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Karen Sweaney

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Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

Divirod partners with hospitality groups in new Global Coastal Observation Network Initiative

With climate change having the potential to significantly impact coastal tourism, Divirod, a provider of real-time water monitoring services, has partnered with hospitality groups…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

ABC Fitness latest report reveals significant increase in gym utilisation post Covid

ABC Fitness - a FitTech partner with solutions for fitness business of any size - has released a new wellness report compiled from findings from 40 million members across 100 countries and…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Two-year agreement sees F45 named as official HYROX training partner for selected destinations

With its global expansion, HYROX - the fitness race combining running and functional workout stations - has announced its training partnership with F45 Training, a global fitness…

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May 28, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Encore Event Technologies showcases Sofitel Sydney’s commitment to innovation

When Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reveals its $60 million refurbishment this Spring, among the impressive innovations are those delivered by Encore Event Technologies. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth…

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May 28, 2024 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Investigations underway on early deaths of Siberian tigers in South Korea and China zoos

An investigation is currently being conducted to determine the cause of early deaths of 11 Siberian tigers at Seoul Grand Park zoo over the past five years, while a wild animal park in…

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May 14, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Legal /

 
 

SEARA and Core Fitness collaborate to establish fitness centre at Mt. Everest base camp

With head offices in Bangkok, SEARA, an industry leader in Sports and Fitness, has announced its title sponsorship of the prestigious Mt. Everest Marathon and introduces a groundbreaking…

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Apr 24, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Data centre heating potential for swimming pools and artificial surfing lagoons

Aiming to provide a solution for swimming pools's rising energy costs, the Exmouth Leisure Centre in the UK county of Devon is trialling an innovation that is…

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Mar 26, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Technology /