News: Waterparks
Continued growth for Asian Attractions Expo 2017
Preliminary estimates from the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 14th to 16th June, show that the event attracted more than 7,500...
Jun 21, 2017
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Free entry Tuesdays for seniors at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is to introduce free entry for pensioners and seniors on Tuesdays. NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres today announced the initiative...
Jun 18, 2017
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Deborah Thomas departs Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure has abruptly cut ties with its Chief Executive, Deborah Thomas, who will now not be taking up a new role of Chief Customer Officer within the troubled group. The...
Jun 10, 2017
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Global Theme Index shows mixed attendance trends for theme parks
The newly released 2016 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index , an annual study of attendance at top theme parks, water parks and museums around the world, shows mixed results...
Jun 2, 2017
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More than 300 companies to exhibit at Asian Attractions Expo 2017
With a trade show floor spanning nearly 10,000 metre² of exhibit space, more than 300 companies are set to showcase their new products and services at the 2017 Asian Attractions...
May 30, 2017
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Dubai's Wild Wadi waterpark to be relocated to new man-made island
Iconic Dubai waterpark Wild Wadi, one of the United Arab Emirate's signature leisure attactions, is to be relocated to a new man-made island next to the landmark Burj Al Arab...
May 28, 2017
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Ardent looks to quash Dreamworld sale rumours, explores site rezoning plan
Following ongoing reports of a potential sale of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to an overseas buyer, Dreamworld Chief Executive Craig Davidson has advised staff that the...
May 24, 2017
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Cockburn ARC opening a new ‘facility benchmark’
After more than a decade of careful planning and preparation, the Cockburn ARC (aquatic and recreation centre) was officially opened at a gala ceremony last night (Friday 19th...
May 19, 2017
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New generation artificial surf technology producing 1000 waves an hour
Leading wave technology company Wavegarden has revealed its latest product, the Wavegarden Cove, capable of generating up to 1000 high-quality waves per hour, from mellow...
May 19, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure wins contract to manage 10 Moreton Bay Regional Council facilities
Facility management contractor Belgravia Leisure has been appointed by Moreton Bay Regional Council in Queensland to operate 10 aquatic facilities across the region, undertaking...
May 17, 2017
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Dax Eddy takes on AALARA Presidency
Dax Eddy, Executive Director of the Jamberoo Action Park and long time member of the Board of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA), has this...
May 17, 2017
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Brand revealed for planned Sunshine Coast active lifestyle destination
Sanad Capital, the developer of the Sunshine Coast’s planned $450 million active lifestyle destination, has revealed its new brand and mascot. Developed so far as ACTVE, the new...
May 15, 2017
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Fast expanding Camden plans multi million dollar sport and recreation projects
Camden Council is to meet the leisure needs of its fast growing population with plans to spend more than $180 million on capital works, including major sport and recreation...
May 14, 2017
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Swimplex Aquatics flags portfolio of recent project successes
Leading aquatics industry supplier Swimplex Aquatics has informed its stakeholders of the wide range of aquatic industry projects that it is currently working on, for...
May 14, 2017
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Disney leader to give global perspective on attractions safety at AALARA 2017
Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety and Health for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and International Association of Amusement Parks and...
May 9, 2017
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Dreamworld suffers further attendance and revenue slump
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has continued to struggle with its visitation and revenue figures stalling over recent months. Following fatalities on its Thunder River Rapids...
May 8, 2017
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Family of boy decapitated on US water slide to receive multi million dollar settlement
The family of Caleb Schwab, who died in August last year after riding on the world’s tallest waterslide at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, USA, have reportedly...
May 4, 2017
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AALARA 2017 to feature key sessions on critical incident management
With the attractions industry have experienced a number of high profile critical incidents in recent months, one of the key themes of the upcoming Australian Amusement, Leisure...
May 3, 2017
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Yas Waterworld adds Annual Pass benefits
Yas Waterworld’s Annual Pass membership for all water enthusiasts and adventure seekers has been enhanced with the addition of a range of new benefits. In addition to offering...
May 2, 2017
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Village Roadshow results hit by downturn in theme park visits
Village Roadshow has reported a 9.4% drop in visits to its Gold Coast theme parks for the nine months to 31st March – impacted by poor weather and effect of last October's fatal...
Apr 28, 2017
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Deborah Thomas to step aside as Ardent Leisure Chief Executive
Ardent Leisure has announced that Deborah Thomas is to stand down as its Chief Executive to take on the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer and Head of Operations for...
Apr 26, 2017
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Exhibitors sign billion dollar contracts at DEAL 2017
The organisers of this year’s Dubai Entertainment and Amusement Leisure (DEAL) Expo have revealed that exhibitors at the event signed contracts worth over US$1.66 billion. With...
Apr 15, 2017
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City of Melville approves lease for URBNSURF Perth wave park
City of Melville Councillors have given their approval to progress the signing of a ground lease for the development of the planned URBNSURF Perth wave park facility at Alfred...
Apr 12, 2017
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Wet weather further dampens Ardent Leisure performance
The Ardent Leisure Group has revealed a fall of 34.3% in revenue at its Gold Coast theme parks during the last quarter, despite good visitation numbers during the first three...
Apr 11, 2017
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