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Karen Sweaney

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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.

Global Sustainable Tourism Summit gets underway in Brisbane

Aligned with World Environment Day 2024 which is celebrated annually on 5th June, Ecotourism Australia launched the first day of its Global Sustainable Tourism Summit with talks,…

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Jun 5, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Global Wellness Summit to explore surge in water-wellness experiences

The Global Wellness Summit, being held in St. Andrews, Scotland from 4th to 7th November, has announced the theme for the 2024 conference as 'A Watershed Moment for Wellness'. The…

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Jun 5, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Events / Wellness /

 
 

Experienced female climbers report sexual harassment

At a time when the outdoor recreation industry is addressing sexual abuse and harassment, reports of sexual abuse and harassment in elite climbing industry have emerged in the media. The New…

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Jun 4, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Genesian Theatre Company continues to thrill ahead of move to new location

The Genesian Theatre Company is currently staging their production of ‘Let's Kill Agatha Christie’, directed by Gregory George and delivering a humourous take on the murder…

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Jun 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Global researchers gather to tackle plastic pollution in South East Asia 

With plastic pollution posing severe threats to ocean health and biodiversity, particularly in Southeast Asia, this week, researchers from around the globe are gathering to finalise proposals…

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Jun 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Education / Environment / Technology /

 
 

Divirod partners with hospitality groups in new Global Coastal Observation Network Initiative

With climate change having the potential to significantly impact coastal tourism, Divirod, a provider of real-time water monitoring services, has partnered with hospitality groups…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

ABC Fitness latest report reveals significant increase in gym utilisation post Covid

ABC Fitness - a FitTech partner with solutions for fitness business of any size - has released a new wellness report compiled from findings from 40 million members across 100 countries and…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Authors

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.

ALM Correspondent/Contributor

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.

Click here for more information.

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.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

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.