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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.

Beijing Games Organisers pledge to deliver sustainable Winter Olympics

Beijing Games Organisers pledge to deliver sustainable Winter Olympics

With the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics less than a month away and preparation for the Games having entered their final stage, the Beijing Olympic Organising Committee has emphasised the…

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Jan 7, 2022 Nigel Benton Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 
Looking forward to a safe, healthy and prosperous 2022 for us all

Looking forward to a safe, healthy and prosperous 2022 for us all

Celebrations are underway across the world to welcome in the New Year. Celebrations in many parts of the world have been muted for the second year running, with governments in many countries…

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Jan 1, 2022 Nigel Benton Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security /

 
 
Wishing all readers a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season

Wishing all readers a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season

With the industry having faced another challenging year, all will be looking to 2022 as a year of fresh starts following a successful Christmas and summer holiday period. 2021 has certainly…

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Dec 24, 2021 Nigel Benton

 
 
COVID-19 variant impacts world sport

COVID-19 variant impacts world sport

The spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is impacting the sports world with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and Australia cricket captain Pat…

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Dec 17, 2021 Nigel Benton Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 
Australian Government joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Australian Government joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today advised that the nation will join the USA in not having government ministers or officials attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, in a…

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Dec 8, 2021 Nigel Benton Events / Government / Sport /

 
 
International Tennis Federation will not back Women’s Tennis Association China boycott

International Tennis Federation will not back Women’s Tennis Association China boycott

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has advised that it will not cancel any tournaments in China over concerns for player Peng Shuai, explaining that it will not follow the stance of…

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Dec 7, 2021 Nigel Benton Events / Government / Sport /

 
 
Formula 1 makes dramatic Saudi Arabian debut

Formula 1 makes dramatic Saudi Arabian debut

The first ever Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix has seen world champion driver Lewis Hamilton beat championship rival Max Verstappen in a thrilling race overnight. Held in the city of Jeddah on…

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Dec 6, 2021 Nigel Benton Safety / Sport / Venues /