increases in the minimum wage are due to legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that raises the wage floor to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. Under the law, the minimum […]
Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) announced the following promotions effective January 1, 2023. These two individuals have consistently delivered results by focusing on the company’s core value of constant improvement and have shown continuous dedication to safe and efficient operations across our properties. Gina Claassen has been promoted to Vice President of Safety. In this role, Gina will serve as the leader […]
