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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.

Avani Hotels continues with its commitment to sustainable tourism

Avani Hotels have committed to the future of sustainable tourism by signing the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge and are determined to become a Net Zero Carbon organisation by 2050. Avani is…

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Sep 23, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Hyatt Hotels emphasises leisure travel as a key driver for its Asia Pacific growth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a range of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts that are expected…

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Sep 12, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Legoland announces significant investments for Malaysia while also investigating ride malfunction in Germany

Aligned with the Malaysian Government’s efforts to revitalise the country’s tourism industry, Legoland Malaysia Resort - the first Legoland theme park in Asia - is making…

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Aug 17, 2022 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Finance / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

World Surf League fans frustrated with cancellation of 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France

The recent announcement from the World Surf League and Boardriders advising of their decision to the cancel the 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France in Hossegor has seen fans of the event…

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Aug 1, 2022 Karen Sweaney Events / Finance / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Participating venues combine programming to deliver Art Week Tokyo 2022

52 of Tokyo’s leading museums, galleries, and art spaces will combine programming to deliver the citywide initiative for contemporary art. Organised in collaboration with Art Basel,…

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Jul 26, 2022 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Events / Venues /

 
 

International survey shows male dominance in fitness management

An international survey of fitness industry managers and business owners has revealed significant male dominance with 70% of men surveyed being self-employed gym owners by comparison with 29%…

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Jul 25, 2022 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Melia hotels launch environmental programs in Vietnam to repurpose plastic

As Meliá Hotels International works towards a plastic-free environment at its properties, the Spanish hotel group’s Meliá Hanoi and Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat are…

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Jun 29, 2022 Karen Sweaney Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /