March 29, 2024
We’re heading into Easter weekend, which means Spring is officially here! Many of our parks are now open for the 2024 season, and new seasonal hosts have joined us for the summer months.
March 29, 2024
We’re heading into Easter weekend, which means Spring is officially here! Many of our parks are now open for the 2024 season, and new seasonal hosts have joined us for the summer months.
February 29, 2024
This month’s newsletter is dedicated to the core element of our company culture – love.
December 20, 2023
Share It Forward understands that the winter months can be challenging for many households. That's why hardship requests are considered throughout the year, even if your property is closed for the season.
October 31, 2023
Fall is officially here – which means pumpkin theming, events, and festivals are in full swing. Here’s a few ways our parks and aquariums prepped for the season.
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September 29, 2023
Fall is officially here – which means pumpkin theming, events, and festivals are in full swing. Here’s a few ways our parks and aquariums prepped for the season.
September 05, 2023
It’s hard to believe that summer is over – but what a season it was! This summer, we had our highest guest NPS scores since 2019, a major accomplishment that each of you helped make happen.
July 28, 2023
Several properties have or are currently planning employee appreciation events this summer and using the opportunity to help spread awareness and raise funds for SIF including DreamMore and Kentucky Kingdom.
June 30, 2023
The summer season is here, which means our properties' annual service recognition awards are underway!
May 31, 2023
Today is National Smile Day, and our company certainly has lots to smile about! Learn more from our CEO Andrew Wexler.
April 28, 2023
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a few ways Herschend and our properties are working to become more accessible.
February 14, 2023
At Herschend, our culture is rooted in LOVE – but what’s Love got to do with it, really? To celebrate the month of love, Herschend’s CEO, Andrew Wexler, shares his thoughts on the meaning of love.
December 30, 2022
In case you missed it, here’s a second look at CEO Andrew Wexler’s Christmas and holiday season video message.
November 30, 2022
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re most thankful for, and this year, I’m most thankful for you!
October 28, 2022
Fall is in the air across our properties, so this issue is dedicated to celebrating the sights, sounds, and experiences of the season – from Chillingo at Silver Dollar City to Seaworthy Scarecrows at Adventure Aquarium.
September 29, 2022
I am thrilled to share that the Harlem Globetrotters are returning to TV after nearly 40 years! Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward is an original 30-minute live-action series that will air on NBC’s The More You Know stations (check your local listings) starting this Saturday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. The series, produced in partnership with Hearst Media Productions, will be hosted by actor and comedian Craig Robinson – known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, and The Masked Singer.
August 29, 2022
It’s hard to believe that summer is ending, but what a season it’s been! Just this month, Vancouver Aquarium celebrated its first full year as a Herschend property. I’m proud to share that we’ve seen overwhelmingly positive guest survey results and hundreds of thousands of visitors coming through the gates this year. A round of applause also goes out to the Dollywood team for the successful groundbreaking of the Heart Song resort and the Bear Mountain announcement, which, when completed in 2023, will be the longest coaster at Dollywood, measuring 3,900 ft.!