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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.

Versatile functional strength training solution launched by Technogym

Technogym has launched Technogym Universe - a versatile functional strength training solution that fits any space - offering a diverse fitness experience with resistances such as magnetic,…

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Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Design / Fitness / Technology /

 
 

New inclusive heritage conservation campaign launched for Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign aiming to enahnce the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to…

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Feb 2, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Global Wellness Institute ranks Australia 11th of 145 countries based on wellness market size

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has today released a comprehensive report delving into the wellness economies of 145 countries and ranking them by size. This new, in-depth research finds…

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Jan 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Fitness / Retail / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Human Rights Watch spotlights possible deportation of rock band from Thailand to Russia

Human Rights Watch has advised that members of the exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 face persecution for their public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand deports them to…

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Jan 30, 2024 Karen Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Safety /

 
 

Wibit adds new product line to enhance safety at its modular water parks

Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has added a new product line to its catalogue, Wibit WatchLine, a haven for lifeguards offering a comprehensive,…

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Jan 22, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Two whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures

Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment. The…

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Jan 15, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Asian and Australian theme parks set to open new rides

A number of announcements have been made over the past couple of years suggesting the completion and opening of new theme park rides across Australia and Asia. A selection of parks have…

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Jan 12, 2024 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /