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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.

Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in…

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Mar 21, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 

The rise in popularity of ‘sauna-tainment’ and modern bathhouses

Saunas, while having been around for thousands of years, are currently enjoying a renaissance - becoming increasingly paired with other forms of entertainment where sauna festivals and…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Wellness /

 
 

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority announces launch of new sports, entertainment free zone cluster

The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has announced the launch of the UAE’s first dedicated sports and entertainment business cluster within the Free Zone environment. DWTCA…

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Mar 14, 2025 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Concept2 ownership 100% transferred to a Perpetual Purpose Trust

The founders of Concept2 - pioneers of modern indoor rowing equipment - Peter Dreissigacker, Dick Dreissigacker, Bari Dreissigacker and Judy Geer announced the 100% transferral of…

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Mar 13, 2025 Karen Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Strong exhibitor demand for FSB 2025

With just under nine months before the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities opens in Cologne from 28th to 31st October,  FSB is reporting a strong…

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Feb 11, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

London’s Design Museum to celebrate a century of swimming and style

A major exhibition celebrating a century of aquatics - covering sports performance, architecture and fashion - is to be held at London's Design Museum from 28th March to 17th August.…

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Jan 7, 2025 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Global Sustainable Tourism Council publishes new Attractions Criteria

Aiming to help attractions businesses - such as theme parks, museums, national parks and waterparks - in implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus on sustainability,…

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Nov 25, 2024 Karen Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Tourism /