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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just last week The Park at OWA announced that they will be adding a dark ride to their 2019 lineup, a first for the park. To garner intrigue, they teased with blurred photos and initiated an online naming contest for what they describe as a “new frightfully fun attraction”. While the name […]
MEXICO — The Grupo Garcia Carnival was set up this week in Puerto Vallarta ending their 25 day run this weekend. Here, AT caught some of the action on the 21 ride midway from aboard the Chance Giant wheel. Seen at the carnival’s historic carousel (from left) are Grupo Manager Roberto Gonzalez; Knoebel Amusement Resort’s […]
The recognition of European fairground culture as an intangible cultural heritage in the sense of the UNESCO Convention is on the right track. This is the central result of an international panel discussion to which the European Showmen’s Union invited to Essen on 30 January. Expert speakers from France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany […]
OKLAHOMA CITY , Okla. — A bit of Ireland is coming to Riversport OKC in downtown Oklahoma City for the opening of its fourth season with Riversport Rapids on Saturday, March 16. “We’re putting a St. Patrick’s Day twist on opening weekend,” said executive director Mike Knopp. “We’ll have St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations, drinks, snacks, […]
LONDON — Picsolve, the leading digital content capture partner for world-class visitor destinations, is commencing a five-year deal with five of Merlin Entertainments’ London attractions. The deal, which has made Picsolve the content capture provider of choice at some of London’s most iconic destinations, includes new wins with DreamWorks Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London and SEA LIFE London […]
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — For popcorn, cotton candy, Sno-Kones, and all your concession food favorites, businesses can now rely on the newest branch location for Gold Medal Products Co., Gold Medal – Mid Atlantic. Formerly operating as Kloss Fun Foods, Gold Medal – Mid Atlantic will serve as the region’s expert resource for concession equipment and […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Ride Entertainment announced today that Eli Parawan has been promoted to Managing Director: Parks and Attractions effective immediately. Eli Parawan joined Ride Entertainment in 2015 and has managed all marketing and sales for Ride Entertainment Parks and Attractions for the last three years. The Managing Director: Parks and Attractions is responsible […]
TURKEY — The first part of the activity took place on December 19, 2018 at Silivrikapı Ice Rink (Istanbul) with the contributions of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Youth and Sports Directorate, the support of the Sports Istanbul ice skating trainers, the sponsorship of Polin Waterparks and the participation of the physically-challenged members of the Turkish Paraplegic Association (TOFD). The story of […]
TURKEY — We are proud to announce the addition of A.Cüneyt Sayın as the General Manager of Futuraform Composites and Advertising Products Inc. A.Cünety Sayın will be leading Futuraform Composites and Advertising Products with his vision. A.Cüneyt graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Yıldız Technical University in 1992 and received his MBA degree […]
MADRID — The Board of Directors of the Company has approved, based on the favorable report of the Appointments and Remunerations Committee, the appointment of José Díaz as Parques Reunidos’ new Chief Executive Officer. The Board aimed the search for a candidate capable of contributing to the accomplishment of four goals: further improving the process […]
