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Joe Cusmano

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Joe Cusmano

An experinced airline and travel industry professional, Joe has over 25 years international airline sales experience of which 18 have been in senior positions in Australia, North Africa and Europe, Middle East and Thailand.

Committed to sharing news and personal experiences, he explains that, post-COVID, "once I resume travelling with people that like me are nomads by nature and love to travel, (I will) provide you with as much advice and tips to make your travel experience a memorable one."

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Doha International Airport named best in the world

Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been named ‘Best Airport in the World’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021, moving up from third to first place in the…

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Aug 10, 2021 Joe Cusmano Hospitality / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Brisbane Quarantine Hub gets approval

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has welcomed the news that the proposed COVID-19 quarantine site on Commonwealth land near Brisbane Airport has been deemed a viable option, adding that…

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Aug 4, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore plans quarantine free travel by September

The Singapore Government has announced that it plans to have 80% of its population fully vaccinated and that it will reopen its borders with quarantine-free travel in September. Accelerating…

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Jul 30, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Qantas to launch ‘Digital Health Pass’ for international flights

Qantas will soon launch TravelPass, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 'digital health' smartphone app for international flights, with the ability to store and present…

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Jul 30, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

New Zealand Government halts trans-Tasmania travel bubble

Australia’s current Coronavirus crisis, with worsening COVID-19 cases in greater Sydney has seen the New Zealand Government announce the suspension of quarantine-free travel between the…

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Jul 26, 2021 Joe Cusmano Government / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Vaccine Passport could be on Phones by December

COVID-19 vaccines could be administered at leading retail locations under a suggestion raised at talks between the Federal Government and business leaders. With the Federal Government…

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Jul 13, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

As Coronavirus cases soar across Thailand Phuket opens for vaccinated tourists

The Thai tourist island of Phuket has opened to foreign tourists - but only those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and come from countries deemed low to medium risk. Incoming…

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Jul 9, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism /

 
 
 
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Australasian Leisure Management aims to report all that is best about the industry that is leisure - focussing on aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

Our news content, which is independent and unpaid for (except where noted), is drawn from contributions, industry contacts and experience, media releases and a range of other sources while we also are fortunate to have a range of respected authors writing for us, whom we acknowledge. 

Dr James M. Dorsey

Dr James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and scholar, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the author of the syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

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RJ Houston

National Manager - Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

RJ Houston is the National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

He has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.

RJ’s role at Royal Life Saving focusses on advocating aquatics and bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance. RJ’s most recent major work projects have focussed on advocating the health, social and economic benefits of the aquatic industry as well as its social value and social impact.

He is the current author of both the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations and the Guidelines for Inland Waterway Safety, and has contributed to a range of recent Royal Life Saving research reports.

RJ is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration - Social Impact Specialisation at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

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Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.

Arnold Williams

Marketing Manager, Hygiene Express

Arnold Williams is Marketing Manager at Sydney-based Hygiene Express.

Ned Coten

Chief Executive and shareholder, EngageRM

Ned Coten is Chief Executive and shareholder of EngageRM, a business and Marketing Automation, CRM and Data Analytics platform for the sport and entertainment vertical.

Ned is a former athlete and sports management leader and the immediate past President of Basketball Australia, while continuing to sit on the Competitions Commission of basketball’s world body, FIBA. He also Chairs the Advisory Board for The Contenders, one of Australia’s leading brand strategy agencies and owns and operates two successful self storage businesses.

He has investments in Aged Care, Property and Technology, while continuing as an active mentor for aspiring business leaders.

Ned has extensive experience in leadership, sports management, consumer branding, sales and marketing. He is a former CEO of a number of Australia’s leading sports organisations and has operated multiple businesses as a senior executive, investor, board chair and director over the past 30 years.

Ned holds an MBA from the University of NSW and has written a book on branding and marketing for sport.

While attending the Australian Institute of Sport, Ned represented Australia at the 1983 World Junior Basketball Championships in Spain. He had a brief career in the National Basketball League and co-founded the Goldfields Giants in Western Australia’s State Basketball League. He holds relationships across sport and business within Australia and globally and remains a passionate and committed volunteer, with continuous service throughout his life.