ABOUT THE TEA

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences.

Our members bring the experience of engaging storytelling and entertainment to a vast number of casinos, restaurants, retail stores, museums, zoos, theme parks and an ever-growing list of destinations that aim to bring a higher level of visitor experiences world wide.

We provide the proper channels and opportunities to network, educate and help your business or career grow.

TEA blog

17 June 2021

SATE Global - All Episode Access + Bonus Episode 5 with JOE ROHDE!

WELCOME TO THE SATE GLOBAL SERIES! EPIOSDE 3 - IS LIVE TODAY, JUNE 17TH BUT THERE'S MORE!   WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET TO SATE GLOBAL, IT GIVES YOU ACCESS ...

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08 June 2021

TEA SATE Europe 2021 - Breaking Boundaries

RSVP HERE Visit the  TEA SATE Europe 2021 Event Booklet   for additional information including: - Conference, Hotel and Travel booking information - How to become a Sponsor ITINERARY: SPONSORSHIP ...

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04 June 2021

In-Person for Knott’s 100th Anniversary & Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair

The TEA Nextgens from USC are so happy to be in-person, they broke out in a socially-distanced wave! by Jeff Dixon   On Monday, May 10th, 2021, the TEA happily ...

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03 June 2021

Announcing Lindsey Nelson, CAE as TEA’s New Executive Director

TEA Executive Director, Lindsey Nelson BURBANK, CA –The International Board of Directors for the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has selected Lindsey Nelson, CAE to serve as the next Executive Director.  ...

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21 May 2021

TEA Digital Presents - The Hunger Games: The Exhibition A Behind The Scenes Look

TEA WESTERN DIVISION’S VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE HUNGER GAMES – THE EXHIBITION WITH Q&A By Stefan Lawrence   On April 28, 2021, the TEA Western Division’s Education Committee presented a ...

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10 May 2021

TEA SATE Global Series: REINVENTION presented by The Hettema Group

This exciting new approach to SATE learning will be presented as a virtual conference of 4 Episodes. Each will explore the theme of REINVENTION from different perspectives. Each episode will feature a ...

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30 April 2021

Luc Mayrand to Chair Thea Award Committee

Re-inventing Thea Awards by celebrating excellent experiences   When it comes to creating extraordinary experiences, the name Luc Mayrand comes to mind naturally. He has been active for more than two ...

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27 April 2021

Episode 3 + 4 Speakers Announced for TEA SATE Global Series: REINVENTION presented by The Hettema Group

  RSVP Here Special ticket prices for TEA SATE Global Series: Members:   $250 $99 USD NextGen Members: $150 $49 USD Non-Members: $350 $199 USD     EPISODE 3 - ...

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22 April 2021

TEA Digital Presents - Theme Park Design Series: Landscape Architecture

Dan Herman & Maro Urena of R/Hdo share the ins and outs of Landscape Architecture or Area Development for Theme Parks – a crucial component to Theme Park Design   ...

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20 April 2021

Episode 2 Speakers Announced for TEA SATE Global Series: REINVENTION presented by The Hettema Group

  RSVP Here Special ticket prices for TEA SATE Global Series: Members:   $250 $99 USD NextGen Members: $150 $49 USD Non-Members: $350 $199 USD   EPISODE 2 – REAL-TIME ...

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Member news

18 June 2021

We're hiring!

Roto is looking for a Project Architect, Interactive Technology Producer, and Project Manager to join our growing team. Project Architect Interactive Technology Producer Project Manager Visit roto.com  to find out ...

08 June 2021

Luci Creative Celebrates its 10th Year

Full-service experience design studio Luci Creative is thrilled to enter a new year and celebrate its tenth anniversary. Luci has spent the last decade helping the world’s leading cultural institutions ...

27 April 2021

Storyland Studios to design four new location-based entertainment concepts for Grupo Cataratas

Storyland Studios has been appointed to design a series of new location-based entertainment concepts for Grupo Cataratas , the largest tourism operator in South America.   Grupo Cataratas currently operates ...

14 April 2021

Top 10 Hotel Trends in 2020: Are They Here to Stay?

Back when we were all naïve enough to think that 2020’s biggest headache would be a seemingly endless year of political campaign ads, hotels and resorts in the U.S. were ...

30 March 2021

Scruffy Dog Creative Group appoints General Manager for Asia

Creative experience company, Scruffy Dog Creative Group has recruited industry professional Sean Cai as General Manager – Asia. Scruffy Dog Creative Group welcomes Sean Cai as General Manager for Asia. ...

17 March 2021

Technifex XR hosts simulation training course for US military personnel

Technifex XR reached another milestone last week, hosting training for some of America’s finest using our Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) 4D VR system.  Technifex XR’s JTAC-VR training environment provided ...