The incident has reignited debate over who ensures safety standards at temporary amusement setups. Many fairs across India are run by private contractors who move from one city to another with portable rides, but regular safety checks are often missing.
Spread across 4.5 acres, the 39-key aqua-themed property blends tropical-style cottages, water-facing villas, spa facilities, and immersive natural settings, positioning Wonderla in the evolving premium staycation segment.
Three people were hurt in a parking lot outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee when shots were fired from a vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the park, which is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Chicago.
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The company operates amusement parks in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi and is looking to expand in 4-5 new markets in the next few years, Arun K Chittilappilly, Managing Director of Wonderla Holiday told CNBC-TV18.
Wonderla also plans to open a fourth park in Chennai by 2018. It plans to increase ticket prices in its Bangalore park, says Arun K Chittilappilly, Managing Director, Wonderla Holidays.
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According to Edelweiss, Wonderla‘s blended gross realisation per customer will jump riding improvement in proportion of nonâ€ticketing revenue, improvement in average ticket price (ATP) and also introduction of differentiated and premium offerings.
The company is generating healthy revenues this holiday season, company MD Arun K Chittilappilly says adding that demand for New Year this year is higher than it was going into 2014.
The amusement park operator garnered around Rs 180 crore through initial public offering in May 2014 and has so far deployed only Rs 7 crore towards getting approvals. The company now has all its approvals in place for FY15 capex plans.
The amusement park industry in India is more than two decades old but it is still at a very nascent stage. India‘s stint with amusement park started with the opening up of Appu Ghar, the first amusement park which opened in 1984 in the capital.