RWS Global appoints award-winning casting executive Judy Bowman as vice president, talent casting & recruitment
NEW YORK, N.Y. — RWS Global has hired award-winning casting executive, Judy Bowman, as its new Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment. The addition of Bowman to the team comes as RWS Global expands turnkey entertainment operations for cruise ships, resorts, theme parks and major sporting events. RWS Global fills more than 8,000 roles around […]
Game on! Morey’s Piers promotes Mike Weimar to new director of games operations role
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks, a leading amusement and water park destination in the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced the creation of a new Director of Games Operations position and the promotion of long-time Games Manager Mike Weimar to this key role. Weimar, a seasoned amusement industry veteran with over 20 years of […]
Discover Sacoa’s Game-Changing Innovations at IAAPA FEC Summit 2025!
Sacoa Cashless System, the global leader in cashless systems for family entertainment centers (FECs), is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the highly anticipated IAAPA FEC Summit 2025, taking place from January 19 to 21 at The Westin in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a distinguished sponsor, Sacoa invites all attendees to visit their space […]
Vortex expands manufacturing capabilities with new facility in Plattsburgh, NY
MONTREAL, Canada — Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in the United States with the acquisition of a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Plattsburgh, New York. This strategic move underscores Vortex’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and […]
RocketRez partners with Morey’s Piers to deliver industry-leading guest experience
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada — RocketRez, a leading provider of cloud-based management solutions for tours and attractions, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Morey’s Piers, one of the most iconic seaside attractions in North America. Located in Wildwood, New Jersey, Morey’s Piers has delighted millions of guests with its boardwalk amusement parks, water parks, […]
Altitude Trampoline Park marches toward strong start in 2025 following successful 2024
DALLAS, Texas — Altitude Trampoline Park, the leading family-friendly entertainment franchise, is celebrating a remarkable year of development. In 2024, the franchise continues to grow with more agreements, extending its reach to new and existing markets, including Long Island, South Florida, and the Bay Area, continuing its mission to deliver unforgettable family experiences. Throughout the year, […]
Sacoa to participate at EAG 2025 with exciting new solutions
Sacoa Cashless System, the global leader in cashless solutions for FECs, is gearing up to showcase its cutting-edge products at EAG 2025. The event will take place from January 14 to 16th, at the ExCeL in London, UK, where Sacoa will be located at booth #D60. Pol Mochkovsky, CEO of Sacoa International, expressed the company’s […]
31st annual TEA Thea Awards tickets on sale
BURBANK, CALIF (14 January 2025) – The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is excited to announce tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated 31st Annual TEA Thea Awards Gala. The elegant affair, recognized as the premier business and social event of the themed entertainment industry will be held on Saturday, 15 March 2025, at the Hilton Universal Hotel in Universal […]
Global leadership movement announcement reinforcing “The Embed Difference”
SINGAPORE — Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, announces the global movement of its chief executive teams to kick off 2025 with gusto. “We always say that our customers are at the heart of everything we do and how we do it—our customer-centricity has always been […]
Innovative Attraction Management acquires Diggerland USA to expand its portfolio of family-oriented attractions
WINDERMERE, Fla. — Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), a leading provider of creative management services and strategic growth solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, is proud to announce its acquisition of Diggerland USA, a unique and one-of-a-kind theme park where guests can operate real construction equipment in a family-friendly environment. This acquisition marks a significant […]
Donald Lee DiGirolamo, former and longtime O.D. Hopkins employee, dies at 80
PHOENIX, Arizona — Donald Lee DiGirolamo, a former partner in then N.H.-based O.D. Hopkins died in Phoenix with his family on November 5, 2024. He was 80. Don, as he was known by his friends, was born in Springfield, Ill. On May 31, 1944, to Cathryn and Gladstone DiGirolamo. He was the youngest of three […]
Deborah Eicher appointed to European Manufacturers & Suppliers Subcommittee 2025
Deborah Eicher, International Sales & Marketing Director at Swiss based RES RIDES, has been selected to serve on the IAAPA European & Middle East (EMEA) M&S Subcommittee beginning in January 2025. The EMEA M&S subcommittee is a constituency volunteer committee of industry leaders that represents manufacturers and supplier members of IAAPA. “I am honoured to be selected […]
Strates named Manatee County Fair midway provider
PALMETTO, Fla. — The James E. Strates Shows, one of North America’s leading outdoor amusement providers, has proudly signed an agreement with the Manatee River Fair Association, Inc.to serve as the exclusive carnival midway provider for the annual Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. “Being part of the Manatee County Fair is an honor as […]
January 2025 issue
The JANUARY 2025 issue includes: