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Gateway Ticketing Systems® to Showcase Latest Innovations at IAAPA Expo 2024
Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, is excited to announce its participation as a platinum sponsor in the 2024 IAAPA Expo, held from November 19-22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As the premier event in the global attractions industry, the IAAPA Expo brings together thousands of professionals from theme parks, water parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and family
What’s New? More Than Ever Before!
With more products to debut than ever before, next week’s IAAPA Expo 2024 should prove to be a busy week for WhiteWater, the world’s largest water park manufacturer. Not only will the company be debuting new products, but they will also be unveiling new attraction categories. It’s time to rethink the modern water park beyond anchor attractions and capacity absorption. Today’s guests and park operators have different expectations for how they want to spend their time and money. To that end, WhiteWater’s
LEGOLAND® New York Resort Welcomes North America’s First LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Playground
LEGO® DUPLO® and popular animated television series PEPPA PIG unite for oink-sational adventures at Merlin Entertainments’ family theme park in Goshen in 2025 LEGOLAND® New York Resort is excited to announce the launch of LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Playground, coming in 2025 to the theme park in Goshen just 65 miles from New York City. As North America’s first ever collaboration between LEGO® DUPLO® and PEPPA PIG in a real-world play experience, this immersive space will bring the world of the beloved
EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION PRESIDENT AND CEO, GENE CASSIDY, RECEIVES MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) annually recognizes outstanding donors for their commitment to LCIF’s mission with the Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF), named for the founder of LCIF. Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO, Gene Cassidy, was named an MJF on Friday, November 8, at the Brooks Building, in West Springfield, Mass. The MJF plaque was presented by members of the Agawam Lions Club, including their current president, Alan Boissonneault; Harry Camyre, chairman of the MJF
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Registration Opens for the 38th Annual NAARSO Safety Seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC – The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is thrilled to announce that registration for the 38th Annual Safety Seminar is now open! The seminar will take place from January 26 to January 31, 2025, in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. NAARSO, a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety within the amusement industry through the doctrine of “Safety Through Communication,” invites industry professionals to register for this comprehensive event aimed at
DISNEY SHARES THE MAGIC WITH THE NRCMA
New Disney attraction vehicles added to the Museum collection The magic of Disney® is growing at the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA). Disney Parks have graciously donated a highly-themed Arrow Development vehicle from the Magic Kingdom’s Snow White’s Scary Adventure and Mystic Rides bumper car from the defunct Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction at DisneyQuest family entertainment center. “Our partnership with Disney parks has been incredible over the last several years. We
Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc. Executive Vice President Appointed as President of the Executive Board of OCTO Organization
Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, celebrates Executive Vice President and Head of Product Tom Chiarella’s recent appointment to President of the Executive Board of the OCTO Organization. OCTO, a non-profit organization, is redefining connectivity standards in the travel experiences sector with its open-source API specification. Designed to streamline the integration of tours, activities, and
RWS GLOBAL, WORLD’S LARGEST PRODUCER OF HAUNTS, CELEBRATES A FRIGHT-FILLED HALLOWEEN SEASON
The global entertainment and experience company produces 40 haunts worldwide, from concept and creative development to casting, production, operations and management; Company leverages notable IPs in partnership with Six Flags, NBCUniversal and Parques ReunidosRWS Global, the world leader in live moments, is closing out a fright-filled Halloween season, jam-packed with terrifying thrills and chills delivered to consumers around the globe. This year, RWS Global elevated Halloween experiences for industry
Holiday Lights Dazzles at Lake Compounce With More than 500,000 Lights
The Official Park of Family Fun Celebrates the Season with Its 12th Annual Event Southern New England’s Only Theme Park Holiday Event, Holiday Lights, will make Lake Compounce sparkle for 15 days this holiday season. Celebrating its 12th annual holiday tradition, America’s First Amusement Park will usher in the holidays beginning on Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m. With more dazzle, more sparkle and more cheer, New England’s Home for the Holidays will feature more than 500,000 lights, Connecticut’s
Betson Imperial Parts & Service Promotes John McCann to Senior Sales Engineering Manager
Betson Imperial Parts & Service, a leading distributor of parts for the arcade, gaming and office coffee markets, is pleased to announce the promotion of John McCann to Senior Sales Engineering Manager. In this newly created role, McCann will leverage his extensive technical expertise to support the sales team and deliver innovative solutions to customers. “John has been a tremendous asset to the company for over 35 years and this new role allows him to use his extensive knowledge to support our sales
National Roller Coaster Museum Board Adds Two Members
Both industry professionals bring a strong passion for attractions industryMark RosenzweigKris Rowberry At their annual board meeting, the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives, the world’s largest collection of amusement ride vehicles and other historic artifacts, voted to add Mark Rosenzweig, Principal and Chief Business Officer of 3dxScenic and Kris Rowberry, long-time museum volunteer to its Board of Directors. “Bringing aboard these two gentlemen was an easy decision,” said Jeff Novotny,
