Themed Entertainment Association

CourtAvenue Bolsters Digital Transformation Portfolio with the Addition of Gigantic Playground

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CourtAvenue, the leading digital transformation agency, announces the latest addition to its dynamic family of digital transformation and creative enterprises under the 'CourtAvenue Collective' umbrella.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CourtAvenue, the leading digital transformation agency, announces the latest addition to its dynamic family of digital transformation and creative enterprises under the 'CourtAvenue Collective' umbrella.
  • The addition of Gigantic Playground into the 'CourtAvenue Collective' marks a significant milestone in CourtAvenue's commitment to providing comprehensive digital transformation services.
  • Gigantic Playground joins creative media agency Modifly, under the growing list of digital enterprises within the 'CourtAvenue Collective.'
  • For more information about CourtAvenue, Modifly, and Gigantic Playground, visit [ www.courtavenue.com ] and [ www.giganticplayground.com ]
    CourtAvenue is a global agency composed of industry entrepreneurs and experts accelerating digital transformation for the world's most ambitious companies.

TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report points to 2022's impressive industry resilience and recovery

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2022 will be remembered by most as a year of relaxed pandemic restrictions, pent-up demand for out-of-home experiences and a return to some sense of normalcy. Global attractions, with some exceptions, took advantage of these market conditions to attract impressive numbers of visitors through their turnstiles. In many areas, particularly in North America and Europe, average attendance figures approached 100% of 2019's record-high numbers.

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  • Global attractions, with some exceptions, took advantage of these market conditions to attract impressive numbers of visitors through their turnstiles.
  • This annual, calendar-year study is produced in collaboration with the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.
  • This report and all prior editions back to 2006 are available to download in full, free of charge from the TEA website and AECOM website .
  • "The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index provides valuable data and insight into our industry," said TEA International Board President Melissa Ruminot of Nassal.

TEA Reimagines Annual Event; Launches Powerful INSPIRE Week for Themed Entertainment Industry

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrated excellence in themed entertainment across the globe through its reimagined event, newly named TEA INSPIRE Week. The event, held at Disneyland Resort – Anaheim, April 13th through 15th, drew nearly 700 industry professionals from 12 countries.

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  • Association also announced next year's event will be a month earlier and move to Hollywood, CA
    BURBANK, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrated excellence in themed entertainment across the globe through its reimagined event, newly named TEA INSPIRE Week.
  • TEA INSPIRE week included the inaugural TEA Leadership Forum, TEA INSPIRE sessions and the much-anticipated Annual Thea Awards Gala.
  • The Thea Awards were founded in 1994 and celebrate hundreds of people and companies for remarkable achievements and contributions to the themed entertainment industry.
  • "We're thrilled with the success of INSPIRE week," said TEA Executive Director, Lindsey Nelson.

Fivestone Studios Signs On as Exclusive/Presenting Sponsor for Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) INSPIRE Leadership Forum and More of TEA's 2023 Major Events

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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The first of these Fivestone-sponsored events is the TEA's inaugural INSPIRE Leadership Forum, which is the kick-off event for TEA INSPIRE Week, taking place April 13-15 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.

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  • The first of these Fivestone-sponsored events is the TEA's inaugural INSPIRE Leadership Forum, which is the kick-off event for TEA INSPIRE Week, taking place April 13-15 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.
  • Featuring a keynote presentation by the Disney Institute's Stephen Starks, topics discussed will help shape future TEA Leadership Forum programming.
  • The remainder of April 13 and 14 are dedicated to the TEA INSPIRE Conference, featuring deep dives into projects set to receive TEA Awards.
  • Woodall continued, "Bearing all this in mind, it is a tremendous honor for us to support the TEA's inaugural INSPIRE Leadership Forum.

BEACHES® RESORTS RELEASES NEW SENSORY GUIDES AHEAD OF AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Home to the Caribbean's first advanced autism-friendly kids camps, and as the first all-inclusive resort company in the world to complete the rigorous International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and Autism Certification, Beaches® Resorts expands its exemplary autism program with the release of all-new Sensory Guides. Carefully developed by the IBCCES and designed to allow caregivers and guests with cognitive disabilities to more comfortably navigate the on-resort experience based on specific sensory sensitivities, the Sensory Guides comprise extensive resort maps with public areas – such as the resorts' many pools, dining spaces, and sports hubs – rated on a 1-10 scale of sensory stimulation.

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  • This month, and year round, we're proud to see and hear from guests who, time and time again, trust to bring their families to a Beaches Resort."
  • Debuting ahead of Autism Acceptance Month, which is celebrated annually during the month of April, Beaches' Sensory Guides add to the brands' thoughtful array of offerings and overarching mission to create an inclusive vacation experience for guests with cognitive disabilities including the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects 1 in every 36 children.
  • Throughout the month of April, all resorts across the Beaches portfolio will offer daily sensory arts and crafts, as well as added activities through the brand's one-of-a-kind partnership with Sesame Street.
  • A pre-arrival questionnaire is also available to help the Beaches Resorts team customize a supportive vacation experience.

HKTDC: Creativity showcase raises curtain on jewellery shows

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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As a curtain-raiser for the twin jewellery shows, the 24th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition was announced at the press conference (16 Feb).

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  • As a curtain-raiser for the twin jewellery shows, the 24th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition was announced at the press conference (16 Feb).
  • It promotes local jewellery design excellence, nurtures talent for the industry and showcases Hong Kong-made jewellery to international buyers.
  • Hong Kong design talents were encouraged to create and craft enthralling jewellery pieces based on culture, upbringing and life experiences.
  • From 1 to 5 March, more than 2,500 exhibitors will showcase exquisite jewellery items and raw materials at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show.

Themed Entertainment Association Selects RWS Entertainment Group to Produce 2023 & 2024 Thea Awards Gala

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences, has selected global Emmy Award-winning experience company RWS Entertainment Group to provide full creative and production services for its 2023 and 2024 Thea Awards Gala. The 2023 Thea Awards Gala will take place Saturday, April 15th at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences, has selected global Emmy Award-winning experience company RWS Entertainment Group to provide full creative and production services for its 2023 and 2024 Thea Awards Gala.
  • The 2023 Thea Awards Gala will take place Saturday, April 15th at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.
  • TEA's Thea Awards have become internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence, bringing recognition to achievement, talent and personal excellence within the themed entertainment industry.
  • "As both a long-time member and dedicated global partner of the TEA, RWS understands the TEA membership and what the Thea Awards Gala represents to the global themed entertainment industry.

2022 Thea Award Recipients Announced by Themed Entertainment Association

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), announced its 29th annual Thea Award recipients this week in front of an international crowd at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.

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  • The prestigious TEA Thea Award is considered one of the greatest honors in the themed experience industry.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this slate of amazing individuals, attractions, and experiences as this year's Thea Award recipients.
  • The Thea Awards were founded in 1994 and have since celebrated hundreds of people and companies for remarkable achievements and contributions to the themed entertainment industry.
  • This year's Thea Award Recipients include:
    Chevy Humphrey, President & CEO, Museum of Science & Industry - Chicago, and Board Chair of the American Alliance of Museums.

Christie ready to engage with the themed attractions industry at IAAPA Expo 2022 and the Attractions Technology Lab

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie® is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2022 in booth 1383, taking place November 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando. With its LED and content management solutions on display, Christie is excited to engage with the attractions industry and attendees to discuss how Christie solutions and support can empower exceptional experiences.

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  • With its LED and content management solutions on display, Christie is excited to engage with the attractions industry and attendees to discuss how Christie solutions and support can empower exceptional experiences.
  • With its LED and content management solutions on display, Christie is excited to engage with the attractions industry and attendees to discuss how Christie solutions and support can empower exceptional experiences.
  • "We're thrilled to be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo," says Bryan Boehme, executive director, Americas Enterprise Sales and Global Business Development.
  • "Christie technology is widely used throughout the themed entertainment industry, working behind the scenes to light up some of the biggest and brightest experiences.

TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report illustrates 2021's road to recovery and highlights regional resiliency and ingenuity

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2021 marked a year of recovery for global attractions, as theme parks, water parks, and museums continued to adapt to challenges driven by the pandemic. Despite the ongoing impacts of COVID, successful vaccine rollout, easing capacity restrictions and simplified travel in most parts of the world translated to increased visitor numbers nearly across the board. Though some consumers still avoided large group settings – particularly at indoor venues – the market returned to a relatively successful "bounce-back" year with expectations for increased performance in 2022.

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  • This annual, calendar-year study is produced in collaboration with the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.
  • "The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index is an annual guidepost for the global leisure industry," said TEA International Board President Chuck Fawcett of Medici XD.
  • TEA values its continuing partnership with AECOM and the ability to provide this valuable resource to our business community."
  • The report charts and discusses the continued effects of the pandemic on the industry in 2021 and the subsequent signs of recovery and heightened innovation taking place.