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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.

FIBO 2023 impressively demonstrated the synergies between fitness and health

This year FIBO 2023 saw 867 exhibitors dedicating themselves to the trade show’s vision of promoting a strong and healthy society. Presenting the latest equipment and workouts,…

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Apr 18, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

TCL’s 2023 Australasian sponsorships highlight powerful connection between technology and sport

Global leading consumer electronics manufacturers, TCL, has demonstrated its commitment to its customers and sport with the announcement of several high-profile Australasian sports…

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Mar 24, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Finance / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Taipei Biennial announces curatorial concept for 2023

The curatorial concept has been announced for the 13th edition of Taipei Biennial, running from 18th November 2023 to 24th March 2024 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Curated by…

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Mar 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Events /

 
 

Inaugural Olympic Esports Week highlights virtual forms of sport becoming increasingly prevalent

The popularity of esports has increased significantly in recent years with Singapore set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week – a four-day global virtual and simulated sports…

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Mar 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

New family wellness package launched at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel

BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat, nestled within the grounds of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, has launched a new package specially designed to help families unwind and rebalance in a lush…

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Feb 28, 2023 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

New resolution for global drowning prevention championed by 60 nations

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has advised that a push to prevent drowning deaths globally will come before the World Health Assembly in May this year.  The draft resolution…

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Feb 24, 2023 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Education / Environment / Safety /

 
 

Hospitality and Tourism industries face significant gender imbalance

New research carried out by private advisory firm Aptamind Partners and supported by the World Travel and Tourism Council has revealed the hospitality and tourism industry is facing a major…

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Feb 23, 2023 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Hospitality / Tourism /