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Dolly Parton, her East Tennessee businesses and Walmart donate millions to support flood relief efforts

By | October 7, 2024

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage and Walmart, announced significant donations to flood relief during a special event Friday afternoon at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. The location has helped the local community by offering meals, as well as showers and […]

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Embed to bring the industry’s best together in first-ever Embed Connect Summit

By | October 7, 2024

DALLAS, Texas — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries is set to host its premier Embed Connect Summit on November 18, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in an aim to bring the industry’s best FEC operators, mavericks, and fun crusaders […]

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Monstrous family fun coming to Legoland New York Resort this Halloween

By | October 4, 2024

GOSHEN, N.Y. — LEGO Monsters are brewing up an extra special Brick-or-Treat for 2024! The signature children’s Halloween event at LEGOLAND New York Resort kicks off October 3rd when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October […]

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International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association (IATP) hosts successful annual conference at Margaritaville Beach Resort

By | October 4, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The IATP Annual Conference, held at the stunning Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, was an overwhelming success, drawing industry professionals from across the globe for three days of education, networking, and collaboration in a relaxed beachside setting. Attendees were treated to a packed schedule of educational sessions, featuring a dynamic mix […]

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Board appointment and a string of awards: WhiteWater’s summary from IAAPA Expo Europe

By | October 3, 2024

VANCOUVER, Canada — WhiteWater, the world’s largest designer and supplier of water parks and attractions, finished IAAPA Expo Europe last week in Amsterdam with a slate of good news. WhiteWater CEO Appointed to IAAPA BoardLast week, IAAPA announced the names of the new members elected to its Global Board 2025. WhiteWater’s CEO, Geoff Chutter, will […]

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TEA announces new CEO!

By | October 3, 2024

BURBANK, Calif. — The Themed Entertainment Association is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Oviedo. Following an extensive and open recruitment process including more than 30 highly qualified candidates, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the hiring of Melissa Oviedo as the TEA’s CEO. Melissa will officially step […]

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Alley Cats Entertainment now offers Embed’s Mobile Wallet at all locations

By | October 3, 2024

Alley Cats Entertainment is excited to announce that all three of its family entertainment centers now offer Embed’s Mobile Wallet feature, the only Apple and Google-certified FEC solution, making the gaming experience smoother and more convenient than ever. The new technology allows customers immediate digital access to their game card directly from their smartphone, providing instant visibility […]

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2024 IAFE Convention and Trade Show set to build on strong foundations

By | October 3, 2024

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), headquartered in Springfield, Mo., looks forward to the highly anticipated 2024 IAFE Convention, themed Building On Strong Foundations, set to take place Dec. 1-4, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. “At the 2024 IAFE Convention and Trade Show, we will celebrate the success of our members […]

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Intercard, Pinnacle And Shaffer team up for arcade at new regional sports park in Kansas

By | October 3, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s latest cashless technology was chosen to manage the state-of-the-art arcade at Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kansas. The 200,000 square foot facility will be the premiere venue in the central United States for traveling sports teams, tournaments and local youth sports play. An in-house FEC will provide […]

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Sacoa Cashless System installed at Ghana’s first international amusement park, Shornaa Island

By | October 2, 2024

Shornaa Island Amusement Park, opened its doors in Accra in September, bringing a new world of fun, excitement and adventure to visitors of all ages. The park has partnered with Sacoa Cashless System and installed their state-of-the-art solutions. Shornaa Island has chosen to implement Sacoa’s Spark readers, POS system, and triple-award-winning, self-service K4 Kiosk, ensuring […]

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