Archive For 2023

Former FORREC Executive Matt Dawson joins JRA, part of RWS Global, as Vice President of Business Development

By | October 10, 2023

CINCINNATI, Ohio — JRA, part of RWS Global and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has announced the hiring of former FORREC executive Matt Dawson as its new Vice President of Business Development. Dawson’s appointment comes as the experience design studio enjoys one of the most ambitious years in its 35-year history under the leadership of new Executive Vice President, Mark Amos. […]

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Magic Of Lights Illuminates Alabama Adventure for the first time ever this holiday season

By | October 10, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — This holiday season will be even brighter, merrier and more colorful as Magic of Lights transforms Alabama Adventure into a vibrant drive-through holiday-themed light display. The festive event kicks off November 17th and runs through December 31st. Produced by Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC, “Magic of Lights” will make its Birmingham, AL debut at Alabama […]

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Vicki from Gamleby and Helge from Hamburg have been selected for Liseberg’s ‘Peak Fear Experiment’

By | October 9, 2023

After an extensive selection process, two people have been chosen to take part in Liseberg’s ‘Peak Fear Experiment’. More than 1,640 applications were received from 22 countries, and the jury finally chose two participants for ‘The Peak Fear Experiment’ – Vicki Bååth, a teacher from Gamleby, Sweden and Helge Branscheidt, a hair- & makeup artist […]

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Embed launches first-ever Top 100 FECs List to recognize the industry’s best

By | October 9, 2023

SINGAPORE — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, launches the industry’s first-ever Top 100 FECs list in the run-up to IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida in November 2023. Building a lasting business takes a dedicated, customer-centric, pioneering business owner committed to providing the best customer experience. Building an industry […]

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Tallest new attraction ever in Djurs Sommerland: Dizzying drop tower in 2024

By | October 6, 2023

Djurs Sommerland unveils the tallest new attraction in the park’s history – one that will thrill families looking for excitement and an adrenaline rush. Following major investment, the East Jutland amusement park is building a 60-metre-high themed drop tower to the tune of DKK 30 million in the park’s popular Mexicoland. The new ride, which […]

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Could surprise Blackpool Pleasure Beach visit inspire Tim Burton’s latest film?

By | October 6, 2023

Tim Burton, Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s “biggest fan”, made a surprise return to his favourite amusement park yesterday just in time for Halloween – and was given a sneak preview of its “Journey to Hell.” Known for his unconventional film-making style often incorporating the creepy and macabre, Tim was thrilled to explore the park’s Twisted Tunnels, […]

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Sacoa’s success at IAAPA Expo Europe 2023

By | October 5, 2023

Sacoa, a global leader in Cashless systems for the entertainment industry, proudly announces its outstanding participation at the IAAPA Expo Europe 2023, held in Vienna from September 26 to 28.  Official data from IAAPA Expo Europe confirms a remarkable attendance. Pol Mochkovsky, CEO of Sacoa International, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “We are thrilled by the tremendous response we […]

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Embed Rocks Europe with SaaS Solutions, championing customer success

By | October 5, 2023

DUBAI, U.A.E. — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, showcased its SaaS solutions and other breakthrough innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe in Vienna, Austria. “We’re thrilled to have another successful trade show for the books – and the biggest one in Europe at that!” says Saeed Abdillahi, EMEA […]

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces savings of more than £10k with discounted season passes

By | October 4, 2023

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has launched discounted season passes for 2024, which could save thrillseekers more than £10K in entry fees if they book before the end of October. At £139, the Platinum Club Season Pass costs less than the equivalent of just three full-price tickets – and guarantees more than 200 visits for free based […]

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Ellis & Associates (E&A), the world’s first aquatic safety and risk management firm, announces retirement of Dr. Larry Newell after 20 years of exemplary service to E&A

By | October 3, 2023

MAITLAND, Fla. — Started by Jeff Ellis in 1983, Ellis and Associates (E&A) was founded out of a desire to make the aquatic environment safer, and to save lives. For more than 40 years, that goal has been the driving factor in everything the company does, including research and testing of new procedures and products […]

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