February 16, 2012
From richly patterned linens, elaborately draped tents and illuminated portable dance floors to all the equipment needed to create backyard carnivals, consumers are, when it comes to parties, going “all out,” or at least, much farther out than during the depths of the economic recession. This means big business for party rental companies. At Beaumont, ...
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February 16, 2012
THOMCO’s Fun Pro is expanding its “A” Rated (by A.M. Best) insurance to Halloween Attractions including, but not limited to, Haunted Houses, Dark Attractions, Corn Mazes, Forest Trails, Pumpkin Patches (including u-pick) and Christmas Tree farms. This low cost, comprehensive coverage includes General Liability limits up to $1,000,000/$2,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate and also offers coverage for ...
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February 16, 2012
Every autumn, when the wind whistles a chilly tune against the backdrop of a full harvest moon, haunted attractions open their doors to throngs of customers who welcome Halloween and its accompanying horror. Wielding terror yields profit: According to the Haunted House Association, there are more than 1,200 haunted attractions in the United States that ...
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February 16, 2012
Delicate and graceful are two words often used to describe butterflies. And finding a balance between maintaining attractions that spotlight these poetic, winged creatures, as well as promoting them, can be a practice in all things Mother Nature. At CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point in San Mateo, Calif., the butterfly garden may not be a major ...
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January 30, 2012
Tourist Attractions & Parks: What are the most pressing issues facing today’s independent concessionaires? Barbara Hensinger: Throughout the country, small businesspeople are facing over burdensome state and federal regulations. This is true for our concessionaires, but the impact is often multiplied as many of our members operate in a variety of states. Currently, one of ...
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January 5, 2012
“Make your guests feel as if they are submerged into an entirely new world, instead of just amidst actors and a set. It has to be the complete package.” – Scot Allan, Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse of Horrors, Bellport, N.Y. “Be original! There are many copycat haunts out there. Do your research and be as original ...
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January 5, 2012
When it comes to special gatherings, families, schools, corporations, and other organizations consistently want to create the perfect celebration, party or event. But for those in the industry, meeting that demand can be a complicated business. After all, it can be challenging, from changing economic conditions and the need for new product awareness to addressing ...
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January 5, 2012
Midway amusement companies and traveling fairs have secured an iconic place in American culture. As part of an industry where multi-generations of families owning the same company is the norm, traveling fairs have undergone a great deal of change, especially in the past decade. While some change has raised the bar of professionalism, other changes ...
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January 5, 2012
Rain and wind are not the only weather elements that can dampen attendance at a state fair. Sun and heat can also prompt fair guests to cut their visits short. In recent years, state fairs have looked to both natural and temporary shading structures to shield their visitors from the elements making it more probable ...
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