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Nigel Benton

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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.

No fair trading or consumer affairs warnings over fitness memberships during ‘gym-uary’

In a sign that the fitness industry’s positive messages are being heeded by state governments and their agencies, Australasian Leisure Management has noted that during the past month…

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Jan 27, 2024 Nigel Benton Billing / Fitness / Government / Security / Wellness /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments’ Scott O’Neil explains vision to be global leader in branded entertainment destinations

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Scott O'Neil has explained his vision for the company to be the "global leader in branded entertainment destinations and the greatest place to…

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Jan 26, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

NSW Minister for Emergency Services to host Water Safety Roundtable

Facing a rising summer drowning toll, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, supported by the Emergency Management Branch of the NSW Premier’s Department, will be hosting a NSW…

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Jan 25, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Education / Government / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Tickets on sale for return of F1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Returning to the Formula 1 program for the first time in four years, tickets are now on sale for the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Running from 19th to 21st…

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Jan 25, 2024 Nigel Benton Events / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Monash University study finds festival drug-checking services could reduce deaths

An analysis of all drug-related deaths at music festivals across Australia over the past decade has revealed that most incidents are related to young people and the use of MDMA mixed with…

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Jan 19, 2024 Nigel Benton Entertainment / Events / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

ACSM study identifies exercise for weight loss as UAE’s top fitness trend

Exercising for weight loss, personal training and traditional strength training have been identified as the top fitness trends in the United Arab Emirates in the latest worldwide fitness…

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Jan 19, 2024 Nigel Benton Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Community invited to help name Geelong’s Northern Aquatic and Community Hub

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help choose a new name for the soon-to-be-completed Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane. At its most recent meeting, the…

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Jan 12, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Authors

Katherine Elmy

Customer Relationship Manager, Fitness Australia

Katherine Elmy is a highly enthusiastic, creative professional who is determined to support organisations enhance their brand awareness, online presence and revenue stream.

Leveraging off marketing qualifications and solid experience, Katherine has demonstrated tremendous success in developing, implementing and managing digital marketing strategies across a number of social media platforms, mobile APPs and websites. She is able to anticipate change by keeping abreast of emerging trends while making sound decisions to establish new industry benchmarks and maintain an industry leader.

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.