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HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY W


elcome to this 30th anniversary, souvenir edi-


tion of Leisure Management. We’ve brought together our leading contributors to explore the ways the indus- try has grown and developed since 1981. We’ve also highlighted some new busi- nesses which are innovating across the key sectors: spa, health and fi tness, sport, lei- sure, hospitality, tourism and attractions. The industry as we know it didn’t exist 30 years ago and a dive into our archives reveals coverage of the launch of eve- rything from health clubs, day spas and theme parks to short break holidays, multi- plex cinemas and budget hotels. And the pace of change is quickening as social media and mobile/online booking systems speed up the way people consume leisure and changing working patterns and demographics polarise social groups in terms of their capacity to enjoy and afford it. In this issue we talk to serial entrepre- neur Robin Hutson about Herb House, his latest hotel and spa venture (page 56). The interview highlights just how much things have changed as he explains the thinking behind his herb-covered roof garden – which serves as an outdoor space for yoga, tai chi and meditation – his smoke house, for smoking fi sh and meat for the restau- rant and the hotel’s raw bar. Any of these descriptions made in 1981 would certainly have met with a very blank stare. Environmental issues are now top of the agenda for many operators, and on page 60 we interview Lucy Brooking Clark, green issues co-ordinator at the Glastonbury


“The pace of change is quickening as social media and mobile/online booking systems speed up the way people consume leisure and changing working patterns and demographics polarise social groups in terms of their capacity to enjoy and aff ord it.”


Festival, about the ways in which her team has tackled the challenge of removing 5,000 abandoned tents from the site and transporting sewage from the 175,000- strong audience 40 miles for processing. The solution they opted for was investing in their own local sewage works to reduce their carbon footprint – not something operators in 1981 would have had on their radar. ● Leisure Management is published by an exceptionally dedicated team here at Leisure Media and backed up to the hilt by an extremely supportive editorial board and very loyal advertisers – many of whom have been with the magazine for all its 30 years. Although this Editor’s Letter is normally


reserved for industry comment, I’m sure you’ll forgive me if I hijack it just this once to say a big thank you to them all for their support and encouragement over the years, with special thanks going to managing editor Magali Robathan, who has worked so hard in pulling this souvenir edition together. And fi nally to you – our readers – thank you for subscribing and enjoy the issue!


Liz Terry, Editor liz@leisuremedia.com


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