COVID-19

Amusement Expo International released the educational program agenda for the fourth annual location-based VR Summit today. It features over 15 industry innovators and trailblazers bringing case studies on the latest applications of…

Adrian Thompson, CEO of ImageHOLDERS, a leading self-service kiosk company, has shared his insights into what the industry can expect as visitor attractions begin to reopen, and how kiosks can help to aid its recovery. Self-service…

On 15 June, the UK Parliament debates a Bill which could pave the way for significant rate reductions for the amusements industry supply chain. The Ratings (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill was…

Persistence has paid off for Louise Austin of Austin Leisure who has received a further £8,000 one-off grant from Swindon Borough Council after turning to bacta for help. Louise was supported in her claim by Sonia Kharaud, senior…

Global standards organization ASTM International held its annual business meeting yesterday. The virtual event celebrated last year’s standards development successes, including efforts to support the fight against COVID-19, and unveiled the…

Bacta, the trade association for the amusement machine industry, has joined UKHospitality, the body representing the broad hospitality sector – covering everything from bars, hotels, coffee shops, contract catering, nightclubs, visitor…

Due to the current global travel restrictions, International Expo Consults (IEC), organiser of the DEAL exhibition, has decided to host a virtual show in 2021. This virtual show will enable all the registered exhibitors of DEAL 2021 to…

Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 pandemic and Belgian’s current authorities’ health and safety regulations, IAAPA EMEA has decided to postpone the IAAPA EMEA Spring Summit by three weeks to 29 June – 01 July. “Considering…

Tiqets, a provider of booking services for museums and attractions, has released a digital resource in which 2020’s best museums share their advice on how to improve the visitor experience. The winners of the 2020 Best Museum…

Bacta’s governing body – the National Council has unanimously agreed to make a significant investment into the upcoming EAG Expo 2022 to counteract some of the lasting economic effects of the pandemic. “EAG is vital to the amusement and…