News: Waterparks
Village Roadshow changes see Clark Kirby appointed Theme Parks division Chief Executive
Village Roadshow has announced changes to the management of its Theme Parks division with Clark Kirby - son of Village Roadshow co-Chief Executive Robert Kirby - taking on the...
Apr 7, 2017
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AALARA 2017 conference program focuses on attractions safety and compliance
Following a turbulent period in which safety has been a major focus for the attractions industry and regulatory bodies, the 2017 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
Apr 5, 2017
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Wine inspired splash park opens in the Barossa Valley
Looking to provide enhance facilities for children and families, South Australian holiday park Discovery Barossa Valley has opened a new outdoor aquatic play feature. Working in...
Apr 4, 2017
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$22.2 million Aquatic Recreation Centre opens in Gympie
The community of Gympie celebrated the opening of its new $22 million ‘ARC’, aquatic recreation centre, on Saturday. Attending the opening, Federal Minister for Regional...
Apr 2, 2017
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Malaysia sets out credentials as South East Asia's theme park capital
Malaysian tourism authorities are highlighting how the nation is becoming the 'theme park capital' of South East Asia, with almost 20 theme parks and waterparks spread around...
Mar 24, 2017
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Fast-growing Indian theme park industry needs new investment
A new survey from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and consultants KPMG has revealed that India’s theme park industry grew 10.25% in 2016. The...
Mar 21, 2017
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Sydney to get its first WIBIT aqua park
Ongoing growth in the inflatable aquatic playground sector will see a new attraction, Aqua Park (AQPK) open at Sydney’s Northbridge Baths on Saturday 8th April. The all -new...
Mar 16, 2017
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Legal tangle surrounding new Sunshine Coast attraction involves former surfing star
Sunshine Coast consultancy Waterplay Pty Ltd, who spent over five years planning and developing the new waterpark and recreation attraction proposed for a site on Steve Irwin...
Mar 15, 2017
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AALARA unveils 2017 Conference and Trade Show details
Aiming to equip delegates with the necessary tools, resources and knowledge to be prepared for any event; to have an effective crisis management plan in place and help defend...
Mar 14, 2017
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IAAPA to present professional development events at Asian Attractions Expo 2017
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage a series of professional development events in association with the upcoming 2017 Asian...
Mar 13, 2017
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Taiwan waterpark to reopen two years after party fatalities
Formosa Fun Coast, the Taiwan waterpark where 15 event goers were killed and hundreds injured in 2015, has been given permission to reopen to the public. The accident happened...
Mar 6, 2017
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Waterplay marks 30 years of aquatic play innovation
Leading international aquatic play solutions provider Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Back in 1987 Waterplay’s founders helped pioneer...
Mar 3, 2017
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Waterslide completion sees Cockburn ARC enter final stages before opening
The recent completion of the three waterslides at the Cockburn ARC aquatic, recreation and sport centre is a significant milestone as the new facility approaches its anticipated...
Mar 1, 2017
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Evo Energy to install energy efficient water heating at WhiteWater World
Gold Coast waterpark WhiteWater World is set to benefit from the latest heating technology with the upcoming addition of one of the largest water heating installations in...
Feb 28, 2017
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Dreamworld closure drags Ardent Leisure to $49 million half year loss
Ardent Leisure, the operator of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld, has reported a half-year financial loss of $49.3 million, largely as a result of the ride incident that led to...
Feb 23, 2017
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Waterco filters installed at Texas waterpark
Sydney-based swimming pool and water treatment business Waterco has shared information on one of its major successes of the last 18 months, the installation of its Micron...
Feb 22, 2017
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IAAPA publishes attractions performance reports
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has published three new reports presenting a range of information on the performance and prospects of...
Feb 22, 2017
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Village Roadshow theme parks experience summer trading decline
Village Roadshow’s theme parks division has revealed an 8.4% decline in attendance at its Gold Coast attractions over the peak summer period, largely due to the impact of the...
Feb 22, 2017
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URBNSURF Perth plan moves forward following City of Melville agreement
A proposal to develop Australia’s third surf park - URBNSURF Perth - came one step closer to fruition at last night’s Melville City Council meeting, with Councillors voting in...
Feb 22, 2017
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to return on 22nd June
The World Waterpark Association has announced that the 2017 edition of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will take place on Thursday 22nd June. This eighth edition of...
Feb 21, 2017
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New Waterborne Inflatables Standard released
Standards Australia has released details of the recently published Australian Standard for waterborne inflatables Released earlier this month, AS 3533.4.5:2017, Amusement rides...
Feb 20, 2017
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Disney launches new MagicBand access and payment technology
Disney has launched its new wearable device, the second version of its hit MagicBand technology. Since its release in 2015, Disney has been reportedly looking into ways to offer...
Feb 19, 2017
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Sunshine Coast active recreation attraction gets planning approval
The proposed ACTVE waterpark and active recreation destination on the Sunshine Coast has taken a major step forward with the Sunshine Coast Council approving plans for stage one...
Feb 15, 2017
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Themed Entertainment Association to award WhiteWater’s Slideboarding initiative
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is to present WhiteWater with its Thea Award of Outstanding Achievement – Technology on a Limited Budget for the ‘Slideboarding’ video...
Feb 15, 2017
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