Dear readers,
Summer has arrived, and the Middle East and North Africa region has a host of exciting new openings and additions to offer families seeking relief from the heat. Get ready to beat the temperatures with thrilling experiences!
The month of June also ends on a high with celebrations for Eid Al Adha. MENALAC extends warm wishes to you and your families over the joyous and blessed period. Eid Mubarak!
In our latest episode of Member Musing, we had the pleasure of hosting Ghassan Assi, COO of TRAMPO Extreme, who joined the podcast to share his perspective on the impact of MENALAC within the MENA region’s booming leisure and attractions industry, as well as the importance of keeping families active in today’s generation. Subscribe now to our social media pages and podcast platforms to tune into future Member Musing episodes as soon as they appear.
After the AGM in May, we saw an enthusiastic response from Members volunteering for our various MENALAC Committees. We are delighted to witness the passion our Members have in taking MENALAC to the next level. There is also a lot going on behind the scenes with the Events Committee as we finalise the MENALAC Calendar of Events for June 2023- June 2024…so watch this space for updates!
As MENALAC begins its next year under its new Board of 2023-2024, it is determined to evolve and is now actively seeking a Director General that will look to grow MENALAC’s influence and message more rapidly across the region. Be sure to check out the job advert below, and if you think you are the one that we are looking for, do not hesitate to get in touch!
Keep reading to discover the newly opened venues across the region and to celebrate the achievements of our esteemed Members at the end of Q2 2023.
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In their march towards net zero country heads, government entities, policymakers and private institutions across the MENA region are putting in concerted efforts to build a robust sustainability roadmap. From reducing carbon footprint to ‘greening’ initiatives, creating job opportunities for the local population to ensuring diversity and inclusion, leisure and entertainment industry majors are seriously thinking about every aspect of their operations.
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Ghassan Assi, COO, TRAMPO Extreme shares his passionate perspective on the impact of MENALAC within the MENA region’s expanding leisure and attractions industry, as well as discussing the growth of TRAMPO Extreme and the importance of keeping families active in today’s generation. Listen Now
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Fun Zone Park Kuwait is a thrilling kids' entertainment destination, offering an array of exciting games and activities. Their facility is designed to provide endless fun for children, with interactive games, engaging rides, and captivating play areas. Whether it's bouncing on trampolines, conquering obstacle courses, or exploring themed play zones, kids will have a blast in our entertainment wonderland. Safety is their priority, and parents can relax knowing their children are in a secure environment.
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Dubai-based future-forward entertainment company HYPERSPACE is strategically building a new format of location-based entertainment integrating physical and digital entertainment, creating highly tech enabled immersive experience parks.
Read this exclusive Q&A with Alexander Heller, Founder & CEO, HyperSpace as he talks about successfully integrating entertainment and technology to create the future of entertainment. Read More
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The water park market continues to grow and evolve since its inception in the early 1900s. Today, it continues to gain popularity worldwide, introducing innovations in
design, attractions, theming, sustainability and technology. In the MENA region
specifically, the spend on leisure, amusement, and theme parks is expected to reach $609 million (Dh2.23 billion) in 2023, according to a recent report issued by
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, a global industry
association.
Discover the thought-provoking article authored by Julie Kline, Marketing Manager at Aquatic Development Group & EpicSurf. In this enlightening piece, Julie delves into the evolution of water park-based attractions, the inclusive concept of Surfing Made for ALL, the implementation of eco-friendly principles in water parks, and other captivating insights. Read More
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