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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.

Phuket Hotels Association awards educational scholarships to tourism professionals

The Phuket Hotels Association has partnered with the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School to award online educational scholarships to three exceptional young candidates. Phuket Hotels…

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Feb 22, 2023 Karen Sweaney Education / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

New hotel industry consultancy launched in Vietnam to empower owners on strategic direction

A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched in Vietnam with their aim being to appeal to local hotel owners who want to emphasise local experiences for guests,…

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Feb 16, 2023 Karen Sweaney Consultants / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

United Nations roundtable amplifies the power of sport to counter the impact of war

A United Nations roundtable discussion held recently with famous footballers and grassroots gamechangers has amplified that sport can change the world. Speakers at the roundtable…

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Feb 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Safety / Sport /

 
 

Banyan Tree helps rebuild storm damaged Koh Samui education centre

The Banyan Tree Global Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global hotel and resort operator the Banyan Tree Group, has stepped in to help a the rebuilding of a local community centre on the…

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Feb 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Mondrian Singapore Duxton to provide gathering place for creative community

When Mondrian Singapore Duxton opens in March 2023, the hotel will be helmed by a team of change-makers from across the fields of hospitality, cuisine, design, fashion, nightlife and art.…

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Jan 23, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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 /