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Splish Splash Water Park Unveils New Water Playground Name - Stingray Bay
New York’s Largest Water Park® Called on Their Guests to Select the New Attraction Name During the Fin-tastic Sweepstakes Water you waiting for? The summer season is just around the corner at Splish Splash Water Park, as it gears up to open on Saturday, May 24 with its all-new water playground. To celebrate its 35th season and new water play area, the park hosted its first ever naming contest earlier this month for fans to cast their vote. Visitors who entered Splish Splash’s Vote for the Splashiest Water
Gateway Ticketing Systems Announces the Launch of Galaxy 8: A Next-Generation Ticketing & Admission
Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the global leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions for the attractions industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of Galaxy 8—a transformative evolution in ticketing and admission control.With a modern, user-friendly interface and powerful new capabilities, Galaxy 8 streamlines operations for new and experienced users, making ticketing, sales, and guest engagement more seamless. “The launch of Galaxy 8 represents a major leap forward in
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ROB GAVEL TO JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Former State Inspector and Leading Volunteer in Amusement Safety Education AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, is pleased to announce the election of Rob Gavel to its board of directors, effective April 1, 2025. Gavel, President of LJM & Associates and owner of GCS Safety, brings 17 years of industry experience to the board. He succeeds departing member Dr. Kathryn Woodcock of Toronto Metropolitan University, who served on the board since April 2019. AIMS and the board
Herschend to Acquire Palace Entertainment’s U.S. Attractions from Parques Reunidos
Herschend and Parques Reunidos have signed a definitive agreement under which Herschend will acquire all of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. entertainment properties from Parques Reunidos. This agreement represents a significant milestone for both organizations—supporting Herschend’s strategic expansion in family entertainment and hospitality while allowing Parques Reunidos to reinforce its strategic focus on its core European market. “This year, we’re celebrating 75 years of bringing families closer
Ralph S. Alberts adds Haley Knoebel to team as Business Development Specialist
The Ralph S. Alberts Company is proud to welcome Haley Knoebel to the team as Business Development Specialist. Haley brings extensive amusement industry experience in the areas of marketing, event coordination, and client engagement. Her drive and passion for the amusement industry will play a key role in executing strategic growth opportunities and expanding the portfolio of fiberglass sales. Haley embodies Ralph Alberts core values (Family, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Safety) and having
RWS GLOBAL ACQUIRES HARMONY HELPER APP
App Will Support Productions and Reduce Costs for RWS Global Clients; Supplement Rehearsals with On-Demand Voice Practice for Performers RWS Global, the world’s leader in live moments, today announced it has acquired Harmony Helper, a patented app which helps singers learn their part of a song. Through the acquisition of Harmony Helper, RWS Global’s clients will unlock significant rehearsal cost savings, while thousands of singers in productions around the world will benefit from a one-of-a-kind tool
Six Flags New England Unveils Historic Food & Beverage Investment with First Executive Chef
Celebrating its 25th anniversary as Six Flags, Six Flags New England is making its largest culinary investment in park history. One key initiative includes naming Josh Streeter as the park’s first executive chef. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Josh Streeter to the Six Flags New England family. His exceptional talent and innovative approach to culinary arts will elevate our entire food and beverage experience," said Park President Peter Carmichael. "We can't wait for our guests to taste the difference
Splish Splash Water Park Hiring 1,000 Team Members for 2025 Season
New York’s Largest Water Park® will host hiring events ahead of the start of its 35th seasonNew York’s Largest Water Park, Splish Splash is gearing up for the park’s Opening Day on Saturday, May 24. Celebrating 35 seasons of splash-tastic fun, the Long Island water park is currently hiring 1,000 Team Members for its 2025 Season. Splish Splash is kicking off its hiring efforts now and accepting applications in all departments. Those who apply today can work as a lifeguard at the park’s all-new water
Lake Compounce Hiring More than 1,000 Employees for 2025 Season
America’s First Amusement Park offers Team Members unique perks, flexible schedules and pay rates up to $18 per hour America’s First Amusement Park, Lake Compounce is seeking more than 1,000 employees to join the park ahead the 2025 season. The park is currently hiring across all positions including Food and Beverage, Lifeguards, Rides, Guest Experience and more. Team Members at Lake Compounce will enjoy several employee perks including pay rates up to $18, free tickets for friends and family,
EpicSurf Set to Make Waves at Heroes Paradise, Florida in 2025, Soon to Be Home to the East Coast’s First Deep Water Standing Wave!
Heroes Paradise, a premier family entertainment destination in Brandon, Florida, is expanding its already diverse offerings with the addition of the deep-water standing surf wave, EpicSurf®, designed and currently being manufactured by the product’s parent company, Aquatic Development Group (ADG). Set to open in 2025, the new surf experience will bring a customizable wave to visitors of all ages and surfing abilities! Heroes Paradise spans over eight acres, featuring the largest laser tag course in
NEAAPA Hosts Successful 112th Anniversary Education Conference & Annual Meeting
Over 140 industry professionals from across the NEAAPA region and beyond gathered to learn, network, and celebrate distinguished contributors to the attractions industry at the 112th Anniversary Education Conference & Annual Meeting, held at the Hilton Mystic Hotel.A Gathering of Industry LeadersNEAAPA – The Northeast’s Entertainment Association – represents the attractions industry across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, including the manufacturers and
OKANARAMA ARCADE OPENS AT OKANA RESORT, BRINGING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP’S SIGNATURE FUN TO OKLAHOMA CITY
Family Entertainment Group (FEG), a leader in developing and operating high-energy entertainment experiences, is proud to announce the opening of Okanarama Arcade at the highly anticipated OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark. This thrilling 17,000-square-foot arcade and entertainment center brings 80 cutting-edge games, immersive attractions, and a prize store to the heart of Oklahoma City, setting a new standard for family-friendly fun. Designed and operated by Family Entertainment Group, Okanarama Arcade
Tatvam Announces Launch of Tatvam Survey v2.0
Tatvam is proud to announce the launch of Tatvam Survey v2.0, the latest upgrade to its cutting-edge customer feedback platform. This robust new tool replaces the existing survey module, delivering unmatched customization and personalization to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking deeper customer insights. With Tatvam Survey 2.0, users can create highly tailored surveys featuring: Flexible rating scales: Options for 1-5 or 1-10 star ratings.Dynamic question types: Single-choice, multiple-choice,
