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Las Vegas waterpark to open in summer

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

Construction issues may have delayed the opening of Las Vegas' newest waterpark, but when Cowabunga Bay opens early this summer, guests will get to experience a ride never before offered …
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A whole new world for Kolmarden

By  •  Park Reports  • 10 years ago

Kolmarden Zoo in Sweden is planning to open an entire new area dedicated to the popular Swedish cartoon character Bamse in 2015.

Set to coincide with the park's 50th anniversary …
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Walibi launches looping coaster

By  •  Product News  • 10 years ago

After several months of development, P&P Projects and Walibi Holland have rolled out Xpress: Platform 13 – a looping rollercoaster that launches visitors to a breathtaking 90km/h within just three …
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Merlin plans second Turkish attraction

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

Following the acquisition of Istanbul's popular Turkuazoo Aquarium last September, global visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reached an agreement to build and open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the …
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Natalia Bakhlina joins LDP

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

Leisure Development Partners (LDP) has announced that Natalia Bakhlina is joining LDP as partner.

According to the UK-based leisure consultancy, Bakhlina brings an "incredible depth" of real estate economics experience …
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Orlando sets all-new attendance record

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

Orlando welcomed 59 million visitors in 2013, setting an all-time US leisure destination record.

The news was announced by Visit Orlando president and CEO George Aguel earlier this week.

The …
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Ride Entertainment launches AirSurfer

By  •  Product News  • 10 years ago

Famed for its adrenaline-packed Skycoaster zipline, Maryland-based Ride Entertainment is no stranger to innovative, high-thrill attractions. New from the company in 2014 is AirSurfer – the first powered zipline that …
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IAAPA team expansion

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has welcomed three new staff members to its headquarters office in Alexandria, Virginia.

Rosaria Leong has been appointed as controller at …
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Leisure focus for Oman

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

Theme parks and waterparks in Oman are among the key projects included in a new study on developing the Arab state's tourism appeal.

Buoyed by the increase in tourists flocking …
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Al Montazah Park makes a splash

By  •  Latest News  • 10 years ago

The UAE emirate of Sharjah opened its first waterpark on March 13, following two weeks of tests.

The 126,000sq.m Al Montazah Park has three main sections: a leisure park, green …
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