News: Waterparks
IAAPA positive about state of the global attractions industry
Providing an early insight into performance of global attractions during the first quarter of the year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)...
Apr 19, 2023
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IAAPA opens registration for IAAPA Expo Asia 2023
Counting down to its IAAPA Expo Asia 2023, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened registrations for the continent’s leading trade...
Apr 17, 2023
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Agreement announced for China’s Haichang Ocean Park to develop attractions in Saudi Arabia
Amid a climate of growing political and economic links between the two nations, Haichang Ocean Park is to develop theme parks, waterparks and social entertainment centres in...
Apr 11, 2023
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New Velocity Falls attraction drives positive peak season for Jamberoo Action Park
Approaching the end of its 2022/23 season, Jamberoo Action Park has enjoyed a positive summer of operations, boosted by the opening of its new Velocity Falls waterslide at the...
Apr 9, 2023
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Queueing technology experts accesso looks at growth as theme park attendances bounce back
With its business disrupted during the pandemic as a result of theme park closures, queuing technology experts accesso Technology Group is enjoying significant success as...
Apr 5, 2023
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Pool at Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand now open again at weekends
Forced to close its pools every weekend since 18th February due to a critical lifeguard shortage, Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand has been able to recruit new staff so that, as of...
Mar 31, 2023
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With electrical fault rectified Cairns’ Sugarworld Adventure Park will reopen this weekend
Cairns Regional Council has advised that maintenance works to rectify an electrical issue at its Sugarworld Adventure Park has been completed and the facility will reopen...
Mar 23, 2023
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Perth’s Aventuur surf park secures development approval
Western Australia is one step closer to hosting the largest surf park in the Southern Hemisphere, with Aventuur receiving development approval for the Perth Surf Park. Granted...
Mar 20, 2023
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Flash sale for AALARA 2023 conference registrations
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has revealed an early bird 'flash sale' of reduced cost registrations, with delegates able to save hundreds...
Mar 16, 2023
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Raging Waters Sydney impacted by ransomware attack
The personal data of guests who have visited the popular Raging Waters Sydney waterpark may be at risk as a result of targeted attack by cyber criminals. As reported by...
Mar 15, 2023
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Vale: Ian Douglas
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report that Ian Douglas, at one time a leading insurance broker to the attractions industry and one of the founders of the...
Mar 15, 2023
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Surf Park Central releases 2023 Consumer Trends Report
Focussing on the future of surfing outside the ocean, Surf Park Central, the organisation behind Surf Park Summit, has released its 2023 Surf Park Consumer Trends Report. The...
Mar 13, 2023
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$100 million Perth Surf Park clears major hurdle for new wave lagoon
The proposed $100 million Aventuur surf park in the Perth suburb of Jandakot is one step closer to breaking ground, after Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority...
Mar 7, 2023
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Clarence Valley Council reveals plans for Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre
With the ageing Grafton Olympic Pool closed over summer having “reached the end of its useful life”, Clarence Valley Council has revealed plans for a new Regional Aquatic Centre...
Mar 5, 2023
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New aquatic playground now open at Charters Towers
A new aquatic play facility that incorporates a splash pad with tipping bucket, water slides and various water jets and spray hoops, all under cover of giant shade sails has...
Mar 2, 2023
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Legacy Entertainment developing slate of ambitious attractions for Macau market
Globally renowned design firm Legacy Entertainment is looking to develop ambitious attractions following Macau’s ‘Big Six’ Casino operators having been granted ten-year...
Feb 27, 2023
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Life Floor completes splash pad safety surface installations at Adelaide’s Waterworld and Leanyer Recreation Park in the Northern Territory
Leading aquatic surfacing manufacturer Life Floor has announced the completion of splash pad safety surface installations at the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Waterworld Aquatic...
Feb 20, 2023
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Small Business Ombudsman continues to back AALARA’s DMF plans for the amusement and attractions industry
Releasing a new document today providing ‘additional insights’, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has advised of his continued...
Feb 9, 2023
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ASTM International releases new Amusement Rides Standard that measures water slide g-force
USA-based standards body ASTM International has advised that its amusement rides and devices and committee (F24) has approved a new standard that will be used to collect...
Feb 9, 2023
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Splash Palace conversion to woodchip boiler better for environment and warmer for swimmers
Invercargill City Council, located in Southland New Zealand, has advised that Council-owned aquatic centre Splash Palace’s conversion to woodchip boilers has created a cleaner,...
Feb 8, 2023
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Strathbogie Shire Council opens Nagambie Splash Park
Strathbogie Shire Council, located in the Hume region of Victoria, has today opened the Nagambie Splash Park. The $1 million splash park – situated in Buckley Park – includes a...
Feb 3, 2023
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AALARA releases 2023 conference program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the outline program for its 2023 Conference - being held at Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold...
Jan 29, 2023
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New Western Australian advice on the safe operation of waterslides
Western Australia's Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released updated health and safety requirements for waterslides. Advising that "when operated for...
Jan 27, 2023
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Surf Park Summit announces dates for 2023 San Diego conference
The surf park industry’s leading global event will be returning for another year with the announcement that it will be held from 19th and 20th September at the Scripps Seaside...
Jan 25, 2023
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