Archive For 2024
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization’s new president, effective May 1, 2024. Kireta’s background in standards development and familiarity with the organization uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who served in […]
Elev8 Fun Sanford has won the Amusement and Music Operators Association Family Entertainment Center of the year award at a ceremony held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award comes on the heels of an annual competition in which entrants across the nation compete on a multitude of categories including design/aesthetic, application forms, customer service, secret […]
When strict hygiene standards are in place, it’s essential to use the appropriate optimized parts. However, even in less sensitive areas, optimized parts are just as valuable, starting with the leveling feet. Hygienic Design standard parts are essential in the production process of sensitive areas like food, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. These parts facilitate the […]
International themed attraction design company, Katapult, has partnered with children’s entertainment studio, Cloudco Entertainment, to create a new Care Bears family entertainment centre concept. The attraction is a ticketed play cafe experience where guests can explore a range of themed zones, before enjoying a super sweet Care Bears treat. Aimed at the ever-growing ‘tweens’ market who love cute, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood Parks & Resorts has been named a 2024 USA Today Top Workplaces USA award winner. Dollywood placed 86th on the national list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees. The company was the only one from the theme park industry to make the list. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than […]
Jorge Mochkovsky, CEO of Sacoa Cashless System and Sacoa Entertainment, has been honored with induction into the American Amusement Machine Association’s (AAMA) Amusement Hall of Fame. This accolade celebrates individuals that have made exceptional contributions to the entertainment and amusement fields. Jorge’s journey in entertainment spans over six remarkable decades. Expressing his gratitude, Jorge stated, […]
ITASCA, Ill. — Family Entertainment Group (“FEG”) is excited to announce the addition of Gregory Bacorn to its team as an Account Executive, effective immediately. With years of experience in the entertainment industry, Bacorn joins FEG with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for driving growth through strategic partnerships. In his previous role as founder […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Palace Entertainment, a leading leisure park operator with more than 20 major entertainment venues across the United States and Australia, today announced the appointment of Michael Reitz as Director of Engineering and Maintenance across all Palace Entertainment venues. Michael Reitz brings more than 30 years of engineering experience to Palace Entertainment. He has […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day, April 27, at Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park is just over one month away. America’s First Amusement Park is celebrating its 178th season as the longest-running amusement park in the United States as it continues its long-standing legacy, the park has […]
On Saturday, March 23, Universal Orlando Resort guests can meet the MinaLima founders, the designers behind the graphic props of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, during a special appearance at the “House of MinaLima” pop-up store inside the Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk. From 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. EST, fans can meet, greet and take a photo […]
