OCTOBER 2023 5 Park Hoppin’ The latest from Susan Storey 6-18 Park News What’s happening across industry


20-21 Cover Story Mack Rides’ Airific


22-36 Awards Supplement Park World Excellence Awards highlights


37-40 Water Rides


Industry insights from the world of water


42-43 Sustainability A look at who is going solar 44-45 Park Profile SplashMania in Malaysia


46-47 Industry Insider In conversation with Markus Beyr of Attraktion!


48-54 Product Showcase What’s new from manufacturers


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Welcome to the latest issue! It’s a busy month for industry as everyone gears up for one of the biggest weeks on the calendar. Not that you’ll have needed reminding, but IAAPA Expo in Orlando is happening next month from 13-17 November.


But we’ve got plenty to keep you going in the meantime! Our feature this month covers all things water - from water rides right through to some seriously cool surf simulators and magical water features. We’re taking a look at the many wonders of water on pages 37-40 with insights from the likes of WhiteWater and more.


And we’re continuing our watery theme with our Park Profile of the awesome SplashMania in Malaysia. Head to pages 44-45 to find out why this water park is bringing something special to Malaysia.


Things are heating up elsewhere in the issue - namely because lots of operators within the entertainment and attractions industry are turning to solar energy to be more sustainable (pages 42-43). Read our interview with Attraktion! CEO and mastermind Markus Beyr on pages 46-47 - and check out the highlights from September’s Park World Excellence Awards in Vienna on pages 22-36. Congratulations to all the winners!


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Editor: Charlotte Westwood cwestwood@datateam.co.uk


North American Editor: Susan Storey


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Publishing Director: Paul Ryder pryder@datateam.co.uk Managing Director: Parvez Kayani pkayani@datateam.co.uk P44 THIS MONTH


THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:


Mack Rides is flying high. Find out more about the  creation, Airific, on pages 20-21.


Publication Secretary: Tracey Ballard (+44 1622 699109) parkworld@datateam.co.uk


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