PRODUCT NEWS
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Forrec to oversee Beijing Watercube facility |
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19 May 2010 . BY Sarah Todd |
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According to recent reports, domestic tourism is on the rise in the US again, which is good news for waterparks while the Asian market, particularly China, is also buoyant at the moment.
Canadian theme park designer, Forrec, is involved in a number of projects in China, including two set to open next year: one in Nanjing, the other at The Beijing Watercube, which hosted the swimming competitions of the 2008 Olympic Games.
"The architectural significance of the Beijing Watercube, as well as the unique form of the structure required a world class design solution and out of the box thinking," said Forrec's vice president, Anthony Van Dam.
"It's a dynamic space and every detail has been considered from theatrical lighting and glass mosaic tiles to custom props and first ever attractions." Details of the rides are still under wraps, but they're being provided by WhiteWater West, Empex Watertoys and Proslide.
Spanning 20 hectares, the Nanjing waterpark will be one of the largest in China, and has a distinctly Chinese architectural style, blended with western attractions. It combines indoor and outdoor waterparks and a 1,000-bed hotel, with the aim of establishing this as an all year round attraction.
(For more information, please see AM4/2009 Waterparks feature)
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Maurer Rides introduces Spike Waterfight |
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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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