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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia and New Zealand’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry. Having established the magazine in 1997, shortly after his relocation to Australia, he has managed its readership rising to over 11,500 and its acceptance as the industry journal for professionals in aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

NRL’s Rabbitohs Centre of Excellence gets official opening

The NRL’s South Sydney Rabbitohs have celebrated the official opening of their new $25.7 million Centre of Excellence. The Heffron Centre at Heffron Park is the new home for the…

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May 31, 2023 Nigel Benton Sport / Venues /

 
 

European Commission to restrict use of rubber infill in synthetic sport pitches

A decision by a European Union committee to restrict microplastics introduced intentionally to many products is set to have a significant impact on the use of recycled rubber and plastic as…

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May 25, 2023 Nigel Benton Legal / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Study suggests major sporting events fail to inspire mass physical activity

The assumption that major sporting events and national team victories inspire exercise participation and physical activity among the wider population has been challenged by a newly released…

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May 25, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Fitness / Government / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Azulik AlUla desert eco-resort to be developed in Saudi Arabia

Ongoing expansion of the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia’s northern desert and Red Sea is to see the development of new eco-luxury resort that aims to bring sustainability and art…

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May 25, 2023 Nigel Benton Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

F45 reaches 10 years of operations

F45 Training has taken to social media over recent days to highlight that it has reached 10 years of operations. While mainstream news outlets continue to focus on the challenges facing its…

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May 16, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Thousands rally in Hobart in ‘Stop the Stadium’ protest

Thousands of people have turned out in Hobart to protest the Tasmanian Government’s plans to build a $715 million stadium at the city’s Macquarie Point. One of the largest crowds…

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May 13, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Australian Treasurer predicts budget surplus while delivering funds for arts, events and sport

Delivering the nation's first budget with a surplus in 10 years, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has presented what he says strikes a “methodical balance” to see people…

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May 10, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Fitness / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 
 
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