Leisure Media Issue 3 2009 - Leisure Opportunities

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ISSUE 3in this issue…p20 Luite Moraal’s Feather Down Farmsp30 Curzon’s Philip KnatchbullPHOTO: WWW.BRITAINONVIEW.COMp34 Why consumers are avoiding the pubp50 Developing eco-friendly hotelsLEISURE MANAGEMENT NEWS6 world leisure news8 commercial9 spa10 hospitality11 health & fitness12 sport13 parks14 attractions15 public sector16 property18 burning questionis the recession threateningthe future of UK sports clubs?With four per cent of clubs facing closureindustry experts agree times are tough20 hotseatluite moraalThe man behind Feather Down Farmstalks about growing the business24 design news26 design profileteam effortWe profile renowned venue designerShaun Clarkson and his longtime client,legendary music promoter Vince Power28 architect’s focusarchial architectsDirector Paul Weston talks about his firm’sdesigns for the Plymouth Life Centre andSouthend Leisure & Tennis Centre30 interviewphilip knatchbullThe CEO of Curzon AE on his company’sexclusive new cinema deal with HMV34 consumer cautionIt’s recession fears, not lack of funds,that are curbing consumer spending,according to a new Mintel report36 staying strongA look at some of the innovativestrategies businesses across the leisuresector are adopting to fight the recession38 big ambitionsa fitter cityEdinburgh is aiming to become Europe’sfittest city by 2020. Julie Cramer reports42 tackling tourismVisit Britain chair Christopher Rodriguesdiscusses the results of the BritishTourism Framework review46 a look at the budgetBrigid Simmonds explores how thebudget will impact the sector48 companies with cashDespite the downturn, some leisuresector businesses have the cash to makedeals. Matthew Goodman reports4 Read Leisure Management online leisuremanagement.co.uk/digitalISSUE 3 2009 © cybertrek 2009
p42 A new strategy for British tourismPHOTO: WWW.ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/FRANKLIN LUGENBEELp58 Improving culture and sportp48 Businesses on the hunt for bargainsp64 Vintellect’s Clare Young on wine50 hotels gone greenHoward J Wolff discusses Horwath HTLand WATG’s new set of sustainable hoteldevelopment guidelines52 young at heartWe visit SHOKK énergie’s Blackpool site– an entire health club devoted to kids56 clean and coolThe latest innovations in air conditioningand ventilation systems58 a passion for survivalA Passion for Excellence, the improvementagenda for culture and sport, is morerelevant than ever, John Bell says60 organisation profilewrapWe speak to WRAP’s Paul Mathers abouthis work promoting recycling for sportsturf, green spaces and attractions62 senior’s solutionshow to keep a grip andremain confidentDespite the downturn, customers expectprofessionalism and a good time – notjust cheap prices, says Grahame Senior64 secondary spendgetting wine rightVintellect’s Clare Young says wine canhelp hospitality businesses increasesales and profit. Vicky Kiernander reports68 leisure-kit72 leisure directory74 odd jobmaking a splashAs a ‘pool tester’ for First ChoiceHolidays, Tommy Lynch travels the worldrating waterslides and wave pools fortheir fun factor, as Andrea Jezovit hearsREADER SERVICESdigital magazineSee Leisure Management onlineleisuremanagement.co.uk/digitalnews & jobsFor jobs and news visit theLeisure Management website atwww.leisuremanagement.co.ukattention buyers!Use our search engine to findsuppliers and get innovationupdates www.leisure-kit.netsubscribe:sign up for Leisure Management atleisuremanagement.co.uk/subsor call: +44 (0)1462 471915buyers’ guide:For suppliers of products andservices in the leisure markets,turn to p72ISSUE 3 2009 © cybertrek 2009Read Leisure Management online leisuremanagement.co.uk/digital 5
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