Last week, the professionals of the international amusement and attractions industry came together in Orlando/FL to participate in the IAAPA Expo 2017 as the world’s largest trade show event in this business sector. As organizer of the convention, (...) read more
In the Swiss municipality of Lausanne, the new Aquatis fresh water aquarium has recently opened, claiming itself as Europe’s largest fresh water aquarium, covering an area of more than 3,500 square meters. Over 10,000 fresh water fish from across (...) read more
Inselbad Bahia in the German town of Bocholt opened a new water playground in early October to complement its existing children’s wading pools. Under the motto “tropical island” the Roigk company supplied around 20 attractions from their (...) read more
Under the title “Sauna of Lights” effective light arrangements such as stealings and light tubes create a special atmosphere at Germany’s Spreewelten Sauna Village (G.: Spreewelten Saunadorf), which can be enjoyed by sauna guests until the end of (...) read more
Six Flags Entertainment and its development partner, Riverside Investment Group, have recently announced the addition of three more Six Flags parks to be built in China with an opening scheduled for 2020. Six Flags Kids World will be the first park (...) read more
California’s Disneyland Resort Anaheim plans to open a new “Four Diamond“ hotel in 2021, expanding the existing offer for overnight guests consisting of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The (...) read more
Today, Orlando again turns into the stage for the IAAPA Attractions Expo, the world’s largest trade show for the international amusement and attractions industry. Around 1,100 exhibitors will present their latest product developments, new (...) read more
Located some 100 km north of Paris, the family theme park Parc Saint Paul will add a new major ride to its attractions portfolio next year. As of summer 2018, the all-new “Wood Express”, a wooden coaster from US-based The Gravity Group, will thrill (...) read more
Sally Corporation, the Florida-based dark ride specialist, has recently appointed David Bishop as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer to oversee all of Sally’s operations in Jacksonville and strategic initiatives across the globe. John Wood, (...) read more
Yesterday, Dr. Michael Quell, Managing Partner of the Aquapark Management GmbH, withdrew from his position as President of the European Waterpark Association (EWA), a role he had fulfilled for the past twelve years. The representatives of the member (...) read more
The European Waterpark Association (EWA) – with over 250 members the largest European association of recreational bathing complexes, thermal spas and water parks – has elected a new executive committee during its annual general meeting in the course (...) read more
Three US amusement parks – Denver/CO-based Elitch Gardens, Valleyfair in Minneapolis/MN and Largo’s Six Flags America in Maryland – have opened a new StarFlyer attraction from Austrian manufacturer Funtime this summer to send out their guests to a (...) read more
Another personnel announcement from Triotech: The Canada-based company announced that Gabi Salabi, Vice President Global Sales and Business Development since 2010, has been appointed as new Chief Commercial Officer. “Gabi has played a key role in (...) read more
Triotech, a Canadian provider of interactive, media-based attractions, has recently welcomed Nol van Genuchten (photo) in its team, appointing him new Vice President Creation. Van Genuchten, who had worked for Cirque du Soleil until 2006 and has (...) read more
Yesterday, Knuthenborg Safaripark in Maribo, located on the Baltic Sea island of Lolland, Denmark, announced the opening of a “Dinosaur Forest” (Danish: “Dinosaurskoven”) for next year, which will expand the park by more than 30,000 square meters. (...) read more
Victoria-based CAVU Designwerks, provider of media-based attractions, has recently presented its new “Turbo Racer“ product, combining a themed dark ride with a rollercoaster ride experience (please click here to watch the video). The motion-based (...) read more
From today until Friday, November 10th, Cologne will host the International Trade Fair for Amenity Areas, Sports and Pool Facilities (FSB) and the aquanale, the International Trade Fair for Sauna, Pool & Ambience, at Koelnmesse. At this year’s FSB, (...) read more
With future expansion projects in mind, Universal Orlando has bought a more than 40 hectare (101 acres) property at Orlando’s Sand Lake Road at a purchase price of approx. 23.6 million Euro (27.5 million US Dollar), according to recent media (...) read more
Plopsa’s Holiday Park in the German town of Hassloch was delighted to announce a new visitor record as per its last day of the season on October 31st. Following an attendance plus of around 30 percent during the first three “Fright Night” Halloween (...) read more
The Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park, which will be located in the American Dream shopping and entertainment center currently under construction in Bergen County/New Jersey (developer: Triple Five, opening scheduled for 2019), has recently (...) read more
