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Global provider of visitor attractions and experiences RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) has acquired The Experience Department – popularly known as “ted” – to boost its 360-degree experience design and audio visual solutions offering.
Following the deal, ted services will expand to include new seasonal holiday experiences (like Halloween), complete with design, fabrication and AV installation.
“The synergy between ted and RWS Entertainment Group opens opportunities for our team and our clients to achieve the ultimate immersive experiences on land and at sea,” said RWS founder and chief executive officer Ryan Stana.
“Our companies have an outstanding record of delivering powerful projects. Together with other RWS companies, including JRA and Binder Casting, the possibilities are endless,” said Stana. “Each client will benefit from the strength of the entire international team, elevating the guest experience while maximising revenue.”
UK-based, with offices in four countries, ted delivers full-service entertainment and programming for theatre, cruise, resort and leisure destinations. It offers AV installations and live entertainment to fitness programmes and custom character creation.
RWS says it provides jobs to 6,500 performers, technicians and designers in 50 countries. Clients include Warner Bros., Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Hasbro, Virgin Voyages, Hard Rock Resorts, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.
ted clients include TUI Group, Marella Cruises, Roompot, Bourne Leisure, David Lloyd Clubs, Away Resorts and Hoburne.
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