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Nigel Benton

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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia and New Zealand’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry. Having established the magazine in 1997, shortly after his relocation to Australia, he has managed its readership rising to over 11,500 and its acceptance as the industry journal for professionals in aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

Seoul commences redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium as prelude to potential 2036 Games bid

Seoul commences redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium as prelude to potential 2036 Games bid

As part of proposals to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has today commenced a major redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium. The main…

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Aug 30, 2023 Nigel Benton Sport / Venues /

 
 
19th Asian Games organisers look to attract international visitors with ticketing gift packs

19th Asian Games organisers look to attract international visitors with ticketing gift packs

Looking to attract international visitors to the upcoming Asian Games, organisers in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have released Asian Games Gift Packs. To be distributed through a series of…

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Aug 11, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Sport / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches annual membership

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches annual membership

Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has unveiled an annual pass giving year-round access to its attractions. Available at HK$1,380 (US$176) for adults, and HK$980 (US$125) for students and…

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Aug 10, 2023 Nigel Benton Aquatics / Environment / Ticketing / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 
Pending tropical storm prompts evacuation of South Korea’s troubled World Scout Jamboree

Pending tropical storm prompts evacuation of South Korea’s troubled World Scout Jamboree

Plagued over recent days by soaring temperatures, sanitation issues and inadequate catering, leading to some national contingents leaving the site, the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea is…

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Aug 8, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Recreation / Safety /

 
 
International Rugby League announces scaled back World Cup plans with southern hemisphere to host 2026 edition

International Rugby League announces scaled back World Cup plans with southern hemisphere to host 2026 edition

International Rugby League (IRL) has announced that the sport’s next World Cup has been pushed back 12 months to 2026, with the tournament to take place in the southern hemisphere on a…

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Aug 3, 2023 Nigel Benton Events / Sport /

 
 
Australian Government commits $5.5 million to boost Papua New Guinea pathway to NRL

Australian Government commits $5.5 million to boost Papua New Guinea pathway to NRL

The Australian Government’s ongoing sporting diplomacy among its neighbours in Oceania has seen Federal Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy announce a $5.5…

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Jul 24, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 
UFC Gyms silent on demise of Australian master franchisor but still looking for global expansion

UFC Gyms silent on demise of Australian master franchisor but still looking for global expansion

The recent financial and legal troubles of UFC Gyms in Australia have not raised any form of comment from the Newport Beach, USA-based headquarters of the global franchise or from fitness…

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Jul 21, 2023 Nigel Benton Finance / Fitness / Legal /