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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.

As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.

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.

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Feb 23, 2024 Nigel Benton Events / Security / Sport /

 
 

Fires again impact Christchurch Adventure Park

Christchurch Adventure Park staff have been allowed onsite today to start assessing the extent of the fire damage at the outdoor attraction. With the Port Hills area Christchurch impacted by…

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Feb 16, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Revenue growth prompts Viva Leisure to look for further fitness club acquisitions

Leading health club owner Viva Leisure has indicated that it is looking acquire new gym locations after reporting its half-year results on Thursday. Reporting $79.1 million in revenue for…

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Feb 16, 2024 Nigel Benton Finance / Fitness /

 
 

Western Australian Government to establish cabinet-level tourism investment committee

Following new data from Tourism Research Australia that showed the state had the lowest level of tourism investment, the Western Australian Government has announced the establishment of…

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Feb 14, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Finance / Government / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Plans for new luxury hotel on Lindeman Island

The Queensland Government is to contribute to the planned redevelopment of the Lindeman Island resort under its Growing Future Tourism Fund. The former Club Med on the most southerly of the…

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Feb 12, 2024 Nigel Benton Finance / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Beijing announced as host city for 2029 World Aquatics Championships

While the current edition of the World Aquatics Championships continues in Qatar capital of Doha, the global governing body for the sport has announced that that the Chinese capital will host…

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Feb 12, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Events / Sport /

 
 

Singapore Sports Hub saw 30% growth in event days through 2023

The Singapore Sports Hub has entered 2024 looking forward to the presentation of a wide range of sporting and community events during the year. Having recently passed the first anniversary…

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Feb 10, 2024 Nigel Benton Entertainment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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