ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteWater's press conference at IAAPA Expo 2024 was a celebration of new projects, thrilling products, and noteworthy achievements. The company announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and celebrated CEO Geoff Chutter's induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame.
ISO 14001 Certification and Impact Report
WhiteWater is proud to share that the company has achieved ISO 14001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems. It is assurance for partners and clients that WhiteWater is proactively taking measures to minimize its negative impacts on the environment. The current scope covers the management of environmental risks associated with product development and design, marketing, sales, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and servicing originating from the head office, with the scope to expand in the following years.
Releasing its first-ever Impact Report (download here), WhiteWater publicly details its environmental, social, supply chain, and governance activities, which demonstrate the commitment the company has to managing its business ethically. As Geoff comments, "How we do business is as important to us as what we make." And what WhiteWater makes are exceptional attractions around the world for clients who push boundaries.
It is why world-class clients return to us when it's time for their next new park or expansion.
Yas Waterworld Expansion
Having worked with Yas Waterworld since its inception, WhiteWater is proud to be collaborating again with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, for the most anticipated expansion project in the Middle East. Yas Waterworld will be increasing its guest capacity by 20% in 2025, introducing 18 new rides and 3.3 km (2 mi) of slide path—all from WhiteWater—to bring the total number of attractions to over 70. Making headlines will be the UAE's highest water slide—a Flatline Loop at 40 meters (131 feet) in height—and a Shoot the Chute, the first water ride in the world to be integrated into a water slide tower. Following the park's theme of Emirati heritage, this 20-seat amusement ride will extend the Legend of the Lost Pearl storyline and take guests down a 15-meter (49-foot) plunge with a refreshing splash for both riders and spectators.
Promising adventure around every corner, additional highlights for this expansion area will include first-of-its-kind Master Blasters, the biggest and longest Parallel Pursuit competition slides in the world, and a new kids' area featuring the world's first Mini Blaster Fusion slide.
Americas Are Riding High
Latin America's leisure sector is heating up; developers are now very active, especially in hotels and resorts. WhiteWater has a number of projects in progress in discerning properties.
Regionally, families are a dominating force, and Thermas dos Laranjais in Brazil will open a tower with two six-person raft rides, each a fusion of three large iconic water slide features, in 2025. Another prominent project in Brazil will be the tallest water coaster in the world at Beach Park: a Master Blaster launching at 27.9 meters (91.5 feet) in height.
Still in Brazil, the surf park movement is gaining steam. A great example is Endless Surf Angra—to be the largest surf pool in South America—that will open in 2026 at the exclusive Brasil Surfe Clube.
Along with significant potentials, the growth of the Latin American market has an emphasis on sustainability, which WhiteWater is well poised to serve, with the company's continuing efforts on reducing its environmental footprint.
Meanwhile in the USA, notable project openings in 2025 include:
Indoor Water Parks Are Trending
While indoor water parks might not be new, advances in building systems, HVAC, and design concepts are supporting a renewed growth in this segment. The new generation of indoor water parks now has better lighting, with the ability to incorporate retractable roofs or walls and offers additional entertainment as well a section to cater to adults. Examples of some latest projects, with all aquatic attractions supplied by WhiteWater, include:
With WhiteWater having supported clients across the world to bring their ambitious visions to life and shaped aquatic entertainment over four decades, the company's CEO was honoured with one of the industry's highest recognitions.
CEO Geoff Chutter Inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame
At the "LEGENDS: A Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair" event on November 18, Geoff Chutter was inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame. Since founding WhiteWater in 1980, Geoff has been very influential across the attractions industry, covering water park, theme park, resort, and surf spaces worldwide. Not stopping there, he will be lending his wealth of knowledge and business expertise to serve on the 2025 IAAPA Board of Directors.
"I'm truly humbled to be inducted into IAAPA's Hall of Fame," said Geoff. "I interpret this as a reflection of the hard work of our teams across our six business units. My recent appointment to the IAAPA Board only underscores this gratitude. I look forward to serving."
While the year might not be over quite yet, the recognition from the industry and getting to celebrate with peers has been a highlight as WhiteWater looks forward to another great year.
About WhiteWater
WhiteWater began as a water park operator in 1980 and has maintained a focus on the guest experience and achieving operational effectiveness within everything we do. 40 years later we are now the world's largest provider of everything a water park needs, from park design to the broadest product range in the industry. We're here to create places where fun thrives.
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WhiteWater's IAAPA Expo 2024 Update: ISO 14001 Certification, Groundbreaking Projects
WhiteWater's IAAPA Expo 2024 Update: ISO 14001 Certification, Groundbreaking Projects
CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH ARTURO FUENTE KING GOLD
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SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A shared drive towards uncompromising excellence and a passion for enjoying the finer things to enhance life's most precious moments. At the Arturo Fuente Cigar Factory, where the Fuente family has been crafting some of the world's most sought-after cigars since 1912, Hublot and Carlito Fuente unveiled their latest collaborative timepiece that celebrates the 25th anniversary of OpusX, regarded by cigar aficionados as one of the finest and most delectable cigars in the world. In what has become a tradition after 12 years of friendship, Carlito Fuente saw the watch for the first time, among journalists and friends of the brand at the Fuente Factory.
Over the last thirty years, Chateau de la Fuente, the beautiful estate where the Fuente Family cultivates tobacco leaves and handcrafts its coveted Fuente Fuente OpusX (FFOX) cigars, Carlito Fuente decided to build the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, a much needed school and health program, as well as an art academy, for the local community. With the foundations of the Art Academy, laid in 2019 and which Hublot was humbled to take part in, children receive the best education and support, while also developing and nurturing local artistic talents. The Art Academy, which has already been operational for a while, was officially inaugurated on the special occasion of OpusX's 25th anniversary.
With a celebratory theme of gold and green, the 6th special edition series was created by Hublot and inspired by the invaluable vision of Carlito Fuente, the creator of the world renowned Fuente Fuente OpusX luxury brand.
And yet, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold is starkly different from all other editions that have come before. It marks the first time that a Fuente is done in a 42mm Classic Fusion Chronograph case, and the first with both the case and bezel in King Gold. It also features a laser-engraved motif of tobacco leaves but only on the bezel.
The dial is done an a vibrant emerald green tone with a sunray-patterned finish and a gradient "fumé" effect that darkens towards the edges, adding contrast and depth. The anniversary version of the OpusX logo in gold and green is emblazoned on the constant seconds counter at 3 o'clock. The dial's green tone is perfectly matched with the alligator leather and rubber strap's tone.
Hidden from plain sight as a special treat reserved just for the owner, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold edition features an elaborate case back. Made in solid 18k King Gold, the case back is engraved and lacquered with a special OpusX 25th Anniversary artwork. Beneath it beats the HUB1153 automatic chronograph calibre, with a power reserve of 48 hours.
Such a radiant piece celebrating a significant milestone for one of the most cherished names in the world of premium cigars deserves a special presentation. The Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold comes in a grand, green lacquered watch box that doubles as a cigar humidor, designed in collaboration with Manny Iriarte, long time creative partner.
The Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold edition is a limited edition of 50 pieces, available at Hublot boutiques and authorized retailers.
"The honor and privilege of building such a wonderful relationship with Hublot, which I consider family, has been one of my greatest lifetime achievements. Over these many years of incredible success, we have been able to spread love all over the world!" - CARLITO FUENTE
HUBLOT
Hublot is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1980 and based in Nyon. For its first ever timepiece, this fundamentally disruptive company combined gold with a rubber strap in a case with a design inspired by a ship's porthole (hublot in French). Thus, the Art of Fusion was born, blending tradition, innovation, craftsmanship, worlds and talents. It became the brand's aesthetic and technical signature.
This identity was strengthened in 2005 with the Big Bang, which attested to an unrivalled know-how in terms of complications, manufacture movements and state-of-the-art materials. Carbon, titanium, ceramic and sapphire have been developed on this model to technical extremes.
This ground-breaking, high-quality approach to watchmaking is summed up in its philosophy 'Be First, Unique and Different.' It gradually led to other collections with innovative designs: Classic Fusion, Shaped Collection (Spirit of Big Bang, Square Bang) and Manufacture Pieces. These draw on high levels of craftsmanship, both in terms of the materials so dear to Hublot (such as Magic Gold, brightly-coloured ceramics and sapphires) and its manufacture movements (Unico chronograph, Meca-10 and high complications such as the Tourbillon, the Cathedral Minute Repeater and the specific Manufacture Pieces movements).
Hublot's world extends to powerful partnerships including football. 'Hublot Loves Football' has become the slogan at the world's biggest sporting events (such as the FIFA World Cupâ„¢, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA EUROâ„¢) and through its ambassadors. This love of football continues in art, design, music, sport, fine dining and sailing. Lastly, Hublot's implication in joint environmental projects with SORAI and Polar Pod reflects its concern for the issues of the day.
Over 140 boutiques around the world share Hublot's fervour and values, alongside the Hublot.com e-commerce site.
ARTURO FUENTE
For four generations and more than 112 years, the family-owned premium and ultra-premium cigar maker Arturo Fuente has become one of the world's most distinguished and highest-rated cigar brands and a trusted word for quality. As such, Fuente cigars, including the legendary Fuente Fuente OpusX, have amassed an unprecedented following among connoisseurs.
All of which has led the Fuente family to become known as "the reigning family of premium cigars." The corporate headquarters for Arturo Fuente is in a historic 120-year-old former Fuente cigar factory located in the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District in Tampa, Florida. Cigar manufacturing takes place at the famous Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia factories in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, with the most renowned tobacco farm in the world Chateau de la Fuente, located nearby in Bonao, Dominican Republic.
Soon, Arturo Fuente will expand with a new factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, in addition to the company's multiple Nicaraguan tobacco farms.
CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH
ARTURO FUENTE KING GOLD
REFERENCE
CASE
CASEBACK
BEZEL
541.OX.8980.LR.OPX24
LIMITED EDITION XX/50
Satin finished and Polished 18K King
Gold
Size: 42 MM
Thickness: 11.9 MM
Water Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 M
Satin finished and Microblasted
18K King Gold with OPX24 logo engraved
Engraved satin-finished and polished 18K King Gold
DIAL
MOVEMENT
STRAP AND CLASP
PRICE
Gradient green sunray
HUB1153 Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/H)
Power reserve (hours): 48
Number of components : 269
Jewels : 39
Black Rubber and Green Alligator
Strap
18K Gold 5N and Black plated
Stainless Steel Deployant Buckle
36'900.00 CHF
42'200.00 EUR
40'500.00 USD
34'900.00 GBP
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Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
Hublot celebrates the 25th Anniversary of OpusX with a special edition Classic Fusion Chronograph
