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James Croll

With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.

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Marcus Evans event spotlights latest trends in Australia’s public venue safety and security

This week sees the international event management company, Marcus Evans, hosting the 2024 Public Venue Safety & Security conference at the Pullman Sydney Airport. The event focus is on…

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Oct 21, 2024 James Croll Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

Focus on experience-led tourism takes centre stage at 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum

The 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum was held yesterday at the ICC Sydney, underscored the importance of rich and immersive visitor experiences in shaping the future growth of the NSW visitor…

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Oct 4, 2024 James Croll Attractions / Culture / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre set to reopen after first stage upgrades

Following extensive upgrades including a new enclosure and flooring, the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre’s 25-metre pool will welcome swimmers once again in mid-October. Fraser Coast…

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Sep 23, 2024 James Croll Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Dates announced for Singapore’s 2025 World Aquatics Championships hosting

World Aquatics has revealed that the 2025 World Championships in Singapore will run from 11th July to 3rd August next year - a three-week schedule slightly longer than the approximately…

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Jun 16, 2024 James Croll Aquatics / Events / Sport /

 
 

Strategic partnerships, leadership and technology the focus at 58th ARI Annual Conference and Trade Show

The Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) concluded its Annual Conference and Trade Show last week at the West HQ in Rooty Hill, after two eventful days - from Sunday 19th…

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May 31, 2024 James Croll Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Cristian Ferrarese named Managing Director at Technogym Australia

Australasian Leisure Management can report that Cristian Ferrarese has commenced in the role of Managing Director at Technogym Australia, replacing Claudio Bertozzi who, after 10 years…

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Feb 21, 2024 James Croll Design / Events / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA

The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of Delaware. Surf…

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Jan 13, 2024 James Croll Aquatics / Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 
 
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Tatsuo Ogura

World Aquatics Correspondent

Tatsuo Ogura is an experienced communications designer with a demonstrated history of working in the sport industry.

Skilled in Japanese<>English, sports management, branding, public and media relations, he led the international communications and sports communications team at Tokyo 2020 OCOG.

Hel holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Sports Management from Indiana State University in the USA.

Steven Baxter

Founder and Chief Executive, Mandoe Media

Steven Baxter is an entrepreneur and the founder of Mandoe Media, a global leader in digital signage software. Prior to founding Mandoe Media, Baxter co-founded Venue Media, a digital signage company backed by Lachlan Murdoch.

After successfully selling the business to an outdoor media company in 2010, he began working on the innovative technology solutions that would come to define Mandoe Media’s market-leading presence.

Driven by the desire to fill a gap in the market, Baxter set out to create a digital signage service that was user-friendly, accessible to businesses of all sizes and empowered users to create visually stunning, engaging content with ease.

Today, Mandoe Media serves 10,000 customers worldwide and stands as a market leader in digital signage innovation.

Joanne Efendi

Project & Events Officer, SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia.

Joanne Efendi is Project & Events Officer at SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia.

Chris Maher

Managing Editor, SPLASH!

Chris Maher is a writer, editor, journalist and public affairs expert with extensive experience writing and consulting across a wide range of industries including building & architecture, travel & entertainment, banking & finance and information technology.

He has been published in most mainstream newspapers and many niche publications, and his travel writing is studied in Australian high schools.

He is a published author of three series of children's books. Among other roles, he is currently editor of SPLASH! magazine, and is working on another two children's books and novel.

Declan Gillard-Martin

Brand Manager Australasian Leisure Management / SPASA

Declan Gillard-Martin is Brand Manager for Australasian Leisure Management / SPASA.

Adelaide-based Gillard-Martin has a solid industry background, holding a number of roles across the commercial and community aquatics industry - most recently with Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia, as General Manager Operations, and as Chief Executive of public safety-focused organisation, Quack Group.

A volunteer Surf Lifesaver, with a working career in local government, for facility manager BlueFit and the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Gillard-Martin also spent years as a high-performance swimmer and triathlete.

Lindsay McGrath

Managing Director, Think Outside Group

A founding Director of several not-for-profit trade associations and one global alliance, McGrath advises "I enjoy adding value to the wider community. With experience at both board and executive levels, I bring a blend of efficient governance and commercial acumen to drive a strong growth mind set to any group.

"I have had the privilege to lead in the creation of several new trade qualifications across Australasia, and the unification of the federated regions to form one Swimming Pool and Spa Association."

He was Chief Executive of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association Australia (SPASA) from May 2016 to May 2025.  he is currently Managing Director of the Think Outside Group.