Industry raises $115,000 in Orlando
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and attractions industry professionals raised more than $115,000 for the association's 18-year charity partner, Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village, through …
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Village Roadshow offloads US waterparks
Village Roadshow Limited (VRL), the Australian media and entertainment conglomerate, has agreed to sell its wholly owned Wet 'n' Wild waterpark in Phoenix, Arizona, to real estate group CNL Lifestyle …
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UK tourism industry set for growth
Britain's tourism industry is expected to more than double from £127bn ($204.6bn) in 2013 to £257bn ($414bn) by 2025, according to a new report commissioned by VisitBritain.
A new report …
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Edward Pawley joins Simworx
UK company Simworx has appointed well-known industry figure Edward Pawley to the position of business development manager.
Pawley brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent many years …
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Ripley’s Aquarium opens in Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada opened on October 16, offering marine lovers the chance to get up close and personal with an array of sea creatures.
The much-anticipated tourist attraction was …
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New water ride set for California park
Aquatica SeaWorld's Waterpark in Chula Vista, California, has announced plans to open a new 375ft slide attraction on Memorial Day weekend of 2014.
A statement from Orlando-based SeaWorld Parks and …
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Entertainment venue planned for Venice
A new project that will bring an entirely new entertainment venue to Venice, Italy, has been unveiled by Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla.
The company has revealed that, in conjunction with …
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Merlin welcomes UK-China visa changes
Global visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has unveiled an important strategic partnership with Beijing property developer SOHO China, which will result in the company taking a number of its iconic …
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Vortex introduces new aquatic innovation
Vortex Aquatic Structures International has rolled out Water Journeys, a new linear ground play area created in imitation of nature's water systems.
Water Journeys includes boating, flow management, rivers and …
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Waterpark opens in Afghan capital
A new, state-of-the-art waterpark has opened in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.
Last year, four partners announced plans to build the waterpark near the parliament building in Kabul.
The waterpark includes slides, …
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