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The organisers of Bowl Expo 2020 have announced that Bowl Expo 2020 will not take place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organisers commented: “The COVID-19 pandemic has created a truly unprecedented situation around the world.…

Proposals for a new museum celebrating the history of Harwich have been submitted to council planners, according to news originally posted by www.eadt.co.uk. The Harwich Society, founded in 1969 to help preserve the ancient seaport,…

On Wednesday 8 April at 2:00 PM EST, Gateway Ticketing Systems will host a new webinar exploring the face of guest experience post Covid-19. This week, Randy Josselyn and Matthew Hoenstine, plus Grant Rozich from Palace Entertainment,…

In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing uncertainties in overseas travel, the Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo 2020 (AAA2020) has come to the difficult decision of changing the date of the upcoming event. Further…

Don Emilio Clemente Pérez, a major player in the Spanish gaming sector, has passed away from Covid-19 aged 77. Clemente was the founder and president of Grupo Ensanche, which operated arcades and manufactured gaming and amusement arcade…

A $23 million entertainment hub has been approved in Western Australian city Cockburn Central. A Joint Development Assessment Panel approved the mixed use development on the corner of Veterans Parade and Midgeroodoo Avenue, which will…

Bacta is calling on its members to support its efforts on their behalf by maintaining pressure on elected representatives and reporting back. “Our lobbying is focused on rates at the moment and getting clarity on the Job Retention…

The designer of the world’s first interactive 360 degree chair, Roto VR, has raised £1.5 million with the help of lead investor Consumer Venture Capital Trust, Pembroke VCT. The TVB Growth Fund, managed by The FSE Group, also invested in…

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…

Spanish designer and manufacturer of play equipment Amusement Logic has launched a new concept for a children’s structure with slides, the O-Play. The new product is designed to turn what was once a mere access route into a true…

A number of IAAPA members and family entertainment centre (FEC) experts have shared suggestions and insight on what business and attractions owners can do during the era of COVID-19. Beth Standlee, the CEO of TrainerTainment, appeared as…

Companies from Appleton, USA are putting their normal operations aside to come together to help provide the need for medical face shields. As coronavirus concerns started to spread, Luxemburg’s Tom Rueckl has been using his 3D printers…

Wapakoneta WaterPark has put up a display of several inflatables at the waterpark to entertain families while it remains closed for the COVID-19 crisis.  In an effort to bring a bit of happiness to Wapakoneta during the COVID-19…

In adherence to the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and evolving restrictions from state and local governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Legoland New York Resort, Goshen, New York, has posponed the…

Market-leading recreational climbing specialist, Clip ‘n Climb, has revealed the latest addition to its climbing collection with the launch of Prima. Prima offers a new option for existing multi-activity centres or climbing gyms looking…