News: Waterparks

Village Roadshow results hit by downturn in theme park visits

Village Roadshow has reported a 9.4% drop in visits to its Gold Coast theme parks for the nine months to 31st March – impacted by poor weather and effect of last October's fatal…

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Apr 28, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Deborah Thomas to step aside as Ardent Leisure Chief Executive

Ardent Leisure has announced that Deborah Thomas is to stand down as its Chief Executive to take on the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer and Head of Operations for its…

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Apr 27, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Exhibitors sign billion dollar contracts at DEAL 2017

The organisers of this year’s Dubai Entertainment and Amusement Leisure (DEAL) Expo have revealed that exhibitors at the event signed contracts worth over US$1.66 billion. With more…

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Apr 16, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

City of Melville approves lease for URBNSURF Perth wave park

City of Melville Councillors have given their approval to progress the signing of a ground lease for the development of the planned URBNSURF Perth wave park facility at Alfred Cove on the…

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Apr 13, 2017 Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Wet weather further dampens Ardent Leisure performance

The Ardent Leisure Group has revealed a fall of 34.3% in revenue at its Gold Coast theme parks during the last quarter, despite good visitation numbers during the first three months of the…

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Apr 12, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Village Roadshow changes see Clark Kirby appointed Theme Parks division Chief Executive

Village Roadshow has announced changes to the management of its Theme Parks division with Clark Kirby - son of Village Roadshow co-Chief Executive Robert Kirby - taking on the role of…

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Apr 7, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

AALARA 2017 conference program focuses on attractions safety and compliance

Following a turbulent period in which safety has been a major focus for the attractions industry and regulatory bodies, the 2017 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association…

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Apr 6, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Wine inspired splash park opens in the Barossa Valley

Looking to provide enhance facilities for children and families, South Australian holiday park Discovery Barossa Valley has opened a new outdoor aquatic play feature. Working in…

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Apr 5, 2017 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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