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Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi

Vice President of Operations, Farah Experiences

Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi has served as the Vice President of Operations at Abu Dhabi-based Farah Experiences since 2017, overseeing the operations across all of Yas Island’s theme parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Zoos SA goes green to mark international ‘Reverse the Red’ day

Today, 7th February, marks Reverse the Red Day, a global effort by zoos and aquariums to prevent species extinction and protect biodiversity. The annual event is hosted by the International…

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Feb 7, 2025 Environment / Marketing / Zoos /

 
 

2025 Asian Winter Games opens in China’s ‘Ice City’

The 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) have been opened in the Chinese city of Harbin this evening with a festive ceremony celebrating the city's rich ice and snow culture. Around 8,000…

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Feb 7, 2025 Events / Sport /

 
 

Uncertainty over future of Canberra’s Big Splash pool and waterpark

Having failed to open during the summer school holiday peak season, the future of Canberra's Big Splash Waterpark is in doubt, with ACT opposition politicians calling for its reopening.…

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Feb 7, 2025 Aquatics / Attractions / Finance / Government / Waterparks /

 
 

AFL announces continuation of price freeze on general admission tickets at MCG and Marvel Stadium

The AFL has announced that, for the seventh consecutive season, it will maintain a price freeze on general admission tickets for all matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium across the 2025…

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Feb 7, 2025 Hospitality / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Revo Fitness sets sights on 100 gyms by 2027

In its most significant expansion yet, Revo Fitness has announced it will open 25 new gyms in Western Australia, South Australia, NSW and Victoria this year. This expansion campaign will…

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Feb 7, 2025 Finance / Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Steel superstructure of One New Zealand Stadium now complete

Christchurch City Council has released a new video on construction progress of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha showing the completion of the steel superstructure and marking a major…

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Feb 7, 2025 Design / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Digital Sports Business Summit looks to redefine the future of sport and technology

In an era where technology is revolutionising every aspect of sport, the new NSC Digital Sports Business Summit is looking to equip attendees with the insights and connections needed to…

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Feb 7, 2025 Finance / Marketing / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 
 
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Simon Weatherill

Managing Director, World Wide Sports Management

A highly experienced chief executive, Simon Weatherill has exceptional skills in leadership development and business mentoring.

Since the mid 1990s he has assisted in building Melbourne's reputation as 'The Sporting Capital of The World' by developing four major facilities and creating the Melbourne Sports Hub where community and elite sport coexist.

Currently he works with a number of organisations to improve the performance of their senior management teams.

Click here to contact him via LinkedIn.

James Croll

With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.

Click here to view his LinkedIn profile.

Daniel Henderson

Director of the Functional Training Institute and founder at Dan Henderson Coaching

Having achieved a BA in Sport and Exercise Managment, Honours in Human Movement from UTS, Dan Henderson started training in the fitness industry in 2007.

In 2008, he set up personal training studio ‘Coastal Bodies’ in Sydney. With seven trainers, the studio became one of the top performing training premises in Sydney, before he sold the business in 2017 to focus on other projects.

In 2009, he co-wrote my first accredited course, the ‘Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training’. This course has been taught to thousands of trainers worldwide and is the most popular course in Australia for personal trainers.

In the last three years Henderson and his company has produced 10 more accredited courses that are taught to trainers, becoming Australia’s leading ‘Functional Training’ education institution, employing 28 presenters in eight different countries.

Dan has presented at leading Australian and international fitness conferences and hosts his own podcast.

He can be contacted on dan@functionaltraininginstitute.com

Zohaab Ishrat

Zohaab Ishrat is a freelance writer who has worked on a number of articles, blogs, resumes, travelling content eBooks, SEO friendly content, technical and business write-ups.

With an MBA from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom, he has been associated with child development and preschool development programs and has experience in designing textbooks, courses, eLearning content and curriculum development as per client's requirements.

Siddharth Raghuwanshi

Based in the Indian city of Indore, Siddharth Raghuwanshi is currently studying electronics and communication engineering.

Wayne Middleton

Principal, Reliance Risk

Wayne Middleton, CVE, is current Chair of the VMA’s Venue Management School.  He has been a risk management instructor for over a decade at the School and is the Principal of Australian-based consultancy, Reliance Risk.

He has over 30 years’ experience in operating and consulting to public venue and events and has delivered projects across Australia, New Zealand, North America, South East Asia and the Middle East. 

He holds a Masters’ in Risk Management, a Bachelor of Administration, a Diploma of Security Risk Management, and is an active member of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific).

He be contacted on email wayne.middleton@reliancerisk.com, www.reliancerisk.com