PRODUCT NEWS
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Aquatic Development Group appoints new president |
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22 Jan 2018 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones |
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Jim Dunn has previously served as ADG's executive vice president |
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Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has named Jim Dunn as its new president. Dunn, who has been with the company since 1988, and has served as the company’s executive vice-president, replaces former president and CEO Ken Ellis, who will stay on in his role as CEO.
Dunn, a registered architect with over 30 years experience, started his career with ADG in it's design department, and has worked with some of the most prestigious water parks and resorts in the US, including Six Flags, Gaylord Resorts, Columbus Zoo and Premier Parks.
Dunn has received a number of awards for his work, including multiple Leading Edge and IAAPA Brass Ring Awards, as well as a Aquatics International’s Dream Designs Award, and a WWA Executive Award.
ADG’s CEO Ken Ellis says: "Jim has been an integral part of our success. His passion and enthusiasm for creating innovative products and solutions to enhance our client’s business has resulted in some of the most ground breaking water ride attractions and park designs ever seen in the industry."
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Maurer Rides introduces Spike Waterfight |
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Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
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Triotech launches new dark ride Primordial |
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Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US. |
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Small Footprint, Big Significance: Studio City Water Park |
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Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
diversify its tourism scene to attract new crowds. With the ambition of becoming the
leisure hub of China’s 72-million strong Greater Bay Area, the city began adding shows,
attractions, and family-friendly hotels. But the offering that truly stands out with fun
for everyone is Studio City Water Park – Macau’s first stand-alone water park, with all
the water slides and aquatic play structures supplied by WhiteWater. |
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How surf simulators are transforming the experience economy |
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The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth
in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring
memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other
generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits
in the attractions sector. |
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