COVID-19

Following the national easing of Coronavirus related restrictions announced by the Baden-Württember government, Europa-Park has announced it will reopen its gates on May 29, 2020. With the health and safety of guests and employees the…
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            IAAPA has released a new member resource, COVID-19 Reopening Guidace: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry. The free 36-page document can be found at…
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In an e-mail to their loyal friends and fans, Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco, Maine, writes, “The COVID-19 global pandemic has altered everything we know, and do, in our daily lives and routines. Nothing is as we once knew it, and while we…
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Dear manufacturers and suppliers of entertainment equipment! Today we are all in difficult economic conditions, but, as history shows, after each crisis there is a rise. Despite the reduced demand, we continue to receive periodic…
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    From Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, construction of the new massive 50-acre (20-hectare) $90 million outdoor Soaky Mountain Waterpark, Sevierville, Tennessee, is nearing completion as crews are pouring the pool decks and doing…
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Holovis has developed a social distancing app designed to help themed entertainment destinations re-open safely in the wake of Covid-19. The app features an attraction reservation and queue-management system with real-time proximity…
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Foxyware, a major wholesale supplier of custom logo apparel and accessories, is now producing two-ply and five-ply custom printed masks with any company name and logo. During the current pandemic, these are appropriate for any amusement…
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            The attractions industry is known for providing safe, memorable experiences to millions of guests each year. As the world deals with the unprecedented effects of the global coronavirus crisis, the attractions industry is facing…
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Animax Designs, Inc, a creator of animatronic and interactive characters for theme parks and location‐based entertainment, is supporting the COVID-19 effort by producing protective face shields and masks for medical professionals.  “I…
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