Checkfront, Rezdy Close on Merger Deal
Checkfront and Rezdy, providers of online booking and reservation management systems for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, confirmed a merger deal for an undisclosed amount on June 15. The news,…
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Ijams’ Canopy Experience Passes Inspection, Could Reopen Soon
The canopy adventure course at Ijams Nature Centre in Knoxville, Tenn., is expected to reopen after an inspector deemed the course “safe and operable.”
Man Dies in Zip Line Fall at Michigan Camp
On Sept. 24, an 85-year-old man from West Michigan died after falling from a zip line at Bay Shore Camp, in Huron County, Mich.
ACCT ANSI Standard Takes Next Step
CCT is moving toward approval for an American National Standard, but the process is not yet complete.
Second At-Sea Adventure Park Under Construction
Carnival Cruise Line is currently constructing a new 3,960 cruise ship that will feature Experiential System Inc.’s (ESI) second aerial adventure park at sea.
XOLA, ACCT Partner on Booking Software
The Association for Challenge Course Technology has partnered with Xola, a booking software firm in developing a product specifically designed for zip line and challenge course operators.
Tennessee, Indiana Parks Debut KristallTurm Towers
Compact aerial courses are bringing adventure parks to more and more locations.
ACCT Inspector Cert Coming to Pennsylvania, Texas
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is broadening the reach of its certification programs.
Important Advisory Notice for Zip Line Landing Area Platforms
As posted on ACCT’s website…
First Zip Coming to Delhi
The first adventure park to be built in Delhi, the capital of India, will open in September.
Greenheart to Add New Zip to Downtown Hong Kong
Greenheart, a Canadian forestry company with adventure park installations in the U.S. and Canada, hopes to build a 400-foot zip line at…
Costa Rica Now Home To World’s Longest Ocean-View Zip
Elsewhere in the world, Costa Rica’s longest ocean-view zip line is set to open this fall.
Florida Residents Crab About Offshore Zip Line
In Florida, residents of Crab Island recently noticed something new on the horizon…
Calgary’s Brainasium Adds Kids Adventure Park
In Calgary, the Telus Spark science center has expanded its Brainasium…
Quebec Adding New Zip to Montmorency Falls
In Canada, a new zip line will debut in September at Parc de la Chute at Montmorency Falls…
Midwest Ski Areas Add Zip Lines
In the Midwest, two ski areas—Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Ill., and Cannonsburg ski area in Belmont, Mich.—recently opened new zip lines.
County Officials in Arizona Seek Boost with New Zip
In Arizona, officials in Pima County said plans are in the works to add more attractions to Colossal Cave Mountain Park, including a zip line…
