Water park stories

The second DEAL Live by blooloop conference took place 26th March at the city’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. Delegates heard from industry leaders and key analysts about the Middle East attractions sector.

The Rajgreen Group of Companies is one of the fastest-growing business conglomerates in India. Last year the initial phase of its Amaazia Theme Park, a ground-breaking waterpark, opened to visitors. Now the Group is forging ahead with its $75 million IP based theme park. Blooloop spoke to Sanjay Movaliya, Chairman of Rajgreen Group about his business, his vision, […]

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At DEAL Live by blooloop this week in Dubai we asked some of our speakers and sponsors to share with us what they think the most exciting new developments and future trends are for the Middle East attractions industry.  Here are their answers… Content is key in driving footfall Ahmad Hussain bin Essa, CEO of Global Village Dubai […]

Michigan’s Adventure is the state’s largest amusement and water park.  Located in Muskegon County, it features more than 60 rides. The 250-acre (1.0 km²) park also includes an outdoor water park, WildWater Adventure, that has just upgraded its offering for younger guests. The park has been owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company since […]

Dominic Wigley joined Merlin Entertainments in 2014 as Group Health, Safety and Security Director. Less than a year later Merlin suffered their worst accident in the company’s history. The Smiler accident in June 2015 rocked the second largest attractions company in the world, and brought Wigley’s department into the spotlight. Blooloop talked to Wigley about […]

The $1.6 billion destination resort Atlantis Sanya will open at the end of the year on Hainan Island in China. Atlantis resorts celebrate the lost mythical kingdom of Atlantis, discussed by Greek philosopher Plato in 360 BCE. Russell Stokes, Vice President of Aquaventure Operations at Atlantis Sanya, spoke to Blooloop about the iconic luxury resort. He […]

Perfect waves that break on demand? Over 200 miles from the ocean? BSR (Barefoot Ski Ranch) Cable Park Resort is bringing the surf vibe to the heart of Texas with BSR Surf Ranch. Stuart Parsons (left) has already turned his ranch into a unique water sport and leisure facility. Now he’s adding a two acre surf […]