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Data centre heating potential for swimming pools and artificial surfing lagoons

Aiming to provide a solution for swimming pools's rising energy costs, the Exmouth Leisure Centre in the UK county of Devon is trialling an innovation that is…

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Mar 26, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Technology /

 
 

Tokyo survey company reports insolvency for record number of fitness clubs in Japan

According to private survey company Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd, a record number of fitness clubs in Japan have gone insolvent this fiscal year despite the market size growing. While COVID…

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Mar 26, 2024 Finance / Fitness /

 
 

GoXPro’s new Semi-Private Coaching software allows personal trainers to boost session revenue

GoXPro - a market-leading digital platform for gym chains, studios and personal trainers - has launched new personal training software to cater for in-person Semi-Private Coaching. GoXPro…

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Mar 26, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Technology /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments announces record revenues as transformational strategy takes hold

Merlin Entertainments, the global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has today reported record revenues for the 2023 financial year, driven, it says, by strong performance in key…

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Mar 25, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Self Esteem Brands to expand Anytime Fitness franchising into the United Arab Emirates

Self Esteem Brands has announced the appointment of an investment group led by Dr Mark Mobius as its master franchisee for the expansion of the Anytime Fitness portfolio in the United Arab…

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Mar 25, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

JPMorgan announces creation of specialist sport investment banking team

USA-based multinational financial institution JPMorgan has formed a new division to offer advisory and financial solutions for clients looking to invest in the sport industry. With…

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Mar 25, 2024 Finance / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Gay Games Hong Kong delivers economic boost of US$25.5 million

A post-event study has revealed that the Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (GGHK) has delivered an economic boost of about US$25.5 million – and unlike previous games the Hong Kong games…

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Mar 24, 2024 Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

IAKS launches report on key trends for outdoor sports surfaces

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has released a guidance report exploring the changing needs and demands of sport and active recreation, from…

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Mar 23, 2024 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

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