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Going virtual: TEA honors Thea Award recipients with Digital Case Studies event

Going virtual: TEA honors Thea Award recipients with Digital Case Studies event

Aug 03, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Education, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Going virtual: TEA honors Thea Award recipients with Digital Case Studies event

The annual TEA Thea Awards Case Studies will open August 6, 2020, showcasing Nancy Seruto (Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering) the recipient of the Buzz Price Thea Award for a...
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Largest Triotech XD attraction in Southern Hemisphere opens in New Zealand

Largest Triotech XD attraction in Southern Hemisphere opens in New Zealand

Jul 31, 2020 Asia, Business, COVID-19, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Largest Triotech XD attraction in Southern Hemisphere opens in New Zealand

The ride features different movies in 3D, with all of the extra features to tickle the senses AND light blasters so players can participate in the story
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Brand Licensing Europe becomes virtual four week global licensing event

Brand Licensing Europe becomes virtual four week global licensing event

Jul 30, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Events, News Comments Off on Brand Licensing Europe becomes virtual four week global licensing event

It is expected to be the most inclusive global licensing event to-date and builds off of the momentum of the Global Licensing Group’s Licensing Week Virtual event
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Consumer Electronics Show (CES) transitioning to fully digital event in January 2021

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) transitioning to fully digital event in January 2021

Jul 28, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on Consumer Electronics Show (CES) transitioning to fully digital event in January 2021

The new format will allow participants to hear from technology innovators, see cutting-edge technologies and the latest product launches, and engage with global brands and startups from around the...
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AVIXA predicts $20 billion decline in global business for pro AV industry in 2020

AVIXA predicts $20 billion decline in global business for pro AV industry in 2020

Jul 28, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on AVIXA predicts $20 billion decline in global business for pro AV industry in 2020

IOTA shows the industry recovering back its pre-COVID levels in 2022 before growing to $315 billion in 2025.
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AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 28, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Headlines, Museums, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

Without near-term assistance from governments and private donors, hundreds of directors reported their museums may not survive the financial crisis brought on by the pandemic.
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Yas Island parks and attractions set to reopen July 29

Yas Island parks and attractions set to reopen July 29

Jul 27, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Yas Island parks and attractions set to reopen July 29

Safety measures in place include mandatory online booking for all guests including Annual Passholders to ensure that the limited capacity of 30% is adhered to
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OCT named among top three global operators in 2019 TEA/AECOM Theme Index

OCT named among top three global operators in 2019 TEA/AECOM Theme Index

Jul 27, 2020 Asia, Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on OCT named among top three global operators in 2019 TEA/AECOM Theme Index

Shenzhen, China-based Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) was ranked among the top three with an annual attendance of 53.97 million, continuing its leadership in Asia.
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Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

Jul 27, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

A $23-million investment, Mystic River Falls features a one-of-a-kind rotating, 4-platform, 8-story lift.
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Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Jul 24, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Haunts, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

The Halloween Horror Nights team looks forward to creating an amazing event in 2021.
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