Dear readers, 

Welcome to the June edition of our monthly MENA Leisure Update! As the buzz of summer heightens, we see the region’s leisure and attractions sector ready to ignite joy and memories for visitors of all ages. Young minds in particular will be kept busy with the array of thrilling opportunities in front of them; from zipping, to gaming, to discovering and learning, the time will fly as they immerse in the fun.

Fresh off with a new Board for May 2024-2025, MENALAC’s various committees will invite bright new minds and hands to better serve the dynamic needs of the trade council and our beloved industry, with an aim to enhance our strategic initiatives, and ensure that we are more responsive to the evolving challenges and opportunities within the MENA leisure sector. We encourage all Members to take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to the growth of our industry by joining one of the four MENALAC committees; find out how to easily apply below.

Be sure to mark your calendars for an insightful Health, Safety, and Environmental online edu-session coming up on the 4th of July 2024. Led by Josh Fail-Brown, Managing Director of SESC Consultancy, the session entitled, THE IMPORTANCE AND HSE BENEFITS OF BUILT ASSET CONDITION SURVEYS WITHIN LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES is tailored for our operator members and will cover essential topics to help you maintain the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and enhance your knowledge - register now below.

Make sure you are following all of MENALAC’s digital platforms to stay up to date on region’s beating pulse of news and events, as well as checking out our website to access an abundance of free resources to be at the top of your game within the leisure and attractions industry. Together, we are shaping the future of the MENA leisure sector, so read on to enter the community and relish in the wonder on offer. 

Join us for a critical online edu-session on the Importance and HSE Benefits of Built Asset Condition Surveys within Leisure and Entertainment Venues. MENALAC Members - don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure your venues are safe, sustainable, and ready to deliver exceptional experiences!

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Cyan Waterpark is currently the biggest water park in Saudi Arabia since 2022. Based in Jeddah, it is the first water park in Saudi to allow both genders and family to enjoy the attractions together on the same time. Cyan Waterpark is owned by Rawae Company which was in the leading entertainment company in Saudi since 1978 and expanded to home accessories, stationery, kids’ activities, Little Farm, F&B and Cyan Waterpark.

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Unique Urban Solutions combines industry experience, leveraging existing knowledge and industry relationships, to provide designs and projects that will challenge you to RETHINK the unique concept for water features, urban art & decoration, light – art & lighting, and urban furniture. They have collaborated with more than 500 projects, including multiple award-winning ones such as ICONSIAM, Bangkok (MAPIC 2019 Best Shopping Mall and Gold Stevie® Award ‘Art, Entertainment & Public - Art Event’), DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY, Dubai (Design award at MECS+R) and WYNN + GALAXY Casinos | Macau. 

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Vintia is a leading leisure management solutions provider, part of Salto Wecosystem who develop scalable and comprehensive ticketing, booking, management and payment solutions that increases efficiency, security and revenue by optimising customer experiences. Through seamless integration, 24/7 customer service and market-leading software applications, they are committed to simplifying the entire visitor and sales journey. Used by leisure parks, visitor attraction sites, leading museums and cities, Vintia’s innovative ticketing and booking solutions are helping businesses reach their full potential through powerful software, hardware, and domain expertise. 

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SANDERSON GLOBAL is an international award-winning planning and design consultant of Location Based Entertainment with more than 35 years of proven experience delivering world renowned tourism destinations, parks and attractions in 36 countries. 

Sanderson Global was incorporated in 1989 as Australia's first specialty Thematic Design and Construction Corporation and has since evolved into one of the biggest names in the Asia Pacific & Middle East thematic arena.

They are widely recognised for successfully delivering projects for the most iconic names in the entertainment industry including Qiddiya, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal Studios, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Sea World, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Dubai Parks & Resorts and Fox Studios among many others. 

Their professional services cover conceptual design, master planning, market analysis, feasibility studies, schematic design, and detailed design & operations consulting.

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In 1739, the Ruggieri brothers from Italy made a name for themselves as pyrotechnicians and became the European leader in fireworks displays, orchestrating major pyrotechnics events nationally and internationally. Now they are a global specialist in Multimedia show creation and production with numerous world famous projects such as Burj Khalifa, Effiel Tower, Viduc Millaut and numerous theme parks such as Puy du Fou and DisneyLand Paris. They imagine, design and produce complete shows combining sound, light, lasers, drones, fireworks, and video mapping for an exclusive experience. Their designs and certifications are in compliance with European regulations and Ruggieri was the first of two firework companies in the world to be certified ISO 9001 for industrial and commercial processes, from product design to the final stage of use.

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