Category: Leisure

Study: Leisure gap growing

You know about the economic gap between the haves and have-nots. Now apparently there is a growing leisure gap, according to researchers. A study by the nonpartisan National Bureau of Economic Research found that highly educated, well-off Americans have less time on their hands to gallivant than others with less education. The study, reported by [...]

Wednesday May 9th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

David Lloyd Leisure to Create Over 70 Jobs at New Sport, Health and Leisure …

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Apr 26, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – David Lloyd Leisure, Europe’s premier sports, health, and leisure group of clubs, has announced it will create at least 70 jobs with the opening of its new facility in Worcester. The new GBP 8m club – which is due to open on December 1 – [...]

Tuesday May 8th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

Fitness Expert Rob Glick Joins Leisure Sports as Regional Group Fitness …

Leisure Sports fitness clubs offer over 800 group fitness classes per week. I’m excited to take this opportunity to give members a well-rounded selection of the latest and most effective group fitness classes

Monday May 7th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

We have had to make tough decisions over Tor Leisure

The English love a good conspiracy and the issue of Tor Leisure has certainly generated a good number of scare stories, inaccurate theories and great conspiracies. In her letter We must battle for our leisure centre, Kerrie Watkins is being particularly mischievous. Previous administrations at Mendip District Council sowed the seeds that led to the [...]

Saturday May 5th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

Leisure Suit Larry Kickstarter Has a Happy Ending

Leisure Suit Larry is coming again! Based on the tiny slice of anecdote represented by forum feedback, it seems like a lot of folks werent all that terribly interested in a return of Leisure Suit Larry, even if it was accompanied by the inestimable Al Lowe, the man who thought the whole thing up in [...]

Friday May 4th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

Enjoy a ‘Happy Weekend Stay’ With Hyderabad Hotel Deals

HYDERABAD, INDIA, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – The development of Hyderabad City and growth of the economy has resulted in a constant influx in the travel and hospitality sectors. The city has also seen a rise in the number of business cum leisure travelers. As a result, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad has introduced [...]

Friday May 4th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

Choice Hotels profit up on stronger leisure travel

April 26 (Reuters) – Choice Hotels International posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit as average daily rates and occupancy rose at its brands, which cater mainly to mid-tier and economy market segments. The company, which franchises hotels under names such as Comfort Inn, Quality, Econo Lodge and Cambria Suites, said in its statement on Thursday that leisure [...]

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

Fire-damaged Abbey Leisure Centre in Selby might be salvageable

A leisure centre in North Yorkshire damaged by fire might be salvageable, according to a council leader. A fire broke out in the sauna at the Abbey Leisure Centre in Selby in February causing extensive damage. Officials at Selby District Council initially feared the building might have to be demolished. Council leader, Mark Crane, said [...]

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

South Kesteven installs 600 leisure centre solar panels

A Lincolnshire council has installed solar panels on three of its leisure centres in a move to save money and reduce its carbon footprint. South Kesteven District Council said installing solar panels in Grantham, Stamford and Bourne should cut its electricity bill by £12,000 a year. About 600 panels have been put on to the [...]

Sunday April 8th, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off

FX Leisure Group creates 80 jobs with £7m country club investment

A leisure group run by entrepreneurial brothers is investing nearly £7m in a five-star health and country club in Greater Manchester which will create 80 jobs. Stuart and Andy Taylors FX Leisure Group will launch the club in Hale next month. The £5m-turnover, Wigan-based business currently operates seven health and fitness clubs across the north [...]

Saturday March 31st, 2012 in Leisure | Comments Off