Trails Based Tourism
Trails based tourism is growing in importance as many local governments consider recovery from COVID-19. Trails provide ongoing health, recreation and economic benefit. During our recent isolation, trails played a pivotal role in supporting individuals’ ability to get outdoors and exercise. As restrictions were relaxed, we couldn’t wait to get onto walking tracks and mountain bike trails. Our future holiday choices will [...]
Nature Based Tourism investment a smart choice for recovery
Otium Planning Group has recently been involved in discussions with Local and State Governments regarding their strategies for economic recovery post COVID-19 and the 2019 Bushfires. Our discussions have focused on major infrastructure projects that will stimulate the local economy and leave a positive legacy for the community and region.Developing nature-based tourism has featured strongly in our discussions as a [...]
Otium Insights – Re-starting your Business after COVID-19
Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay GAICD will bring his knowledge and expertise by presenting ‘Re-starting your Business – Lessons from Greenfields’ as part of the webinar series supported by Life Saving Victoria and Fitness Australia on Thursday, 7 May. Bruce has extensive experience in opening and managing multiple regional and local aquatic centres and indoor sports stadia. He has a [...]
Otium Planning Group’s Yvette Audet appointed as the Australian and New Zealand ambassador for IAKS
We are excited to announce that Yvette Audet, Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group, has been appointed the Australian and New Zealand ambassador for the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). Yvette will liaise with other countries in obtaining global trends and discussing best practice approaches for sport and leisure facilities. She will be creating an Australian/ New [...]
Otium Planning Group response to COVID-19
Business as 'unusual' Given the rapidly changing situation relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the unfolding public health emergency, we have responded promptly to the current and likely future impacts of the pandemic to ensure we can continue to support our clients and their projects. Free hotline We have launched a free hotline to help Local Council’s and peak sporting bodies [...]
Otium Planning Group Advocacy Planning
Otium Planning Group encourages our industry colleagues to Be Prepared to take advantage of potential future economic stimulus funding opportunities. Our team is experienced in the preparation of successful proposals and advocacy strategies to attract stimulus funding opportunities for major sport and leisure projects following a crisis. We have responded to major bushfires, floods, storms, earthquakes and the Global Financial [...]