The next Foundations University class has been rescheduled for Aug. 25-27 in Orlando. “With businesses beginning to open up now around the country, we are hopeful that life will feel more ‘normal’ by giving ourselves an extra month to schedule our next Foundations,” organizers reported. Click here to register. Early bird registration is good through Aug. 1 at $395. Regular registration is good through Aug. 22, priced at $495. The seminar program is billed as “the complete blueprint for success, growth and profit in the entertainment industry.” Learn more at www.foundationsuniversity.com.
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Beginning this Friday, May 22, beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores can open with social distancing measures in place, according to Gov. Phil Murphy’s recently announced executive order. However, the order notes that restaurants and bars on the Jersey Shore are still limited to delivery and takeout only, and that arcades and “other places of public amusement” will continue to be closed. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Jersey Shore will be open to families across our state and region in a way that is consistent with protecting the public health of every beachgoer,” said Gov. Murphy. “This action will ensure that New…
An upcoming webinar from QubicaAMF asks, “What’s Happening with Leagues?” To find out, tune in this Wednesday, May 20, at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Register here. The webinar series will continue weekly, aimed at assisting bowling centers as they navigate through challenging times. Each session will focus on a different topic, have different speakers and offer Q&A sessions. This week’s webinar will feature Lance Rasmussen, president of CDE Software, discussing how the company is helping centers prepare for reopening leagues in accordance with social distancing. Visit www.qubicaamf.com/support/beyond-the-frame to learn more and register for upcoming webinars.
TrainerTainment CEO Beth Standlee has been doing her part to help usher the FEC into a new era for the industry – and the world. Her Peer Talk, a weekly Zoom meeting with professionals in the FEC sector, was recently featured in a segment on ABC12 in Flint, Mich. They noted her most recent conversation covered various aspects of the unique challenges the industry is facing in getting back to work. Some owners from states that have reopened are having a tough time getting their employees back, as unemployment plus the temporary $600 CARES Act boost is keeping them away…
With recommendations for contactless payments popping up throughout the attractions industry, Tigapo says its well-positioned to lead the pack with their cloud-based management and monetization system, which enables contactless payments on coin-op machines. “Tigapo’s app-based contactless payment platform is not just the future of payments – it’s the smartest and safest choice you can make right now,” said CEO Sid Banon. “Leading industry and health experts from the IAAPA and the WHO have urged that contactless and mobile payment solutions are sound business practices for a safer and healthier operation of amusement businesses.” They also shared IAAPA’s tips for reopening,…
A devoted dad built a full-size retro arcade machine for his 3-year-old son to play during lockdown, reported Good News Network. Steve Addison spent three weeks designing and crafting a 2-player machine using an old Atari computer, arcade buttons and wood purchased on eBay. “I’ve always kind of wanted an arcade machine, but when I suggested the idea to my wife, she kind of laughed me out the room,” Addison said. “My DIY capabilities were little to none, so she thought something would wrong, cutting off my finger or something.” But for a total cost of $185, he got the…
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court overturned that state’s “Safer at Home” mandate, saying all future anti-virus restrictions must be approved by their legislature’s rule-making committee. According to NPR, the Tavern League of Wisconsin, the association of bar owners, told its members they could reopen their doors immediately. Some bars did open immediately late Wednesday, May 13, right after they learned of the Court’s decision. RePlay talked to Amanda Soelle, Director of the Wisconsin operators association (WAMO), who said she’s in the process of checking which counties will allow their bars to reopen and which will issue their own restrictions. “We just learned…
A 150-game arcade in Brunswick, Ga., is planning for its return sometime in June or July, according to the owner, Kelley Daniel, who says he and his staff are giving the space a facelift and are busy sanitizing the 100 pinball machines and other arcade games. When it reopens, it’ll have new carpeting, a new A/C system and a fresh coat of paint, according to The Brunswick News. There are also plans to possibly shut off every other game in order to create distance between players. Daniel has been renting out equipment to the home market and hasn’t had to…
How to Zap COVID-19 in Your Facility By Erik Guthrie, Ricky Dillard and Victor Miller Start Your Plan Now We have to start planning for the restart of our industry. Unfortunately, there is no button that we can just push and everything goes back to normal. We’re going to have to restart a lot of processes that we shut down very quickly and we need to start to plan for this prior to reopening. What steps should you take to ensure you, and most importantly your team, are ready and that things go smoothly as we transition back into operation…
IAAPA’s annual call for nominations is now open for its Hall of Fame Awards, Young Professional of the Year Award and Service Awards. Presented during IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Fla., the honors celebrate attractions professionals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the industry. The Hall of Fame Awards honor those “whose work and accomplishments have made significant and lasting contributions to the global attractions industry.” They must have been associated with the attractions industry for at least 10 years. Deadline to submit a nomination is July 13. The Young Professional of the Year Award honors…