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LONDON — Gateway Ticketing Systems, a world leader in ticketing software, admission control and revenue-generating solutions for worldwide attractions for over 30 years, is attending this year’s Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) Conference 2019 from 7-8 November in Perth, Scotland. Gateway is also a headline sponsor of the event. “Gateway has a proud and active […]
Semnox has announced the launch of Parafait Achievement 2.0, aimed at driving engagement, encouraging repeat play and repeat visits through game playing and gamification. The technology leverages the concepts of point scoring, competition and rules of play. The solution involves the use of Parafait Tap-to-play hardware and software integrated with traditional Arcade Games, eSports and […]
(Reuters) – U.S. amusement park operator Cedar Fair LP (FUN.N) has rejected a $4 billion cash-and-stock offer from larger peer Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX.N) as inadequate, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. Cedar Fair’s decision is a blow to Six Flags, which is already the world’s largest regional theme park operator and […]
Carmen M. Cesari, 80, of Elysburg PA passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA. Born March 1, 1939, in Ashland PA, the son of Russell and Josephine ( Feudale ) Cesari. Carmen ( more commonly known as Chuck ) graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1957. The next four years […]
IAAPA officially opened its new Orlando, Fla. headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event. Pictured during the ribbon cutting are (l to r): Jerry Demings, Mayor, Orange County, Fla.; David Rosenberg, ICAE, Chairman of the Board IAAPA; and Hal McEvoy, ICAE, President and CEO, IAAPA.
TURKEY — For the eighth year in a row, Polin Waterparks’ innovative King Cobra waterslide has been honored by Kirmes & Park Revue magazine and sixth time in eight years, it earned the “First Place European Star Award” in the category of “Best Thrill Waterslide in Europe.” Polin is honored by King Cobra’s impact in the waterpark world and is excited […]
Liseberg has completed the search for a new CEO and President. After a thorough process with more than 300 applicants and a strong field of candidates, the search has concluded with Liseberg recruiting back Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, whom announced his departure in April. Andersen will return to his previous position at Liseberg on October 1, […]
LOGAN, Utah — S&S Worldwide is excited to announce that Josh Hays has joined their team as the Executive Director of Sales & Marketing. Josh is familiar with the amusement and attractions industry being raised around it by his father, Larry Hays, who has sold amusement attractions for over 30 years. Josh first entered the […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Guests at LEGOLAND Florida Resort came together for a good cause this past weekend to support those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The theme park built for kids offered a deeply discounted 25 dollar single-day theme park ticket for one weekend only with ten dollars of each ticket set to be donated to the […]
Orlando, Fla. — Today, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay revealed details regarding NEW attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have launched new coasters in the same year, in addition to a new water slide in Tampa. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Pass Members will […]
