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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.

Global Village in Dubai records its highest ever visitor number

Global Village in Dubai has announced that its Season 27 welcomed more than nine million guests over its 188-day run marking its highest ever visitor number. Global Village Season 27 brought…

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May 4, 2023 Karen Sweaney Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Tourism Exchange attracts 2300 delegates to Gold Coast 

The 43rd edition of Tourism Australia’s largest annual trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) is currently being held on the Gold Coast with around 2,300 delegates…

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May 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

BFT partners with HYROX to bring largest fitness race in the world to Australia

Fitness franchise BFT has announced that it is joining forces with HYROX, Europe's largest fitness race, to become the brand's exclusive training centre in Asia Pacific. The largest…

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Apr 18, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Marketing /

 
 

FIBO 2023 impressively demonstrated the synergies between fitness and health

This year FIBO 2023 saw 867 exhibitors dedicating themselves to the trade show’s vision of promoting a strong and healthy society. Presenting the latest equipment and workouts,…

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Apr 18, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

TCL’s 2023 Australasian sponsorships highlight powerful connection between technology and sport

Global leading consumer electronics manufacturers, TCL, has demonstrated its commitment to its customers and sport with the announcement of several high-profile Australasian sports…

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Mar 24, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Finance / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Taipei Biennial announces curatorial concept for 2023

The curatorial concept has been announced for the 13th edition of Taipei Biennial, running from 18th November 2023 to 24th March 2024 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Curated by…

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Mar 14, 2023 Karen Sweaney Arts / Culture / Events /

 
 

Inaugural Olympic Esports Week highlights virtual forms of sport becoming increasingly prevalent

The popularity of esports has increased significantly in recent years with Singapore set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week – a four-day global virtual and simulated sports…

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Mar 3, 2023 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Technology /