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

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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28 April 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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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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16 April 2021

TEA 'TOWN HALL' INVITES GLOBAL CONVERSATION!

Thank you to everyone who attended last Friday. Our TEA Town Hall gatherings are intended to give everyone in the association a voice as we work to grow a truly global community. Your participation helps TEA become stronger, ...

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14 April 2021

TEA MASTERS 2021 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

WHAT:  TEA MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT epitomize the highest standards relative to their respective professional disciplines while also setting the standard for professional conduct within the Themed Entertainment industry. They ...

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13 April 2021

Episode 1 Speakers Announced for TEA SATE Global Series: REINVENTION

Speakers Announced for 06 May 2021 Episode 1 of TEA SATE Global Series: REINVENTION    RSVP Here Special ticket prices for TEA SATE Global Series: Members:   $250 $99 USD ...

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17 March 2021

Announcement of Posted TEA Executive Director Position

Announcement of Posted TEA Executive Director Position We are happy to announce that the TEA Executive Director Position is now open to applicants! TEA has an incredible growth trajectory and ...

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03 March 2021

TEA Digital Presents: Mardi Gras Makeover

  On February 16, 2021, the TEA Western Division celebrated Fat Tuesday in style with their digital presentation, Mardi Gras Makeover . Brett Jackson of Live Action Attractions hosted a ...

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Member news

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 ...

05 March 2021

Scruffy Dog Creative Group accepts invitation to join the OCT Alliance of Planning and Design

We are proud to announce that Scruffy Dog Creative is now a member of the OCT Alliance of Planning & Design and was awarded the certificate during the 4th OCT ...

02 March 2021

Storyland Studios Issues $20K Design Challenge for Freelance Creatives to Celebrate 20th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Storyland Studios launches NEW International Design Challenge for freelance designers in themed entertainment March 2, 2021 Lake Elsinore, Calif. - Experience design and themed entertainment firm Storyland ...