Archive For September, 2023
Sacoa, the leading provider of cashless solutions for the location-based entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce its presence at IAAPA Expo Europe 2023, taking place from September 25 to 28, 2023, in Vienna, Austria. The company will be showcasing its latest innovations at booth B-1703, and it is proud to serve as the Silver Sponsor of the highly anticipated Indoor […]
ALTOONA, Iowa — Phantom Fall Fest makes its spine-chilling return to Adventureland, for its second year starting this Saturday, September 23, and running on select dates through October 29. This fall, Adventureland again undergoes a transformation into a realm of relentless scares and electrifying entertainment, promising visitors of all ages an experience more terrifying than […]
ZHUHAI, China, and HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — In the buildup to its grand opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven Guinness World Records! These world records include: The Chimelong Spaceship was designed by the team at Legacy Entertainment, the California-based firm. Legacy is globally renowned […]
TWYFORD, U.K. — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, will return next week to IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 as a Silver-Level Sponsor . IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 – the leisure & entertainment industry’s premier European event – will be hosted in Vienna, Austria, at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center from […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Family Quest Entertainment, a new live event organization specializing in family entertainment and education, launched today as the parent company for Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live. Backed by L2 Capital, Family Quest Entertainment named longtime entertainment executive Jeff Munn the company’s first CEO. Munn was most recently the CEO of Jurassic Quest […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Mammoth water coaster took top honors at the 2023 Golden Ticket Awards ceremony, held recently at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. At the industry awards ceremony, it was announced that three of the top five water park attractions in the world call Splashin’ Safari home, with […]
Fun and safety come together at Story Land’s first-ever Safety Awareness Day! Story Land is hosting this brand-new event on Sunday, September 24, which seeks to educate the community while honoring first responders. Sunday’s event will feature a variety of safety-related organizations from firefighters to police officers and more, providing plenty of educational meet and greet opportunities. Emergency service vehicles […]
NEW YORK — Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors. Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, […]
NEDERWEERT — ETF Ride Systems, part of the ETF Group (est. 1951), celebrates its 25th anniversary. The global leader in trackless dark rides and innovative ride solutions was founded in September 1998 after the company had already been indirectly active in the entertainment industry for a few years. ETF Ride Systems push the boundaries of […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association (IATP) held their Conference & Trade Show Sept. 10 – 12, at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas. With trampoline and indoor adventure parks at peak popularity nationwide and growing at a dramatic rate, Austin was the center of industry development, education, and fun […]
