Herschend Family Entertainment

Silver Dollar City Nominated #1 Amusement Park in the Land!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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  • BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
  • "There are plenty of reasons to visit Silver Dollar City this summer," said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions.
  • Also, premiering a new show created exclusively for Silver Dollar City, The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are setting up to present new tricks and new skills in The Harlem Globetrotters Skills Showcase.
  • "This nomination highlights the world-class offerings of Silver Dollar City," concluded Thomas, as the park was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement & theme park experts of USA TODAY 10Best editors and additional influencers from around the country.

Herschend Family Entertainment's Bryan Hardman Wins DMI Digital Leader Award

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of three DMI-developed mobile apps, Herschend Family Entertainment 's Director of Marketing Technology, Bryan Hardman, has been presented with a DMI Digital Leader Award .

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of three DMI-developed mobile apps, Herschend Family Entertainment 's Director of Marketing Technology, Bryan Hardman, has been presented with a DMI Digital Leader Award .
  • "I'm thrilled to be a DMI Digital Leader award winner.
  • HFE partnered with DMI to develop mobile apps supporting our two largest properties, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and Dollywood in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains," said Hardman.
  • "DMI is excited to present Bryan with our October DMI Digital Leader Award which shines a spotlight on the innovative work being accomplished by our sponsors, partners and customers," said DMI CEO and Founder, Jay Sunny Bajaj.

Harlem Globetrotters Name Sunni Hickman Vice President Of Marketing And Sales

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World FamousHarlem Globetrotters announced today that Sunni Hickman has been named vice president of marketing and sales.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World FamousHarlem Globetrotters announced today that Sunni Hickman has been named vice president of marketing and sales.
  • Hickman joins the Globetrotters from Herschend Family Entertainment, where she served as director of integrated marketing communications for the past three years.
  • Before joining Herschend, she worked for The Dollywood Company as the vice president of marketing.
  • During her time at Dollywood, Hickman was responsible for driving theme park admissions revenue through effective marketing and sales strategies centered around new product, festivals and events.

Harlem Globetrotters Release New Mobile Game

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters Basketball mobile game brings the excitement of a Globetrotters experience to millions of consumers through their mobile devices.
  • "Since we are in an extended timeout at the moment, we are excited to offer a new way for fans to interact with and experience the Harlem Globetrotters through the release of this new mobile game," said Jeff Munn, executive vice president and general manager of the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies

LakePoint Sports Announces New Corporate Partners

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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Additional partners supporting LakePoint Sports' esports initiatives include the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), Hawks Talon and Hyperice.

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  • Additional partners supporting LakePoint Sports' esports initiatives include the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), Hawks Talon and Hyperice.
  • These partners will be instrumental in assisting with the growth and momentum at LakePoint Sports and will join PT Solutions, Baseballism, Trackman, Sportzcast, Heart of a Champion, BusMax, Rawlings, Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and PlaySight Interactive, as official partners of LakePoint Sports.
  • Many of the LakePoint Sports partnerships will have a digital footprint beyond campus through LakePoint Sports' media channels, including podcast, social, and broadcast opportunities via LakePoint Live powered by PlaySight.
  • LakePoint Sports is the official home to the training camp of the Harlem Globetrotters, and partners with Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and PlaySight Interactive.

Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country Set Opening for June 15

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Dollywood Theme Park and Dollywoods Splash Country Water Park open June 15 and 16 for season pass guests only.

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  • Dollywood Theme Park and Dollywoods Splash Country Water Park open June 15 and 16 for season pass guests only.
  • Masks are not required on all waterpark attractions at Dollywoods Splash Country or on select coasters and water attractions at Dollywood due to the dynamics of the attractions.
  • About The Dollywood Company: A highly-awarded and widely-recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 160-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywoods Splash Country; Dollywoods DreamMore Resort and Spa; and Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Cabins.
  • Dollywoods DreamMore Resort and Spa provides guests spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywoods Splash Country.

Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal Passes Away At 77

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.

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  • ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.
  • Between 1963 and 1985 - before the internet and cable television really existed-it was Curly Neal and the Harlem Globetrotters who first introduced the sport of basketball to millions of people around the world for the first time.
  • Each honoree exemplifies the Harlem Globetrotters' humanitarian contributions and it's the second highest honor a former player can receive outside of jersey retirement.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.

European Families Globetrotting More Than Ever Before

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Travel, Tourism, Service industries, Vacation rental, Herschend Family Entertainment, Sports entertainment, HomeAway, Expedia Group, Harlem Globetrotters

Today HomeAway, a global expert platform in family holiday rentals, reveals that European families are going on holiday to foreign destinations now more than ever before.

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  • Today HomeAway, a global expert platform in family holiday rentals, reveals that European families are going on holiday to foreign destinations now more than ever before.
  • The majority (53%) of European children have travelled to between 1-3 foreign countries in their lifetime, according to their parents.
  • Only 12% of European children have never been to a foreign country in their lifetime.
  • As travel has become more convenient and less expensive for families in Europe, a generation of little globetrotters has been born.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Branson Adds ‘Tall’ New Experience

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200219005163/en/
    Dolly Parton's Stampede opens for its 26th season on Feb. 21 in Branson, Missouri.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In 2020, Dolly Partons Stampede takes the competition up a notch a tall notch high in the treetops, that is with an exciting new feature, Rumble in the Treetops.
  • Last season, we celebrated our 25th season in Branson and welcomed our 10 millionth guest, said Bryan Cossiboom, Dolly Partons Stampede General Manager.
  • Dolly Partons Stampede recently was recognized as Best Branson Show by 417 Magazine readers for 2020; they also received this honor in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

Harlem Globetrotters Sign First-Ever Player From Ukraine

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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Smoove, who cites LeBron James as his biggest sports influence, said playing for the Globetrotters has been his "dream since I started playing basketball."

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  • Smoove, who cites LeBron James as his biggest sports influence, said playing for the Globetrotters has been his "dream since I started playing basketball."
  • "Smoove is a really exciting player who has thrilled crowds with his ability and showmanship," said Globetrotters head coach and director of player personnel Sweet Lou Dunbar.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.
  • Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies
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