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Thrill ride.(Aquatics International services to water park industry)(Editorial)
It's no secret that the booming waterpark industry has significantly changed the world of aquatics. In fact, many professionals credit waterparks and their thrill rides for helping fill pools and parks across the country.
And this growth shows no signs of slowing. Many operators are only beginning to learn what adding waterpark activities can do for their aquatics centers. Others are looking for new ways to capitalize on this trend. If you're among either group, this issue is for you.
Our annual Waterpark Issue gives you an insider's look at the direction this exciting, fast-changing segment of the aquatics industry is moving, and what the various trends might mean for operators big and small.
First off is competition. Noticing how popular waterparks have become, many operators of dry parks are adding waterpark-style activities to spice tip their offerings and boost their attendance. But as we discovered, there's more to it than just adding water. The first in a two-part series on the subject begins on page 24.
Next, we move to the growing trend of indoor waterpark resorts on ...
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- Press release article from: M2 Presswire September 4, 2008 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Mogharabi, Shabnam October 1, 2005 700+ words
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- Research and Markets: A Report on the Marine-Bred Aquatics Industry in China is...
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 5, 2008 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Johnston, Kevin M. Kinziger, Michael November 1, 2003 700+ words
...to the fore, this is an issue the aquatics industry would do well to address. Even at...As such, the results reflect the aquatics industry as a whole. The standard of care...of what's happening across the aquatics industry. Nearly 90 percent of pool operators...