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What to look for in your anchor [waterpark] attraction

What to look for in your anchor [waterpark] attraction

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Business, Water Parks Comments Off on What to look for in your anchor [waterpark] attraction

Big is a good thing but not the only thing, say the pros at ProSlide Successful water park owners know that choosing the right anchor attractions plays a critical role […]
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2013 Waterpark Attendance Figures

2013 Waterpark Attendance Figures

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks Comments Off on 2013 Waterpark Attendance Figures

Published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM, this excerpt highlights the top visited waterparks from around the world. View the entire report as a...
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A Return to the Wet ‘n’ Wild

A Return to the Wet ‘n’ Wild

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks Comments Off on A Return to the Wet ‘n’ Wild

With WWA returning to Vegas for its annual conference, InPark decided to revisit Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas for a look at what has helped the park succeed by Judith […]
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Around the World in 80 slides

Around the World in 80 slides

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, 2014, Water Parks Comments Off on Around the World in 80 slides

Polin takes us on a journey around the globe to eight waterparks that opened or expanded in 2014 with their slides and water features in place. We will visit three […]
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Liquid Profits: Operators discover the benefits of adding water

Liquid Profits: Operators discover the benefits of adding water

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks Comments Off on Liquid Profits: Operators discover the benefits of adding water

InPark News Editor Joe Kleiman dives into the discussion Adding and expanding water parks helps three park chains boost guest experience and surge to higher attendance and revenue. France-based...
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Opening a New Chapter at WhiteWater

Opening a New Chapter at WhiteWater

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Features, IPM Interviews, People, Water Parks Comments Off on Opening a New Chapter at WhiteWater

Geoff and Paul Chutter join forces Since its founding in 1980, WhiteWater West Industries Ltd. has grown into a leading supplier in waterparks and attractions that “thinks outside the pool.”...
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Polin Awarded for Two Waterslides as Best in Europe During European Star Awards

Polin Awarded for Two Waterslides as Best in Europe During European Star Awards

Sep 29, 2014 Business, Events, News, Water Parks Comments Off on Polin Awarded for Two Waterslides as Best in Europe During European Star Awards

Istanbul, Turkey — Polin is honored to announce that two of its waterslides, namely “King Cobra” and “Super Combo” were awarded in the category of “Best...
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Newest Attraction at Fiesta Texas Features World’s Steepest Water Slide Drop

Newest Attraction at Fiesta Texas Features World’s Steepest Water Slide Drop

Jun 09, 2014 News, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Newest Attraction at Fiesta Texas Features World’s Steepest Water Slide Drop

San Antonio, TX, USA /PRNewswire/ — Bahama Blaster, featuring the world’s steepest water slide drop at 80 degrees, is now open and the thrilling centerpiece of a massive water park...
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Franceen Gonzales: It’s About Caring

Franceen Gonzales: It’s About Caring

Jun 05, 2014 #52 - International 2014, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, Water Parks Comments Off on Franceen Gonzales: It’s About Caring

IPM Interviews waterpark industry veteran Franceen Gonzales by Martin Palicki Franceen Gonzales, one of the waterpark industry’s true leaders and now VP of Business Development at WhiteWater West,...
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Safety in Numbers

Safety in Numbers

Jun 05, 2014 #52 - International 2014, Water Parks Comments Off on Safety in Numbers

Weighing your options – and your guests – in water park rides by Sam Baker, SR Instruments 2014 continues an encouraging trend for growth in indoor and outdoor water parks. Announcements...
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