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Registration now open for IAAPA Expo 2024
Registration is now open for IAAPA Expo 2024, the global attractions industry’s premier event This marks a significant step forward in IAAPA's event planning and preparation, further solidifying the organization's commitment to delivering a world-class experience for attendees. IAAPA Expo is set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, from Nov. 18-22 this year. IAAPA Expo is the largest gathering of amusement park and attractions professionals in the world, bringing
Cruise Line Entertainment Veteran Ryan Fitzgerald Joins RWS Global as Executive Vice President of Sea Production
RWS Global, the world leader in live moments, has announced the appointment of cruise entertainment expert, Ryan Fitzgerald as Executive Vice President of Sea Production. With more than 20 years of experience in entertainment, cruise experiences, professional sports and events, Fitzgerald is set to enhance RWS Global’s cruise entertainment division as the company continues its worldwide expansion. RWS Global’s Founder, Chairman & CEO, Ryan Stana, expressed his enthusiasm for the company's newest
Story Land Introduces The Park’s First Ever Halloween Event Happy Hauntings
The Place Where Fantasy Lives Celebrates 70 Years With Its Longest Season Ever Story Land, The Place Where Fantasy Lives, is unwrapping one more gift for its 70th Celebration Season as it introduces New Hampshire’s Best New Way to Halloween, Happy Hauntings. Extending the park’s season to its longest ever, the all-new Happy Hauntings event will begin on Saturday, October 5 through Sunday, October 27. The family-friendly Halloween event will offer rides, meet and greets with beloved story book characters,
Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merger of Equals Successfully Completed, Creating a Leading Amusement Park Operator
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals (the “Merger”) between Cedar Fair, L.P. (“Cedar Fair”) and former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (“Former Six Flags”), effective July 1, 2024 (the “Closing Date”). The combined company is operating under the name “Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.” Cedar Fair’s units and shares of Former Six Flags’ common stock
RWS Global & CAMP Team Up to Bring Immersive Shows to More Families Worldwide
RWS Global, the world leader in live moments, today announced a long-term, exclusive partnership with CAMP, The Family Experience Company, the destination for young families that inspires and engages kids and grown-ups through its unique combination of play, product and performance. RWS Global, an icon in the creation of and full-scale operation of live entertainment, events, sports, exhibits, brand hospitality and attractions, will bring decades of experience to CAMP’s intellectual property (IP) driven
Palace Entertainment Appoints Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President of Business Development
The Leading Amusement Park Operator Strengthens Its Guest Experience and Support Center Leadership Team With Three Internal Promotions Palace Entertainment, a leading leisure park operator with more than 20 major entertainment venues across the United States and Australia, has announced the appointment of John Reilly as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reilly will retain his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Committee of the Parques Reunidos Group, the parent company of