Ventura Entertainment`s creation press release

 Press Release Mexico, D.F., May 5, 2015 Ventura Entertainment is born, leader in the amusement sector in Mexico
Ventura Entertainment is the second largest operator of amusement parks in the country
with more than 2 million visitors per year.
Ventura Entertainment is the result of the merger between Dolphinaris, Grupo Entreteparq
and Selvatica.
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Dolphinaris operates 5 dolphinariums in Cancun, the Riviera Maya and Cozumel,
along with an aquatic park called Wet’n Wild in Cancun.
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Grupo Entreteparq is formed by “La Feria de Chapultepec” in Mexico City and “Selva
Magica” in Guadalajara.
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“Grupo Selvatica” manages an adventure and extreme attractions park in the Riviera
Maya.
Since its inception, the Company has been making investments for over Ps$500 million in
Mexico and the USA.
These investments will mature in the next 12 months with the
objective of driving the holding’s growth which as today encompasses over 1,500 coworkers
and 9 amusement parks with geographic diversification.
In this regard, Javier Molinar, president of Ventura Entertainment’s board, comments:
“Ventura Entertainment’s main objective is to achieve sustainable growth, offering above all,
unforgettable experiences and memories to our visitors, through a customer centric culture
that places above all their safety and enjoyment.”
Xavier von Bertrab, President of Grupo Entreteparq, claims: “In Ventura Entertainment we
are committed to the country’s development, thus the most important element for value
creation in this company is human capital. That’s why we want to offer our visitors and
coworkers the assurance of being part of a talented organization, with ongoing training and
in the pursuit of continuous improvement.”
Meanwhile, Juan Carlos Aziz and Guido Benassini, from Selvatica expressed: “We are
excited to be part of Ventura Entertainment because it is the sum of the best people, wellknown for their dedication, service attitude; honesty, integrity and team work, achieving all of
the above within a framework of respect towards the environment and animal welfare.”
Last but not least, Mauricio Martinez de Alva, CEO, stated: “The evolution of the
entertainment industry carries serious challenges and with this in mind Ventura
Entertainment is born, with the commitment to offer the most unique and high quality
experience to all of our visitors.”
The merger was led by Ventura Capital Privado, an investment vehicle that holds several
Mexican investors under the direction of Enrique Castillo and Javier Molinar. Ventura’s PE
team will be actively involved in the institutionalization and growth of the company.
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www.laferia.com.mx
www.selvamagica.com.mx
www.dolphinaris.com
www.wetnwildcancun.com www.selvatica.com.mx Press Contact
Andrea Munguia – Porter Novelli
andrea.munguia@porternovelli.com
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