News: Waterparks
ProSlide innovates with world’s first family rafting MammothBLAST water Coaster
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology, and manufacturing businesses, has broken new ground as part of the expansion of Atlantis...
Apr 27, 2021
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AALARA’s first Roadshow event addresses key industry issues with update on moves to establish discretionary mutual fund
The first in a series of three industry Roadshow events presented by the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has seen presentations and discussions...
Apr 22, 2021
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Work advances on new Western Sydney wave pool
While the Fairfield City Council is set to close its Aquatopia waterpark for the winter season at the end of the current school holidays, work on its latest addition - an...
Apr 17, 2021
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ProSlide unveils game-changing KidzADVENTURE Tower at Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology and manufacturing businesses, has released details of new attraction under its WaterKINGDOM...
Apr 15, 2021
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Polin Waterparks to share latest developments in virtual summit
Polin Waterparks is continuing its webinar series focused on sharing the latest developments, innovations, products, and projects since September 2020. In 2021, the Polin...
Apr 5, 2021
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WhiteWater schedules installations in over 25 countries
As they continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary, global waterpark supplier, WhiteWater, has scheduled installations set to take place in over 25 countries including the...
Apr 5, 2021
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Surf Lakes Yeppoon developers look to transform prototype into visitor attraction
The team behind Surf Lakes Yeppoon are looking to expand their artificial wave protype into a year-round resort and visitor attraction with a $187 million development proposal....
Apr 1, 2021
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Dubai’s Legoland Water Park to reopen from tomorrow
Dubai’s Legoland Water Park will reopen its doors to the public from this Thursday (1st April) with capacity reduced in line with health regulations and social distancing...
Mar 31, 2021
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Singapore’s former Big Splash reopens as Coastal PlayGrove with city’s tallest outdoor play area
The former Big Splash site at Singapore’s East Coast Park has been revitalised as a 4.5-hectare park with new play features and expanded areas of open space. The redevelopment...
Mar 29, 2021
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AALARA presents need for Federal Government backing for insurance crisis resolution at Canberra meetings
Representatives of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation (AALARA) have been in Canberra over the past two days discussing the future of the attractions industries and...
Mar 24, 2021
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Three day pool party to mark opening of Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre
Officially opened on Tuesday, the Multi-Million Dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre is set to welcome the public from tomorrow with three days of special events. The...
Mar 24, 2021
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Abu Dhabi’s Miral introduces facial recognition at Yas Island theme parks
Miral, the developer behind the main attractions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, has launched FacePass, a contactless technology that allows visitors to enter and shop within Yas...
Mar 24, 2021
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Hyclor Commercial Launches Advanced Open Cell Filter Media
Following on from their launch month in December, Hyclor Commercial have announced the arrival of a new product from the leaders of aquaculture innovation and developers of open...
Mar 21, 2021
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Report suggests global amusement park market will grow almost 7% in years to 2024
Notwithstanding the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the global amusement and theme park market will grow by US$19.84 billion during the years 2020 to 2024, progressing at a...
Mar 21, 2021
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Dubai’s DXB Entertainments gets approval for US$1.17 billion debt transfer
DXB Entertainments, the Dubai-based leisure and entertainment company, has advised that it has won approval from its shareholders to transfer AED4.3 billion (US$1.17 billion)...
Mar 12, 2021
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Expanded Atlantis Aquaventure Dubai waterpark features ProSlide ride innovations
Newly completed additions at the Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai represent what its owners say is the “biggest waterpark expansion in history” with...
Mar 12, 2021
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Improved waterslide set to be unveiled at the Levin Aquatic Centre
The Levin Aquatic Centre is set to unveil a new hydro slide (waterslide) more than two years after its former slide was closed amid safety concerns. Having since undergone...
Mar 11, 2021
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Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre set to open on 25th March
Latrobe City Council has announced that its new multi-million dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre will open to the public from 6am on Thursday 25th March. This...
Mar 7, 2021
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AALARA to replace single annual conference with one-day events in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast
Facing ongoing uncertainty over COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today announced that it will not hold its...
Feb 24, 2021
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Queensland theme parks cut opening hours as guest numbers decline
With the park summer season now over and continued uncertainty over interstate travel, some of south east Queensland’s major theme parks are reducing their opening hours. With...
Feb 19, 2021
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American Wave Machines reveal near completion of Surf Stadium Japan facility
American Wave Machines, Inc. has announced that construction of its PerfectSwell artificial wave pool is approaching completion at Surf Stadium Japan. Located in the beach and...
Feb 18, 2021
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Rip Curl GromSearch National Final to be held at URBNSURF Melbourne
Surfing Victoria has reconfirmed the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final will be held in Victoria at Australia’s first surf park - URBNSURF Melbourne - on 15th March, 2020. The...
Feb 9, 2021
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Hotel operator Centara continues International Expansion Strategy with eight New Openings
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is moving forward with confidence in 2021 as it embarks on an international expansion strategy that will include the...
Feb 5, 2021
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to return in June
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) has advised that the global platform to promote the importance of teaching children to swim will return on 17th...
Feb 4, 2021
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