News: Recreation

United Nations General Assembly passes draft resolution designating 11th June as International Day of Play

The United Nations General Assembly has this week passed a draft resolution - co-sponsored by 138 countries - designating 11th June as International Day of Play. Passed on 25th March the…

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Mar 27, 2024 Events / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

IAKS to stage post National Sports Convention study tour

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities’ (IAKS) collaboration with 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will see the Germany-based body…

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Mar 27, 2024 Design / Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Piscine Global to present a new look at swimming pool sustainability

Returning in November, the biennial Piscine Global exhibition is to chart a path for sustainability for the swimming pool industry and its stakeholders, embracing innovation as the driver…

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Mar 27, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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 /

 
 

Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day

Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to fight its…

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Mar 22, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore Sports Hub saw 30% growth in event days through 2023

The Singapore Sports Hub has entered 2024 looking forward to the presentation of a wide range of sporting and community events during the year. Having recently passed the first anniversary…

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Feb 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Japan’s Togari Onsen Ski Resort launches fat bike snow activity

The Yukichari snow ride - Japan’s first fat bike snow activity - is now available at Togari Onsen Ski Resort after a lack of snow in January delayed the opening. The Yukichari snow…

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Feb 7, 2024 Hospitality / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Mindbody and ClassPass trends study sees 80% of consumers viewing wellness as more important than ever

A new trends study from fitness management platforms Mindbody and ClassPass has revealed that wellness continues to influence consumer behaviour. The analysis reveals that nearly 80% of…

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Feb 6, 2024 Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

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