News: Waterparks

Ombudsman’s insurance crisis report says ‘the show must go on’

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into whether the creation of a Discretionary Mutual Fund (DMF) would be…

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Oct 20, 2021 Attractions / Insurance / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

AALARA President defends Adventure World in enforcing ride weight restrictions

Shane McGrath, President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA), has defended Perth’s Adventure World over allegations that methods used to enforce…

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Sep 28, 2021 Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Media slams Perth’s Adventure World over ride weight restrictions

Perth amusement park Adventure World has been slammed by major media outlets in sensationalist coverage over its managing of guest weight safety requirements when accessing rides. Media…

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Sep 27, 2021 ByNigel Benton Access / Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Global attraction attendance report shows industry resilience in 2020 and the beginnings of recovery

2020 was a difficult year for theme parks, water parks and museums, but the latest edition of TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report shows that operators and…

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Sep 24, 2021 Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Playscape Creations awarded tender to instal new Aqua Adventure Playground in Hervey Bay

Fraser Coast Regional Council has awarded Playscape Creations the tender to instal a ninja warrior style Aqua Adventure Playground at Hervey Bay’s WetSide Water Park. …

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Sep 24, 2021 Aquatics / Attractions / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Ocean Park Hong Kong opens new Water World waterpark

Ocean Park has officially opened its new HK$4 billion (US$500 million) Water World water park, with guests now able to enjoy the new aquatic theme park which includes 27 attractions in…

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Sep 21, 2021 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Reopening Queensland tourism operators set to face staff shortages

Queensland’s COVID-hit tourism industry is set to face a new challenge as lockdowns ease - a shortage of workers. Associate Professor Richard Robinson of the University of…

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Sep 16, 2021 Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Layne Beachley named as one of two new URBNSURF board members

Surfing lagoon operator URBNSURF Group Pty Ltd has announced the appointment of two new board members - Layne Beachley, the seven-time world champion and current Chair of Surfing…

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Sep 15, 2021 Attractions / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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