Australasian Leisure Management
Aug 18, 2011

Todd Coates to head Ardent Leisure Theme Parks Division

The Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Todd Coates as the new Chief Executive of its Theme Parks division, consisting of Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint.

Coates has been Managing Director of Sydney BridgeClimb since 2000 having been the founding General Manager for the attraction's for the pre-opening and launch in 1998.

Prior to BridgeClimb, Coates was Chief Exeutive of Australia's Wonderland/Wonderland Sydney from 1995 to 1998, having previously headed operations at Luna Park Sydney.

Ardent Leisure today reported an 89.85% rise in full year profits, with revenue from ordinary activities up 7.3% to $375.9 million.

8th July 2011 - DEMPSEY TO LEAVE ARDENT LEISURE GROUP

8th September 2010 - BRIDGECLIMB FOUNDER HONOURED 

15th March 2010 - BRIDGECLIMB CELEBRATES 2.5 MILLIONTH CLIMBER SCALING TO THE SUMMIT OF SYDNEY’S ICON

2nd March 2010 - ARDENT LEISURE CONFIRMS GOLD COAST OPENINGS

Australasian Leisure Management Magazine
Subscribe to the Magazine Today

Published since 1997 - Australasian Leisure Management Magazine is your go-to resource for sports, recreation, and tourism. Enjoy exclusive insights, expert analysis, and the latest trends.

Mailed to you six times a year, for an annual subscription from just $99.

New Issue
Australasian Leisure Management
Online Newsletter

Get business and operations news for $12 a month - plus headlines emailed twice a week. Covering aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism, and venues.