News: Waterparks
Registrations open for 2022 edition of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson have advised that registrations are now open for the 13th edition of the global event - due to be held on Thursday 23rd...
Feb 14, 2022
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Google introduces Things to do feature
In a development having major implications for attractions bookings as well as many types of ticket sales, the phasing out of its ‘Reserve with Google’ (RwG) function by search...
Feb 14, 2022
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Life Floor surface enhances safety at Brisbane's John Carew Swim School
Life Floor has shared its experience in installing its highly slip resistant Life Floor 2.0 Ripple texture tiles installed onto decks around the pools at Brisbane's John Carew...
Feb 13, 2022
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Magen eco-Energy opens subsidiary in Australia
Leading global renewable energy solutions company Magen eco-Energy has announced the opening of Australian subsidiary office in Sydney. With over 25 years experience in the...
Feb 2, 2022
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Surf Lakes secures development approval for tourism development at Yeppoon site
Wave lagoon developer Surf Lakes International Pty Ltd has received Development Approval from the Livingstone Shire Council for its current research and development site in...
Jan 31, 2022
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Dubai’s AquaFun secures world record for largest inflatable aquatic play park
AquaFun- a Wibit Sports inflatable aquatic playground installed at the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, has received a Guinness World Record certificate for being the world’s...
Jan 26, 2022
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AALARA announces May dates and Gold Coast venue for 2022 Conference
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced that it will be staging its 2022 Conference and Trade Showcase on the Gold Coast from 16th to...
Jan 24, 2022
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New pool inflatable launched at Mount Isa’s Splashez Aquatic Centre
Aiming to offer more amusement options for its young patrons, the Splashez Aquatic Centre in Mount Isa has today introduced a new pool inflatable. Following tests to ensure its...
Jan 14, 2022
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Playscape Creations secures $2.5 million contract to build aquatic play park for Burdekin Shire Council
Burdekin Shire Council in North Queensland has awarded the contract for the design and construction of a $2.5 million all-abilities aquatic play park to Playscape Creations....
Jan 12, 2022
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Village Roadshow owner records $36 million loss in last financial year
Village Roadshow’s owner has advised that the ongoing viability of the entertainment and theme park group is contingent on the Omicron wave not resulting in new restrictions on...
Jan 12, 2022
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Theme parks driving surge in Gold Coast tourism visits
Despite rising COVID-19 cases, Queensland tourism is welcoming a surge in summer visitors with the state’s borders having finally opened. Between the border’s reopening on 14th...
Dec 31, 2021
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Strathbogie Shire invites community to select splash park equipment
Victoria's Strathbogie Shire Council has committed $1 million in funding in its 2021/22 Budget to create a splash park at Buckley Park, Nagambie and they are inviting the...
Dec 22, 2021
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ProSlide celebrates global waterpark industry's achievements in 2021
ProSlide Technology Inc. - the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing - is reflecting on 2021 as a year of incredible accomplishments by its clients,...
Dec 16, 2021
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Wollondilly Council moves forward with two aquatic playgrounds
Wollondilly Shire Council has advised that it's plan to develop aquatic play areas at The Oaks and Thirlmere have been boosted by $840,000 from the NSW Government's Resources...
Dec 15, 2021
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Sunshine Coast Council approves surf park plan for Glass House Mountains
Construction of a surf wave pool could start as early as next year following Sunshine Coast Council’s planning approval for a new surf lagoon-based attraction for a site near...
Dec 15, 2021
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Australia’s tallest waterpark slide opens at Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's Wet’n’Wild waterpark has today opened a new multi-million-dollar precinct including a huge splash zone and Australia’s tallest waterpark slide tower. Standing...
Dec 10, 2021
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Polin Waterparks spotlight the need for a net-zero attraction industry
Polin Waterparks - as a pioneer of innovation in water ride manufacturing - has announced it’s time for the Attractions Industry to decarbonise and is offering new sustainable...
Dec 10, 2021
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IAAPA to present Middle East Summit in Dubai in February
Looking to celebrate and highlight the growing attractions industry in Dubai and the wider Arabian Gulf region, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions...
Dec 8, 2021
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URBNSURF Melbourne to host Victorian Boardriders qualifying event
Surfing Victoria and Surfing Australia have announced the Victorian Qualifier for the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle will be held at Australia’s first surf park -...
Dec 8, 2021
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Construction work gets underway at URBNSURF Sydney
Work has commenced on URBNSURF Sydney, the $50 million surf lagoon development within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. Due to open in early 2023, URBNSURF Sydney is set to...
Dec 7, 2021
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Small Business Ombudsman’s report calls for a Discretionary Mutual Fund as solution for amusement and attractions insurance challenges
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released the final report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement,...
Dec 6, 2021
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Wibit Sports founders share highlights as they celebrate 25th anniversary
The founders of leading inflatable water play products company, Wibit Sports - Romann Rademacher and Robert Cirjak share some of their journey to mark the company’s 25th...
Nov 24, 2021
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Legacy Entertainment reports over US$1 billion of global projects currently under construction
Despite the challenges posed by COVID, Legacy Entertainment - a leading entertainment design studio - is celebrating the close of a record year and reporting five major projects...
Nov 23, 2021
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ProSlide secures its 16th first place award for ‘Best New Water Park Ride’ at 2021 IAAPA Expo
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology, and manufacturing businesses, has secured the first-place Brass Ring Award for ‘Best New...
Nov 23, 2021
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