What happened Ardent Leisure?
On 29 July 2020, Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure pleaded guilty to three charges relating to the death of four people on the Thunder River Rapids Ride in 2016. In the Southport Magistrates Court on 28 September, Magistrate Pam Dowse sentenced Ardent Leisure to a A$3.6 million fine.
What does Ardent Leisure Group own?
Ardent Leisure is one of Australia’s most successful owners and operators of premium leisure assets including the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint theme parks and attractions across Australia and a growing portfolio in the USA.
Who is the CEO of Ardent Leisure?
Greg Yong
Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Greg Yong as its new CEO for the company’s theme parks and attractions division. Yong (pictured above) will take over from John Osborne, who has decided to step down from the role for personal reasons.
Who are the directors of Ardent Leisure?
Board of directors
- Dr Gary H. Weiss AM. Non-Executive Chairman.
- Mr Randy A. Garfield. Director.
- Mr David Haslingden. Director. David Haslingden was appointed a Director on 6 July 2015 and brings to the Board considerable international business experience, particularly in the US and Australia.
- Mr Brad Richmond. Director.
What is Dreamworlds mission statement?
Let’s look at the Dreamworld tragedy. The company’s vision was “To be Australia’s Most Loved Theme Park”. Their stated mission was “to create happy memories that last a lifetime” by living team values including great service, fun and celebration, safety and quality.
Who built Dreamworld?
John Longhurst
In 1974, John Longhurst bought 85 hectares of land to build his dream. With a few attractions and a lot of heart, Dreamworld opened to the public on December 15, 1981.
Who is movie world owned by?
Village Roadshow
Movie World is a theme park on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Owned and operated by Village Roadshow’s Theme Parks division, the park opened on 3 June 1991.
Who is Dreamworld CEO?
Today’s announcement sees Greg Yong appointed to chief executive officer of Ardent Leisure’s Theme Parks & Attractions division, which consists of Dreamworld, neighbouring WhiteWater World and SkyPoint Observation Deck.
Does Dreamworld have an app?
Australian theme park, Dreamworld, has announced the launch of a new mobile app. Dreamworld, owned by Ardent Leisure, will be the first theme park on the Gold Coast to launch a mobile application.
Why is Dreamworld called Dreamworld?
After reading a newspaper article describing Disneyland as “a real Dream World”, Longhurst registered the name Dreamworld as a trademark on 10 May 1973. One year later, he purchased 85 hectares (210 acres) of land beside the Pacific Motorway in Coomera.
Who bought Dreamworld?
Ardent Leisure Group
In 1999, Dreamworld was acquired by Macquarie Leisure Trust, which is managed by Macquarie Leisure Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of Macquarie bank. The trust has 7000 shareholders. (SSX code: MEL). On 31 August 2009, Macquarie Leisure was renamed Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD).