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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.

Kai Tak Sports Park set to open in March 2025

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is reported to be on course to open in March next year, with SAR Chief Executive John Lee advising on Sunday that preparations are underway for a grand…

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Sep 11, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

IAAPA Expo 2024 to welcome Global Attractions Industry to Orlando

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions upcoming 2024 IAAPA Expo is set to welcome IAAPA Expo thousands of industry professionals from around the world, including…

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Aug 27, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks / Zoos /

 
 

Aquatic and recreation industry stakeholders come together to consider united industry representation

Consideration of ways to better represent the aquatic and recreation industry in Australia has today seen a coming together of stakeholders on the Gold Coast. Staged under the auspices of…

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Aug 23, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Demolition commences at former Manly Sea Life Sanctuary

The abandoned former Manly Sea Life Sanctuary on Sydney's Northern Beaches is finally being demolished after standing derelict for six years. Considered an eye-sore on the Manly…

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Aug 21, 2024 Nigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

UNSW safety research shows volunteer surf lifesavers have sole responsibility for patrolling NSW beaches just 14.4% of the time

Significant new research led by the UNSW (University of NSW) Beach Safety Research Group has revealed that volunteer surf lifesavers typically serve in a support role to professional…

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Aug 20, 2024 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Canberra event manager guilty of stealing $70,000 to feed gambling addiction

Canberra event manager Luke Lowes has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing over $70,000 from his employed to fuel a gambling addiction.…

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Aug 14, 2024 Nigel Benton Events / Finance / Legal /

 
 

Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition

Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun…

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Aug 9, 2024 Nigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
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Authors

James Croll

With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.

Click here to view his LinkedIn profile.

Daniel Henderson

Director of the Functional Training Institute and founder at Dan Henderson Coaching

Having achieved a BA in Sport and Exercise Managment, Honours in Human Movement from UTS, Dan Henderson started training in the fitness industry in 2007.

In 2008, he set up personal training studio ‘Coastal Bodies’ in Sydney. With seven trainers, the studio became one of the top performing training premises in Sydney, before he sold the business in 2017 to focus on other projects.

In 2009, he co-wrote my first accredited course, the ‘Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training’. This course has been taught to thousands of trainers worldwide and is the most popular course in Australia for personal trainers.

In the last three years Henderson and his company has produced 10 more accredited courses that are taught to trainers, becoming Australia’s leading ‘Functional Training’ education institution, employing 28 presenters in eight different countries.

Dan has presented at leading Australian and international fitness conferences and hosts his own podcast.

He can be contacted on dan@functionaltraininginstitute.com

Zohaab Ishrat

Zohaab Ishrat is a freelance writer who has worked on a number of articles, blogs, resumes, travelling content eBooks, SEO friendly content, technical and business write-ups.

With an MBA from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom, he has been associated with child development and preschool development programs and has experience in designing textbooks, courses, eLearning content and curriculum development as per client's requirements.

Siddharth Raghuwanshi

Based in the Indian city of Indore, Siddharth Raghuwanshi is currently studying electronics and communication engineering.

Wayne Middleton

Principal, Reliance Risk

Wayne Middleton, CVE, is current Chair of the VMA’s Venue Management School.  He has been a risk management instructor for over a decade at the School and is the Principal of Australian-based consultancy, Reliance Risk.

He has over 30 years’ experience in operating and consulting to public venue and events and has delivered projects across Australia, New Zealand, North America, South East Asia and the Middle East. 

He holds a Masters’ in Risk Management, a Bachelor of Administration, a Diploma of Security Risk Management, and is an active member of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific).

He be contacted on email wayne.middleton@reliancerisk.com, www.reliancerisk.com

Alex Mednis

Chief Executive, SportsGrid; Managing Director, revolutioniseSPORT and General Manager, Business Development of the Australian Sports Professionals Association (ASPA).

A pioneer in the way sports manage their digital strategy, Alex Mednis holds degrees in Law (Juris Doctor, UNSW) and Computer Science (Bachelor of Science, UNSW).

He is Chief Executive of SportsGrid, an emerging industry leader in the Australian sports club management ecosystem through its flagship product revolutioniseSPORT, a SaaS online membership, competition planning, e-commerce and data analysis platform to national, state and local organisations around Australia, as well as digital strategy consultation and planning and is General Manager, Business Development of the Australian Sports Professionals Association (ASPA).

For information on revolutioniseSPORT click here to view their entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

17th May 2019 -  REVOLUTIONISESPORT NAMED FINALIST IN 2019 NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER AWARDS

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