
FY2023 First Half H-2B Visa Cap Met
Yesterday, The Department of Homeland Security announced that the FY23 first half supplemental returning worker cap was met. January 30th was the last date DHS receipted petitions. DHS had released ... [read more]

Final Day to Subscribe to Amusement Warehouse Magazine to receive the Gibtown Special Edition!
Today is the final day to subscribe to Amusement Warehouse Magazine in time to receive the 2023 Gibtown Special Edition! In this issue, we preview the IISF Trade Show and what supporting ... [read more]

Santa Cruz Foods Introduces New Line of ICEE Popcorn Flavors
SANTA CLARA, CA (January 19, 2023) - Ask anyone their favorite flavor of popcorn and responses will include everything from sea salt to caramel to butter even cheesy or drizzled in chocolate. A ... [read more]

Rhode Island Novelty Reports Product Price Reductions for 2023
On Monday, Rhode Island Novelty announced further price reductions on new imports due to a decrease in ocean freight costs. Since the pandemic, ocean container pricing from China skyrocketed, ... [read more]

Alberto Zamperla Passes
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Alberto Zamperla – a giant of the amusement industry and a man of immense generosity.The Zamperla Group has ... [read more]

IAAPA Names Jakob Wahl President and CEO
Former EVP and Chief Operating Officer to Lead the Global Association for the Attractions Industry
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (November 2, 2022) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced Jakob Wahl has been selected as the association’s new president and CEO ... [read more]

DHS Announces Historic Release of over 64,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
Increase Will Help Address the Need for Seasonal Workers and Reduce Irregular Migration
Washington, DC (October 12, 2022) Today, the Department of Homeland Security?announced plans to release 64,714 additional H-2B for the fiscal year 2023, with 20,000 of these visas set aside for ... [read more]

Rhode Island Novelty Announces Product Pricing Reductions
Today, Rhode Island Novelty, one of the largest plus and plush and novelty distributors in the US, sent an email to its customers announcing price reductions on incoming imports. The e-mail ... [read more]

Seasonal Employment Alliance Appoints New Chairman
Roger Warren to succeed Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment Co.
Washington D.C. - The Seasonal Employment Alliance (SEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Warren, president of Kiawah Island Golf Resort, as the next SEA Board Chairman. Warren ... [read more]

Barry Schaible Passes
With great sadness, we report the unexpected and untimely death of Barry Schaible July 18, 2022 while working at California State Fair, Sacramento, California. Born November 25, 1955 in the ... [read more]