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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.

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 /

 
 

Hangzhou organisers make final preparations for 19th Asian Games hosting

With the opening ceremony less than a month away, officials in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have advised that they are fully prepared to host the upcoming 19th Asian Games. Postponed from…

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Sep 1, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Seoul commences redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium as prelude to potential 2036 Games bid

As part of proposals to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has today commenced a major redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium. The main…

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Aug 30, 2023 Nigel Benton Sport / Venues /

 
 

Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells signals backing for potential Gold Coast Commonwealth Games bid

The Federal Government is reported to have offered support for a bid by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the Victorian Government having last month…

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Aug 29, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Adelaide Venue Management Chief Executive Anthony Kirchner stood down over Coopers Stadium ban on Melbourne Victory fans

Anthony Kirchner, Chief Executive of Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM), the operator of the city’s Coopers Stadium, has been stood down from his role following controversy…

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Aug 28, 2023 Nigel Benton Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Victoria Government to pay $380 million in compensation for Commonwealth Games cancellation

The Victorian Government has agreed to pay $380 million to Commonwealth Games bodies in compensation after cancelling the 2026 event. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made the surprise…

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Aug 19, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 
 
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