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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…
read moreTokyo 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…
read moreGoXPro’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…
read moreMerlin 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…
read moreSelf 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…
read moreJPMorgan 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…
read moreGay 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…
read moreIAKS 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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