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Podcast 🎧 time! When it comes to #waterparks in the ambitious region of the #MiddleEast: ·        What are the right questions to ask and who are the right stakeholders to have in the room when starting a new project? ·        What does it take to be a successful water park in this region? (Hint: A huge part of it is maintenance—and this podcast will tell you why.) ·        How can technology—and what kind—provide new revenue opportunities AND solve operational challenges in the coming years? Join Jeremy Gray and Matthew Spurgeon of WhiteWater’s Dubai office with host Brooke Hall as they share useful insights in MENALAC (Middle East,North Africa Leisure & Attraction Council) 's Member Musing. Listen to the 30-min. #podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g3KQan7z

The Middle East attractions industry is experiencing significant growth - evident with the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo taking over a new, larger convention center this year! Featuring groundbreaking advancements in safety, immersive experiences, and aquatics, the expo ignited excitement as it showcased the latest trends shaping the future of entertainment in the Middle East. #attractionsindustry #themedentertainment #KingdomofSaudiArabia

Oooh that satisfying shine ✨ after buffing and waxing—you could stare at it all day, and your guests love it too. By waxing your slides regularly, you not only protect the finish that protects your guests, you protect your fiberglass structure as well. So how do you go about buffing and waxing properly, and what are the things to watch out for? Our Senior Attraction Installation Advisor, Derek Olney, will show you step by step. Watch the full 3-minute video here: https://lnkd.in/gkCsif_j #performanceservices #waterparkmaintenance #waterslides #fiberglass 

Summer is starting to pick up, and so are exciting new project openings across the globe—over 60 this year for WhiteWater. From the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia, find out what the highlights are, including some world’s firsts and regional firsts as well as some tallest and largest attractions. Read the 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 here (5 min.): https://lnkd.in/gbzpivff FlowRider, Inc. | Endless Surf #attractions #waterparks #themeparks #projectopenings #summer2024 Image 3 credit Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants Image 4 credit Mt. Olympus Resort & Theme Park

Adding to its mix of thrilling rides and timeless family attractions in a scenic setting, Fårup Sommerland will open an exciting new water slide tower and a kids’ area. Can you spot 👀 in the renders: ·        Boomerango + Tailspin Fusion—world’s first ·        Parallel Pursuit dueling slide with low separating wall sections that allow racers to hear and see each other, also around corners ·        Kids’ slides, including a Mini Boomerango, Pool Sider, and a Multi-Lane ·        AquaSplash toys With WhiteWater’s history with Fårup dating back 14 years, we’re happy to be partnering again to make Denmark’s beloved amusement and water park even more amazing. Read the news from EuroAmusement Professional Trade Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/eqm6zDbU #waterpark #waterslides #denmark #europeanattractions

Offering fries 🍟 and Coke 🥤with a hamburger 🍔 at a kiosk at your park? We already have that part down. But not everyone likes all those carbs and sugar at noon. Or meat. Do you know what to offer each guest instead (and how and when and where) so that they will happily pay for a meal that speaks to them? It’s not just about food. The same can be said about untapped revenue opportunities that exist within experiences, merchandise, and additional amenities, pre- and post-visit—once you understand individual guest preferences. You might have ideas, but there are tools out there to collect and analyze data to take out the guesswork so that you can make customized offerings and better allocate your resources. Curious to learn more about how to diversify your venue’s income? Join this IAAPA Education Webinar, “Make the Most of Your Season: Strategies to Unlock New Revenue Opportunities in Venues” on May 16: https://lnkd.in/gfUA4eWF Presented by Vantage Technology Ltd. With industry veterans Aaron Mendelson, Melissa Lockwood, Jesse Vargas, James Harhi and Una de Boer. #IAAPAEducation #GuestExperience #AttractionsIndustry 

You can probably guess why hotels and resorts offer aquatic amenities, but where are the numbers to back up the reasoning? Here. With over 7,000 views, the report, “𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀” was the first study of its kind in the industry. Here are some key findings: * There is a correlation between adding aquatic amenities and increased RevPAR rates. * Among hotels that added a water park or aquatic feature after opening, 89% saw an increase in occupancy. * After opening, hotels that added a water park or aquatic feature saw an increase in ADR, with 66% reporting ADR increases of 11% or more. Keep your eyes on our page for more updates coming soon and download the report for yourself at https://lnkd.in/dvqqQuJa #hotelsandresorts #waterparks #hospitality #hotelamenities

Who’s afraid of heights? Not these guys, who are taking America’s tallest water slide and its tower from design to reality. The Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus Resort & Theme Park is soaring 160 feet into the sky. Piece by piece, the slides are coming together to the great anticipation of thrill seekers who can’t wait to check its Freefall (at 145 feet!) and four AquaTubes off their bucket list. Ramaker | Architecture + Engineering 📸 credit: Joshua Tschanz, Tschanz Construction #waterparks #waterslides #wisconsin #recordbreaking

Happy 35th anniversary to Parc Astérix! This beloved French theme park takes guests to the world of the fearless and hilarious Astérix and Obelix. One of the park’s most popular attractions is L’Oxygénarium, a Spinning Rapids Ride by WhiteWater. Opened in 1999, this #TheaAward-winning attraction was revolutionary at the time, with a custom ride conveyor lifting 6-person rafts to a height of 20 meters, where they then slide down almost 200 exhilarating meters spinning left as well as right before splashing into the river below. It’s the perfect amount of thrills for the whole family! More on Spinning Rapids Ride here: https://lnkd.in/gf_K9__Y #waterride #familyfun #themepark #amusementpark  Pictures 1 + 2: credit Parc Astérix

Our environmental impact is a focus for more than just one #EarthDay. Three years ago, WhiteWater committed to significant sustainability goals, and we have been diligently striving to keep our promises. Changing the way we live, play, and work to make the world a more sustainable place is not easy. That’s why Earth Day is a great opportunity for all of us to share what we’re doing to minimize the ecological footprint of our businesses, even if (or especially because) the work is really hard. At WhiteWater, we are: * Tasking our teams with making our products even more energy efficient and consume even less water * Engaging in waste reduction initiatives and technology development projects to reduce the impact of our materials throughout the entire product lifecycle * Working towards ISO 14001 certification and developing a corporate environmental management system (EMS) *Funding dedicated university research to investigate better end-of-life solutions for fiberglass *Participating in educational sessions about sustainability so that attractions industry players can learn from one another, such as #greenloop on April 30th * Encouraging our employees to live more sustainably through corporate activities and local environmental charity engagements This isn’t a day to pay lip service to sustainability with marketing, but a day to celebrate the passion and continued contributions of all our employees. Watch this space to follow WhiteWater’s sustainability journey: https://lnkd.in/gkzURyEE #sustainability #attractionsindustry #environmentalmanagement #greenloop24 University of Victoria | Blooloop