Walt Disney World, Universal, and Sea World to submit re-opening plans to Orange County
Breaking News: WFTV Channel 9 is reporting that Orlando's major theme parks, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Sea World Orlando, will be making presentations to the Orange County ... [read more]
Ventura County Fair in California Cancelled due to Coronavirus Concerns
May 4, 2020 (Ventura County) - The Ventura County Fairgrounds Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 2020 Ventura County Fair. The action comes amid unprecedented community ... [read more]
IAAPA Seeks Aid from Congress on Behalf of the Attractions Industry
The global association for the attractions industry seeks critical changes to the CARES Act to ensure businesses are ready for the recovery
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 14, 2020) - The attractions industry is known for providing safe, memorable experiences to millions of guests each year. As the world deals with the unprecedented effects of the ... [read more]
UPDATED: H-2B Rule for 35,000 Supplemental Visas On Hold
DHS temporarily reverses decision on supplemental visa release
Amid the COVID-19 crisis that virtually shut down the entire country, many have forgotten about one of the carnival industry's other concerns, the H-2B labor crisis. After months of pleading ... [read more]
Waterloo Tent and Tarp Announces Temporary Closing
Waterloo Tent & Shade Creations production facilities will be closed for the next two weeks. At this time all sales and some administrative personnel will be available remotely to continue a ... [read more]
IAAPA Updates Amusement Park Industry Amid Corona Virus Concerns
As the global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to spread rapidly and impact attractions around the world, concern for your business, health and safety remains top of mind. IAAPA is here to ... [read more]
Firestone Financial's Michael Smith, Addresses COVID-19 Pandemic
CEO takes a business-as-usual approach
Over the last two years Firestone Financial has written over $300MM in loans to the amusement, carnival, FEC, vending, and fitness industries. We've built countless partnerships with the franchises, ... [read more]
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association Wraps Up Inaugural Safety Conference
Columbus, OH – The Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA) staged a successful inaugural Midwest Safety & Operations Conference Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at ... [read more]
CDC Recommends Canceling Events with over 50 Attendees for Eight Weeks
In a release issued on March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that event organizers who are planning events that consist of over 50 attendees postpone or ... [read more]
Northwest Showmens Club Safety Seminar wraps up another year of safety
The Northwestern Showmens Club Safety Seminar concluded it's 40th continuous year of teaching safety to the outdoor amusement industry where over 125 students attended. During the seminar, over ... [read more]
