At The Fun Lab, we continue to make progress in our commitment to safety and excellence in international water leisure. In this regard,Aquapark Dalmatia, located within the Amadria Park Šibenik resort (Croatia), has become the first indoor water park to receive the international Safe Fun – Aquatic Leisure Certification, following the audit and inspection process […]
On previous occasions, we have discussed the characteristics that allow for the classification of the different types of water slides covered by the applicable European standard UNE-EN 1069-1:2017 + A1:2020. This standard establishes 13 types of water slides, although this number will soon be reduced, grouped into two main categories: Delving now into the international
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When investing in a new water leisure area, the focus is usually on design and construction. However, once the project is completed, the real challenge begins: management. For this, having comprehensive technical and operational documentation is essential. But doubts often arise. Which documents should I request from the manufacturer, and which ones am I, as
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During our lifeguard audits, we have identified a common pattern: many resorts and water parks show operational failures resulting from the outsourcing of lifeguard services. Although hiring an external provider may seem like a solution, in practice operators often lose control over procedures, coordination, and the actual implementation of safety protocols. Likewise, we have encountered
The Jupiter Albufeira Hotel, located in the sunny Portuguese city of Albufeira (Algarve), has achieved a pioneering milestone: it is now the first hotel resort in Portugal to be awarded the Safe Fun – Aquatic Leisure Certification, which recognizes the safety of its water facilities. This water park, known as Jupiter Aqua Park, successfully passed
The Servatur Puerto Azul hotel, located in the Gran Canarian municipality of Mogán, has become the first resort on the island to be awarded the Safe Fun – Aquatic Leisure Certification, a recognition that certifies the safety of its aquatic facilities in accordance with current European regulations. This makes its water park the first in
We now have the results of the “Study on Families Perception of Safety in Children’s Leisure Spaces within Tourist Accommodations” in its international version. Developed in collaboration with our partners at KID’S CLUSTER, the study’s main objective is to understand families’ opinions on perceived safety in the different areas of tourist establishments—hotels, campsites, resorts, etc.—that
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Aquatic safety management is a critical aspect that must be taken seriously when it comes to water parks and public-use pools. For operators and professionals involved in these areas, establishing guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe environment is essential for customer satisfaction and business success. In this post, we share some common mistakes in
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If you manage a water park or a resort with aquatic facilities, you know that safety is non-negotiable… especially when it comes to areas designed for families. Your visitors come to have fun, but they also expect to find flawless, safe, and reliable facilities. International water park regulations lay the foundation to ensure that every
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This October, we have expanded our service portfolio regarding safety in water parks and recreational pools: on one hand, we are starting the activity of safety auditing for public swimming pools, according to the applicable European standards (EN 15288 – Design and operation; EN 13451 – Equipment in pools). On the other hand, the second
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