The World Waterpark Association Show
returns to the good-time city of
New Orleans, Louisiana, from 11 to 14 October.
Top suppliers share their trade show news
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2016 issue 3
Editor’s Letter: Place-Shifting
Technology is giving us the
power to Place-Shift experiences
to create on-demand, immersive
attractions in any location
Promotional Feature: EAS - Beautiful Horizons
The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
Theme Parks: Desert Operations
On the brink of an entertainment revolution, Dubai looks forward to three major theme park openings. Attractions Management caught up with key decision- makers from the upcoming attractions
Mystery Shopper: Disney Delights
Disneyland Shanghai is the company’s first new theme park resort since 2005 and its biggest investment to date. TEA president-elect David Willrich went undercover to find out what Disney’s doing differently
Analysis: Part 3 - Benchmarking
Consultant David Camp asks how we measure success as he focuses on benchmarking and market penetration rates in part three of the series
Opinion: Media Frenzy
Is it time for media-based rides to raise their game? Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors from Oscar-winning special effects studio Framestore, believe Hollywood-standard content is the next step for the industry
Empex Empex Watertoys will present creative water features that are interactive and educational at the same time, teaching kids about water flow, pressure, trajectory and more. Children using Empex products learn through pedalling, turning handwheels and cranking pumps and levers, creating different results and thus enriching the play process.Interactive waterplay – or having a user’s input create a variable output or response from a water feature – is of prime importance in splash parks.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: Empex
Interactive waterplay, where an action creates a response, is central to modern splash parks
WhiteWater West The Blast Racer by WhiteWater West sends riders racing side-by-side uphill – and the idea was inspired by riding a Master Blaster with a foam mat facing head-first. The Blast Racer is compact, perfect to fill a narrow area of land and very visually appealing, adding a burst of colour in a two to eight-lane configuration, depending on the park’s capacity demands and the desired throughput. Riders challenge each other to see who is the fastest, providing a completely different experience with a competitive edge, which encourages repeat rides and longer days at the waterpark. The world’s first Blast Racer debuted at Yinji Xinmi Waterpark in China in June 2016.
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WhiteWater West’s Blast Racer at Yinji Xinmi Waterpark
OpenAire Visit OpenAire’s booth at the WWA Show to find out about a range of installations, including WaTiki Waterpark and Kalahari Pocono Mountains. Thanks to an OpenAire double-sloped retractable roof, WaTiki Waterpark in Rapid City, South Dakota, has long been an all-seasons family destination that provides a natural atmosphere whatever the weather. WaTiki has since installed a retractable roof on its restaurant and another to create an additional seating area. Meanwhile, OpenAire created a system of skylights and enclosures for Kalahari Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, which is currently being expanded. The attraction is set to become the largest indoor waterpark under one roof in the US.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: OpenAire
Proslide ProSlide is presenting its latest installation, Spinning Out, a “tower of thrills” combining four of the company’s iconic slide experiences. The custom complex, which opened in July at Beech Bend Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is centred around a 17-metre (55-foot) tower and boasts a throughput of up to 1,620 riders per hour. The first is Cyclone Saucers, with three FlyingSAUCER features tilted on a 15 per cent gradient for a maximum dropping sensation. The other slides are Tidal Wave (ProSlide PIPElineWAVE), where riders surge up a wall and hang weightless before rocketing back down, Riptide (ProSlide TORNADO 24) which splits into two separate funnels, and Polynesian Plunge (CannonBOWL 40), which drops riders into a swirling bowl.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: ProSlide
ProSlide’s FlyingSAUCER is a major new ride feature at Beech Bend Splash Lagoon, Kentucky
Polin Visit Polin’s booth to find out about a number of new installations. Royal Caribbean has unveiled a thrilling waterpark aboard its Harmony of the Seas cruise liner, featuring three signature rides by Polin. Together creating the “perfect storm”, the three slides Cyclone, Typhoon and Supercell are based on Polin’s popular Aquatube and Space Hole designs. Cyclone and Typhoon form the ship’s signature attraction, The Ultimate Abyss. Riders travel through a network of enclosed tubes, alternating between transparent and dark sections, before dropping 30 metres (100 feet) and exiting to the deck. Supercell features a giant basin and open bowl design, where riders are swept up by the centrifugal force passing through the central hole and exiting below. Polin is also presenting the competitive Space Race experience installed at Oasis Waterpark in Izmir and the brand new Land of Legends Waterpark in Antalya – both in Turkey.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: Polin
Polin’s “perfect storm” of slides is open aboard the Harmony of the Seas cruise
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest
wellbeing innovation: Silent Loads, an approach designed to meet the needs of modern spa
guests with precision and depth. [more...]
The World Waterpark Association Show
returns to the good-time city of
New Orleans, Louisiana, from 11 to 14 October.
Top suppliers share their trade show news
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2016 issue 3
Editor’s Letter: Place-Shifting
Technology is giving us the
power to Place-Shift experiences
to create on-demand, immersive
attractions in any location
Promotional Feature: EAS - Beautiful Horizons
The attractions industry is set to descend upon one of Europe’s
most inspiring cities – Barcelona. And if it’s inspiration
you’re looking for, the Euro Attractions Show is the place
Theme Parks: Desert Operations
On the brink of an entertainment revolution, Dubai looks forward to three major theme park openings. Attractions Management caught up with key decision- makers from the upcoming attractions
Mystery Shopper: Disney Delights
Disneyland Shanghai is the company’s first new theme park resort since 2005 and its biggest investment to date. TEA president-elect David Willrich went undercover to find out what Disney’s doing differently
Analysis: Part 3 - Benchmarking
Consultant David Camp asks how we measure success as he focuses on benchmarking and market penetration rates in part three of the series
Opinion: Media Frenzy
Is it time for media-based rides to raise their game? Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors from Oscar-winning special effects studio Framestore, believe Hollywood-standard content is the next step for the industry
Empex Empex Watertoys will present creative water features that are interactive and educational at the same time, teaching kids about water flow, pressure, trajectory and more. Children using Empex products learn through pedalling, turning handwheels and cranking pumps and levers, creating different results and thus enriching the play process.Interactive waterplay – or having a user’s input create a variable output or response from a water feature – is of prime importance in splash parks.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: Empex
Interactive waterplay, where an action creates a response, is central to modern splash parks
WhiteWater West The Blast Racer by WhiteWater West sends riders racing side-by-side uphill – and the idea was inspired by riding a Master Blaster with a foam mat facing head-first. The Blast Racer is compact, perfect to fill a narrow area of land and very visually appealing, adding a burst of colour in a two to eight-lane configuration, depending on the park’s capacity demands and the desired throughput. Riders challenge each other to see who is the fastest, providing a completely different experience with a competitive edge, which encourages repeat rides and longer days at the waterpark. The world’s first Blast Racer debuted at Yinji Xinmi Waterpark in China in June 2016.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: WhiteWater
WhiteWater West’s Blast Racer at Yinji Xinmi Waterpark
OpenAire Visit OpenAire’s booth at the WWA Show to find out about a range of installations, including WaTiki Waterpark and Kalahari Pocono Mountains. Thanks to an OpenAire double-sloped retractable roof, WaTiki Waterpark in Rapid City, South Dakota, has long been an all-seasons family destination that provides a natural atmosphere whatever the weather. WaTiki has since installed a retractable roof on its restaurant and another to create an additional seating area. Meanwhile, OpenAire created a system of skylights and enclosures for Kalahari Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, which is currently being expanded. The attraction is set to become the largest indoor waterpark under one roof in the US.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: OpenAire
Proslide ProSlide is presenting its latest installation, Spinning Out, a “tower of thrills” combining four of the company’s iconic slide experiences. The custom complex, which opened in July at Beech Bend Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is centred around a 17-metre (55-foot) tower and boasts a throughput of up to 1,620 riders per hour. The first is Cyclone Saucers, with three FlyingSAUCER features tilted on a 15 per cent gradient for a maximum dropping sensation. The other slides are Tidal Wave (ProSlide PIPElineWAVE), where riders surge up a wall and hang weightless before rocketing back down, Riptide (ProSlide TORNADO 24) which splits into two separate funnels, and Polynesian Plunge (CannonBOWL 40), which drops riders into a swirling bowl.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: ProSlide
ProSlide’s FlyingSAUCER is a major new ride feature at Beech Bend Splash Lagoon, Kentucky
Polin Visit Polin’s booth to find out about a number of new installations. Royal Caribbean has unveiled a thrilling waterpark aboard its Harmony of the Seas cruise liner, featuring three signature rides by Polin. Together creating the “perfect storm”, the three slides Cyclone, Typhoon and Supercell are based on Polin’s popular Aquatube and Space Hole designs. Cyclone and Typhoon form the ship’s signature attraction, The Ultimate Abyss. Riders travel through a network of enclosed tubes, alternating between transparent and dark sections, before dropping 30 metres (100 feet) and exiting to the deck. Supercell features a giant basin and open bowl design, where riders are swept up by the centrifugal force passing through the central hole and exiting below. Polin is also presenting the competitive Space Race experience installed at Oasis Waterpark in Izmir and the brand new Land of Legends Waterpark in Antalya – both in Turkey.
• attractions-kit.net keyword: Polin
Polin’s “perfect storm” of slides is open aboard the Harmony of the Seas cruise
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest
wellbeing innovation: Silent Loads, an approach designed to meet the needs of modern spa
guests with precision and depth. [more...]
