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COLORADO SPRINGS, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) officially launched April 1, unifying the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). The new organization operates with PHTA as the umbrella, leading industry wide advocacy, alliances and promotions. Trade and foundation activities are […]
WAVRE, Belgium — Alterface proudly presents the world’s first Erratic Ride featuring its proprietary Popcorn Revenge IP in a ground-breaking attraction at Walibi Belgium, a park owned by the French entertainment group Compagnie des Alpes. Compagnie des Alpes owns and exploits a range of successful parks across Europe, which requires constant innovation. Alterface and its […]
The Department of Labor decided today to approve 30,000 visas. While this number is double the 15,000 released last year, it is still under the cap. These visas will only be for returning workers who worked any year of 2016, 2017 or 2018. There will be a public comment period which could last a few […]
Laser tag history was made in Texas on Thursday (March 28th) on International Laser Tag Day which marked the 35th anniversary of the day the game debuted. Laurie Jean Britton, a laser tag enthusiast and blogger from upstate New York, completed her quest to play laser tag in all 50 states while being joined by laser tag inventor […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is launching a great new product which will give guests much more flexibility around their visits. Open Dated Wristbands mean that visitors to Blackpool Pleasure Beach can purchase a wristband for a great online price and then visit on any day of the 2019 season. When booking, guests will have the option […]
Patron safety is a top priority for the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP). Every incident is a serious matter, and we take every opportunity to communicate and recommend to our members that all optimal steps be taken to mitigate risks. The IATP advocates that trampoline parks abide by ASTM International F2970-17, the Standard Practice […]
On March 26, 2019, the United Stated District Court for the Southern District of California ordered that three patents assigned to Pacific Surf Designs, Inc. are the property of WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. The ruling is the culmination of two-years of litigation against Pacific Surf Designs and its co-founders, Richard Alleshouse and Yong Yeh, and […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — More than 100 persons gathered for the New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ (NEAAPA) 106th Anniversary Education Conference and Annual Meeting March 18-20 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel here. The highlight of event was the induction of Gene Dean, owner of Fiesta Shows/Dean Enterprises, Seabrook, N.H., into the […]
Harves Entertainment and Falcon’s Creative Group announced a new strategic alliance which creates a complete package of integrated services – including concept development, financing, creative execution, real estate development, construction, and operations – to propel new opportunities in the design and realization of global, next generation entertainment experiences. Harves Entertainment is a division of Harves, a premiere […]
Daytona Beach, Fla. —The Raving Rabbids are coming alive at Daytona Lagoon in one of its newest arcade attractions, Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride. It is one of six new games added to the MEGA Arcade this month. The MEGA arcade has over 75 games from the newest technology to old school favorites like House of […]
