Otium Planning Group
Otium Planning Group is a contemporary sport and leisure consultancy providing services in planning, facility development, management and funding for the sport, recreation and leisure industries…
read more2nd May 2023 - ASTM announces development of risk assessment standard proposal for amusement rides
21st April 2023 - New ASTM International guide for amusement ride lifecycle management
19th April 2023 - 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people
9th April 2023 - New Velocity Falls attraction drives positive peak season for Jamberoo Action Park
17th March 2023 - Flash sale for AALARA 2023 conference registrations
14th March 2023 - SafeWork NSW scrutinises ride safety at agricultural and country shows
7th March 2023 - Village Roadshow moves forward with Movie World hotel plans
3rd March 2023 - Surge in Dreamworld visitation contributes to Ardent Leisure revenue rise
10th February 2023 - Small Business Ombudsman continues to back AALARA’s DMF plans for the amusement and attractions industry
30th January 2023 - AALARA releases 2023 conference program
27th January 2023 - Warner Bros. Movie World’s Scooby Doo ride to shut for $4 million upgrade
2nd December 2022 - Opening of Leviathan wooden rollercoaster completes Sea World’s New Atlantis precinct
25th November 2022 - Ardent Leisure unveils plans for $60 million in upgrades at Dreamworld
12th October 2022 - Ripley’s Entertainment Company among attractions industry leaders sponsoring scholarships
3rd August 2022 - AALARA President Shane McGrath steps down
18th May 2022 - Delegates welcome return of AALARA conference with enthusiasm
4th May 2022 - Fearing for the future of the amusement and attractions industry AALARA and the Showmen’s Guilds announce stop work campaign
28th September 2021 - AALARA President defends Adventure World in enforcing ride weight restrictions
3rd May 2021 - Moving to address industry insurance crisis AALARA releases survey on Discretionary Mutual Fund
30th December 2020 - AALARA releases ‘urgent request for the survival of our industry’
24th February 2020 - AALARA highlights Australian theme parks’ ongoing safety commitments
13th September 2019 - Tourism Australia confirms Phillipa Harrison as new Managing Director
1st February 2010 - All New Ripley’s Opens on the Gold Coast
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