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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.

Mastercard report shows demand for experiences amid resurgence in international travel

Newly released insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers are prioritising leisure travel and pioneering new corridors around the world. Released this week,…

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Jun 16, 2023 Nigel Benton Marketing / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

New companies to operate Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields

The New Zealand Government is reported to have accepted two bids to manage Mt Ruapehu's ski fields ensuring that operations at the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields on the North Island will…

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Jun 8, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

FIFA’s claims over carbon-neutral Qatar 2022 World Cup found to be misleading

World football governing body FIFA has been found by a Swiss regulator to have misled fans over claims of a ‘carbon-neutral Qatar World Cup’. The Swiss Commission for Fairness in…

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Jun 8, 2023 Nigel Benton Environment / Legal / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Tourism Australia cuts 20 jobs at Sydney offices

With the recent Federal budget having reduced its funding, Tourism Australia is understood to have cut 20 roles from its Sydney-based marketing team. The reduction of what is believed to be…

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Jun 2, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Myzone welcomes former Nike brand leader Kerry Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer

Myzone has announced the appointment of ex-Nike brand leader and former international hockey player, Kerry Williams, as its new Chief Marketing Officer.  Having just returned to work…

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Jun 2, 2023 Nigel Benton Fitness / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

World Health Assembly adopts first ever resolution on drowning prevention

In a significant move to enhance global aquatic safety, the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) has this week adopted its first ever resolution on drowning prevention - requesting governments…

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Jun 2, 2023 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

AFL ends racism investigation into Hawthorn trio

The AFL has announced that it has reached an agreement with families involved in the allegations of historical racism at Hawthorn FC, making no findings against former coaches Alastair…

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May 31, 2023 Nigel Benton Culture / Legal / Sport /

 
 
 
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