News: Waterparks
Wavegarden delivers robust liner system for waterproofing surfing lagoons
Wavegarden has spotlighted its ‘Liner System’ which delivers a proven, robust, and efficient solution for the construction and waterproofing of surfing lagoons. Wavegarden is an...
Jan 17, 2024
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Giant aquatic inflatables keep crowds entertained over Australia’s summer
Across Australia, giant aquatic inflatables are keeping locals and visitors cool and entertained with obstacle courses providing exhilarating experiences for both children and...
Jan 11, 2024
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Asian and Australian theme parks set to open new rides
A number of announcements have been made over the past couple of years suggesting the completion and opening of new theme park rides across Australia and Asia. A selection of...
Jan 11, 2024
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Clare Valley holiday park opens $2.6 million resort pool and aquatic play feature
A $2.6 million resort pool and aquatic play feature has been opened at Discovery Parks’ Clare Caravan and Holiday Park in South Australia. Officially opened to the public and...
Jan 8, 2024
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MENALAC launches 2024 industry awards
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has opened entries for its 2024 industry awards program. Operators of theme parks, waterparks, FECs,...
Jan 5, 2024
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Site of proposed ACTVENTURE waterpark and resort to be sold as developer's company enters administration
A company owned by the developer behind the proposed ACTVENTURE waterpark and resort on the Sunshine Coast has gone into administration, with the land to be put on the market....
Jan 4, 2024
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Raging Waters Sydney acknowledges guests and team members as it passes a decade of operations
Raging Waters Sydney has shared how it celebrated a decade of offering aquatic adventures and family-friendly entertainment as Sydney's premier waterpark. Opened in December...
Jan 4, 2024
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Storm Tussey-Haverly named as new IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer
Following a global search, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Storm Tussey-Haverly in the newly created role of executive...
Jan 3, 2024
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Gold Coast theme parks reopen again after severe weather events
Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet‘n’Wild Gold Coast have reopened today after further severe weather events caused their...
Jan 3, 2024
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Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast reopens to visitors
Rebounding from the severe Christmas Day storm that caused the closure of theme parks in the Gold Coast suburbs of Helensvale and Oxenford, Village Roadshow has announced the...
Dec 27, 2023
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Gold coast storms prompts Boxing Day closure of Dreamworld and Movie World
The weather system impacting Australia’s east coast over the Christmas period has prevented Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World,...
Dec 26, 2023
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Small Business Ombudsman admits failure to achieve attractions industry DMF
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has conceded failure in his pursuit of a Discretionary Mutual Fund for the attractions and...
Dec 21, 2023
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Ardent Leisure announces new branding as Coast Entertainment Holdings
Ardent Leisure Group Limited has informed the Australian Stock Exchange that it will begin trading as Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited as of today (Monday 18th December)....
Dec 17, 2023
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Introducing MENALAC
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) - a non-for-profit trade council representing leisure and attractions companies in the Middle East and...
Dec 9, 2023
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Theme park innovator John Menzies named Gold Coast Business Excellence Hall of Famer
John Menzies, who co-founded Sea World and went on to create Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet‘n’Wild and Australian Outback Spectacular over a four-decade career, has been admitted...
Dec 3, 2023
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Gold Coast artificial surf attraction gains conditional planning approval
Plans for the Gold Coast's first artificial wave attraction have moved forward with the Gold Coast City Council this week granting conditional approval for the $300 million surf...
Dec 1, 2023
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Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo looks forward to 20th edition in 2024
Returning to Guangzhou’s China Import and Export Fair Complex, this year’s Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo 2024 will be its 20th edition. Running from 10th to 12th May next...
Nov 26, 2023
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Perth’s Outback Splash opens new resort-style pool ‘The Lagoon’
Perth’s Outback Splash, located in the northern Swan Valley, has this week opened its new resort-style pool ‘The Lagoon’. Created by Commercial Aquatics - the same team who...
Nov 23, 2023
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Ardent Leisure’s Gary Weiss under pressure over two million guests a year ‘prediction’ for Dreamworld
Ardent Leisure Chairman Dr Gary Weiss has reportedly been under pressure from investors about predictions for annual guest numbers at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld. At its...
Nov 22, 2023
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Tuncurry water playground proves popular since September opening
The MidCoast Council’s newest inclusive playground, the aquatic playspace at the Vincent Fazio Park in Tuncurry has proved to be a popular local amenity since its opening in...
Nov 20, 2023
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Life Floor introduces new Murals innovative aquatic themed surfaces
Leading aquatic facility safety surface provider Life Floor has launched its new Mural surfacing product that offers tailored custom design with highly intricate details for a...
Nov 16, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence to drive growth in global theme parks and attractions
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency in the theme parks, amusement parks, and attractions is set to be a vital...
Nov 14, 2023
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park and Water World look to recruit over 100 full-time and part-time positions
Hong Kong attractions Ocean Park and Water World have advised that they are looking for staff to fill over 100 full-time and many part-time vacancies, including frontline and...
Nov 12, 2023
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US Court finds WhiteWater West infringe Proslide patents
A Court in the US state of Florida has found that WhiteWater West Industries Ltd of British Coumbia, Canada infringed patents owned by rival ProSlide Technology Inc. for its...
Nov 10, 2023
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