Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Three years on from our first report on Coronavirus

Three years on from our first report on Coronavirus
January 24, 2023
About the author

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.

Read more from this author

Related Articles

9th January 2023 - WTTC unhappy with restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers

28th December 2022 - Chinese Government’s announcement of easing of pandemic border measures prompts rush of overseas travel bookings

23rd December 2022 - Northern Territory post COVID tourism recovery on track

2nd December 2022 - 2023 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix cancelled due to ‘ongoing difficulties’ with COVID

11th November 2022 - ESSA releases new treatment guidelines for people recovering from COVID

14th September 2022 - Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey reveals impact of COVID and lockdowns on women’s health and fitness

21st July 2022 - New study shows male players miss mental benefits of sport during COVID

12th July 2022 - New Survey shows South Australian tourism approaching pre COVID economic recovery

30th June 2022 - Jetts Thailand advises of growth resetting ‘back to pre-COVID rate’

29th June 2022 - Australian tourism losses rise to $156 billion since start of Coronavirus pandemic

25th May 2022 - AFL crowds sink to lowest level in 26 years amid fans’ COVID concerns

22nd December 2021 - Omicron variant sees Coronavirus again impacting live performance

20th December 2021 - Qantas announces massive loss as Coronavirus continues to impact operations

30th September 2021 - First 16 months of Coronavirus pandemic removes $101 billion from Australian tourism

8th August 2021 - Australian entertainers highlight how Coronavirus has devastated lives and careers

31st January 2020 - Coronavirus declared global health emergency by World Health Organization

29th January 2020 - Swim schools concerned about Coronavirus

28th January 2020 - Leading consultants suggest Coronavirus impact could deal significant blow to Australian economy

27th January 2020 - Coronavirus impacts Asian sporting events

26th January 2020 - Coronavirus fears sees closure of Hong Kong and Shanghai Disney resorts

24th January 2020 - Coronavirus sees cancellation of major events and closure of attractions in China


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Humanforce

Humanforce is a global provider of workforce management solutions for companies who need flexibility to manage complex workforces. Companies use Humanforce to manage everything from time and…

read more

Hospitality / Retail / Technology / Venues

 
 

Momentus Technologies

About: Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organizations to create extraordinary moments. With over 50,000 users in more…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues

 
 

SLE WORLDWIDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

SLE Worldwide Australia is a Managing General Underwriter specialising in insuring risks in the world of Sports, Leisure and Entertainment. Be it relaxing, playing, organising or watching sports,…

read more

Insurance / Venues

 
 

Technogym Australia

Technogym is the leading company in the Wellness and Fitness field all over the world. With 2,200 employees, 14 branches in Europe, U.S., South America, Asia  and Australia, Technogym exports its…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 
 

Clubware

Clubware’s online gym software is not your run of the mill management system. It has been carefully designed to incorporate all the elements that a fitness club would need. How did we do that?…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Recreation

 
 

Pricemark Pty Ltd

Pricemark supplies a wide range of custom branded membership & RFID access products for the Health & Leisure Industry. 

read more

Access

 
 

TJS Services

TJS Services is a leading national facility services provider. We deliver quality cleaning, maintenance, construction and facility management services to over 1,500 sites Australia wide.  Our…

read more

Hospitality / Retail / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business