News: Waterparks

World’s largest wave pool and surf park set to open in Abu Dhabi before end of 2023

Referring to the project as being set to deliver the “the biggest and most advanced artificial wave facility in the world”, the Abu Dhabi Media Office has advised that Surf Abu…

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Jul 15, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Water-based attractions revived across Japan

Theme parks across Japan are reintroducing water-based features this summer following the downgrading of COVID-19 to Category V. Hirakata Park Water Wonderland 'The Boon' in Osaka…

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Jul 11, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance

Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance above…

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Jun 30, 2023 Attractions / Finance / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Water World Ocean Park hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Water World Ocean Park has made history as the first Hong Kong host for internationally acclaimed water safety event the World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). Held on 22nd June, the…

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Jun 25, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

14th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson underway today

Coordinated by the World Waterpark Association, the 14th Annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ is taking place today, 22nd June, in 18 countries with tens of thousands of…

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Jun 22, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Roller software appoints USA-based Chief Operating Officer

Aiming to support its ongoing expansion, Melbourne-based attractions management software company Roller has recently expanded its leadership team in the USA with former director Ash Fagura…

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Jun 20, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Technology / Waterparks /

 
 

Applications open for IAAPA 2024 Board of Directors

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has served as a leader in the global attractions industry for over 100 years, and this would not have been possible…

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Jun 8, 2023 Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Principal IAAPA executives to address IAAPA Expo Asia 2023

Staging its IAAPA Expo Asia 2023 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from 13th to 16th June, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has released details…

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Jun 4, 2023 Aquatics / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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