Pleasure Beach renews operator contract
HB Leisure, leading provider of skill games and amusements for theme and amusement parks, zoos and visitor attractions in the UK, has been awarded a further five-year contract with Blackpool …
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Ocean Park unveils preferred hotel developer
Ocean Park in Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Capital Court, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lai Sun Development Company, as the Most Preferred Proponent (MPP) for the development of …
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WhiteWater scoops industry awards
WhiteWater was presented with two prestigious awards at the annual World Waterpark Association (WWA) conference, recently held in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The WWA 2013 Leading Edge Award was given …
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Maurer presents Saturn V
Saturn V is a spinning coaster/dark ride hybrid from Maurer Rides that offers its riders an unforgettable immersive experience that thrills and leaves a lasting memory.
Developed in partnership with …
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New CEO for Swedish parks group
Christer Fogelmarck has been appointed as group chief executive for Parks and Resorts Scandinavia, the group that owns Swedish amusement parks Grona Lund, Kolmarden, Aquaria, Furuvik and Skara Sommarland.
Fogelmarck, …
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IAAPA appoints new FEC manager
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Leslie Hutcheson to its global headquarters staff in Alexandria, Virginia, US.
Hutcheson joins IAAPA as manager of family entertainment …
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Gateway breaks ground on new HQ
Gateway Ticketing Systems celebrated 25 years in serving its customers with a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new 42,000sq.ft, two-storey office building to serve as the global …
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NZ Prime Minister visits Sea Life
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key enjoyed a visit to the Sea Life London Aquarium in the UK on September 20, after taking up an invitation from venue partner Magic …
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IAAPA toasts record-breaking EAS
Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2013, Europe's largest trade show and conference for the amusement parks and attractions industry, was held September 18-20 in Paris and set records for the size …
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Successful LIW for Innovative Leisure
Adventure attractions specialist Innovative Leisure once again dominated the Play and Attractions section of Leisure Industry Week (LIW), which took place at the NEC Birmingham, UK, last week.
With four …
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