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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.

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla becomes second naming rights partner of Australia’s World Tour cycling team

As of 1st January 2023, Australia’s World Tour cycling team, GreenEDGE Cycling, has been named ‘Team Jayco AlUla’ following the elevation of Royal Commission for AlUla - an…

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Jan 2, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Thailand’s Pimalai Resort celebrates award winning year

Pimalai Resort & Spa, an eco-sensitive five-star sanctuary on the southern Thai island of Koh Lanta, is celebrating one of the most successful years in its 21-year history, including six…

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Dec 21, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Wellness /

 
 

New international hospitality brand and hotel launches in central Vietnam

A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam and is based in Hoi An. The new company’s name, Wafaifo, derives from…

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Dec 15, 2022 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Thailand’s Kamalaya wellness sanctuary secures array of wellness awards in 2022

Wellness sanctuary and holistic spa, Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand, has secured several international awards, making 2022 its most celebrated year to date. At the inaugural Spa and Wellness…

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Dec 7, 2022 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Pro-whaling countries deploy shameful tactics at International Whaling Commission

The Australian Marine Conservation Society is disappointed by the shameful tactics used by pro-whaling countries at the recently held International Whaling Commission in Slovenia to block…

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Oct 24, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Events / Government /

 
 

Global attractions attendance report reveals 2021 as a year of recovery

2021 marked a year of recovery for theme parks, waterparks and museums around the world, with the latest edition of TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report…

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Oct 18, 2022 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

World Health Organization backed summit calls for sustainable mega sports event legacies which boost physical activity

Launched during the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) in Qatar, a new report, co-authored by WISH partners and the World Health Organization (WHO), calls on governments, sports…

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Oct 6, 2022 Karen Sweaney Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues / Wellness /