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23 May 2024 Leisure Management: daily news and jobs
 
 
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GLL
Established in 1993, GLL is the largest UK-based charitable social enterprise delivering leisure, health and community services. We operate over 145 public sport and leisure centres and 27 libraries (including three prison libraries) in partnership with over 30 local councils, public agencies and sporting organisations. Our leisure facilities enjoy more than 39 million visitors a year with over 450,000 members. Alongside our core leisure and library divisions, we operate in sport and legacy development, health intervention and education - as well as offering the GLL Sports Foundation, one of the largest independent support programmes for talented young athletes in the UK.

Address
Middlegate House 1 Seymour St,The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich London SE18 6SX

Telephone
020 8317 5037
(Please mention -kit.net)

Fax
020 8317 5021

Website
www.gll.org
GLL news

23 May 2024
Better leisure centres and gyms receive Which? Recommended provider status

Charitable social enterprise and leisure operator Better has been endorsed by Which? As a recommended provider for leisure centres and gyms.
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  Better leisure centres and gyms receive Which? Recommended provider status
21 May 2024
Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May

Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
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  Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May

GLL features

Opinion
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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HCM People
The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

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Insight
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

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Talking point
While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

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Insight
We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

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Life lessons
The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

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Interview
As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision

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Letters
Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon

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Sponsored
ServiceSport UK is the industry’s largest independent service provider, supporting gym operators with rapid equipment maintenance, including servicing, repairs and asset management

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Investment
Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

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Connection, creativity and nature inspire Arizona’s upcoming desert wellness sanctuary Align
Connection, creativity and nature inspire Arizona’s upcoming desert wellness sanctuary Align   23 May 2024

A new nature-inspired wellness destination called Align is coming to Tucson, spearheaded by brothers and local hospitality entrepreneurs Mark and Eric .... more>>
Dean Kowarski, global CEO of Virgin Active, will keynote at HCM Summit 2024
Dean Kowarski, global CEO of Virgin Active, will keynote at HCM Summit 2024   22 May 2024

Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM Summit this October. Dean Kowarski will talk about the .... more>>
The Well names Zeev Sharon chief development officer and announces plans for Swiss debut
The Well names Zeev Sharon chief development officer and announces plans for Swiss debut   21 May 2024

Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate, to chief development officer. Sharon will oversee its .... more>>
Empowered Brands takes on Fit+ master franchise for UK and Ireland
Empowered Brands takes on Fit+ master franchise for UK and Ireland   21 May 2024

Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the master franchisor in the UK and Ireland. More than 200 .... more>>
Second Chaos Karts launches in Dubai
Second Chaos Karts launches in Dubai   21 May 2024

Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chaos Karts is the brainchild of Tom .... more>>
Vietnam Van Gogh exhibition uses VIOSO-powered immersive installations
Vietnam Van Gogh exhibition uses VIOSO-powered immersive installations   21 May 2024

Twenty-five cameras, nine servers, 70 projectors and a range of AV technologies are being used to bring the art of Van Gogh to life in Ho Chi Minh .... more>>
Use of cinematography techniques significantly increases engagement with VR
Use of cinematography techniques significantly increases engagement with VR   21 May 2024

A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically increase the aesthetic appeal and user engagement of virtual .... more>>
PureGym hits the two million member milestone and targets 200 more locations in Europe in next four years
PureGym hits the two million member milestone and targets 200 more locations in Europe in next four years   21 May 2024

Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing director, Rebecca Passmore, says the company is on .... more>>
QC New York to unveil 15,000sq ft multimillion-dollar expansion in July
QC New York to unveil 15,000sq ft multimillion-dollar expansion in July   20 May 2024

QC New York, a luxury Italian day spa on Governors Island, will expand its offering this July by adding an extra 15,000sq ft of space. This new area .... more>>
1Rebel plans expansion following cash injection from Imbiba
1Rebel plans expansion following cash injection from Imbiba   20 May 2024

Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's holding company, One Rebel Ltd, .... more>>
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Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control to make running your gym easier and more profitable.

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