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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 Wellness Summit to explore surge in water-wellness experiences

The Global Wellness Summit, being held in St. Andrews, Scotland from 4th to 7th November, has announced the theme for the 2024 conference as 'A Watershed Moment for Wellness'. The…

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Jun 5, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Events / Wellness /

 
 

Experienced female climbers report sexual harassment

At a time when the outdoor recreation industry is addressing sexual abuse and harassment, reports of sexual abuse and harassment in elite climbing industry have emerged in the media. The New…

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Jun 4, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Global researchers gather to tackle plastic pollution in South East Asia 

With plastic pollution posing severe threats to ocean health and biodiversity, particularly in Southeast Asia, this week, researchers from around the globe are gathering to finalise proposals…

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Jun 3, 2024 Karen Sweaney Education / Environment / Technology /

 
 

Divirod partners with hospitality groups in new Global Coastal Observation Network Initiative

With climate change having the potential to significantly impact coastal tourism, Divirod, a provider of real-time water monitoring services, has partnered with hospitality groups…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

ABC Fitness latest report reveals significant increase in gym utilisation post Covid

ABC Fitness - a FitTech partner with solutions for fitness business of any size - has released a new wellness report compiled from findings from 40 million members across 100 countries and…

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May 31, 2024 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Two-year agreement sees F45 named as official HYROX training partner for selected destinations

With its global expansion, HYROX - the fitness race combining running and functional workout stations - has announced its training partnership with F45 Training, a global fitness…

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May 28, 2024 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Encore Event Technologies showcases Sofitel Sydney’s commitment to innovation

When Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reveals its $60 million refurbishment this Spring, among the impressive innovations are those delivered by Encore Event Technologies. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth…

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May 28, 2024 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues /