President's Message
AALARA e-news: March 2014
AALARA Features
AALARA ANNOUNCES 2014 CONFERENCE DETAILS: TOURS, INDUSTRY
BREAKOUT FORUMS AND EVENT SPONSORS
The 20th AALARA annual conference is being held on the Sunshine Coast for the first time,
from 13th to 15th May. more
It is with great sadness that we report that
our Executive Director, Kim Hackwood
has tendered her resignation. Kim has
given AALARA 10 years of tremendous
service and with her help we have seen
AALARA grow into a stable, well
managed organisation. I know we will all
miss her and we can only wish her well in
her next endeavour. We will be
advertising for her replacement shortly.
AUSTRALIAN AMUSEMENT LEISURE
AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION
CONFERENCE
Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Sunshine Coast
13-15 MAY 2014
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR AALARA 2014 CONFERENCE
Australia Zoo's Terri Irwin, IAAPA Chair Mario O. Mamon and Adventure World Chief
Executive Mark Shaw are among the keynote speakers that will address the 20th AALARA
Conference. Early bird registrations for the Conference, being held, for the first time, on the
Sunshine Coast, are now available. more
TOURISM IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The NSW Legislative Council has released the General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3
Report 30 titled 'Tourism in local communities'. The report along with submissions,
transcripts of evidence and other documents associated with the Inquiry can be viewed by
clicking here.
A WARM WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Blackett Maguire Goldsmith
PO Box 167, Broadway Ultimo NSW
2007
P: 02 9211 7777
M: 0417 247 344
E: david@bmplusg.com.au
www.bmplusg.com.au
Contact: David Blackett, Director
Blackett Maguire Goldsmith are a
professional building regulation and
building certification consultancy firm.
Our consultancy services include advice
and assessments against the Building
Code of Australia, accessibility
requirements for people with disabilities,
On a more positive note the AALARA
conference is shaping up with a
tremendous line up of speakers and the
new venue sure is exciting. If you haven't
received the 2014 AALARA Conference
Brochure- go to the AALARA website and
download it at:
http://www.aalara.com.au/2014-aalaraconference
For information on AALARA CLICK HERE
Industry News
12-03-2014 : WHITEWATER ACQUIRES THE FLOWRIDER
LIFESTYLE
Leading waterpark developer WhiteWater West has announced the
acquisition of WaveLoch's award winning line of FlowRider
products. more
REGISTER NOW to WIN! Register before
1st April and you could win a selection of
Andrew Griffith's book (Australia's leading
small business and entrepreneurial
author)
12-03-2014 : DISNEY REAPS BENEFITS FROM US$1 BILLION
PROJECT TO TRACK GUEST BEHAVIOUR
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have invested US$1 billion into their
MyMagic crowd management and data collection project. more
As usual there is much happening on the
AALARA front as we work on numerous
issues facing industry members:
11-03-2014 : VILLAGE ROADSHOW THEME PARKS OFFER FOR
CHILD ANNUAL PASSES
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is recognising children in a new
campaign offering a free VIP Pass for a child with the purchase of
one full-priced VIP Pass. more
* Go Kart testing on barriers and karts is
scheduled for March in Sydney which will
assist in finalising revisions to the
Australian Standard for Karting.
* AFEI is working with AALARA toward a
submission on the impact to the industry
(penalty rates) as part of a four year
review.
* We are currently working with Laser Tag
industry operators on changing legislation
that will heavily impact this sector.
* The Board has been working on a new
Strategic plan for the next three year
period, we hope this will involve new
benefits and services for the members as
we strive to be an important resource for
our industry.
Good trading to all, I look forward to
10-03-2014 : WET'N'WILD SYDNEY VISITATION HITS OTHER
NSW ATTRACTIONS
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that the summer success
of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark has caused a decline in visitor
numbers at other NSW attractions. more
10-03-2014 : PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP TO
DISTRIBUTE SPECIALIST PRODUCTS FOR ATTRACTIONS,
BOWLING, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS AND FECS
The newly formed Pacific Entertainment Group has been established
to distribute a range of specialist leisure products. more
09-03-2014 : DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE TO PUT
'ROYAL' INTO 2014 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW
Sydney's upcoming Royal Easter Show will welcome the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton to the
Sydney Showgrounds. more
compliance audits and building
certification.
We provide consultancy services
Australia-wide with a core focus on
unique and specialised developments
and projects, in particular sporting
arenas, public assembly facilities, leisure
centres and recreational theme parks.
Consultancy certification services for
these types of projects necessitates an
ability to apply building code compliance
requirements whilst having an
understanding and appreciation of the
functional and operational requirements
of the facilities.
Our advice is also focused on risk
mitigation for facility operators in relation
to matters relevant to building code
compliance and accessibility.
Foster Richards Pty Ltd
27 Pretoria Avenue, Mosman NSW
2088
M: 0407 667 725
P: 02 9969 5166
E: unigolf@bigpond.com
Contact: Ashley Foster, Director
New mini-golf centre opening in NSW in
2014
The Ginger Factory - Buderim Ginger
Limited
PO Box 231, Yandina QLD 4561
P: 07 5447 8465
M: 0417 791 056
F: 07 5472 7251
E: cmikkelsen@gingerfactory.com.au
www.gingerfactory.com.au
Contact: Corrine Mikkelsen, General
Manager
As one of the Sunshine Coast's most
popular tourist attractions find out why
millions of visitors keep coming back to
the Ginger Factory. There's so much to
catching up with you all at this year's
conference.
Phil Durkin, AALARA President
09-03-2014 : AALARA INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR ITS 2014
GOLD SERVICE AWARD
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association is
inviting nominations for its 2014 Gold Service Awards. more
07-03-2014 : PHILIPPINES' ENCHANTED KINGDOM UNVEILS 10YEAR EXPANSION PROGRAM
Enchanted Kingdom, The Philippines' largest theme park, has
announced a 10-year US$112 million expansion plan to lure foreign
tourists. more
05-03-2014 : TRAMPOLINE FACILITY OPENS IN REDBANK
The Redbank Indoor Sports Centre has opened Queensland's first trampoline park, part of
a growing number of trampoline centres across Australia. more
03-03-2014 : MADAME TUSSAUDS TO OPEN IN BEIJING,
LEGOLAND TO BE DEVELOPED IN DUBAI
Merlin Entertainments is to open a Madame Tussauds attraction in
Beijing, China while also developing a Legoland theme park in
Dubai. more
03-03-2014 : DOC TO ENFORCE PERMITS FOR SHARK CAGE
TOURISM
New Zealand Tourism businesses viewing great white sharks will be
required to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and
seal watching. more
02-03-2014 : ASIAN ATTRACTIONS RECOGNISED IN 20TH
ANNUAL THEA AWARDS
Four Asian attractions are among the 13 recipients of the 2014 Thea
Awards - the themed entertainment industry's major awards. more
01-03-2014 : BAD FISHY JET BOAT LAUNCHES IN CAIRNS
A new attraction, the Bad Fishy Jet Boat, has begun operating in
Cairns, adding to the city's claims as 'Adventure Capital of
Australia'. more
01-03-2014 : TARONGA ZOO EUTHANISES SICK LEOPARD SEAL
Taronga Zoo has had to euthanise the world's only captive leopard seal after it fell ill. more
discover, taste, see and do! Drop in and
enjoy educational tours, entertaining
rides, great shopping facilities, acres of
beautiful tropical gardens and walks or
treat yourself to a freshly churned ice
cream. Dine at Gingers Cafe with an
ever-changing menu featuring the
region's best produce. The Ginger
Factory is the perfect year-round
destination to discover the real taste of
Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Free
admission. Open 7 days (except
Christmas Day). Cost applies for ticketed
attractions.
Ginger Sport Pty Ltd ATF
PO Box 356, Coorparoo QLD 4151
P: 07 3890 3338
M: 0403 881 609
E: jen@gingersport.com.au
www.gingersport.com.au
Contact: Jennifer Clifton, Partner
Ginger Sport deliver fun, energetic,
exciting soccer coaching sessions to boys
and girls, aged 2 -10 years old,
throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the
Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan &
Toowoomba. We also offer soccer parties
and run events for families and
businesses across the region, with the
great option for them to hire our inflatable
soccer bouncy castle.
Grcic Corporation Pty Ltd
t/as DDTR Laser Tag
PO Box 172, South Johnstone QLD
4859
P: 07 4064 2043
M: 0412 045 327
F: 07 4059 1197
E: ivy@grciccorp.com.au
www.ddtrlasertag.com
Contact: Ivy Grcic, Director
Manufacturer of Laser Tag Equipment
28-02-2014 : UNDERWATER DIVING ATTRACTION TO BE
REVEALED IN DUBAI
US developer Reef Worlds is set to reveal plans for a new
underwater project, named 'Lost Cities', in Dubai in early March.
more
27-02-2014 : RAYS TO BOOST NATURE-BASED TOURISM IN
INDONESIA
Indonesia is now the world's largest sanctuary for manta rays, after
the Indonesian Government backed evidence supporting the marine
giants' tourism value. more
26-02-2014 : DREAMWORLD ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL 'MINI MAYOR' ELECTION
Dreamworld is to elect a 'Mini Mayor', with the postholder to represent the under 10
demographic in offering valuable input to the theme park's operations. more
AALARA CONTACTS
Phil Durkin
AALARA President and Chair Transportable Rides
E: phil.durkin@bigpond.com
M: 0418 239 644
Tim Newman-Morris
AALARA Vice President, Treasurer and
Chair - Indoor Play/FECs
E: timnm@me.com
M: 0411 691 115
Tony Lines
AALARA Past President and Chair Education & Training
E: tony.lines@vrtp.com.au
M: 0419 757 791
Greg O'Neill
AALARA Past President
E: gnoneill@bigpond.com
M: 0418 455 605 - CHECK
Dax Eddy
AALARA Board Member and Chair -
26-02-2014 : CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT WAITOMO
GLOWWORM CAVES
To celebrate Children's Day on the first weekend of March, the world
famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves is offering free entry for
children. more
24-02-2014 : BOWEN'S BIG MANGO GOES MISSING
The Big Mango 'big thing' attraction at Bowen in North Queensland
went missing on Sunday night - with the 'theft' later revealed to be
part of an elaborate media stunt. more
23-02-2014 : NEW INDIGENOUS ENCOUNTERS INTRODUCED AT AYERS ROCK
RESORT
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia is adding a series of new indigenous encounters at
Ayers Rock Resort from 1st April 2014. more
23-02-2014 : NEW ATTRACTION SHOWS THAT TOURISM HAS
AN IMPORTANT PART TO PLAY IN 'CLOSING THE GAP'
Dreamworld's new Indigenous theme park attraction highlights the
strong role tourism can play in helping to 'Close the Gap' in Australia.
more
22-02-2014 : ATTRACTION ORDERED TO PAY $4.6 MILLION TO QUADRIPLEGIC
FOR JUMPING PILLOW INJURY
that has been operating since 1999.We
proudly enhance our exciting innovative
equipment with latest technologies.
Jump Zone - Indoor Trampoline Park
15 Henley Street, Pascoe Vale South
VIC 3044
P: 03 9346 7711
M: 0425 706 289
E: corymcgrath07@gmail.com
Contact: Cory & Renee McGrath,
Directors
Indoor trampoline park offering over 100
interconnected trampolines providing fun
and excitement for individuals and
groups. Located in the northern suburbs
of Melbourne, Jump Zone will get the
adrenaline pumping in newly developed
facility including function rooms for
parties, large cafe and viewing area and
ample space to observe the fun being
had.
Lollipop's Playland and Cafe
Townsville
PO Box 4804, Kirwan QLD 4817
P: 07 4755 0244
M: 0403 557 988
E: amee@lollipopstsv.com.au
www.lollipopstsv.com.au
Contact: Amee Porter, Director
Lollipop's Playland & Cafe is Townsvlle's
favourite indoor Play Centre with a two
level Maze, 3 big Slides, Ball Pits,
Jumping Castles, PlayStation area, a Tea
Cup Ride, and a special area for the little
ones. Rain, hail or shine we are a safe,
secure Play Center where kids can have
hours of fun climbing, sliding, swinging,
jumping and spinning while you relax over
a great Merlo coffee and a sensational
meal from our cafe. We cater for many
family events, from allowing the kids to
run off some steam and excercise, to
Aquatics
E: deddy@jamberoo.net
M: 0417 203 135
Anthea Hammon
AALARA Board Member and AALARA
Representative ME51 Committee
E: anthea.hammon@scenicworld.com.au
M: 0414 888 454
Shane McGrath
AALARA Board Member and Chair Events & Festivals
E: smcgrath@rasnsw.com.au
M: 0417 230 577
Paul Sexton
AALARA Board Member and Chair Mazes
E: paulsexton@ozemail.com.au
M: 0411 427 638
David Thompson
AALARA Board Member and Chair Conference Committee
E: david@aussieworld.com.au
M: 0400 949 666
Kim Hackwood-Tamburro
AALARA Executive Director
E: info@aalara.com.au
Toll Free: 1800 118 123
A Canberra man has been awarded $4.6 million in damages after he became a
quadriplegic after an accident at a holiday resort in NSW. more
22-02-2014 : SPOTLESS ACQUIRE NAMING RIGHTS FOR
SYDNEY SHOWGROUND
Integrated services company Spotless have agreed a five year
stadium naming rights agreement with the Greater Western Sydney
Giants at the Sydney Showgrounds. more
Playgroup, Childrens Parties or Exclusive
use of our Playland for your private party
or function.
News in this e-news
is sourced from
22-02-2014 : YAS WATERWORLD LAUNCHES PEARL DIVING
EXPERIENCE
Abu Dhabi waterpark Yas Waterworld is introducing new and original
pearl diving experience. more
21-02-2014 : FIRE DESTROYS REMNANTS OF FORMER OLD SYDNEY TOWN
ATTRACTION Fire has severely damaged the former Old Sydney Town attraction at
Somersby on the NSW Central Coast. more
21-02-2014 : DUBAI TO HOST BIGGEST ATTRACTIONS EVENT
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The organisers of DEAL 2014 aim to create the largest ever
showcase of world class family entertainment products. more
20-02-2014 : NEW ZEALAND HIGH COURT HEARS CASE OVER WANAKA FEC
Arguments over whether or not permission should have been granted to build an FEC on a
site near Wanaka Airport have once again been aired in court. more
20-02-2014 : HONG KONG DISNEYLAND ANNOUNCES RECORD
PROFITS, PLANS FOR THIRD HOTEL
After years of losses, Hong Kong Disneyland has announced record
profits along with plans to build a third hotel. more
19-02-2014 : WET'N'WILD SYDNEY BOOSTS VILLAGE
ROADSHOW PROFITS
The opening of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark boosted Village
Roadshow profits by almost $6 million in its first few weeks of
operation. more
18-02-2014 : AALARA 2014 CONFERENCE MOVES TO THE SUNSHINE COAST
Registrations have opened for the 20th AALARA Conference being held, for the first time,
on the Sunshine Coast. more
18-02-2014 : CLIMATE CHANGE TO IMPACT SKI RESORTS
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DIARY DATES
2014
APRIL
8-10 Dubai Entertainment, Amusement
and Leisure Show
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, United
Arab Emirates
A researcher at the Griffith Institute for Tourism has spoken about the future impact of
global warming on tourism industries built around skiing. more
17-02-2014 : GOODLIFE HEALTH CLUBS AND US FECS BOOST
ARDENT LEISURE EARNINGS
Family entertainment and fitness have underpinned earnings growth
for multi sector leisure operator the Ardent Leisure Group, while the
Group has blamed the new Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark for hitting
its January revenues. more
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MAY
13-15 20th AALARA Conference
Venue: Sunshine Coast
Contact: AALARA Secretariat
Toll Free: 1800 118 123
E: info@aalara.com.au
www.aalara.com.au