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Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi

Vice President of Operations, Farah Experiences

Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi has served as the Vice President of Operations at Abu Dhabi-based Farah Experiences since 2017, overseeing the operations across all of Yas Island’s theme parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Upgrade works underway at City of Onkaparinga’s Hopgood Theatre

Work has begun on a major internal refurbishment of the Hopgood Theatre, with the $6 million project to breathe new life into the popular performing arts venue located at the Noarlunga Centre…

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Dec 19, 2024 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Rockhampton Zoo conducts ‘live’ animal escape drill

Rockhampton Zoo has carried out a simulated animal escape drill, with staff looking for Zoo Director Liz Bellward dressed up as a giant bird exhibit that had escaped. The simulated escape of…

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Dec 19, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Security / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

New waterplay and ninja warrior course launched at Brickpit Park

Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its newly upgraded playground at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh, featuring Council’s first junior ninja warrior course, a junior waterplay…

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Dec 19, 2024 Aquatics / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Research shows circus participation contributes to youth wellbeing

Spaghetti Circus, a leading Australian youth circus and the organisation behind the National Circus Festival, has released a report revealing the significant positive impact that…

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Dec 19, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Wellness /

 
 

New ‘living seawall’ to help protect Sunshine Coast’s Golden Beach

An innovative project - part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program – is aimed at providing protection from coastal…

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Dec 19, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Dynamic brand collaborations planned for NZ’s Rhythm and Vines New Year’s music festival

A combination of dynamic brand collaborations and a stand-out musical lineup is planned for Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's renowned New Year's music festival - to welcome in 2025.…

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Dec 19, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Marketing /

 
 

Australian tourism bodies respond to latest International Visitor Survey

The Australian Tourism and Export Council (ATEC), Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), and Destination NSW have responded to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) released…

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Dec 19, 2024 Tourism /

 
 
 
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Shawn Zeng

Solutions Director, Accedo

Shawn Zeng is Solutions Director for unified cloud platform Accedo.

Accedo helps the world's leading content providers, TV operators, broadcasters and brands deliver multi-screen video services.

Linda Tillman

Managing Director, Tilma Group Pty Ltd

Since 2008, Linda Tillman has been combining her skills in tourism development, destination marketing and event management, with a passion for regional and rural Australia to grow Tilma Group, a boutique regional tourism and events agency servicing clients throughout regional Australia.

Tilma Group employs a dedicated, professional and highly skilled team that works with businesses and organisations of all sizes to achieve one common goal - growing regional and rural Australia! Developing and promoting the industry excites me and every achievement, big or small, drives me to go the extra mile to achieve the best results for my clients and the industry.

Linda previously worked in tourism, events and development roles in the government, education and private sectors, is a board member on the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN),  a judge and mentor for the NSW and Queensland Tourism Awards, and has presented on rural tourism and sustainable events at conferences and summits.

Her current role takes here across the nation, providing services to local government, regional and state tourism organisations, event committees and small business.

Click here to visit the Tilma Group website.

ALM Correspondent/Contributor

Australasian Leisure Management aims to report all that is best about the industry that is leisure - focussing on aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

Our news content, which is independent and unpaid for (except where noted), is drawn from contributions, industry contacts and experience, media releases and a range of other sources while we also are fortunate to have a range of respected authors writing for us, whom we acknowledge. 

Dr James M. Dorsey

Dr James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and scholar, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the author of the syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

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RJ Houston

National Manager - Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

RJ Houston is the National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

He has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.

RJ’s role at Royal Life Saving focusses on advocating aquatics and bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance. RJ’s most recent major work projects have focussed on advocating the health, social and economic benefits of the aquatic industry as well as its social value and social impact.

He is the current author of both the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations and the Guidelines for Inland Waterway Safety, and has contributed to a range of recent Royal Life Saving research reports.

RJ is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration - Social Impact Specialisation at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.