News: Waterparks
Surf Lakes secures debt financing partnership to develop Yeppoon wave resort
Gatehouse Hospitality’s capital financing division has been appointed to assist in facilitating a debt partner for the Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast attraction. Gatehouse’s capital...
Aug 12, 2024
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Organisers count down to 2024 SPLASH! Trade Expo
Returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), SPLASH!, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trade show for the swimming pool and spa industry, once again...
Aug 8, 2024
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Townsville’s Strand aquatic playspace undergoes significant maintenance
Townsville’s seafront Strand waterpark and aquatic playspace is undergoing significant maintenance as part of a month-long shutdown that will see the waterpark’s popular bucket,...
Jul 29, 2024
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WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge returns to URBNSURF Melbourne in 2024
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria are continuing their partnership for the 7th consecutive year to deliver the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge and the WorkSafe Club Wellness...
Jul 29, 2024
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Dreamworld owner reports improved ticket sales over past year despite severe peak season storms
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the owner of Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld and WhiteWater World has reported a 3.1% rise in ticket sales over the past financial year,...
Jul 11, 2024
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MENALAC announces new leadership team and future objectives
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has advised it is undergoing a period of exciting change with a new leadership team announced along...
Jul 9, 2024
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Aussie World expansion to include $60 million waterpark for Sunshine Coast
As part of a plan to expand the Aussie World Entertainment Complex, Aussie World has submitted a development application to Sunshine Coast Council this week to build a...
Jun 27, 2024
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Aventuur receives resource consent for Auckland Surf Park
Aventuur has today received resource consent for the Auckland Surf Park - which will be New Zealand’s first surf park – and will include a 56-module Wavegarden ‘Cove’ lagoon....
Jun 25, 2024
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URBNSURF and Simba Action Sports partner to enhance surf safety in Sydney
Free helmets are available for guests at URBNSURF Sydney following URBNSURF having extended its partnership with Simba Action Sports to exclusively supply the free helmets....
Jun 24, 2024
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$30 million Salisbury Aquatic Centre opens to the public
South Australia’s City of Salisbury has opened its new $30 million aquatic and recreation centre to the public. Members of the public were able to enter the new Salisbury...
Jun 24, 2024
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AALARA advises of wage increases under Amusement and Travelling Shows Awards
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released advice to employers that wage rates and all work related allowances in the Amusement, Events...
Jun 23, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment to design water resort in Uzbekistan
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, has been retained by Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Entertainment Group (TEG) to design an upcoming integrated resort...
Jun 18, 2024
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OCT Happy Valley Beijing unveils Playa Maya waterpark expansion featuring six ProSlide rides
OCT Happy Valley Beijing has celebrated the grand opening of its expansion at Playa Maya waterpark, marking a significant milestone in its growth. This expansion showcases six...
Jun 18, 2024
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No opening date for delayed Surf Abu Dhabi artificial wave attraction
Originally scheduled to open as of late last year, the much anticipated Surf Abu Dhabi attraction remains unopened with no advice when guests will be able to take to its waves....
Jun 13, 2024
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Proposed Melbourne surf lagoon and waterpark development gains planning approval
A proposed massive indoor-outdoor waterpark, surf lagoon and aquarium attraction in south east Melbourne has been given ‘approval to proceed’ by the Victorian Government. The...
Jun 12, 2024
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Campbelltown’s Billabong Parklands gets grand opening
Campbelltown City Council used the last weekend to officially open its long awaited Billabong Parklands, giving the local community the opportunity to experience the innovation...
Jun 11, 2024
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to be held on 20th June
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson are currently preparing for the 15th edition of the global event - due to be held across the world on Thursday 20th June....
Jun 9, 2024
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Aventuur and Rip Curl partner in surf retail destination at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a leading global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations, and surf brand Rip Curl have partnered to deliver a premier surf retail destination at the $100 million...
Jun 7, 2024
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MENALAC announces new 2024/25 Board of Directors
Following its successful annual general meeting, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) announces the names of its new Board Members. As the...
Jun 6, 2024
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Life Floor announces new NSW partner
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has today announced the appointment of Sydney-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces Australia as Life...
Jun 6, 2024
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Aflex corrects ABC News article claiming that insurers had refused cover for swimming pool inflatable
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Aflex Inflatables has released details of how it has sought to set the record straight to response to a recent article on the ABC News...
Jun 3, 2024
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Endless Surf reveals next-generation wave technology
Endless Surf, a wave generation technology powered by WhiteWater, has revealed its stadium-sized surf lagoon - at O2 SurfTown MUC - in Munich, Germany. The wave technology...
May 28, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment selected as lead design team for new Beijing Ocean Park
California-based entertainment design firm Legacy Entertainment has been named as lead designer for the upcoming Ocean Park in Beijing following an international tender. The...
May 27, 2024
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IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 to showcase innovations and deliver comprehensive education program
The global attractions industry not only continues to provide entertainment to millions, but also contributes significantly to both local and global economies. The industry will...
May 23, 2024
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