2012 AALARA Conference
Bringing industry leaders together
AALARA Conference / 14-17 May 2012
Invitation
You are invited to join us on the Gold Coast for four days of learning and inspiration regarding the future of the amusement, recreation and leisure industries.
Education & Innovation
2012 AALARA Conference
CROWNE PLAZA SURFERS PARADISE GOLD COAST
14-17 May 2012.
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The conference program includes key note presentations by business leaders that will provide insight into the successful business practices and philosophies behind both large and small attractions.
Join us for industry forums that will educate and inspire you. Get up to date information on the latest government legislation (new Australian Standards, Modern Awards and National Plant Regulations), gain access to business leaders and learn the latest trends in products, rides, information and innovation in 2012.
Highlights of the Conference Program include:
- It’s All about Fun! Will Morey IAAPA Vice Chairman, President & CEO Morey’s Pier and Beachfront Waterparks USA
- Magic Behind the Curtain- Disney Parks & Resorts-Noble Coker Vice President for Park Operations Hong Kong Disneyland and Resort
- Brand Partnering in the Attractions and Events Industry-Hamish Turner CEO R.M. Williams Pty Ltd
- How much? Setting Prices for your attraction and the Impact of Technology on Ticketing Strategies- Tony Hood B.Ec C.A. M.B.A Director William Buck (VIC) Pty Ltd
- Building an Online ‘Presence’- Social Media v2.0- Andy McCutcheon Senior Internet Marketing Consultant Reach Local Australia
- Marketing and Group Sales- Developing, Implementing, Tracking and Growing Group Sales for your Business- Tim Newman-Morris Director of Lollipops Playlands & Cafe Franchising Australia and Annette Pearce Director of Sales, Village Roadshow Theme Parks
- Jamberoo Action Park- A Case Study – Strategic Planning Strategies and Management- Jim Eddy Managing Director Jamberoo Action Park
- Human Resources and Industrial Relations update- Mark Bunch Partner Aitken Legal
- A Case Study in Marketing and Business Development of a Small Attraction- SKY POINT- Andrew Sharry, General Manager Sky Point
- Increasing your ‘Per Cap’ spend through Mobile Vending in Attractions- John Gaudin, General Manager Food and Beverage, Dreamworld, White Water World and Skypoint
- Retail Merchandising for Attractions- Alan Schauder, Insights Director Merchant Wise
- Lessons from Losses- The Liability of Leisure- Kate Farrell Account Manager, Proclaim Management Solutions
- Succession Planning for Family Attractions and Amusement Business- Phillip Hammon and Anthea Hammon, Co Managing Director, Scenic World Blue Mountains
Breakout Industry Forums
- Aquatics Industry
- Go Karting Industry
- Laser Tag and Laser Skirmish Industry
The AALARA Annual General Meeting will be held at the conference on Wednesday 16 May 2012 at 4.45pm.
Your day will be learning business practices and your nights will be busy networking and having a funtastic time including Barefoot Bowling and networking, the AALARA gala dinner and dancing all night at Cristal’s lounge bar on closing night.
There is thrilling site tour program on Thursday 17th May including visits to all the latest attractions on the Gold Coast including the NEW Buzz Saw ride at Dreamworld, NEW Green Lantern Rollercoaster at Movie World and the NEW Aqua Loop, Zip Line and Sky Coaster at Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. DON’T MISS THE FUN!
It is a great way to network with other business owners and discuss new trends in the industry and gain the latest information in business practices to take back to your business.
