links for 2009-11-19

• Spirit of Excellence Awards at IAAPA
  Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) – Six Spirit of Excellence awards were presented by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 today to r...
• Magic Planet Kuwait and iT’Z Family Food and Fun in Houston Win 2009 Top Family Entertainment Centers of the World Awards from Industry Trade Association
    Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) – Magic Planet Kuwait and iT’Z in Houston, Texas won the title of 2009 Top Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) of the World Wednesday during the FEC Reception...
  (tags: Trade Organizations)
• The Parks, today
  Image via Wikipedia Dollywood Wins Fourth Consecutive International Heartbeat Award Dollywood theme park claimed its fourth consecutive international Heartbeat Award along with three additiona...
  (tags: Amusement Parks Theme)
• A day at the Carnival
  Call me simple-minded, but nothing gets my attention like bright, shiny objects. With that said, it should be no surprise that the carnivals sprouting up around the Valley, with their arrays of flash...
  (tags: Trip Reports)
• IAAPA 2009 Big E Awards Recognize Top-Notch Live Entertainment in the Attractions Industry
  Europe, Japan, and United States Productions Stand Out in 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) – Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced t...
  (tags: Trip Reports)