All wrapped up in a box: a whole variety of players are now jumping on the leisure bandwagon, yet many don't have much knowledge of the product
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Contractors and developers are looking to the leisure sector, feeling that rents are lower, planning consent is easier to acquire than for retail developments and reasonable returns can be achieved on the sites. The leisure boom has meant that more companies are moving into the sector without having an real knowledge of it. However leisure depends on disposable income and the range and quality of facilities, costs of which can run into millions. Leisure operators therefore need to choose areas that are lacking in competing facilities, be able to adapt to new trends and provide good access and parking facilities.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1997
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John Brackenbury: the chair of Business in Sport and Leisure and Pubmaster talks about the industry
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John Brackenbury is chair of Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) and is also council member and chair of the retail executive of the Brewers' and Licensed Retailers' Association. He is an effective campaigner for the leisure industry and believes that the interests of the industry should not be overlooked. Brackenbury has particular interest liquor licensing and public entertainment licensing reform. He believes there should be a move towards extending Friday and Saturday opening hours.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1995
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Martin Callan: Waterfall Holdings is tipped to become a leading player in the leisure industry thanks to its considered expansion and focus on mass market, low ticket, high standard businesses
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Martin Callan was group financial controller at First Leisure and spent two years at Apollo Leisure. He helped to refinance Waterfall with a group of other people in 1992 and acquired the first business in 1993. Callan wants Waterfall to retain its shareholder's respect and is keen to introduce further Cuba nightclubs and Colours Sports Club and Bars. The company is currently investing in cue sports and entertainment and Callan wants to widen its portfolio.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1997
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