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'Waterparks' on Planet Attractions
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'Waterparks' on Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2024
One of Bali’s most popular waterparks has pledged to hit a net zero target by 2033, a move that would make the attraction one of the world’s most sustainable.
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10 Apr 2024
A new videogame dedicated entirely to building waterparks is in the works, with Aquapark Tycoon set for release in 2025.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2024
Connect&GO has promised to bring further enhancements to its Konnect platform in 2024, with the company also making waves across multiple markets alongside new partner attractions worldwide in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
With DEAL representing one of the year’s first major industry events, Polin Waterparks is set to exhibit at the show, with its Stingray waterslide to be among the highlights.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Nov 2023
Miral has announced a major expansion of its Yas Waterworld waterpark, with the award-winning attraction set to add more than 3.3km of slides across 16,9000sq m to the destination by 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Nov 2023
A post-pandemic surge in tourist arrivals to the Middle East is fuelling a shift towards experiences over products, with destinations such as the upcoming Six Flags Qiddya and the SEVEN entertainment destinations predicted to net the region a combined US$14bn (€12.79bn, £11.89bn) annually by 2028.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an US$8bn deal that will create a new theme park powerhouse in the North American market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2023
How do you create a successful stay at the waterpark for families with young children? WhiteWater’s Mark Weston has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2023
Dubai has launched a new campaign promoting its summer season, promoting activities includes waterparks, indoor hotspots and more under #DubaiDestinations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2023
Atlantic City is celebrating the launch of its latest attraction - a US$100m world-class indoor waterpark on the City Boardwalk
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Princess Cruises has said it will not be adding a rollercoaster or waterpark to its offerings, after announcing a new activity zone onboard its upcoming Sun Princess.
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Grant Poje | WhiteWater | 20 Jun 2023
WhiteWater’s Grant Poje showcases five indoor waterpark projects that are helping to advance the sector and boost the sector’s mainstream popularity
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2023
Saudi Arabia is set to invest a further US$800bn on top of the US$1tn investment it has already made in tourism, with even more new projects set to come up in the kingdom over the course of the next decade
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023
Build-A-Bear is on the hunt for new partners in locations offering family experiences, with the company announcing a new partnership to bring its Workshops to all four of Kalahari’s US waterpark resort destinations
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023
WhiteWater has revealed details of more than 60 major projects across its waterpark, water ride and surf divisions opening worldwide throughout 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and Haichang Ocean Park have jointly announced the planned development of the first large-scale Ocean Park in the kingdom.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023
Tropical Islands, one of the world’s largest waterparks, is planning to invest €25m (US$27.3m, £22m) into a new 500-bedroom onsite hotel.
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12 Apr 2023
Idaho’s Roaring Springs Waterpark is set to reopen to the public next month with a number of major additions to the attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
Noah’s Ark Waterpark - one of the US’s largest waterparks - has unveiled a new immersive waterslide experience dubbed ‘The Chameleon’.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2023
Universal’s Volcano Bay in Orlando, Florida, will close today (March 15) due to inclement weather conditions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023
We’re still early into 2023 and leading waterpark manufacturer WhiteWater has already opened two water rides – Super Flume and River Raft at VinWonders in Phú Quốc, Vietnam.
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Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2023
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023
The Sidemen recently took a trip to Dubai for an epic game of hide and seek in one of the world’s premiere waterparks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
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16 Nov 2022
Polin has unveiled six new products at IAAPA Expo, including Cosmos - a family slide attraction designed as a space base. The ride has optional VR where guests can slide down as though they are travelling through space.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022
Disney World’s Blizzard Beach waterpark will reopen to the public next month with new Frozen additions following a lengthy refurbishment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022
WhiteWater brings a strong presence to each and every IAAPA Expo. The company’s chief marketing officer, Una de Boer, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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21 Jul 2022
The Titanic Delux Golf Belek - a hotel and resort destination in Antalya, Turkey - has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction from waterpark specialists Polin, the Rift waterslide.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022
Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022
Fast becoming one of the key industry events for the visitor attractions sector, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022
The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022
Looping Group has acquired one of the most popular attractions in Croatia, with Aquapark Istralandia now joining its collection of attractions across Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022
The companies have entered into a three-year partnership that will see Accesso supply its point of sale solutions across four of Pyek Group’s waterparks
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022
The event will feature an extensive tradeshow and the MENALAC LEA Conference and awards
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2022
Merlin will develop and operate exclusive Jumanji-themed attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022
Here are all the events you should be attending this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022
The RAAPA Expo will go ahead as scheduled despite the difficulties being caused for people and businesses in Russia following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2021
The water ride manufacturer will offer new sustainable services and products as part of its commitment to decarbonise the attractions industry
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 17 Nov 2021
Eleven major new ride attractions to open at waterparks and theme parks in 2022 – the most “significant and exciting lineup” in SeaWorld history
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01 Oct 2021
October 1 marks a huge landmark for Disney World, which has kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021
Dependent on local restrictions being lifted, the new attraction is scheduled to open in October 2021
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2021
The Innokind innovation platform from Polin Waterparks is open to anyone interested in creating new solutions for improving the visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2021
The fourth shrine of Tutankhamun is heading to the Grand Egyotian Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe reopens for business, Paul Chutter on his new role at WhiteWater and Boris Johnson sparking controversy over the Elgin Marbles. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2021
Work has restarted on Universal’s fourth gate in Orlando, with Epic Universe now scheduled to open in early 2025
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021
The resort will include a 260,000 sq ft water park and luxury themed suites
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
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26 Jan 2021
Nickelodeon, China Leisure and JRA have collaborated on Shenzhen's brand new Nickelodeon-themed Family Entertainment Centre at the OCT Happy Harbor retail and entertainment complex
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021
Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2021
Businessman Mario Celso Lopes is planning to transform the economic landscape of his hometown by building one of the largest waterparks in Latin America
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
A brand new Nickelodeon family entertainment centre is about to open its doors in Shenzhen, China. Planet Attractions spoke to China Leisure president, Linda Dong, about the upcoming project, the country’s FEC market and the importance of major IPs to developments in China
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