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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.

Inauguration event held for Cambodia’s new national stadium

The 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated. Set to be the centrepiece of Cambodia’s hosting of the 2023…

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Dec 18, 2021 Karen Sweaney Sport / Venues /

 
 

Phuket kicks off Thailand’s tourism recovery with a focus on sport

A dynamic virtual event - ‘SMASH IT’- held on 9th November has revealed that Phuket is playing a leading role in Thailand’s tourism recovery by using major sporting events…

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Nov 17, 2021 Karen Sweaney Events / Golf / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Banyan Tree launches ‘wellbeing sanctuary’ at properties in Thailand’s Koh Samui and Krabi

Redefining its hospitality experience following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Banyan Tree Group has rolled out a new healthy living concept at its properties around the world,…

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Oct 11, 2021 Karen Sweaney Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Xi’an municipal government considers China National Games as opportunity to focus on wellness

With China's 14th National Games major events currently being held in Xi'an - China’s northwest Shaanxi province - the Xi'an municipal government considers the much-awaited…

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Sep 21, 2021 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

ecoSPIRITS extend their sustainable offering with Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh partnership

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has become the first hotel in Cambodia to partner with ecoSPIRITS – a company offering a closed-loop distribution system using low-waste, low-carbon spirits…

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Sep 14, 2021 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Venues /

 
 

Australian Government declares its support for legally binding global plastics treaty

The Australian Government has called for an international global agreement on marine plastic pollution with its declaration of support for a legally binding global plastics treaty welcomed by…

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Sep 14, 2021 Karen Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Ariake Gymnastics Centre and Mon Repos Turtle Centre recognised for sustainable timber construction

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has revealed The Ariake Gymnastics Centre and Mon Repos Turtle Centre are among the eight projects shortlisted for 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber -…

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Sep 9, 2021 Karen Sweaney Design / Environment / Venues /