Carol Wisdom Passes
Carol Wisdom, 68, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado January 5th, 2026. She was born May 17, 1957, in Sterling, Colorado, to Gerald “Jerry” and Elaine ... [read more]
DHS Announces a 50% Reduction in 2026 Supplemental H-2B Visas
Just before the new year, the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor announced the release of an additional 35,000 H-2B visas to supplement the standard annual cap of 66,000 visas for fiscal year ... [read more]
CandyMachines.com Announces Key Promotions and Strategic New Hires to Support Continued Growth
Charleston, SC – December 2, 2025 – CandyMachines.com, a leading provider of vending and amusement machines for over 50 years, is excited to announce two significant internal promotions ... [read more]
IAAPA 2025: Preston & Barbieri Highlights Hyper Jump XXXL and New Developments
Italian ride manufacturer Preston & Barbieri was positioned along the South Concourse wall of the Orange County Convention Center. While the company did not display any full-size rides at the ... [read more]
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Orlando
Worldwide Services Sees Uptick in Orbiter Sales; Galaxy Introduces new Flexible LED Neon
The 2025 IAAPA Attractions Expo opened Tuesday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, preparing to welcome more than 38,000 professionals from across the global amusement ... [read more]
TapNGo: Providing Carnivals & Parks with Accountability through Digital Ticketing
TapNGo™ offers a comprehensive range of RFID credential solutions powered by an intuitive software platform that simplifies digital ticketing transactions and access management. This technology ... [read more]
Rides 4-U Brings the Rides to IAAPA
Company prepares its biggest-ever display for the 2025 IAAPA Expo, with new attractions, portable models, and bold plans.
Rides 4-U is gearing up to make a major impression at the 2025 IAAPA Expo, bringing one of the largest and most dynamic exhibits in the company's history. With both indoor and outdoor displays, the ... [read more]
Sally Dark Rides Expands the Mini Dark Ride Line to Zoos and Aquariums
Jacksonville, FL - Sally Dark Rides, the leading creator of immersive, interactive dark rides around the world, has announced a new addition to its innovative lineup: the Mini™ Dark Ride for ... [read more]
How the Government Shutdown Affects the H-2B Program
The ongoing government shutdown has arrived at a critical point in the year, a period that typically brings clarity and stability to the H-2B visa program for 2026. The Seasonal Employment Alliance ... [read more]
IAAPA Reveals 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Sept. 3, 2025) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is proud to announce the five newest inductees into the prestigious IAAPA Hall of Fame. ... [read more]
