Letter from the President
15 May 2024
Dear TEA Members,
These first several months of 2024 have been full of exciting news and record-breaking events!
This year’s INSPIRE Week marked many significant milestones for us. We moved the event to Hollywood, CA, introduced Pop-Up Production Sessions, and sold out the Leadership Forum and INSPIRE sessions! The week culminated in a very special 30th Annual Thea Awards Gala, and I think everyone would agree that ending the evening with live band karaoke was a true highlight. Thank you to all the volunteers, speakers, staff, and attendees who truly made this year extra memorable.
We've also been actively engaged in various industry events throughout the world. We were proud to represent our members at InfoComm China and the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo. Recently, TEA also had a presence at two new industry events, SINDEPAT in Brazil, and the World Culture & Tourism Expo in Guangzhou China. There are many more events planned for 2024, so make sure to keep checking the website and reading the TEA Tell which hits your inboxes every Thursday.
Looking ahead at the rest of the year, we have no plans to slow down! As you know, the industry landscape is evolving rapidly, and, as an association, we must stay at the forefront of these changes. As we continue to evolve as an association and industry, TEA is continuing to build the structure designed to provide stability and ensure we continue to deliver value to our members.
Confidence, stability, and structure are the cornerstones of our strategy. Every step we take has been carefully planned, and every decision has been made with the future flourishing of TEA in mind.
As we move forward, I encourage each of you to consider how you can contribute to the ongoing success of our association. Later this summer, we'll launch our call for elections to serve in TEA leadership roles, both internationally and within our divisions. Remember, like I always say, if you want change, then be part of that change!
I also want to remind everyone to submit your TEA Masters and 31st Annual Thea Award nominations! Celebrating excellence is one of the core values of TEA, so help us recognize those incredible individuals and innovative projects that are changing the industry as we know it.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to TEA. Together, we will continue to shape the future of themed entertainment.
Sincerely,
These first several months of 2024 have been full of exciting news and record-breaking events!
This year’s INSPIRE Week marked many significant milestones for us. We moved the event to Hollywood, CA, introduced Pop-Up Production Sessions, and sold out the Leadership Forum and INSPIRE sessions! The week culminated in a very special 30th Annual Thea Awards Gala, and I think everyone would agree that ending the evening with live band karaoke was a true highlight. Thank you to all the volunteers, speakers, staff, and attendees who truly made this year extra memorable.
We've also been actively engaged in various industry events throughout the world. We were proud to represent our members at InfoComm China and the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo. Recently, TEA also had a presence at two new industry events, SINDEPAT in Brazil, and the World Culture & Tourism Expo in Guangzhou China. There are many more events planned for 2024, so make sure to keep checking the website and reading the TEA Tell which hits your inboxes every Thursday.
Looking ahead at the rest of the year, we have no plans to slow down! As you know, the industry landscape is evolving rapidly, and, as an association, we must stay at the forefront of these changes. As we continue to evolve as an association and industry, TEA is continuing to build the structure designed to provide stability and ensure we continue to deliver value to our members.
Confidence, stability, and structure are the cornerstones of our strategy. Every step we take has been carefully planned, and every decision has been made with the future flourishing of TEA in mind.
As we move forward, I encourage each of you to consider how you can contribute to the ongoing success of our association. Later this summer, we'll launch our call for elections to serve in TEA leadership roles, both internationally and within our divisions. Remember, like I always say, if you want change, then be part of that change!
I also want to remind everyone to submit your TEA Masters and 31st Annual Thea Award nominations! Celebrating excellence is one of the core values of TEA, so help us recognize those incredible individuals and innovative projects that are changing the industry as we know it.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to TEA. Together, we will continue to shape the future of themed entertainment.
Sincerely,
Melissa Oviedo
President, TEA International Board of Directors
President, TEA International Board of Directors