PRODUCT NEWS
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IAAPA announces New Products Awards |
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27 Nov 2008 . BY |
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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions have announced the winners of the trade association's New Products Awards during their 2008 Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida.
First place and honorable mention winners in the following categories included:
Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction
First Place: Intamin/Ride Trade; Giant Drop on Building
Honorable Mention: Chance Morgan; Safari Jeeps
Kiddie Ride/Attraction
First Place: Extreme Engineering; Monster Combo Unit
Honorable Mention: Zamperla; SkyTower
Waterpark Ride/Attraction
First Place: Whitewater West Industries; Family Boomerango
Honorable Mention: ProSlide Technology, Inc.; ProSlide BulletBowl
Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction
First Place: Amusement Products; SpinZone Bumper Car
Honorable Mention: Art Attack; Alley Trax Mini Bowling
Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride
First Place: MP Group – Dedem; Marathon Runner
Honorable Mention: Cogan S.R.L.; Art.660 Miami
Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Equipment
First Place: Bob's Space Racers; Bungie Bugs
Honorable Mention: Jennison Entertainment Technologies; Hollywood Reels
Equipment and Supplies
First Place: Snow Masters; Flogos
Honorable Mention: Haystack Dryers; Family Dryer
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PRODUCT NEWS |
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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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Director of Operations
Active Luton |
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Salary:
£61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Job location: Luton , United Kingdom |
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