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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.

European Commission confirms restrictions on uses of microplastics

In a move likely to impact the use of rubber infill on playground surfaces and artificial sports fields worldwide, the European Commission has announced the implementation of its proposed…

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Oct 7, 2023 Nigel Benton Environment / Play / Sport / Surfaces / Technology /

 
 

Parramatta Aquatic Centre gets official opening

After six years in the making, the landmark Parramatta Aquatic Centre has opened to the public. Located within Parramatta Park on the edge of central Parramatta, the new facility replaces…

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Sep 25, 2023 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Environment / Fitness / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Elite surf sport attracts another alcohol sponsor

Surfing Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with Jim Beam that sees the bourbon whiskey brand becoming the sport’s official spirits partner, providing support for key…

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Sep 25, 2023 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Marketing / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Grandstand at Sydney’s Accor Stadium renamed in honour of Cathy Freeman

The eastern grandstand at Sydney’s Accor Stadium has today been renamed in honour of Australian athletic legend Cathy Freeman. The newly named ‘Cathy Freeman Stand’, the…

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Sep 15, 2023 Nigel Benton Sport / Venues /

 
 

ASM Global announces plan to develop next generation of leaders

ASM Global has unveiled plans for a major global university student program designed to progress the industry’s next generation of leaders. Announcing the granting of a record number…

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Sep 15, 2023 Nigel Benton Education / Entertainment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Oak View Group and Ethara launch Middle Eastern venue joint venture

USA-based venue development, advisory and investment company the Oak View Group has announced an expansion into the Middle East through a joint venture with Ethara, the region’s leading…

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Sep 14, 2023 Nigel Benton Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Controversial Hobart AFL stadium could generate $226 million a year for Tasmanian economy

A newly released cost-benefit analysis of Hobart’s new AFL stadium has found it could add $2.26 billion to Tasmania’s economy in its first 10 years operation. The report,…

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Sep 6, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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