News: Waterparks
AIS wins 'Best Innovation Culture' title and place in BRW's 50 Most Innovative Companies List
Australian Innovative Systems's ground-breaking chlorine generation and water disinfection technology has been recognised by leading business magazine BRW - gaining inclusion in...
Aug 25, 2015
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Victorian Government backs tourism in Geelong and the Bellarine
The Victorian Government has committed $275,000 towards the creation of the State's 11th Regional Tourism Board (RTB): Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Covering the...
Aug 25, 2015
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Weather hits Village Roadshow profits
Australia's wettest January in 50 years washed away 4% of Village Roadshow's profits, hitting attendances at the Group's theme parks: Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World,...
Aug 25, 2015
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Ardent Leisure records profit dip but looks at FEC expansion
Having posted a 34.4% decline in net profit for the financial year to the end of June, compared to the 2013/14 result, with profits of $32.1 million, Ardent Leisure is looking...
Aug 20, 2015
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Aquanation gets official opening
Friday 14th August saw the official opening of the $52.2 million Aquanation aquatic and recreation centre by Maroondah City Mayor Tony Dib. Speaking to a group of dignitaries,...
Aug 19, 2015
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Malaysian attractions operator prepares stock market listing
Having amassing a significant portfolio of attractions, entertainment and tourism assets, Malaysia-based Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd (TARH) is to float shares on...
Aug 17, 2015
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accesso agrees five year contract extension at Dreamworld
Virtual queuing specialist accesso has had its technology further endorsed with a five year extension to its contract with Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld. Dreamworld, which...
Aug 14, 2015
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Construction commences at The Big Banana waterpark
After years of planning, work is underway on the much anticipated Big Banana Water Park. With the recent delivery of fibreglass components for the attraction's new waterslides,...
Aug 13, 2015
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Tweed Billabong Holiday Park's new aquatic play features part of an industry trend
Like many other market segments - including aquatic centres, cruise ships, recreational campgrounds and parks - a growing number of Australian holiday parks are adding aquatic...
Aug 13, 2015
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Time running out for Fraser Coast waterpark development
Time is running out for the planned $28 million Splash Bay waterpark development on the Fraser Coast with little more than a year remaining before approvals expire. Launched...
Aug 11, 2015
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Empex splash park completed at Singapore Sports Hub
Empex Watertoys recently completed a new installation at the Singapore Sports Hub, designed for children of all ages up to 12. Located in the Sport Hub's Splash-N-Surf zone, the...
Aug 10, 2015
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Yeppoon looks to develop foreshore lagoon and wave pool
Livingstone Shire Council is looking to develop a lagoon and wave pool on the Yeppoon foreshore. Livingstone Mayor Bill Ludwig is hoping that the $5 million development will...
Aug 5, 2015
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WLSL 2015 achieves new (unofficial) world record
Organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) have advised that the 2015 event has set a new world record for the largest swimming lesson conducted in a 24 hour...
Aug 4, 2015
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WhiteWater equips China's largest waterpark
Zhengzhou Yinji Kaifeng Waterpark has opened its doors in Henan, China, with the colossal waterpark boasting an array of WhiteWater products following the largest ever single...
Aug 3, 2015
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Waterplay Spray Pad awarded for Outstanding Design
Canadian-based Waterplay Solutions has revealed that its spray pad at the Splesj Water Park in the Netherlands has named a 2015 Dream Design by Aquatics International Magazine....
Aug 3, 2015
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Ardent Leisure plans international expansion
With its US-based family entertainment centre business having consistently been industry-wide leisure group Ardent Leisure’s top performing division, the Sydney-based operator...
Jul 22, 2015
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Adventure World to open mega waterslide
A fully themed, monster mega waterslide is to be added to the attractions at Perth theme park Adventure World in time for the peak summer season. When it opens the ProSlide...
Jul 18, 2015
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World’s top attractions named in 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site has announced its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for amusement parks, waterparks, zoos and aquariums around the globe. Based on the...
Jul 16, 2015
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Queensland council offers to waive park hire fee to boost inflatable waterpark attraction
In a move to boost tourism, the Livingstone Shire Council has this week offered to waive its full commercial park hire fee for the Waterworld Central attraction in order for it...
Jul 15, 2015
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Aquanation set for 15th August opening
Maroondah City Council has announced that its $52.2 million Aquanation aquatic and recreation centre will open as of 15th August. The highly anticipated project has seen a major...
Jul 15, 2015
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks introduces unlimited duration membership from $9 a month
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced an innovative ticketing offer which it predicts will change the way repeat guests visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and...
Jul 14, 2015
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Australian Innovative Systems major presence at 2015 Asia Pacific Summit & Mayor’s Forum
Leading water disinfection company and chlorinator manufacturer, Australian Innovative Systems (AISystems) has been showcasing its award-winning, innovative technology to over...
Jul 7, 2015
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Construction begins at Cairns Adventure Waters attraction
After seven years of planning, construction of the Adventure Waters waterpark in Cairns is finally underway. The $45 million development, to be built on a 7 hectare block...
Jul 6, 2015
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Wetpour rubber surface boosts safety at Wet'n'Wild Sydney
One of the factors behind the success of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark since its opening in late 2013 has been its industry-leading safety record. Contributing to this has...
Jul 5, 2015
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