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Industry news and thoughts from our talented team.

19 October 2022 // Announcements

Kings Island to Add JRA-Designed “Adventure Port” for 2023 Season

Adventure will take center stage at Kings Island in 2023 when the amusement park debuts its newest themed area, Adventure…
21 April 2022 // Announcements

RWS Entertainment Group Acquires “ted” – Europe’s Largest Entertainment, Audio Visual, Fitness and Custom Merchandise Company

RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), the world’s largest, full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences, today announced the acquisition of The…
16 March 2022 // Announcements

Former Feld Entertainment Executive Keith Senglaub Joins JRA as Chief Financial Officer

RWS Entertainment Group has appointed former Feld Entertainment finance executive Keith Senglaub to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Senglaub…
16 November 2021 // Announcements

JRA Acquired by RWS Entertainment Group

In a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) Founder and Chief…
21 October 2021 // Announcements

Shawn McCoy Returns to IAAPA Expo Stage with Emerging Trends Session

JRA Vice President Shawn McCoy will offer his thoughts on “Emerging Trends in Immersive Design” at the 2021 IAAPA Expo.…
30 August 2021 // Announcements

JRA and Cortina Productions Team Up for Design of TheZone

Located within the Northwest Arena, TheZone will be an interactive play space for children ages 2 through 12 that builds upon…
28 April 2021 // Announcements

JRA Provides Design for Hongkong Land’s Kidzplorer Children’s Attraction

JRA为香港置地集团提供了“Kidzplorer智乐空间”儿童科学探索馆的设计 As featured in Blooloop. 来自Blooloop的报导 Hongkong Land has officially opened Kidzplorer, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)…
25 March 2021 // Announcements

JRA to Present Session on Recovery and Resilience at IAAPA Virtual Conference

“We paused, we re-prioritized, we re-grouped, we came together, and we overcame.” - Tom Zaller, Imagine Exhibitions As part of…
21 January 2021 // Announcements

JRA to Design New Children’s Museum of Eau Claire

JRA is honored to provide master planning and design for the new Children's Museum of Eau Claire (CMEC). The museum's…
15 October 2020 // Announcements

Shawn McCoy Named to Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List

We are thrilled to announce that JRA Vice President Shawn McCoy has been named to the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer…
24 September 2020 // Announcements

JRA-Designed Nickelodeon Playtime FEC to Open in China Q4 2020

China Leisure Development Co., (CLDC) and ViacomCBS have inked a deal to develop a Nickelodeon-themed Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in…
28 February 2020 // Announcements

National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum by USA Today

National Comedy Center "Best New Museum" in the Country The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and state-of-the-art…
04 November 2019 // Announcements

The One That Traveled – FRIENDS Pop-Up Moves to Boston

We’re moving to Boston, FRIENDS fans (don’t worry Joey, you get your own room)! Following its wildly successful New York…
18 September 2019 // Announcements

Superfly and JRA Are There for You with a Sold Out FRIENDS Pop-Up Experience – PHOTOS

We are no longer on a break, FRIENDS fans! “The One with the Pop-Up” is here! It’s been 25 years…
09 September 2019 // Announcements

Morey’s Piers and Kennywood Honored with 2019 Golden Ticket Awards

“They’ve got a Golden Ticket!” Kennywood and Morey’s Piers received top honors at the 2019 Golden Ticket Awards, presented by…
23 August 2019 // Announcements

TIME Ranks National Comedy Center as One of the World’s Greatest Places of 2019

The National Comedy Center was named one of TIME’s “World’s Greatest Places” in the publication’s September 2, 2019 cover story,…
22 May 2019 // Announcements

National Comedy Center Laugh Battle Exhibit Receives MUSE Award Recognition

The National Comedy Center’s “Laugh Battle” interactive exhibit received an Honorable Mention for Onsite Digital Experience at the Media &…
18 April 2019 // Announcements

Fifth Third Bank Puts Its Signature on Cincinnati with New Corporate Museum

Fifth Third Bancorp has recently opened a corporate museum at its national headquarters, further solidifying its commitment to the city…
11 February 2019 // Announcements

Holocaust & Humanity Center Uses Local Stories To Teach Universal Lessons

Werner Coppel was born in Moers, Germany in 1925. After suffering the deportation of his parents at the age of…
09 February 2019 // Announcements

Building Hope: The Making of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center

On January 26, 2019, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center (HHC) opened its doors within Cincinnati’s historic…
22 January 2019 // Announcements

National Comedy Center Ranks 2nd on USA Today “Best New Attractions” List

The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, the country’s first museum and cultural institution devoted to comedy as an art…
12 November 2018 // Announcements

Ten Months, Nine Openings: JRA Celebrates Recent and Upcoming Projects

From mascots to motorcars and photography to football, the JRA studio has been in full force. We've opened two projects…
12 October 2018 // Announcements

Open for Laughter: The National Comedy Center In Photos

Thirty years ago, Lucille Ball had a dream for her hometown of Jamestown, New York - a vision for her…
10 September 2018 // Announcements

Five Reasons We Can’t Wait for the IAAPA Euro Attractions Show

The IAAPA European Attractions Show is coming up September 23-27, and we can't wait! Our bags are packed, our passports…
27 July 2018 // Announcements

Kennywood’s “Steelers Country” Attraction Kicks Off

Kennywood and the Pittsburgh Steelers recently broke ground on "Steelers Country", a one-of-a-kind themed land that celebrates the beloved Pittsburgh…
11 July 2018 // Announcements

Holocaust & Humanity Center Breaks Ground

The Holocaust & Humanity Center (HHC) officially commenced construction of its new home at Cincinnati's Union Terminal. JRA has teamed…
19 June 2018 // Announcements

National Comedy Center Announces Opening Lineup

The National Comedy Center just announced that it will celebrate its grand opening with appearances by Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin, Saturday Night…
23 January 2018 // Announcements

JRA and Appleton Estate Serve Up a Mouthwatering Rum Attraction

A journey along the twisting roads of Jamaica's wild and beautiful South Coast brings you to a dramatic landscape in…