Not long ago, the words, “We’re going to the museum” were often met with sighs of boredom. However, rather than be offended, museum directors took that dreaded image to heart and began to transform their museums into places that were not only educational but fun. Outreach programs have courted a wider range of guests who ...
Read more...By Allen F. Weitzel Hello again. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to your comments, suggestions and ideas. After reading, please let us know your networking ideas and success stories. I will be sure to respond. Network, Network, Network The “Networking” phrase had become a tired business cliché until the explosion ...
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Visiting a zoo or aquarium is a great way for individuals and families to gain emotional ties to wildlife and participate in conservation initiatives. Conservation messages relayed to visitors aid in teaching them how to contribute to the preservation of wildlife and their related habitats. Environmental education is a core element of the mission and ...
Read more...“Contact through the Internet is ideal.” – Tim Spradlin, owner, All 4 the Fun of It, Cincinnati, Ohio “When a customer is inviting both male and female guests to a party and don’t want anything too girlish or boyish, I suggest one that’s neutral, such as a sports-related theme.” – Rochelle Rich, owner, Krazy Jumperz, ...
Read more...When Olga Gomez started her business Chicago Moonwalks, in the windy Illinois city, she offered one sports-themed bouncer as an inflatable rental choice on her Web site-parked business. Today customers can find nine sporty options, including four sports combos, a sports water slide, three various sports bounce houses and also interactive and competitive games. Gomez ...
Read more...How much the association of entertainment methodology with established services such as retail, leisure and hospitality, is shaping new development in the “stay-cation” arena is never better illustrated by the growth of entertainment in the food sector. Interactive amusement is touching the very heart of what is represented by the Hospitality sector (covering hotel, restaurants, ...
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Sooner or later, waterpark guests take a break from the slides and inner tubes and head for the food stands. Food service managers know they have to follow a simple principle in feeding waterpark guests: Make the food good and make the food quickly. At the Massanutten Mountain Resort in Harrisonburg, Va., guests can enjoy ...
Read more...Feeding thousands of people daily requires not only organization and skill, but the right tools, too. Integral to any large food operation are fryers and ovens, two of the hardest working and most important investments in a commercial kitchen. They are indispensable and offer a strong potential return on investment. “We serve thousands of fans ...
Read more...Recently, Scott and I went our separate ways to see and learn about new ideas. Scott attended a legal conference and I went to the International Laser Tag Association / Roller Skating Association convention in Orlando, Fla. We both came away with the same theme—the opportunities to have a successful business are still out there—those ...
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