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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,
NEAAPA to induct two past presidents into Hall of Fame
NEAAPA is proud to announce that two of the organization’s Past Presidents will be inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Stephen LipkinKevin Naughton Stephen Lipkin served as NEAAPA President in 2005 and 2006. During his address after receiving the gavel, he said one of his goals was establish a treasury with enough backup funds to ensure the organization’s future. Under his leadership, NEAAPA was able to accomplish this goal, providing the solid financial footing that has
H. Betti Industries, Inc. Earns “Great Place to Work” Certification
Certification Recognizes Exceptional Workplace Culture and Employee Experience H. Betti Industries, Inc. a leader in providing world-class solutions for the amusement, billiards and vending industries, proudly announces that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time. This prestigious certification is based entirely on feedback from team members and an independent analysis of the company’s workplace culture. The Great Place to Work certification is awarded to companies that provide
Rick Hunter, ProSlide President & CEO, Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame
ProSlide is delighted to share that Rick Hunter, President and CEO of ProSlide, has been inducted into the esteemed IAAPA Hall of Fame. This recognition honors the extraordinary contributions that Rick and the ProSlide team continue making to the water park industry over nearly four and a half decades of innovation, passion, and leadership.Having founded ProSlide in 1986, Rick has redefined water ride design, bringing revolutionary technologies and guest experiences to water parks around the world. His
TrainerTainment Celebrates Newly Certified Sales Pros: A Testament to Growth and Perseverance
Three Sales Leaders Complete Intensive 9-Month Sales Pro Certification Program TrainerTainment is proud to announce the recent certification of three exceptional sales professionals who completed the rigorous Sales Pro Certification program on September 18, 2024. This milestone marks the end of an intense 9-month journey through TrainerTainment’s Sales Pro System, during which participants honed their skills, tackled real-world challenges, and transformed their sales processes. The newly certified
Five 2024 WWA Leading Edge Awards for WhiteWater Projects
At the World Waterpark Association Show in Las Vegas, USA, WhiteWater received Leading Edge Awards for outstanding work in five projects: Meryal WaterparkThe Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme ParkWilderness at the SmokiesAquascopeRoyal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Breaking Records While Blending History with Today: Meryal Waterpark Spread over 60 acres, Meryal Waterpark in Lusail impresses with 69 attractions that satisfy all types of guests—from aquatic play for young children to
ADG Wins TWO Leading Edge Awards at the WWA Show for Their Work on the Wilderness at the Smokies Expansion and Wave Equipment Supply at El Dorado Water Park
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce that they have been honored with two prestigious Leading Edge Awards by the World Waterpark Association, which recognizes creativity in the development of new concepts, products, and services that benefit the water attractions industry. ADG’s innovative work on the Wilderness at the Smokies expansion and its role as the wave system supplier for El Dorado Water Park in the Dominican Republic were both acknowledged with this high distinction. The first
1,633,935 ATTEND THE BIG E IN 2024, SEVEN SINGLE-DAY ATTENDANCE RECORDS SET
A whopping 1,633,935 fairgoers attended The Big E, in West Springfield, Mass., this year, setting an all-time record for net attendance. Additionally, seven daily attendance records were set during the sunny, 17-day event: Saturday, Sept. 14 – 121,854; Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 58,996; Friday, Sept. 20 – 99,912; Saturday, Sept. 21 – 178,608; Sunday, Sept. 22 – 148,297; Monday, Sept. 23 – 86,673; and Tuesday, Sept. 24 – 79,852. The middle Saturday, Sept. 21, additionally set a record for single-day
Quassy Amusement Park Swings Into 2025 with Exciting New Rides
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark will introduce two thrilling new attractions for the 2025 season including a brand-new spinning family roller coaster. This coaster will boast a figure-eight track design with spinning carts, allowing families to share in the excitement as they zip around the winding course, circling around and back again and again for maximum fun. In addition to the new family coaster, as part of the park’s continuous efforts to enhance the guest experience, Quassy will be retiring the
Fred Rogers Productions and Palace Entertainment Announce Expansion of Partnership to Span Theme Park Locations Nationwide
This Extends Fred Rogers Productions First-Ever Theme Park Licensing and Intellectual Property Agreement Fred Rogers Productions, the iconic producer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and other hit PBS KIDS series, and Palace Entertainment, a leading theme and water park operator in the United States and Australia, announce a new multi-year licensing deal across six Palace Entertainment parks throughout the United States. This new licensing deal will allow both organizations to bring programming from