News: Recreation

2025 World Leisure Expo to be held in Chinese city of Hangzhou

The Chinese city of Hangzhou, dubbed the ‘Oriental Leisure Capital’ is counting down to hosting the 2025 World Leisure Expo and 27th Hangzhou West Lake International Expo.…

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Jun 5, 2025 Culture / Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Research shows impact of women-only running groups on Qatari activity participation

Newly released research undertaken by Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) has revealed that women-only running groups are…

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May 29, 2025 Education / Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Cycling tourism spotlighted to coincide with World Bicycle Day

With cycling tourism gaining global momentum and to mark World Bicycle Day on 3rd June, digital travel platform Agoda is spotlighting five cycling destinations across Asia. From the…

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May 28, 2025 Recreation / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

ALDI expands beyond retail with snow holiday packages to Charlotte Pass as well as Canada and Japan

Discount supermarket chain ALDI - which each year offers a range of winter sports clothing - has expanded its offering by launching a range of package ski and snowboard holiday deals to…

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May 14, 2025 Recreation / Retail / Snowsport / Tourism /

 
 

Marathon events have significant economic impact on the cities where they runĀ 

Marathons have a profound economic and cultural impact on their host communities, according to the Marathons 50 2025 report. The first-of-its-kind research, from leading brand valuation…

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Apr 24, 2025 Events / Finance / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

World Athletics launches Relay Around the World challenge

Ahead of this year’s Kids’ Athletics Day on 7th May, World Athletics has launched its new Relay Around the World Challenge - aiming to engage 500,000 children across all…

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Apr 11, 2025 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

International Paralympic Committee President calls for better accessibility to drive Para sport development

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more into accessible infrastructure to further the…

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Apr 3, 2025 Access / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology

Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention…

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Apr 2, 2025 Aquatics / Product / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

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