News: Waterparks

Taiwanese event organiser jailed for waterpark party deaths

A man deemed responsible for an explosion during an event at a Taiwan waterpark that killed 15 has been jailed for four years and 10 months. Lu Chung-chi, owner of Color Play Asia, had…

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Apr 28, 2016 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

New Malaysian waterpark anticipates 300,000 annual visits

The recently opened Austin Heights Waterpark in Johor, Malaysia is expecting to welcome close to 300,000 visits in its first year. Opened in January, the tropical-themed park offers 12…

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Apr 27, 2016 Attractions / Play / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Ardent Leisure records ongoing growth in visitor numbers at Gold Coast attractions

Ardent Leisure’s Gold Coast attractions are reported to be outperforming those of the rival Village Roadshow Theme Parks. According to a new analysis by Citi Research, attendance…

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Apr 12, 2016 Attractions / Finance / Ticketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Melbourne Airport location for first surf park in Australia

Australia’s first surf park - URBNSURF Melbourne - is to be developed on a site adjoining Melbourne Airport. The Perth-based Wave Park Group has confirmed that it has secured a 7.1…

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Apr 7, 2016 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Waterparks /

 
 

YMCA WA awarded contract extension to manage Port Hedland Leisure facilities

The YMCA WA and the Town of Port Hedland are to continue to work together to build a healthy, unified and vibrant community following the Council’s three-year extension of the…

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Apr 7, 2016 Aquatics / Fitness / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Aflex introduce new inflatable waterpark modules

New Zealand-based Aflex Technology are now making it even easier to transform aquatic locations with the release of their new inflatable waterpark ‘combo’ systems. Expanding…

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Apr 6, 2016 Aquatics / Play / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

New Zealand wellness experts call for sugar tax

A grouping of more than 70 university academics, backed by public health advocacy group FIZZ New Zealand Inc (Fighting Sugar in Soft-drinks), are calling on the New Zealand Government to…

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Apr 3, 2016 Finance / Government / Retail / Waterparks /

 
 

India’s largest waterpark a significant opening in an emerging market

The opening of India’s largest waterpark, Wet N Joy Waterpark in Lonavala, is a significant event for the attractions industry in India - marking the arrival of a world class…

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Mar 30, 2016 Aquatics / Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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