search ausleisure

AusLeisure

THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY

 
 
 

Author

Karen Sweaney

About the author

Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

Art experiences spotlighted for Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour during Spring

Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is offering an array of creative experiences this Spring from a mesmerising new teamLab installation to much-anticipated annual events like Art Basel Hong…

read more

Feb 17, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Athlete representation and rules for transgender athletes tackled at LawAccord

Topical legal issues confronting International Federations including athlete representation, rules for transgender athletes in international sport and how to ensure integrity in…

read more

Feb 16, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Riyadh Marathon to incorporate newly-constructed Kingdom Arena

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced that the Riyadh Marathon will have its start and finish point on Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, opposite the newly-constructed Kingdom…

read more

Feb 5, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Versatile functional strength training solution launched by Technogym

Technogym has launched Technogym Universe - a versatile functional strength training solution that fits any space - offering a diverse fitness experience with resistances such as magnetic,…

read more

Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Design / Fitness / Technology /

 
 

Progress report delivered and wetland strategy released for protection of Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Government has provided an update to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on how the Great Barrier Reef is receiving better protection with both Federal and Queensland Governments…

read more

Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to…

read more

Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Pacific Island governments continue to tax unhealthy foods

A New Zealand study has shown that Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis with taxes being applied to…

read more

Jan 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Government / Wellness /

 
 
 
Australasian Leisure Management
 

search ausleisure

AusLeisure

THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY

 
 
 

Authors

Yvette Audet

Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and IAKS Australasian Ambassador

Yvette Audet is a Senior Consultant at Otium Planning Group and Australasian Ambassador for the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS).

She also posts to the Sporting Mum Blog page.

Click here to view Yvette's profile on LinkedIn.

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."

Click here to visit his website.

Ben Gallizzi

Ben Gallizzi, Senior Content Editor, uSwitch.com

Energy expert Ben Gallizzi is money.co.uk's authority on all things energy, making sure all energy content on the site is kept 100% accurate and up to date.

Kevin Wilson

PhD Student, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Kevin Wilson has worked in recreational programming for approximately 10 years and has a passion for recreational sport, leadership development and community. His research interests include sport participation, sport and recreation facilities, program outcomes and campus recreation. Over the last two years, he's served as a member of the NIRSA Canada Leadership Team. For his PhD, he'd like to conduct research in the Campus Recreation space to help better understand how post-secondary institutions and campus recreation professionals can understand and meet students' changing needs.

Manuscripts In Review
Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (IJSMM-303252). Investigating the sport participation legacy of a major event: The case of one multi-use sport facility. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing.

Wilson, K. E. S., & Millar, P. (RSJ.2020-0028). Examining the impact of participant benefits and service quality on intramural program satisfaction and student retention. Recreational Sports Journal.

Mel Tempest

Fitness Business Influencer Speaker Podcaster

Mel Tempest is the Chief Executive and the founder at Ignite Fitness Business Events, the host and founder of The Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast and The Womens Leaders Fitness Business Podcast.

In 2017, Tempest, who organises fitness business events and roundtable events globally, was the first Australian to receive an award from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and, in the same year her Ballarat health club was in the top three Smart Company Australian awards.

In 2019 and in 2020 she was recognised as a top three fitness business influencers in the USA by the Association Of Fitness Studios.

In 2005 she was the first Australian to receive approval from the Equal Opportunity Board and Human Rights Commission to open Australia’s first male gym.

In early 2021, she was named 2020 influencer of the year by the US-based Fitness Business Association.

Click here to visit Mel's LinkedIn page.

Greg Blood

Greg Blood has extensive experience as a sport librarian and researcher with an interest is in the history and development of sport policy in Australia.

Employed as a librarian at Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission from 1983 to 2011, since 2017 he has been Publications Officer, Australian Society of Sport History.

He also writes for Australian Sports Reflections.

Arthur Stanley

General Manager - Media & Communications at VenuesLive

Arthur Stanley is one of Sydney's most experienced media professionals, having spent over 40 years in mainstream media and corporate communications roles.

He joined ANZ Stadium as General Manager of Media and Communications and a member of the Executive Leadership Team in December 2011.

Click here to contact Arthur via LinkedIn.

Gwen Luscombe

Writer, editor and copywriter for the travel, tourism, business events and hospitality industry, Gwen Luscombe is Director of the Ideas Library and a former Editor of Spice magazine.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.