News : expansion in China21 Feb 2017 15:00
Good news just out - Six Flags to build two new parks in China:
Http://finance.yahoo.com/news/formal-agreements-signed-build-six-120000668.html
"Formal Agreements Signed to Build Six Flags-Branded Parks at a Second Site in China
Business Wire
February 21, 2017
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, and Riverside Investment Group Co. Ltd., a leader in cultural tourism and Six Flags partner, today announced the signing of definitive agreements to build more Six Flags-branded parks. The latest parks will be located in Bishan, a district of Chongqing, and are expected to open in 2020.
“The development of two additional Six Flags-branded parks—a theme park and water park—in Bishan, speaks to our commitment to create memorable experiences for families world-wide,” said John Odum, President of Six Flags International Development Company. “We are excited to build on this vision in partnership with Riverside Investment Group.”
“Six Flags is the world leader in thrilling entertainment for families and teens,” said Tang Jun, Riverside CEO. “We look forward to bringing the best and most innovative roller coasters, rides and attractions to visitors throughout China.”
The first Six Flags-branded theme park and water park in China are anticipated to open in 2019 and will be located in Haiyan, Zhejiang province, near Shanghai. The parks will feature record-breaking roller coasters, live shows, thrilling water attractions and more. For additional information about the Zhejiang parks, visit www.sixflags.com/haiyan."