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Hotseat: Nick Thistleton

Lucky Voice karaoke bars have been a huge hit, and are set to go international. Founders Nick Thistleton and Martha Lane Fox tell us why it works
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Interview: Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore

US strategists Pine and Gilmore defined the experience economy 15 years ago. Today business success is all about creating authentic and memorable experiences, they tell Julie Cramer
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Architect Focus: Marc L'Italien

San Francisco's Exploratorium museum reopened in its new home this spring. EHDD architect Marc L'Italien talks about creating the iconic building
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Sport Directory:

Be seen by over 5,500 active buyers in the most exciting full colour buyer's guide in the sports industry
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sport-kit: the search engine for leisure buyers

Product round-up
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SAPCA Directory:

SAPCA, is the recognised trade organisation for the sports and play facility construction industry in the UK
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Game on: Inspired Facilities fund

Sport England's £50m Inspired Facilities fund – all you need to know about the scheme
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Game on: School Sports Facilities Beyond London 2012

How can schools ensure they inspire the next generation?
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Game on: Would you credit it?

The latest news and views from the Sport and Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
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Research Update: Fighting Fat

New US research discovers 'beige fat'
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Sustainability: Green matters

A look at a range of green initiatives and projects from the sports sector
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Opinion: Olympic Legacy

Mike Collins on sports policy and 2012
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Functional Training: Multi-functional

How to unlock the potential of functional training zones at sports clubs
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Research: Professor Mike Kelly

Following new guidance on exercise by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Mike Kelly warns that we must take urgent action to combat the lifestyle disease epidemic
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Peace and sport: Playing for Amenesty

Sport is a universal language which can transcend any number of differences. Kath Hudson looks at some of the inspiring and heart warming projects making an impact in some of the world's most unlikely places
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Interview: Simon Morton

As UK Sport launches a campaign to attract more than 70 major sporting events to the UK by 2018, its director of major events and international relations explains the plans
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Grassroots sports: Rounders

The popularity of rounders is increasing and, according to NGB Rounders England, is already among the top three most played team sports in the country – ahead of cricket and rugby
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Architect's focus: James Pickard

The Cartwright Pickard co-founder tells us about the sustainable development the practice is working on in China, plus the challenges of refurbishing the Grade II listed Golden Lane centre in London
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Outreach programmes: Community matters

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and bringing local people together
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Interview: Billy Garrett

The sports operations manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity and making lasting, positive changes at a population level
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Thought Leaders: The £150m school sport pledge

Industry comment from John Goodbody, on the government's pledge to invest £150m in school sport
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The Last Word: William Matthews

When designing London's new Shard of Glass, Renzo Piano architect William Matthews had to think about its impact on the existing skyline, as well as considering how residents and visitors would share the iconic building
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Leisure Management's directory of key leisure products and services
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Senior's Solutions: Whatever happened to lunch?

The growing trend for informal dining combined with the financial crisis has hit lunchtime trade for many. Accepting that customer needs have changed is key to success in this new climate, argues Grahame Senior
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Energy: Funding the future

Implementing energy-saving technologies can result in huge financial savings, but usually requires capital upfront. Laura Clare Davies explores the funding options
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Business: Breaking new ground

In a groundbreaking deal, housing provider Places for People has acquired DC Leisure. Julie Cramer talks to the heads of both companies to find out why they decided to link up, and what happens next
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Tourism: Sharing the land

New luxury eco resort Cicada Lodge is the latest part of a pioneering partnership between the Aboriginal Jawoyn people and the Australian government. We find out more
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Health & Fitness: A big welcome

For many obese people, the idea of going to a gym or exercise class is terrifying. Kath Hudson meets the operators aiming to change that
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Travel: Christine Peterson

The head of TripAdvisor for Business tells Magali Robathan how the company is tackling the problem of fake reviews on the site
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Hotseat: Paul Smyth

Whether it's a farm-in-a-shop or a pop-up spa, design practice Something & Son likes to do things differently. Co-founder Paul Smyth tells us why
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