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Nigel Benton

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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.

With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.

Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.

In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.

He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).

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.

His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.

His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well as caring for Stella the pug.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

Former Tokyo fish market to be redeveloped with multipurpose stadium

The site of Tokyo’s former Tsukiji fish market is to be redeveloped as a commercial and residential complex and transport hub with a 50,000-seat multipurpose stadium at its heart. The…

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Apr 26, 2024 Nigel Benton Culture / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Growing Rotorua spa and wellness sector generated $278 million in visitor spend in 2023

A new report has underscored Rotorua’s position as a leading international destination for spa and wellness tourism - revealing that it generated $277.6 million in visitor spending in…

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Apr 19, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Strategy Summit looks to drive cohesion across the aquatic and recreation industry

An industry workshop that aims to attract industry leaders to workshop the future of aquatic and recreation is to be held on the Gold Coast in late August under the banner of the Aquatic…

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Apr 12, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Government / Recreation /

 
 

Austrade undertaking industry consultation on next phase of THRIVE 2030 visitor economy strategy

Austrade - the Federal Government's international trade promotion, investment and visitor attraction agency - is currently conducting a consultation on the next phase of the THRIVE 2030…

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Apr 1, 2024 Nigel Benton Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Small Business Ombudsman continues to highlight insurance challenges

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is continuing to highlight the challenges small family businesses in finding adequate insurance cover at…

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Mar 31, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Insurance / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

New 13 kilometre section of Northern Rivers Rail Trail now open

A new 13.4 kilometre section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail - running along the Richmond Valley between the Northern NSW towns of Casino and Bentley - is now open, attracting cyclists and…

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Mar 31, 2024 Nigel Benton Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

$6.4 million cost of Gabba rebuild proposal an example of confused Brisbane 2032 decision-making

The Queensland Government has confirmed it spent $6.4 million - largely spent on architects and consultant - on the now abandoned plans for the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba for the…

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Mar 23, 2024 Nigel Benton Design / Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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