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Atlantis Rising – $1.6 Billion Atlantis Sanya Resort adds to the Buoyant Chinese Market
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 […]
Making Waves in Waco: BSR Surf Ranch Brings Out-of-Sea Surfing to Texas
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 […]
How Vortex has Doubled the Fun at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
When the UAE’s DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island turned to Vortex to enhance its children’s aquatic play offering, the original plan was to create a splash pad. But, one look at the company’s pirate boat aquatic play structure blew that idea clean out of the water. Blooloop spoke with Virginie Guilbeault (right), […]
Polin Waterparks' Sohret Pakis: 'Consumers are now shaping our designs.'
Polin Waterparks, based in Turkey, is celebrating 40 years as one of the industry’s leading waterslide and waterpark innovators. Eurasia’s biggest supplier, the company has completed over 2500 waterparks projects in 100 countries around the world. Signature rides include the patented King Cobra, Magic Spheres, Magicone, and Space Shuttle. A key driver of this success […]
The IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016: (Virtually) the Best Show in Town
Looking for the Next Big Thing: How Merlin Entertainments Finds New Magic
Since 1999, Merlin Entertainments has been working its magic on the attractions industry, achieving meteoric growth with a lean corporate structure to become the second largest attractions company in the world after Disney. Currently operating in 23 countries, with a growing presence in Asia, Merlin’s smart, focussed leadership and entrepreneurial culture, coupled with strategically astute […]
Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole: Making Dallas a Summer Destination
The luxury oasis resort that's made the quiet season something to shout about.
Multi Theme Park Destination in Dubai Prepares for Opening in October
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