News: Waterparks
Change of leadership at Ardent Leisure theme parks
The Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Craig Davidson as the new Chief Executive of its Theme Parks division, replacing Todd Coates who has resigned to pursue...
Jul 10, 2013
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New owners for Nelson Fun Park
The Nelson Fun Park in the Tasman Bay town of Nelson has new owners. Michele and Jason Lee, owners of the Megaslide attraction that sits adjacent to the Nelson Fun Park, took...
Jul 9, 2013
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Second waterslide for Coastlands Aquatic Centre
The soon to be completed Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu town centre is to have a second waterslide/hydroslide installed. The $431,000 waterslide/hydroslide has been...
Jul 6, 2013
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New Narrabri Aquatic Centre opens
Narrabri Shire Council recently opened the new Narrabri Aquatic Centre featuring a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor childrens splashpad, cafe and meeting rooms....
Jun 25, 2013
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Christchurch City Council Planning Committee recommends New Brighton waterpark study
Christchurch City Council's Planning Committee has this week agreed to recommend a study into the economic feasibility of a waterpark in the beachside suburb of New Brighton and...
Jun 24, 2013
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WhiteWater announces two major waterslide attractions for Wet'n'Wild Sydney
With Village Theme Parks' Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark set to open in December, WhiteWater have revealed details of two unique major waterslide complexes. The 42 slides and...
Jun 19, 2013
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South Hedland Aquatic Centre finally opens
The Town of Port Hedland has finally opened the doors on its $10.5 million refurbishment of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC). Completed in January, the official opening...
Jun 17, 2013
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Global innovations to be unveiled at Dubai's Aquaventure Waterpark
Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm resort is expanding its Aquaventure Waterpark with a number of world firsts, including the world's largest diameter slide, the world's first vertical...
Jun 16, 2013
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WhiteWater AquaSpheres set for installation at the new Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre
WhiteWater West Industries has announced that it is to install a new and thrilling family waterslide at the Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre. Currently under construction and...
Jun 14, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo moves to Beijing for 2014
Following the success of the 2013 Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Singapore last week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced...
Jun 12, 2013
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Yas Waterworld joins with World's Largest Swimming Lesson, announces World Flowboarding Championship
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is inviting individuals in the United Arab Emirates to be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson on 18th June. Hosted by community aquatic...
Jun 11, 2013
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Standards and attendances rise at Asian attractions
The growing number of new, world-class theme parks and attractions in Asia is drawing record visitor numbers while also raising standards, according to industry leaders at this...
Jun 8, 2013
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson aiming to break swim lesson participation record
Set to be held on Tuesday 18th June, this year's World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event is again looking to break records. The simultaneous global event, which aims to...
Jun 7, 2013
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Asia leads global growth in theme park and waterparks attendance
Asia's theme and water parks led a global rise in attendances with a 5.8% in annual attendances in 2012 – with visitation rising to 108.7 million attendances. By comparison,...
Jun 6, 2013
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New Wet'n'Wild water park opens in Las Vegas
The new Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas waterpark, in which Australian-based theme park operator and movie distributor Village Roadshow has a majority stake, has been opened. Set on 41...
Jun 4, 2013
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WhiteWater celebrates biggest ever order period
Canadian-based waterpark specialists WhiteWater West Industries have confirmed a record volume of sales orders signed during its first quarter of 2013. Announcing the success,...
May 26, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo to feature young professionals forum
The upcoming Asian Attractions Expo will feature a special event for young professionals currently working in or interested in a career in the attractions industry. Open to...
May 22, 2013
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New Korean attraction combines waterpark and indoor snow
The new One Mount attraction at Goyang, in the Korean province of Gyeonggi combines a new waterpark with a state-of-the-art indoor snow park. Closer to Seoul than other similar...
May 20, 2013
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World Travel Awards sparkles with winners at Middle East ceremony
Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Beach and Saadiyat Island development project; the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi were among the leisure industry (non...
May 17, 2013
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Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi named Middle East's leading attraction at the 2013 at World Travel Awards
Just five months after opening its doors to the public, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been named the Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2013 at the World Travel Awards...
May 16, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo 2013 bigger, better and back in Singapore
The Asian Attractions Expo, the largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry in Asia, will be returning to Singapore in less than three weeks. Set to be held...
May 15, 2013
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Arihant appoints Amusement Leisure Consultants as Australian and New Zealand dealer
Leading global waterpark and water play equipment supplier, the Arhihant Industrial Corporation Ltd of India, has announced the appointment of Amusement Leisure Consultants...
May 10, 2013
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AALARA Convention opens: welcomes IAAPA's first Asian leader
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association's (AALARA) annual conference has opened today on the Gold Coast, welcoming industry leaders from across Australia,...
May 8, 2013
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Perth attraction reveals plans for $70 million water park expansion
Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park has revealed plans for a $70 million water park expansion featuring high-speed thrill rides and state-of-art water slides. Set to be...
May 8, 2013
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