2015 AALARA Conference to draw attractions industry leaders

The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released details of major speakers who will be addressing their upcoming 2015 National Conference.

With registrations now open for the event, which also include’s AALARA’s biennial Trade Exhibition, the Conference will include a group of talented and dynamic international and Australian industry leaders and speakers presenting inspiring and informative leadership key notes, educational and training industry breakout forums.

The AALARA Conference and Trade Exhibition will also conduct behind the scenes site tours relevant to the safe and profitable management of attractions industry businesses. 

With final speakers to be confirmed, industry leaders addressing AALARA 2015 will include:

The importance of our industry to tourism – Craig Davidson, Chief Executive, Ardent Leisure Theme Parks Division
Craig has been General Manager Destination Development at Tourism Australia and now heads Ardent Leisure Theme Parks and will inform AALARA 2015 attendees about the relationship our industry has with tourism and how to harness and maximise tourists to your facility.
 
The connected guest experience – relevant, personal, valuable, and fun. What getting this right could mean for your brand and your yield. 
John Wickstrom, Chief Executive and founder of Magic Memories 
John is a New Zealander, born in the South Island and with a degree in Marketing from Otago University. He co-founded Magic Memories in his second year out of University with Stu Norris back in 1994. 

A graduate of the Icehouse mini MBA programme for owners and managers and a member of the Institute of Directors, John is passionate about evolving the relevance of guest memories, focusing on designing products and experiences that can layer across an entire attraction improving the guest experience, extending attractions brands, and be a significant revenue earner.
 
Innovation an important factor to growth 
Chris Maxwell
This session will teach human-centered innovation by reacquainting delegates with their naturally exploratory roots. 
 
Maximising revenues - Panel discussion
Learn from our panel of industry experts as they discuss how to maximise the space you have to improve your revenue. From better design to how to fill the seemingly unused portions of your facility, make sure you are not missing out on any opportunities to generate revenue and engage your customer.
 

Tail Spin at Dreamworld

Don’t be afraid of the workplace bully! 
Tony Lines, Divisional Manager – Human Resources, Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Workplace Bullying is becoming more prevalent in the workplace and many businesses have had bullying claims lodged by their employees. The important thing is how we deal with the situation. Many businesses hope that if they ignore it, the situation will go way. In this session, Tony Lines will outline the main points of the 2014 legislation and the action that you can take to minimise workplace bullying claims against your business. He will also cover the process to follow if you do get a workplace bullying complaint made at your workplace.

A Past President of AALARA , Tony’s knowledge and understanding of the issues facing business owners in the attractions industry is unmatched. 
 
Industry Breakout Forums - Network with business owners from within your industry sector
Trampolining – An update on the Code of Practice and feedback from members
Transportable Amusements - This year we are featuring a special industry specific session for the transportable amusement industry with ASTM members and international safety and risk experts Guy Sherbourne and Phil Slaggert.
Go Kart – A very important update on the Australian Standard progress
Small Business industry workshop – Featuring a panel of industry experts providing advice and assistance with marketing, digital presence and HR issues.
Aquatics – The future of the aquatics industry panel discussion

The Conference program also offers delegates the opportunity to discuss current industry trends, best practices and latest technologies presenting business owners with a wealth of knowledge and valuable opportunities to network.

Social Events
Evening Networking Social Program includes:

• Welcome networking drinks, Tuesday 5th May at Skypoint Q1, Surfers Paradise
• Dream World Mid Conference Function
• Gala Dinner, Thursday 7th May

The 2015 AALARA National Conference and Trade Exhibition is being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5th to 7th May 2015. 

For more information email: aalara@aalara.com.au

Click here for registration details.

30th September 2014 - 21ST AALARA CONFERENCE RETURNS TO GOLD COAST IN 2015