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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.

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 /

 
 

Program encourages South Australian teens to get active and off screens

The South Australian Government is investing $2.38 million through the Active State Collaboration Program (ASCP) to continue its bold action to get young people active and away from their…

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Dec 19, 2024 Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

City Venue Management announces new leadership structure to drive growth and innovation

City Venue Management (CVM) has announced a pivotal transformation in its organisational structure and leadership team, with Reece Rackley transitioning to the newly created role of Group…

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Dec 18, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation /

 
 

Viva Leisure reveals UK expansion with Plus Fitness master franchise agreement

Viva Leisure Limited has announced the execution of a Master Franchise Agreement for the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Plus Fitness brand. The 10-year…

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Dec 18, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be hosting the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships from 1st-6th October – marking the first time the event has…

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Dec 18, 2024 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Athletics New Zealand secures funding boost from HPSNZ while swimming among NSOs to have funding reduced

High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has announced that it will be investing $162.8 million directly into 36 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) over the next four years through to…

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Dec 18, 2024 Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 
 
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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.

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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.

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Arnold Williams

Marketing Manager, Hygiene Express

Arnold Williams is Marketing Manager at Sydney-based Hygiene Express.

Ned Coten

Chief Executive and shareholder, EngageRM

Ned Coten is Chief Executive and shareholder of EngageRM, a business and Marketing Automation, CRM and Data Analytics platform for the sport and entertainment vertical.

Ned is a former athlete and sports management leader and the immediate past President of Basketball Australia, while continuing to sit on the Competitions Commission of basketball’s world body, FIBA. He also Chairs the Advisory Board for The Contenders, one of Australia’s leading brand strategy agencies and owns and operates two successful self storage businesses.

He has investments in Aged Care, Property and Technology, while continuing as an active mentor for aspiring business leaders.

Ned has extensive experience in leadership, sports management, consumer branding, sales and marketing. He is a former CEO of a number of Australia’s leading sports organisations and has operated multiple businesses as a senior executive, investor, board chair and director over the past 30 years.

Ned holds an MBA from the University of NSW and has written a book on branding and marketing for sport.

While attending the Australian Institute of Sport, Ned represented Australia at the 1983 World Junior Basketball Championships in Spain. He had a brief career in the National Basketball League and co-founded the Goldfields Giants in Western Australia’s State Basketball League. He holds relationships across sport and business within Australia and globally and remains a passionate and committed volunteer, with continuous service throughout his life.