Two Months in Leisure Some of the industry headlines over recent months. Daily industry news can be read at www.ausleisure.com.au
New ASM Global expands operations in Australia
Newly formed global entertainment entity ASM Global has announced a strategic investment of a 25% shareholding in Sydney-based stadium operator VenuesLive. Acquiring the stake from Techfront Australia, the announcement marks ASM Global’s further expansion in the Australian market. Formed through the merger of AEG VenuesLive managed venue, Perth’s Optus Stadium Facilities and SMG, ASM Global’s operations span five continents with a broad and diversified portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres and performing arts venues.
Georges River Council commences community consultation on site for new aquatic centre
Looking at suitable locations for a third aquatic centre in its boundaries, Sydney’s Georges River Council has commenced a community consultation regarding the Draft Georges River Regional Aquatic Site Suitability and Feasibility Study. Compiled by industry consultants the Otium Planning Group, the Study was endorsed unanimously for public exhibition at a Council Meeting in December. Applying 14 sustainable assessment criteria to four possible locations within the Study area, Otium Planning Group has identified the Sans Souci Leisure Centre, Todd Park, Carrs Bush Park and Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as suitable locations.
VMA launches first dedicated jobs portal for the venue management industry
The Venue Management Association has launched a new industry initiative, the VMA Jobs Board as the first venue industry employment portal. Catering specifically to the venue management industry, VenueJobs will not only host job vacancies and manage the recruitment process, but also allow for prospective candidates to post their resumes for employers to peruse and bring together industry learning opportunities in one place. For more information go to www.vma.org.au/jobs-board
Researchers put a value on national parks’ impact on mental health
National parks worldwide are worth about $8.7 trillion a year in the improved mental health of their visitors, according to initial estimates published by a team of Griffith University researchers. Griffith ecologists, psychologists and economists led the peer-reviewed Perspective ‘Economic Image courtesy of Parks Victoria value of protected areas via visitor mental health’, which has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.
Country Club International and Golf Business Australia combine to reduce risk at Australian golf clubs
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Golf Business Australia (GBA), the country’s fastest-growing golf industry-specific insurance and finance provider, has united with Country Club International (CCI), Australia’s leading distributor of golf course accessories and safety equipment. The new partnership was formed with the objective to reduce the many risks at Australian golf clubs and facilities by providing safety fencing and insurance products. Offering ground-breaking products to Australian golf, the two companies have connected with the mutual goal to better the setting around courses and protect clubs against the increasing hazard of wayward golf ball incidents.
