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Neptune Benson Introduces New Automated Controller for Defender Regenerative Media Filter

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Neptune Benson Introduces New Automated Controller for Defender Regenerative Media Filter

ABOVE: Courtesy Playa Maya Waterpark

Coventry, RI, USA (July 31, 2015) – Neptune Benson is proud to announce the release of the new Defender RMF System Controller, an advanced graphical interface for operating the Defender Regenerative Media Filter.

The Defender is an award winning water filtration system that utilizes perlite for filtration.  Capable of filtering down to 1 micron and requiring no backwash, the Defender has rapidly replaced traditional sand filters as the premier choice for water filtration in a variety of applications.  The Defender offers distinct advantages over sand filtration, including:

  • –Less water consumption
  • –Significant space savings
  • –Energy savings
  • –Less fuel and chemicals

The new RMF System Controller will enhance filter performance and allow owners and operators the ability to get the most out of their Defender Systems.

11212690_692830424179414_8535992293148532579_o“We understand that water scarcity and clean water are major challenges across the globe,” said Ken Rodi, CEO of Neptune Benson. “We’re focusing our innovation efforts on technology that improves water quality and the environment.”

The new RMF System Controller provides advanced control of bump and precoat cycles, pneumatic valves, recirculation pumps, vacuum transfer system, heater cool down delay, data logging and maintenance reminders.  It also features the unique ability to remotely manage operations.  This cutting edge feature allows operators to keep track of system performance even when working on other tasks or while they are away from the facility.  Remote monitoring/operation can be done through any web browser or smart phone.  In addition, the system has the integrated ability to control Neptune Benson’s greendrive VFD system and ETS-UV systems providing additional flexibility and control of system operations.

The new Defender Regenerative RMF System Controller comes on all new Defender Regenerative Media Filters and is available for retrofit on units currently in operation.

For more information on the Defender and new RMF System Controller, please visit http://www.neptunebenson.com

IOC Names Beijing Host City of 2022 Winter Olympic Games

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IOC Names Beijing Host City of 2022 Winter Olympic Games
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 31, 2015) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today named Beijing, People’s Republic of China, as the the host city of the Olympic Winter Games 2022.  The Chinese capital was chosen over Almaty, Kazakhstan, in a vote at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur. Beijing received 44 votes to Almaty’s 40.

As a result, Beijing will become the first city to host both a summer and winter edition of the Olympic Games, following the city’s successful staging of the Summer Games in 2008.

Right after the election, representatives of Beijing together with IOC President Thomas Bach signed the Host City Contract (HCC), which is available here. This is the first time that the HCC is being made public, which is a result of the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020 – a reform package that significantly changed the host city selection process.  

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Beijing aims to use the Games to accelerate the development of a new sport, culture and tourism area, and to encourage interest in winter sports in a region that is home to more than 300 million people in northern China.  

Although the bid process for 2022 began before the approval of Olympic Agenda 2020, the reforms have already had a significant impact on Beijing’s Olympic plans. Olympic Agenda 2020 calls for a stronger focus on sustainability, legacy, and transparency, while making it easier for host cities to tailor Games that meet their needs rather than trying to fit a template. 

Beijing took advantage of the flexibility provided by Olympic Agenda 2020 to improve its plans for the Games and reduce costs. The city will rely heavily on existing venues, including those built for the Games in 2008, such as the iconic Bird’s Nest stadium.

Beijing’s proposed budget for investment in Olympic villages, sports venues and other infrastructure totals 1.5 billion US dollars – significantly less than for Olympic Games in the past. The proposed operational budget should be fully offset by revenue from ticket sales, marketing sponsorships and other income. Thanks to an additional contribution from the IOC of approximately 880 million US dollars to support the staging of the Olympic Winter Games in 2022, Beijing is confident that it will either break even or make a profit.

In addition, post-Games legacy uses for all permanent venues have already been identified to ensure that Games-related investments deliver benefits for years to come.

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PHOTOS: Peanuts Takes Over Lotte World

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PHOTOS: Peanuts Takes Over Lotte World

Photos of the opening event by Schultz Museum curator Corry Kanzenberg

Santa Rosa, CA, USA (July 31, 2015) — Lotte World Mall in Seoul, Korea is holding a 65th Anniversary Peanuts event from July 2015 through January 2016. They will host two traveling exhibits from the Charles M. Schulz Museum: Heartbreak in Peanuts and Inside Peanuts: The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz.

Lotte will also feature 65 Snoopy statues holding hearts designed by 65 renowned artists, cartoonists and celebrities. Approximately 60 artists from Korea and 6 from the U.S.A., including the Museum’s Executive Director, Karen Johnson. The hearts will be exhibited from July 31, 2015 to January 10, 2016.


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Merlin Entertainments Selects accesso as Exclusive Onsite Ticketing and eCommerce Provider for All Company Attractions Worldwide

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Merlin Entertainments Selects accesso as Exclusive Onsite Ticketing and eCommerce Provider for All Company Attractions Worldwide

ABOVE: Merlin’s attractions at I-Drive 360 in Orlando: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, and the Orlando Eye

London, UK (July 30 2015) – accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), a leading technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announced the signing of an exclusive long term agreement with Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd to provide its fully hosted onsite ticketing and eCommerce solutions across the operator’s global portfolio.

The initial contract term is for seven years and includes the installation and deployment of the hosted accesso Passport ticketing solutions. The installation of the solutions will occur across three years and include more than 100 attractions around the world including such recognizable brands as LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and The Eye Brand.

Under a pilot program, the accesso Passport ticketing solutions, which include onsite ticketing, online ticketing and access control, have already been installed in seven attractions across the Merlin portfolio and successfully demonstrated that the solution provides improvements to the guest journey.

“We have a great deal of confidence that Accesso’s next-generation ticketing solution will improve the online guest booking journey for our guests and play a key role in our long term growth initiatives ,” said Nick Varney, Merlin Entertainments CEO.  “Accesso is a unique and valued partner and their solution will allow us to provide a consistent, state-of-the-art ticketing experience to the millions of guests who enjoy Merlin attractions around the world.”

“We are proud that one of the world’s largest visitor attraction operators has selected Accesso as its global ticketing partner to improve the guest experience and streamline their operations,” said Tom Burnet, accesso CEO.

Xcaret Mexico Expectacular Celebrates 20th Year of Celebrating Mexican Culture and History

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Xcaret Mexico Expectacular Celebrates 20th Year of Celebrating Mexican Culture and History

Playa del Carmen, Mexico — Having put on 7,000 performances is a feat that not many theatrical productions can boast. Broadway shows such as Chicago, Les Misérables, Cats and The Lion King each have around that amount. “Xcaret México Espectacular” has put on over 7,500.

Now in its 20th year, “Xcaret México Espectacular” is a play internationally recognized for its artistic and technical quality and for the emotion it arouses by its attachment to values of national identity.

In an emotional ceremony on July 2, a plaque was unveiled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the legendary production. The unveiling was led by architect Miguel Quintana Pali, president of Experiencias Xcaret, and Leticia Aguerrebere, who has directed the show over the past two decades.

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It is a show that highlights the importance of Mexican history, music and traditions and has been enjoyed by more than 16 million viewers from all over the world. More than 300 performers, all from Mexico, take the stage at Gran Tlachco in Xcaret Park 365 days a year to showcase what Mexico is all about through this unique cultural immersion.

STATISTICS:

  • –Xcaret’s evening format began on  July 4, 1995
  • –Gran Tlachco started operations on March 5, 2002
  • –100% Mexican crew and artists on and off stage: 334 musicians, singers, dancers, children, elderly dancers, pre-Columbian dancers, Voladores de Papantla (flying men), technicians, operators, designers, directors, coaches, and managers
  • –Total functions performed in Xcaret at night:  7,502
  • –More than 16 million viewers throughout its history

San Diego Zoo Breaks Ground on $68 Million Africa Rocks Exhibit

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San Diego Zoo Breaks Ground on $68 Million Africa Rocks Exhibit

ABOVE: From left to right: Krista Perry, animal trainer, San Diego Zoo; Conrad Prebys, who gave the gift of $11 million for Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks; and Debbie Turner. At center: principal donor Ernest Rady and wife Evelyn Rady. At far right: Robert Horsman, chairman of the board, San Diego Zoo Global.

San Diego, CA, USA (July 29, 2015) — An African crested porcupine had the honor of taking the first dig this morning, when the San Diego Zoo broke ground on the largest expansion in its 99-year history. Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks is a $68 million project that will transform eight acres of the Zoo and replace 1930s-era grottos and enclosures (formerly known as Cat and Dog Canyon) with new habitats for African plant and animal species that range from savanna to shore.

Crocodile viewing area
Crocodile viewing area

When the exhibit opens in 2017, Africa Rocks will entirely transform the area that was previously a steep canyon. Africa Rocks’ gently winding, ADA-accessible pathway will lead guests through different types of African habitats—including a West African forest, acacia woodlands, Ethiopian highlands, kopje gardens and a Madagascar habitat.

Underwater viewing area for African penguins and other aquatic life
Underwater viewing area for African penguins and other aquatic life

More than 4,500 individual donors, including the visionary gift of $11 million from Conrad Prebys, have contributed to the Africa Rocks Campaign. Principal donor Ernest Rady provided a $10 million matching gift challenge in 2013 that resulted in 3,800 individual donors giving more than $20 million toward the exhibit. Other principal donors, Dan and Vi McKinney, gave $5 million for the creation of an African penguin habitat. Additional funds have been generously given by corporations, private foundations and estate gifts.

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South Plaza

”We want Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks to showcase Africa, where wildlife and habitat are being threatened like never before,” said Douglas Myers, president and CEO of San Diego Zoo Global. “The new area has been designed with some innovative exhibit features that demonstrate San Diego Zoo’s leadership in animal welfare and give us some amazing storytelling opportunities, to help connect people to wildlife.”

Baboon viewing area
Baboon viewing area

Africa Rocks will be a home to mammals, reptiles, birds, and plant life native to Africa. The exhibit will feature a range of primates, including hamadryas and gelada baboons, vervet monkeys, and lemurs. Other mammals in the exhibit will include southern ratel, fossa and an African leopard.

An artist's rendering of the Penguin Beach area in Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks
An artist’s rendering of the Penguin Beach area in Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks

The Zoo is now home to two African penguins, found in the Children’s Zoo—but expect this number to grow when Africa Rocks’ penguin beach opens, and the Zoo begins its participation in an international species survival plan for these endangered aquatic birds. There will also be a walk-through aviary with sociable weavers.

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Dwarf crocodiles will be among the reptile species in Africa Rocks, which are the smallest of the crocodile species. Other reptiles featured in the exhibit will include Agama lizards and spurred tortoises.

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The Zoo will also be relocating several old-growth trees, including a ficus and a sausage tree. Other African-native plants in the exhibit will include acacia, aloe, Madagascar ocotillo and palms.

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Bringing species back from the brink of extinction is the goal of San Diego Zoo Global. As a leader in conservation, the work of San Diego Zoo Global includes on-site wildlife conservation efforts (representing both plants and animals) at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, as well as international field programs on six continents. The work of these entities is inspiring children through the San Diego Zoo Kids network, reaching out through the Internet and in children’s hospitals nationwide. The work of San Diego Zoo Global is made possible by the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy and is supported in part by the Foundation of San Diego Zoo Global.

Additional Speakers and Mixers Announced for TEA’s SATE 2015 Conference

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Additional Speakers and Mixers Announced for TEA’s SATE 2015 Conference

ABOVE: Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh, venue for the SATE 2015 Arrival Mixer

Burbank, CA, USA (July 28, 2015) — The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced six sessions and speakers for TEA’s SATE 2015 conference, Sept 17-18 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. More speakers and program information will be released shortly. Information on mixers during the conference has also been released and appears at the end of this notice.

TEA’s annual SATE conference was created in 2007 to foster professional dialog about the methodology of Experience Design. SATE reaches across a broad range of creative disciplines and market sectors within the attractions industry. The SATE acronym stands for Story + Architecture + Technology = Experience. SATE also alludes to a collaborative culture of production, in which designers, technologists, producers, developers and operators work closely together from the early stages of a project, in a team structure often more horizontal than hierarchical.

“The Art of the Extended Diversion” (Architecture segment)

Matt Earnest, Co-Founder and Principal, Entertainment + Culture Advisors (ECA)

Matt_Earnest_LRPurpose-driven visits are exactly the opposite of what entertainment designers target. Instead, they focus on creating longer visits, extending the opportunities to linger and enriching the overall experience to make it more satisfying. By doing this, there is greater revenue potential, and more importantly, more opportunity to make a connection with visitors. Matt Earnest looks at out-of-the-box, successful current examples of extended diversions. He discusses secret cinema: a premium movie concept that lets guests get into character and experience the world of their favorite movie. As well, he talks about Crayola’s success with brand immersion in experiential retail environments.

ECA is a consulting practice focused on strategy and market analysis for entertainment attraction development projects. From large scale attraction resorts to entertainment anchored urban mixed-use, Matt Earnest advises clients on location based entertainment strategy, new attraction concept business planning, evaluation of potential visitor segments, attendance and pricing potential, and financial feasibility. Clients include media and IP licensors, attraction operators, real estate developers, investors, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Project work has included assignments across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast and East Asia.

“The Distortion of Time and Place” (Architecture segment)

Thomas Fo, Senior Vice President, WATG

Tom_Fo_LRTransporting people out of their everyday lives into an exotic experience can leave them feeling pleasantly disoriented. By telling a story, using the architecture, landscape and onsite elements, a space can become something magical. Thomas Fo talks about how the element of discovery is key to planning properties that evoke a sense of wonderment, especially in locations such as the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The design of  Venetian Canal Shoppes utilizes a series of twists and turns that create an element of surprise at every turn that leave people not knowing what to expect next. He also talks about how the Grand Floridian Hotel in Florida transport guests back to Victorian times while the Aulani Hotel in Hawaii captures the essence of a true tropical Hawaiian paradise.

After graduation from the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Santa Monica, Thomas Fo practiced with several California architectural firms in both design and management positions. Since joining WATG in 1985, Thomas has worked in key roles on most of the firm’s high profile gaming projects including: the 3,036-room Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino and Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas; and the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, a 500-room casino hotel with retail, dining and entertainment venues. Thomas has led design efforts on numerous major themed hotels and resorts around the globe, and has served as senior project designer for several completed Disney projects including: Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach Resort at Walt Disney World, Florida; The Disneyland Paris Hotel; the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel; and the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Japan. He has recently directed design efforts on the Cotai Mixed Use Entertainment Project Macau, China; Dalian Castle Starwood Luxury Collection, Chongming Island Resort in Shanghai; and Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

“Architecture Unleashed” (Storytelling segment)

Deanna Francl, LEED AP, Brand Design Practice Area Leader, Principal, Gensler

Deanna_Francl_LRDeanna Francl’s presentation will examine current trends in storytelling and our culture, and where we and these trends may be heading, looking at the changing ways that storytelling is integrated into spaces; at architecture as more than a function of space and theming; and exploring meaningful examples.

In her work as a Firmwide Brand Design Leader, Deanna brings strategic insights that result in innovative and powerful brand strategies and differentiated user experiences that foster human connections. Deanna collaborates with teams and clients to create emotional connections with people, immersing herself in her clients’ businesses to focus on unleashing the hidden potential of a place, an idea or an experience. Her work has earned awards from the International Interior Design Association, American Institute of Architects and American Institute of Graphic Arts. A member of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD), Deanna holds a B.A. from Bowling Green Street University, participated in the Duke University Executive Leadership Program, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Georgetown University.

“The Public Unleashed” (Storytelling segment)

James Grady, Designer, Fathom Information Design

James_Grady_LRContinuing the examination of trends in storytelling and our culture, Grady will provide disruptive and constructive storytelling examples and discuss the evolution of storytelling experience in a culture where anyone/everyone can now participate. Because individuals can now craft or redefine a narrative, insert themselves into the story, etc., storytelling happens in new ways in a variety of experience destinations, including sports venues.

James Grady has over fifteen years of design experience, and a master’s degree in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. He has been working with Fathom for more than four years, and spent the previous eleven years at a strategic branding firm in Boston. At Fathom, James leads projects for clients such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Clinton Foundation, Google, Nike, Samsung, and Volkswagen. James enjoys regaling the other Fathomites with tales of his youth in Rhode Island and his love for ’70s movies and pop culture. He’s even managed to translate his affinity for Jaws and Rocky into interesting research projects at Fathom. When he’s not at work, he’s happiest spending time with his wife, Christina, and their daughters, Joy and Flora.

Neuroscience…fiction? (Technology segment)

Richard Hebert, Strategic Technology Consultant, BLOOM

Richard_Hebert_LRThis conversation will look at using brain waves to control “things” – from the simple alpha wave reading cats’ ears to racing cars. Hebert will introduce you to a whole new way of interaction with your guests. He will be doing some practical demonstrations. Find out about “Cat Mind Control.”

As a pioneering Multimedia Engineer based in Spain, Richard Hebert has an extensive background in new media, having managed and/or developed more than 700 projects in the last 15 years. In that time, he has had all the possible roles inside a company: developer, programmer, 3D artist, animator, analyst, project manager, director and CEO. He has defined and raised two important facilities: the MediaLab La Salle, a singular lab focused on AR, VR, videogames and mocap, and BLOOM, a state-of-the-art technology center, focused on 3D and emergent technologies. At present, Richard is the director of BLOOM. He is now specializing in interactive installations, HCI, BCI, AR, VR, gamification, wearables and videogames, and focuses his efforts as a respected consultant and as an academic coordinator and lecturer at ENTI-UB, working closely with and helping to foster the next generation of creatives.

“The Drones are Coming!” (Technology segment)

Chris Russell, Head of AV Systems & Technology Operations, Annenberg Foundation

chris_russell_annenberg_LRExploring the use of drone technology and how it’s changing the rules for the industry.

Chris works closely with world-renowned photographers and visual storytellers at the Annenberg Space for Photography, the first solely photographic cultural destination in Los Angeles. With 15 years of extensive audio/video training, he has helped to ensure the highest quality guest experience for a wide range of companies. Chris has worked across the industry on a variety of projects ranging from development and design of 4K workflows and playback systems to multi-camera production studios and now is a trained UAV Pilot.

 

SATE 2015 MIXERS

Arrival mixer, Wednesday Sept 16, 5:30 pm

(no-host event)

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh – In the Biergarten
2705 South Water Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203
tel:  412-224-2328

Carnegie Mellon University-hosted Mixer

Thursday, Sept 17, 6:00-8:00 pm

Entertainment Technology Center (ETC)
700 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15219
tel:  412-268-5791

SATEoke/Closing Mixer, Sponsored in part by Alcorn McBride

Friday, Sept 18, 7:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub
407 Cinema Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15203
tel:  412-431-4800

 

PGAV Destinations Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary of Saint Charles Convention Center

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PGAV Destinations Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary of Saint Charles Convention Center

St. Louis, MO, USA (July 28, 2015) – This year marks the ten-year anniversary of the design and construction of Spectra Venue Management’s popular Saint Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, as well as numerous achievements along the way.

St. Louis-based design firm PGAV Destinations was retained in 2005 to master plan and design St. Charles’s grand Convention Center, just a few short minutes from the Missouri River and the famed beginnings of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The facility measures 154,000 sq. ft. and features two ballrooms, exhibit space, an executive board room, 296-suites, and provides in-house catering, decorating, A/V, marketing, and event staffing.

“The Saint Charles Convention Center is a point of hometown pride for me, and one of PGAV’s best examples of exquisite hospitality design,” said Mike Konzen, principal and chair of PGAV Destinations. “It’s been gratifying to watch it evolve and succeed here, and the local economic impact as a result of its many activities has been tremendous.”

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Over the last decade, the Convention Center has hosted 113 conventions and 3,506 events, totaling more than 2.2 million guests. Some of the largest events hosted included guests Grape and Wine, Midwest Education Technology Community Conference, Talent on Parade, The National Genealogical Society, and The Pioneer Network. The array of services for these kinds of large events has helped the Convention Center win the Facilities and Destinations Prime Site Award for eight years running.

“One of the indicators of success is staff retention, demonstrating that you’ve created a place where people love to work and want to stay,” said Shura Garnett, regional vice president of Spectra Venue Management and general manager of the St. Charles Convention Center. “Of our 39 full-time employees, nearly a third will be celebrating ten years with us this year, while the overall average is six years. That says something important when you’ve only been around for ten years!”

Since 2005, the Convention Center has seen a number of renovations and improvements, including a new roof, carpeting, phone system, and wireless network system. The Convention Center has also upgraded all of its lighting to high-efficiency LED lighting, constructed a new parking lot, and implemented other improvements including a new marquee, digital signage, recycling program, and the ability to transform the exhibit hall into a meeting room or ballroom.

“The St. Charles Convention Center’s current occupancy rate for 2015 is 61%,” said Kristin Bowen, Convention Center marketing manager. “A realistic, maximum target occupancy for a convention center is 70%, and we’re working diligently to achieve that goal.”

Since 2005, the Saint Charles Convention Center has created an impressive economic impact of $66,931,592 in direct spending for the City of St. Charles. The Convention Center has recently been the recipient of three distinguished regional awards:

  1. One of St. Louis’s Top Workplaces in 2015, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  2. 2014 Employer of the Year, the City of St. Charles
  3. Facility and Destination Prime Site Award winner, eight years running

For more on the Convention Center and its achievements, visit their website.

Casino Cash Trac’s Software Solutions Installed at Cherokee Nation Entertainment Properties

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Casino Cash Trac’s Software Solutions Installed at Cherokee Nation Entertainment Properties

Tulsa, OK, USA (July 28, 2015) — Casino Cash Trac, a leading provider of software solutions and services, announced today that Cherokee Nation Entertainment has finalized the installation of the Casino Insight suite of tools for its nine casino properties throughout the state.  The Cherokee Nation’s casinos include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson, Cherokee Casino Ramona, Cherokee Casino Sallisaw, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs in Claremore and its newest property, Cherokee Casino South Coffeyville.

Including these properties, Casino Cash Trac now serves 50 casinos in multiple states. Monica Richards, senior director of operational accounting for Cherokee Nation Entertainment, said, “Efficiency and accuracy are very important to us at Cherokee Nation Entertainment. We wanted to find a single solution that we could deploy across our entire organization. Casino Cash Trac allows us to better concentrate our efforts on our core goals as an organization by eliminating a number of manual processes and spreadsheets across Cage and Revenue Audit.”

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CCT’s VP Operations Drew Word said, “We are honored to have been selected by Cherokee Nation Entertainment for this enterprise-wide software deployment. CCT has been serving the casino industry for years, and we are confident that our solution will help Cherokee Nation Entertainment by facilitating improved efficiency and greater risk-awareness.”

Casino Insight is the leading product to manage the casino’s Cage operations, bringing INSIGHT into the Vault all the way to its General Ledger. Its premier modules include Insight Cage/Vault, Insight Revenue Audit and Insight Reporting. CCT’s set of tools allows customers to manage their operation more effectively by spending less time with spreadsheets and more time making decisions. The solution maintains the transaction lifecycle, allowing full reconciliation daily and transparency into operations.

Casino Cash Trac’s approach to the needs of customers is to leverage its solution as a single platform and to consolidate revenue centers across the entire operation. This approach also allows expedited reporting of key financial information from multiple properties and revenue centers as quickly as the following business day.

“Gaming properties that want an edge on the competition need technology that enables them to operate at peak efficiency,” said Kurt Williams, CCT’s VP Finance. “The Insight Reporting module will help the Cherokee Nation Entertainment properties improve productivity. Our integrated casino management software solutions also will enable each property to effortlessly analyze their data.”

Orlando’s I-Drive Soon to Stand for “Intamin Drive” As Polercoaster Joins Orlando Eye in Company’s Project Portfolio

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Orlando’s I-Drive Soon to Stand for “Intamin Drive” As Polercoaster Joins Orlando Eye in Company’s Project Portfolio

Orlando, FL, USA (July 28, 2015) — US Thrill Rides announced today that the ride supplier for the Orlando, Florida Polercoaster project, fittingly named the “Skyscraper at Skyplex”, will be Liechtenstein-based ride maker Intamin Amusements Rides. Under the terms of the agreement with International Amusements Inc., Intamin will supply the ride system for the world-record-breaking roller coaster. The announcement comes just months after the opening of the Orlando Eye, a 400-foot Intamin giant wheel located half a mile south on International Dirve (“I-Drive”). When completed in 2018, the Intamin manufactured “Skyscraper” roller coaster riders will reach over 500+ feet in the air, hit speeds of 50+ miles-per-hour, and travel well over a mile throughout the towering structure and campus of Skyplex.

“This is a very important milestone for the development team,” says Joshua Wallack, one of the principle developers of the $460 million dollar Skyplex project in Orlando, FL. “After over a year of extensive design and engineering work focusing on the recordbreaking track layout and rider experience, as well as an extensive industry review, we are very excited to announce the supply contract award to Intamin, one of the world’s premier roller coaster manufacturers.”

Slated to open to the public in the spring of 2018, the Skyscraper at Skyplex will include the 570-foot world’s tallest roller coaster (Skyscraper), a 450-foot drop tower (SkyFall), 400,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space, a massive zip-line, 350- key hotel, and a 2700 space parking structure. Construction is expected to begin this fall on the complex.

“We could not be more pleased to have Intamin and International Amusements Inc. on board to manufacture the ride component of the Polercoaster (Skyscraper) attraction here in our own backyard,” says Orlando, FL based Bill Kitchen, founder of US Thrill Rides and inventor of the Polercoaster. “Intamin has a very well known reputation in building record-breaking rollercoasters. We are proud to have a assembled such a world-class team to build this icon.” When commissioned, the Skyscraper at Skyplex will be the world’s tallest rollercoaster at over 500+ feet tall, with over 6,000 feet of multiple-looping and fully inverting steel track, traversing both through the observation tower and the campus of the Skyplex.

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