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The Therme Manchester Marathon is pleased to announce that musician and writer, Peter Hook has been confirmed as the official race starter for the Therme Manchester Marathon. On Sunday 3rd April thousands of runners from all ages and…

US restaurant & entertainment destination chain Dave & Buster’s has launched a number of new offerings for the summer season. The company is set to debut 7 new arcade games and 23 new chef-crafted menu items, as well as its Digital…

Art collective Meow Wolf has opened a new permanent interactive installation at entertainment and events Complex Area 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The grocery-themed attraction features 60 interactive environments, with participants exploring a…

Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has completed its third project with the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Centre, (Kissimmee, FL) designing, engineering, and building Crystal River Rapids, an all-new action river water attraction at…

A study released today by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, details the massive scope of COVID-19’s impact on the US attractions industry workforce – with an employment loss five times larger than the average loss…

Belgian-based creative lighting and multimedia design specialist Painting with Light has created an eye-catching light artwork in the city of Leuven, Belgium, in support of broadcasting for charity fundraising event The Warmest Week (De…

Today's newsletter is the last for 2020. Global Amusements & Play will return to your inboxes on Monday, 4 January, 2021. The GAP team would like to wish all our readers and subscribers around the world a happy holiday season and a…

Creative Works launches Amusement Marketplace, the "eBay" of the amusement industry. This website is a platform where entertainment venues can easily buy and sell used attractions, and it's much easier than posting used attractions in…

Triotech has introduced Reef Rider, a new interactive VR film developed exclusively for the Storm. The Storm is Triotech’s latest interactive VR coin-op simulator which was successfully launched at IAAPA EXPO Orlando. This one-of-a-kind VR…

Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has appointed Richard Land as chief development officer for its UK business. With extensive experience in the UK and European construction sector, Richard is responsible for Therme Group UK…

Global leader in the design and installation of interactive recreational attractions Adventure Golf Services is changing its name and will be launching a new website featuring a new logo, new brand promise and new website content. After…

Drayton Manor Park has partnered with Attractions.io to launch a new mobile app to enable virtual queuing and support social distancing. The app, which is free to park guests to download and use on any smartphone device, was launched in…

As international amusement operators prepare to reopen their facilities after the COVID-19 shutdown, Intercard’s Jerry Heinz has shared some valuable tips on how to bring back their best customers.  Heinz has been in the hospitality and…

Industry stalwart Linda Malcolm is leaving bacta to pursue other interests. Bacta CEO John White commented, “Linda has contributed 20 years of dedicated and loyal service to bacta and its members. She has always been a well-respected key…

Potential visitors to EAG International Expo (14-16 January 2020 at ExCeL London) are reminded that registration for the show is now open.