News: Waterparks
Santorini Water Fantasy opens in Thailand
Santorini Water Fantasy, the new waterpark add-on to Thailand’s existing Santorini theme park, recently held a high-profile opening – attended by leading Thai entertainers and...
Apr 8, 2014
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The Maze to extend Outback Splash! season until June
Having proved massively popular since opening before Christmas, the Outback Splash! children's aquatic playground at The Maze Family Fun Park is to have its operating season...
Apr 7, 2014
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Oman investigates development of theme parks and waterparks
Buoyed by the increase in tourists flocking to the country, Omran, the company set up by the Government of Oman to complete major projects and to manage assets and investments...
Apr 6, 2014
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Village Roadshow advances plans for Asian theme and water parks
Buoyed by the huge success of its Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark, Melbourne-based entertainment group Village Roadshow is advancing its previously announced plans to expand in...
Apr 3, 2014
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Myrtha displays versatility and innovation
With more than 170 Myrtha swimming pool projects completed in Australia and New Zealand, the Italian-based company’s stainless steel swimming pool technologies and RenovAction...
Mar 28, 2014
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Final weekend to visit Wet'n'Wild Sydney at twilight
After a remarkably successful first summer of operations, this weekend marks the final day when guests can visit the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark at twilight. Saturday (29th...
Mar 27, 2014
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WaveOz wave ride set for Oz?
Among WaveLoch aquatic products now distributed by WhiteWater West is the innovative WaveOz® - a FlowRider in 'the round'. A virtual street skate park on a sheet wave base,...
Mar 23, 2014
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Australasia's largest pool and spa trade show returns to the Gold Coast
SPLASH! 2014, Australasia's largest swimming pool and spa trade show is to be held on 16th and 17th July at Jupiters Gold Coast. Returning to the Gold Coast, the biennial event...
Mar 13, 2014
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WhiteWater acquires the FlowRider Lifestyle
Leading aquatic and waterpark developer WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of WaveLoch's innovative, award winning line of products including FlowRider®, FlowBarrel®,...
Mar 12, 2014
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks offer for child annual passes
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is recognising children in a new campaign offering a free VIP Pass for a child with the purchase of one full-priced VIP Pass. With the Easter...
Mar 11, 2014
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AALARA announces 2014 conference details: tours, industry breakout forums and event sponsors
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced details of the industry breakout forums, study tours and event sponsors for its upcoming 20th...
Mar 11, 2014
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney visitation hits other NSW attractions
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that the summer success of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark has caused a decline in visitor numbers at other NSW attractions. The new...
Mar 10, 2014
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AALARA invites nominations for its 2014 Gold Service Award
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting nominations for its 2014 Gold Service Awards. The AALARA Gold Service Award is awarded to a...
Mar 9, 2014
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Chinese developers get approval to buy land for Australia's first integrated resort
Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board has approved an application by the Chinese-backed Aquis group to buy 340 hectares of land at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns. Backed by Hong...
Mar 5, 2014
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Yas Waterworld launches pearl diving experience
Abu Dhabi waterpark Yas Waterworld is introducing new and original pearl diving experience. The one-hour experience will see guests over the age of eight given a safety briefing...
Feb 22, 2014
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney boosts Village Roadshow profits
The opening of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark boosted Village Roadshow profits by almost $6 million in its first few weeks of operation. Village Roadshow's just published half...
Feb 19, 2014
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Gold Coast inventor and Waterco advance chlorine-free commercial pool filtration
Having cleared regulatory hurdles in Queensland, Waterco's newly released Hydroxypure chlorine-free commercial swimming pool filtration system is set be introduced in swimming...
Feb 19, 2014
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AALARA 2014 Conference moves to the Sunshine Coast
Registrations have opened for the 20th Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference being held, for the first time, on the Sunshine Coast. With...
Feb 18, 2014
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Hengqin Island Chimelong resort attracts 500,000 visitors during its first 10 days
The Chimelong International Ocean Resort on China's Hengqin Island drew in about 500,000 visitors during its first 10 days in business over the period including the Chinese New...
Feb 14, 2014
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New waterpark to open in Sharjah
Sharjah's first water and amusement park, Al Montazah Park, is expected to open later this month, with developers hoping it will rival other major attractions in the United Arab...
Feb 13, 2014
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Port Hedland celebrates official opening of $11.3 million aquatic centre
Over year after its completion, the Town of Port Hedland has celebrated the official reopening of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC). Backed by funding partners, including...
Feb 10, 2014
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Works commence on Australia's third LatiTube standing surf wave simulator
Work has begun on what will be Australia's third LatiTube standing surf wave simulator at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre (RALC) in Sydney. The $3.5 million project, which is...
Feb 5, 2014
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Plans progress on Napier wave park
Plans to introduce a Wavegarden artificial surf wave attraction by Napier City Council are set to take another step forward with the Council seeking the green light to prepare a...
Feb 4, 2014
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accesso/Lo-Q continues expansion with acquisition of Siriusware
Attractions technology solutions leader accesso Technology Group plc has announced the acquisition of Siriusware. The acquisition of Siriusware reinforces accesso's presence in...
Jan 31, 2014
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