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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.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 to connect global brands within hospitality industry

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, one of Asia's leading hospitality and catering trade shows, will be held from 30th March to 2nd April 2026 and will connect global brands with hotel chains, F&B…

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Aug 2, 2025 Events / Hospitality / Technology /

 
 

Open and inclusive ticketing program unveiled for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

The ticketing program for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 was unveiled at an event organised in Sydney this week with a focus on the fan experience and embodying a new era of…

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Aug 1, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Ticketing /

 
 

Global Wellness Institute report spotlights importance of play for teenagers

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its 2025 Initiative Micro Trends Report which covers 30 global topics. From youth wellness and AI driving innovation in healthcare to a…

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Aug 1, 2025 Karen Sweaney Play / Wellness /

 
 

Northern Rivers Rail Trail secures gold award for Adventure Tourism

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has secured Gold in the Adventure Tourism category at the 2025 North Coast Tourism Awards, with additional recognition of a Silver award in the Tourist…

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Aug 1, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

TSB takes on naming rights sponsorship for new East Stand at Stadium Taranaki

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has announced that banking services group TSB has taken on the naming rights for Stadium Taranaki's newly redeveloped East Stand. The deal sees the…

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Aug 1, 2025 Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Mount Gambier secures 2026 Music Summit

MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier have announced the 2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit will be held in Mount Gambier, bringing the third national gathering of regional and remote…

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Aug 1, 2025 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Man charged over alleged attack on staff at Albany gym

A 31-year-old man has faced Court after allegedly assaulting staff and damaging property at the BodyCare Health Club in Western Australian coastal town of Albany. Western Australian Police…

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Aug 1, 2025 Fitness / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 
 
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Kate Cracknell

Journalist/editor/content creator

As the former editor of Health Club Management magazine, Kate is one of the world's leading journalists covering the global fitness industry.

She is an authoritative and in-demand content creator working with a range of leading fitness brands.

Click here to view her LinkedIn profile.

Jarod Pickering

Head of Cricket, Sportradar

Jarod Pickering is an experienced product leader and strategist with over 20 years' experience crafting digital experiences in domains including insurance, education, e-commerce and sport.

Click here to contact him via LinkedIn.

Jordan Fuller

Golf Mentor and writer on the Golf Industry

Jordan Fuller is a retired golfer and businessman. When he’s not on the course working on his own game or mentoring young golfers, he writes in-depth articles for his website, Golf Influence and other publications reporting on the Golf Industry

Dan Stretch

Dan Stretch is a global rescue operations manager based in Nepal during the Mount Everest climbing season. he has coordinated hundreds of evacuations and crisis response operations.

He is an experienced high-altitude mountaineer with ascents in The Himalayas, Europe, South America and Africa.

He graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK with a BSc in paramedic science.

Anti Kajlich

Founder, Anti Wave Global

Former professional water polo player and 2017 FINA Masters 70+ champion goalie, Anti Kajlich founded Anti Wave in 1971.

Anti Wave equipment was first selected for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, as well as the 1st World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia in 1975. Since then the Brisbane-based company has led the world in product innovation and development and Anti Wave products have been featured in multiple Olympic games included Sydney’s 2000 Games where its products contributed in breaking 15 World Records.

Today, Anti and his son Anton continue to design, innovate and produce the world’s best aquatic sports products with licensed production in eight countries around the world and with Anti Wave products exported to over 150 countries.

Anti Wave has filed for patents to protect a range of aquatic facility and water polo inventions with Anti continuing to work hard in reaching new countries and provide the best quality and value aquatic sports equipment around the world. 

Shawn Zeng

Solutions Director, Accedo

Shawn Zeng is Solutions Director for unified cloud platform Accedo.

Accedo helps the world's leading content providers, TV operators, broadcasters and brands deliver multi-screen video services.

Linda Tillman

Managing Director, Tilma Group Pty Ltd

Since 2008, Linda Tillman has been combining her skills in tourism development, destination marketing and event management, with a passion for regional and rural Australia to grow Tilma Group, a boutique regional tourism and events agency servicing clients throughout regional Australia.

Tilma Group employs a dedicated, professional and highly skilled team that works with businesses and organisations of all sizes to achieve one common goal - growing regional and rural Australia! Developing and promoting the industry excites me and every achievement, big or small, drives me to go the extra mile to achieve the best results for my clients and the industry.

Linda previously worked in tourism, events and development roles in the government, education and private sectors, is a board member on the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN),  a judge and mentor for the NSW and Queensland Tourism Awards, and has presented on rural tourism and sustainable events at conferences and summits.

Her current role takes here across the nation, providing services to local government, regional and state tourism organisations, event committees and small business.

Click here to visit the Tilma Group website.