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Waterpark Resorts Today Update
FEBRUARY 2009
OPINION METER
Take our poll: Are you able to find the product you need to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act?


DATA BANK
Waterpark Resort Openings, By Year


EXPERT’S CORNER
“Fixed Expenses Aren’t Really Fixed” by Kirby D. Payne, CHA, president of The American Hospitality Management Co.


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News

Indoor Theme Park Opens at the Dells
Hotel Waterpark Resorts Workshop Set for March 10-13, 2009 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin  Dells
Disney, Army Make Vacations More Affordable for Troops
Great Wolf gets extension on Ohio resort


Hot Projects
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Holiday Inn and Splash Bay
Maumee, Ohio

Second Look

We know it's tough for busy professionals to find the time to read every story in each issue of Aquatics International. Here's your chance to catch up.

When Lightning Strikes
Should you close your indoor pool when lightning approaches? The answer may surprise you.


Tip of the Month

If you’re not providing the latest in Wi-Fi and communications technology for guests, consider an upgrade. According to Dan Lowden, vice president of business development and marketing at Wayport Inc. in Irving, Texas, “Customers have been known to select where they visit, eat or play based on their ability to access a network and the quality of their online experiences.”

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Industry Events

FEBRUARY

6-8 The New York Times Travel Show
New York, N.Y. www.nytravelshow.com

10-11 WWA North American Spring Symposium
Grapevine, Texas www.waterparks.org/memberseducation.asp

10-11 The Hotel Association of Canada Conference
Toronto, Ontario, Canada www.hacconference.ca

18 American Hotel & Lodging Webinar: Leveraging Green to Become Stronger and More Cost-Efficient
www.ahla.com/content.aspx?id=24984

20-21 Orlando Pool & Spa Show
Orlando, Fla. www.floridapoolpro.com

23-24 2009 Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show
Minneapolis, Minn. www.upshowonline.com/index.cfm

24-28 Southwest Pool & Spa Show
Galveston, Texas www.swpoolandspashow.com


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