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read moreThe Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the program for its 2012 Conference and Trade Show.
The conference, being held from 14th to 17th May at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, includes keynote presentations by business leaders that will provide insight into the successful business practices and philosophies behind both large and small attractions.
International speakers at the event include Will Morey, Vice Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions and President/Chief Execuitve of Morey's Pier amusement park and waterpark in New Jersey, USA; and Noble Coker, Vice President for Park Operations at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Other addresses will be presented by:
• Brand Partnering in the Attractions and Events Industry - Hamish Turner, Chief Executive, R.M. Williams Pty Ltd;
• How much? Setting Prices for your attraction and the Impact of Technology on Ticketing Strategies - Tony Hood, Director, William Buck (VIC) Pty Ltd;
• Building an Online 'Presence' - Andy McCutcheon, Senior Internet Marketing Consultant, Reach Local Australia;
• Marketing and Group Sales - 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 - 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 - 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 and Anthea Hammon, Co Managing Directors, Scenic World Blue Mountains.
The event also includes:
• Specific sector forums for Go Karts, Waterparks and Aquatic Centres, and Laser Tag.
• The AALARA Annual General Meeting -to be held on Wednesday 16th May 2012 at 4.45pm.
• A site tour program on Thursday 17th May including visits to all the latest attractions on the Gold Coast including the BuzzSaw ride at Dreamworld, the Green Lantern Rollercoaster at Warner Bros. Movie World and the NEW Aqua Loop, Zip Line and Sky Coaster at Wet 'n' Wild Water World.
Both AALARA and the event has a Facebook community and can be followed on Twitter for updates @aalaraconferenc
To view the brochure go to http://bit.ly/A2L3jp
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