Asian Leisure Business

10/10/2025

The Aspire Academy Global Summit 2025 has offered a platform for sharing best practices, research and practical performance insights driving the continued evolution of football with a focus on football coach development.

The Aspire Academy Global Summit 2025 offered a platform for sharing best practices, research, and practical performance insights that drive the continued evolution of football with a focus on football coach development.

09/10/2025

At least 24 people have been killed and many more injured after Myanmar’s military carried out an aerial attack on a festival and protest gathering in central Myanmar. The incident took place on Monday evening in Chaung-U township, Sagaing region, where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the Thadingyut full moon festival while peacefully demonstrating against military conscription and political repression.

At least 24 people have been killed and many more injured after Myanmar’s military carried out an aerial attack on a festival and protest gathering in central Myanmar. The incident took place on Monday evening in Chaung-U township, Sagaing region, where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the Thadi...

09/10/2025

Anti will be much missed.

Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Anton (Anti) Kajlich, a visionary and enduring figure in the global water polo and aquatics community.

09/10/2025

axs, the global ticketing division of USA-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), has announced that it is to take a majority stake in Singapore, the nation’s leading ticketing service provider.

AXS, the global ticketing division of USA-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), has announced that it is to take a majority stake in SISTIC, Singapore’s leading ticketing service provider.

04/10/2025

World of Hyatt, the award-winning loyalty program from the global hospitality chain, has announced a new Asia Pacific collaboration with the global fitness challenge series .

World of Hyatt, the award-winning loyalty program from Hyatt, has announced a new Asia Pacific collaboration with the global fitness challenge series HYROX.

04/10/2025

Thailand’s most colourful seaside running event is set to make its return on 1st November 2025, with the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race once again transforming Beach into a vibrant mix of sport, music and festival energy.

Thailand’s most colourful seaside running event is set to make its return on 1st November 2025, with the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race once again transforming Pattaya Beach into a vibrant mix of sport, music and festival energy.

30/09/2025

Anytime Fitness Asia has achieved a historic milestone, achieving growth to 500 clubs across the region. To mark the occasion, eight clubs across eight markets hosted synchronised grand openings on the same day.

To mark the occasion, eight clubs across eight markets hosted synchronised grand openings on the same day earlier this month, highlighting the scale and unity of the brand's fast-growing network.

30/09/2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), at the opening ceremony of its 25th Global Summit in Rome, officially welcomed Manfredi Lefebvre, one of the most recognised names in international tourism, as its new Chair, succeeding Greg O’Hara, who has led the organisation since November 2023.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), at the opening ceremony of its 25th Global Summit in Rome, officially welcomed Manfredi Lefebvre, one of the most recognised names in Travel & Tourism, as its new Chair, succeeding Greg O’Hara, who has led the organisation since November 2023.

29/09/2025

The LEGO Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire LEGO Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments, an acquisition that will include 29 centres in nine countries.

The LEGO Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire LEGO Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments, an acquisition that will include 29 centres in nine countries.

26/09/2025

The Global Wellness Institute has revealed that with many older adults having limited access to exercise facilities, policies are needed to engage more seniors in physical activity, particularly those with health conditions or limited mobility who may not have comfortable or safe exercising spaces.

For all countries and especially for ‘super-age’ countries like Japan, Finland, Italy, France, Portugal and Germany, helping older populations stay active is critically important.

26/09/2025

Bangkok’s Central Pattana's latest premium mixed-use development, Central Park, is rapidly becoming a focal point for urban life, seamlessly blending nature, culture, dining, and commerce into one integrated precinct.

Bangkok’s Central Pattana's latest premium mixed-use development, Central Park, is rapidly becoming a focal point for urban life, seamlessly blending nature, culture, dining, and commerce into one integrated precinct.

25/09/2025

Chantal Brodrick, one of the most recognised faces in business, coaching and communications in Australia’s fitness and active health sector, has been recognised by AUSactive as the latest entrant into its Industry Roll of Honour.