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Study Details Measurable, Hard-Hitting Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Attractions Industry
Study Details Measurable, Hard-Hitting Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Attractions IndustryAttractions Industry Employment Among the Most Affected in the Country Tens of thousands of jobs in the attractions industry have been lost in the U.S.IAAPA calls for U.S. elected officials to allow for a safe reopening of the industry and passing of additional COVID-related relief legislation to support the attractions industry.View the Study Here A study released today by IAAPA, the global association for the
TrainerTainment to host a Personality Styles Workshop
TrainerTainment will host a Personality Types Workshop on Thursday, March 4th from 1 pm – 3 pm CST. Connection is about meeting people where they are. This 2-hour workshop will focus on learning the 4 main personality styles to better connect with yourself and others. Attendees of this workshop will learn: Their personality style and understand better why they act and react in the way they do.The top traits of 4 main personality styles.Tips for connecting with each other. "I was influenced greatly
Governor Cuomo Announces Indoor Family Entertainment Centers Can Open March 26, Outdoor Amusement Parks Can Open April 9 & Camps Can Begin to Plan for Summer Opening
25 Percent Capacity Limit in Indoor Family Entertainment Centers and Places of Amusement; 33 Percent Capacity Limit in Outdoor Amusement ParksAll Facilities Must Submit Reopening Plans with Health Protocols to Local Health DepartmentFace Coverings and Social Distancing Required for Customers and Staff; Health Screening with Temperature Checks Required for All Customers Prior to EntryDay and Overnight Summer Camps Can Begin to Plan for Reopening; Department of Health Will Issue Guidance in the Coming
New York Amusement Parks to Re-Open for the 2021 Season; NEAAPA and Governor Cuomo Develop COVID-19 Safety
NEAAPA, a trade association representing amusement parks, water parks and attractions in in the Northeast United States, is pleased to announce that working with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office, its New York members and the government relations and legal firm of Davidoff Hutcher and Citron LLP, that success has been achieved. With the Governor’s announcement today, New York’s outdoor amusement and water parks will be open for the 2021 season. Due to Covid-19 all parks have been shuttered since the end of
Quassy Amusement Park slated to open April 24 with community service initiatives
Quassy Cares Neighbors In Need Weekends will usher in the 113th season at Quassy Amusement Park here, park officials announced today.The lakeside property will support a number of community service initiatives while offering guests discounted all-day ride passes when they donate items for charitable organizations. The Quassy Cares weekends are April 24 and 25, and May 1 and 2. When making donations of non-perishable food items, personal care and toiletries, or dog food and dog toys, patrons may purchase an
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Birth of Quadruplet River Otters
Surprise! The Roger Williams Park Zoo family got a little bigger with the birth of four North American river otters – two girls, and two boys. Born to mom Mishi and dad Clyde, who passed away last April 2020, these quadruplet pups squeezed their way into our hearts with their arrival on February 1, 2021. Keepers have yet to decide on names for the pups. Female North American river otters undergo a process known as delayed implantation. Fertilized otter eggs will stop developing for 8 to 10 months before
Family Entertainment Group congratulates two new Vice Presidents
Family Entertainment Group (“FEG”), a market-leading designer, developer, and operator of world-class family-oriented entertainment and amusement gaming facilities extends congratulations to Steve Paris and Robin Kerr on accepting the roles of Vice President of Operations serving the East and West coast. Steve Paris, will be overseeing the East Coast and is an industry veteran with over 25 years of amusement industry experience. Starting his career with a small route operator in Pennsylvania, he
Apex Entertainment Works With The New England Center for Children To Feed Local Community
Apex Entertainment, a family entertainment center based in Marlborough MA., once again worked with The New England Center for Children (NECC) on February 10, 2021 to feed over 650 members of the local community! In late January 2021, "Love, Tito's," the philanthropy side of Tito's Handmade Vodka, approached Apex Entertainment about making a sizeable contribution to a charity of their choosing. Apex & NECC have been working together for the past year during COVID in numerous ventures within the community,
