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Disney Guests Get Extra Magic Hours
3/3/2006--Disney waterparks join the roster of theme parks participating in the “Extra Magic Hours” feature at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests stay..

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Budget Dollars with FREE Convention Registration as a Volunteer
3/3/06--Some of the most important people at each year’s WWA Symposium & Trade Show are the volunteers. These individuals arrive early and st..

It’s Never Too Late to Say, Thanks, Again!
3/3/2006--At each year’s WWA Symposium & Trade Show, dozens of volunteers provide their services to help the event run smoothly. At the 2005 event..

TiLE Event Covers Range of International Leisure Activities
TiLE (Trends, Technology, Theming and Design in Leisure Environments) is the international forum for leisure venues that entertain, inform or educate...

Industry mourns death of George Millay, 'Father of the Waterpark'
2/6/06--The waterpark industry lost its "father" today with the death of George Millay. Millay, who died this morning, had fought off cancer for sev..

1st Annual European Symposium Focuses on Water Leisure Topics
1/27/06--WWA’s successful efforts in reaching out to its international members resulted in the most significant international presence in years at the..

Be “Water-Aware” During National Water Safety Week
1/27/06--It’s a startling statistic: Six people drown in U.S. pools everyday. But they don’t have to. A little common-sense information can make the..

Look Forward to Special Events at Disney This Fall
1/25/06--Walt Disney World is planning some extra special events during 2006 that should make your business trip to attend WWA’s Annual Symposium &..

WWA Members Score Big in Recent Association-Sponsored Contests
1/25/06--You might not see the results at the Cannes Film Festival, but staff at Sandcastle Waterpark,

DOL Rescinds Major Restrictions to 15-Year-Old Lifeguards
1/20/06--The U.S. Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Division (DOL/WHD) has clarified its enforcement position on the employment of 15-year-old lifeg..

WWA Joins Forces in Homeland Security Initiative
1/2/06--The U.S. government is making efforts to improve preparedness for potential terrorist threats against U.S. entertainment and recreation venues..

Make Trip to Disney More Fun with Group Activities
1/4/06--As you, your family and your colleagues begin making plans to attend WWA’s Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 18-22 at Walt Disney World’..

Fijas Named New Chair of WWA Safety Committee
1/5/06--Mike Fijas, Palace Entertainment, has been named as the new chair of the WWA Safety Committee. Taking the reins from former chair Franceen G..

Make a New Year’s Pledge To Join one of WWA’s Committees
1/7/06--One of the best ways you can help improve your business and the industry as a whole is to get involved. One of the easiest ways to do that i..

Attendees & Exhibitors Hit the Jackpot at WWA’s 25th Anniversary Convention
10/14/05—WWA celebrated its Silver Anniversary Symposium & Trade Show in Las-Vegas style with blockbuster events, instructive educational sessions..

A Thriving Trade Show
10/14/05—Trade Show exhibitors at the World Waterpark Association’s convention apparently sensed attendees’ enthusiasm for the event. Geoff Chutter, P..

Education Is Key Attraction at 2005 Convention
10/14/05—In recent years, the World Waterpark Association has seen more developers interested in the waterpark industry. The most notable growth has b..

Sharing the Glory in the 2005 General Session
10/14/05--One of the keynote events of each year's WWA General Session is the announcement of WWA Board Award recipients. The WWA Boa..

WWA Honors Board Award Recipients
10/14/05--The WWA Annual Board Awards were announced at the 2005 WWA Symposium & Trade Show¡¦s General Session in Las Vegas. Th..

WWA Honors Hall of Fame Inductees
10/14/05--The 2005 WWA Symposium & Trade Show's General Session honored several new inductees into the WWA Hall of Fame, which began in 2000 wit..

WWA Awards Best Booth Honors to Exhibitors
10/14/05--The 2005 WWA Symposium & Trade Show presented awards for the best booths at its Trade Show to the following exhibit..

WWA Golf Tourney Winners Go Out Swinging
10/14/05--The 2005 WWA Symposium & Trade Show presented awards for the top golfers in its annual Golf Tournament to:
*1st place Team: Mike Ri..

WWA’s Recent Successes Portend Future Rewards
10/14/05—The General Session at the WWA Symposium & Trade Show also was an opportunity for the WWA to review the past year’s successes. Root des..

2005 Networking Events Provide Growth Opportunities
10/14/05—The World Waterpark Association takes special pride in offering networking events at its annual convention that give attendees and exhibito..

2005 Wave Review Winners Display Marketing Excellence
10/14/05—The World Waterpark Association awarded honors in its annual Wave Review marketing competition during the annual convention in Las Vegas. T..

2005 SWIM! Winners Prove Training is Key
10/14/05—The World Waterpark Association awarded honors in its annual SWIM! (Superior Waterpark Inspiration & Motivation) competition during the..

WWA will ‘rock the house’—House of Blues, that is!
6/6/05--The notoriously cool House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort will be host to WWA’s 25th Annual Symposium & Trade Show’s Reunion Party in Las..

WWA Annual Good Bye Bash will be wet-and-wavy
6/6/05--The Mandalay Bay’s wave pool will be an inviting retreat for an end-of-the-convention get-together on Friday, Oct. 7, in Las Vegas. The annual..

WWA golf tourney will be on ‘heavenly’ course
6/6/05--Angel Park Golf Club will be the site of this year’s Annual WWA Golf Tournament, Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Las Vegas.
Voted “Best Golf Course of ..

WWA convention offers new options in lifeguard training
5/4/05--WWA is giving convention attendees more choices in lifeguard training this fall. Now, in addition to the other courses WWA has offered for man..

Waterpark Development & Expansion Workshop offers much-needed education
5/4/05--With the accelerated growth going on in the waterpark industry, it’s no wonder the WWA’s “Waterpark Development & Expansion Workshop” cont..

WWA Symposium shaping up with tools that keep you effective, creative and successful
5/5/2005--This year’s Symposium will be bursting with results-producing content at dozens of different seminars and workshops. The WWA curriculum is..

Real-life reviews of Mandalay Bay stir up excitement
4/4/05--“Worth staying there!” “Loved it!” “We had a blast!”
Those are only a few of the comments actual guests made
who have stayed at the Mand..

DVDs of WWA’s TV teasers now include real-life sample
3/1/2005--If you haven’t yet requested a copy of WWA’s new TV teaser commercials, you can now get them on DVD. The DVD version of the 30-second-- TV s..

Mary Jane Brewer Leaves Association Position
4/1/05--The World Waterpark Association announced that Mary Jane Brewer, Director of Park Member Development, recently left the Association to accept ..

Waterpark leaders in ‘Power 25’
2/1/05--Ten leaders in the waterpark industry were among 25 who were profiled in an article of “The Power 25” in the February 2005 issue of Aquati..

Speakers: Now is time to contact WWA for Vegas Symposium presentations
2/1/05--The World Waterpark Association is currently accepting submissions from people interested in presenting seminars at the 25th Annual Symposium ..

TV Advertising Too Expensive? Not For WWA Members!
1/18/2005--WWA has alleviated the high cost of TV advertising by developing teaser ads for its members.
Writing a script. Hiring actors. Locatin..

Annual Waterpark Convention Reaches Out to New Industry Segments: Part I
10/22/2004—WWA’s 24th Annual Symposium & Trade Show’s educational sessions are increasingly important to an industry that continues to ex..

Annual Waterpark Convention Reaches Out to New Industry Segments: Part II
Millay speaks his mind
Often referred to as the "Father of Waterparks" based on his creation and development of Wet ’n Wild back in 1977, Geo..

Annual Waterpark Convention Reaches Out to New Industry Segments: Part III
New initiatives announced
The General Session also was an opportunity for the WWA to announce several new programs and initiatives now availa..

Annual Waterpark Convention Reaches Out to New Industry Segments: Part IV

Trade Show offers expert connections
The WWA Trade Show has developed a worldwide reputation as the global meeting place of the water l..

Executive Board Awards announced

10/22/2004—The WWA's Board of Directors presented the following Executive Board Awards at the 24th Annual WWA Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10..

2004 Best Speakers announced

10/22/2004--The 2004 Best Speakers were announced at the World Waterpark Association's 24th Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10 in Fort La..

2004 Wave Review winners announced

10/22/2004--Winners in the 2004 Wave Review competition were announced at the World Waterpark Association's 24th Annual Symposium & Trade Show...

2004 WWA Annual Golf Tournament winners announced

10/22/2004--Winners in the 2004 WWA Annual Golf Tournament competition were announced at the World Waterpark Association's 24th Annual Symposium &a..

2004 Best Booth Awards announced

10/22/2004--The 2004 Best Booths were announced at the World Waterpark Association's 24th Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 8-9 in Fort Laude..

2004 SWIM! winners announced

10/20/2004--Winners in the 2004 SWIM! competition were announced at the World Waterpark Association's 24th Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. ..

Coming soon: Newly updated 2004 edition of ‘Considerations for Operating Safety’
06/2004-After many months of behind-the-scenes efforts, the Safety Committee of the World Waterpark Association has finalized the creation of a newly ..

New SWIM! Awards will recognize & award employee training accomplishments
06/2004-The SWIM! (Superior Waterpark Inspiration & Motivation!) Awards, a new awards competition sponsored by the World Waterpark Association, ar..

Wave Review award entries due August 13
06/2004-You spent months over the winter in brainstorming sessions with your staff to create those important marketing pieces designed to get consumer..

Award-winning Bonaventure Country Club to act as host for annual WWA golf tournament
06/2004-Bonaventure Country Club, a semi-private golf facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will be host to the legendary World Waterpark Association Ann..

Fort Lauderdale Convention Center designed as high-tech place to get business done
06/2004-The site of the World Waterpark Association’s 2004 Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10, is one of the most up-to-date facilities in t..

WWA member benefits include deals on credit-card processing fees
05/2004-Credit-card processing can include many hidden fees that you may not have realized were incrementally cutting into your profitability. As cons..

Convention tracks will set you straight at Annual Symposium & Trade Show
05/2004-The World Waterpark Association’s Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is host to the most comprehensive wat..

Convention’s social events make networking easy for attendees
05/2004-Every year, WWA carefully plans a variety of social events designed to allow attendees of the annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10 in ..

Now taking hotel reservations for Fort Lauderdale convention options

04/2004-Attendees can now book reservations for the 24th Annual WWA Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 6-10, in Fort Lauderdale. Guests can book room..

Make Wave Review entry a priority
04/2004-The Wave Review is an annual competition sponsored by WWA that recognizes excellence in marketing efforts within the waterpark industry. Now i..

Going Dutch at the TiLE Show
04/2004-The 2004 TiLE Show, June 15-17 at the Maastricht Exhibition & Congress in the Netherlands, will give attendees the opportunity to particip..

Students turn to ‘Development & Expansion Guide’ for waterpark info
04/2004-A growing number of colleges and universities are requesting copies of the World Waterpark Association’s “Development and Expansion Guide” to ..