August 1, 2010
Well, our season is just around the corner. Some of us may even be starting the build out for what promises to be a great year. So what will set us apart from not only our competition, but even our last year’s haunt? The currents trends seem to focus on a new Haunt Trifecta; sound, ...
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August 1, 2010
People of all ages like to join in the fun at parties, and companies in the amusement and inflatable rental business are able to meet the demand through an ever-expanding selection of products on the market. Inflatable bounce houses, which started the industry with moonwalks and other space-age themed attractions, remain a popular choice, said ...
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August 1, 2010
Once guests enter the gates of an amusement park, they expect to enter a world of fantasy and fun. Far from their minds should be worries about security or safety. Security officers at amusement parks walk a fine line. They need to show guests that they are there ready to help without interfering with the ...
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August 1, 2010
LAI Games, a leading manufacturer of coin-operated games and photo booths, has teamed up with the digital imaging experts at Imaging Spectrum, Inc. to offer low-cost paper to the operators of their line of photo booths. The low price per print results in higher profits for operators through decreased operating costs. (For more information, circle ...
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June 1, 2010
Though the definition of a successful special program might differ from museum to museum, the consensus among museum professionals is offering such programming is a win-win. Members have another reason to visit and experience the museum. And the museum can reach new audiences and attract new members. Free Market Response It is no surprise that ...
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June 1, 2010
The proper insurance can be as much of a selling point for companies that rent inflatables and party equipment as the brightly colored bouncers and fine china they cart to events. That’s what Robert De Los Santos discovered after he started Sky High Party Rentals in Houston, Texas, from his parents’ backyard shortly before his ...
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June 1, 2010
A little foresight goes a long way in buying and maintaining ovens and fryers to serve up scrumptious food for the lively guests of the family entertainment center environment. According to Joe Guido, catering manager for Calypso’s Cove, Old Forge, N.Y., “It definitely helps to know what you’re going to use the equipment for and ...
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June 1, 2010
Seeing the animals may be the first priority of a visitor at a zoo or aquarium, but the second priority is always food. Food managers and directors use creative signage to show off their menus and bring visitors to the snack stands, restaurants and cafes. At the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Café Scuba welcomes ...
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June 1, 2010
When you are the owner of a company, you know that client satisfaction holds the key to success. Owners and managers of vending machine companies all agree that when it comes to keeping your route locations satisfied, it is a matter of service and appearance. “Service can really differentiate one vendor from another,” said ...
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