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Consulting on Concept Design through Daily Operations

ELLIS 360 partners with developers, investors, and design teams to guide the planning and development of aquatic, recreation, and leisure destinations. Engaging early in the design process, Ellis 360 applies an experienced operator’s perspective to project planning, financial modeling and operational strategy—helping ensure that attractions are not only visionary in design, but efficient, profitable and sustainable to operate. Through development and delivery, Ellis 360 integrates the broader Ellis International platform to provide seamless continuity from concept through opening day and long-term operations.

End to end expertise and support

Ellis 360 provides a fully integrated consulting and management turnkey solution for aquatic-anchored developments. This cohesive approach supports every phase of the project lifecycle — from initial concept through to long-term operations leveraging decades of operational experience and unparalleled industry contacts and relationships.


Predevelopment into Development

Getting it right up front.


  • Provide Early Stage Strategic Input
  • Refine Project Vision
  • Early Concept Development
  • High Level Site and Programming Validation
  • Feasibility Review
  • Identify Design Team and Consultants
  • Guidance on Phasing, Scale and Investment Prioritization
  • Informed Decision Making Prior to Significant Capital Deployment


Development into Construction

Collaborating with the design and development team to identify and address:


  • Guest and Staff Experience
  • Entertainment and Programmatic Activations
  • Admissions & Point-of-Sale Systems
  • Food and Beverage Concepting
  • FF&E/Technology Requirements
  • Perimeter and Internal Access Control/Flow Planning
  • Parking Levels and Logistics
  • Staffing Levels
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • General Operational Efficiencies
  • Business Modeling and Proforma


Construction into Operations

Engaging in support during construction while focused on building the team for opening.


  • Development Schedule Alignment
  • Integrate Specific Ellis Entities as Appropriate
  • Business Plan Refinement
  • Ongoing Operational Soundboard with GC
  • Programming and Revenue Strategy
  • Marketing and Sponsorship Planning
  • Vendor Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
  • Staffing Plans and Hiring Strategy
  • Training Program Development
  • Executive Team Recruitment
  • FF&E / OS&E procurement
  • Emergency Action Plan Development
  • Permitting Coordination
  • Soft Opening & Grand Opening Execution



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