Richard Otten shares plans with platform Pleisureworld; “Building the future of leisure together”

September 1 2026
by Pleisureworld
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Since January 2026, Richard Otten has been at the helm of the Pleisureworld platform. After more than fifteen years of experience in hospitality, leisure, and recreation, he takes over from Hans van Leeuwen, who remains involved in the background as an advisor. Otten...

Le Brasilia in France reopens after devastating wildfire

Less than three months ago, during a road trip through the South of France, I (ed. Richard Otten) drove past various campsites in the Occitanie and Languedoc regions. The conversations were inspiring regarding the future of the leisure sector. How do you remain distinctive? How do you...

FEC tour shows expansion from indoor leisure to sports, gaming, and area development

The FEC Inspiration Tour Southern Netherlands visits nine leisure locations on September 8, and possibly a tenth stop. The program shows how Family Entertainment Centers are evolving into broader destinations with social gaming, hospitality, education, heritage, and year-round recreation.

Join the FEC inspiration tour of the Southern Netherlands

The world of Family Entertainment Centers (FEC) is evolving rapidly. While the pioneering phase consisted solely of collaborating attractions, nowadays total concepts aimed at specific target groups are being developed. What are the success factors and where can you still...

Digitization of the recreation sector requires an overview: second Level Up webinar day in preparation

The first Level Up Webinar Day by Recreatiebeleving and Pleisureworld attracted over 200 registrations. This shows that recreation entrepreneurs have a need for practical and independent knowledge regarding digitalization, revenue management, online guest experience, AI, and automation. Following the positive response, ... is now...

Knowledge session on the combination of Family Entertainment Centers and Holiday Parks

More and more holiday parks are looking for ways to offer their guests a complete day program, even when the weather is bad or when guests want to stay at the park. Indoor recreation plays an increasingly important role in this. Family Entertainment Centers, often abbreviated...

2-Day Glamping Inspiration Tour visits 14 unique locations

Glamping has outgrown its status as a 'trend'. However, the glamping sector is still developing and new concepts are being realised regularly. On 24 and 25 March, Pleisureworld is organising a study trip along 14 unique concepts. You...

Alarm phase around holiday park and investing in 2nd holiday home

14 February 2025
by Pleisureworld
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Minister Mona Keijzer's call to make permanent residence in holiday parks a lot easier has caused quite a stir in the recreation sector. Hans van Leeuwen, a leisure expert with a very unique vision, made an analysis of the situation in which the...

Hands on money do not count for fun outings!

During a practical day on Family Entertainment Centers (FEC), it became clear that there are still plenty of opportunities for this subsector. Consumers have money to spare for special experiences. The collaboration with shopping areas, such as at the host location Playdome in Roosendaal, also ensures...

Lessons and trends from the European Recreation trade fairs

November 21 2023
by Pleisureworld
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Last month, trade fairs were organized in several places in Europe. Contrarian thinker Hans van Leeuwen was present at several locations; the Recreation Trade Fair Hardenberg, the Salon SETT in France, The HolidayParkShow in Birmingham, the FSB in Cologne and the IAAPA...

FECs with future prospects through new leisure concepts

November 20 2023
by Pleisureworld
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Leisure concepts are increasingly offered in combination in Family Entertainment Centers (FECs). In turn, FECs work together with leisure and retail offerings in the area to strengthen the total offering and attract visitors from a much larger market area...

Artistic attraction 'Doloris' successful within a year

30 Januari 2020
by Pleisureworld
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Located in the Spoorzone of Tilburg, the world's most unique artistic attraction opened at the beginning of May last year. This maze was developed and built by the German artist collective Karmanoia led by Tim Henrik Schneider and in collaboration with a...

Richard Otten shares plans with platform Pleisureworld; “Building the future of leisure together”

Le Brasilia in France reopens after devastating wildfire

FEC tour shows expansion from indoor leisure to sports, gaming, and area development

Join the FEC inspiration tour of the Southern Netherlands

Digitization of the recreation sector requires an overview: second Level Up webinar day in preparation

Knowledge session on the combination of Family Entertainment Centers and Holiday Parks

2-Day Glamping Inspiration Tour visits 14 unique locations

Alarm phase around holiday park and investing in 2nd holiday home

Hands on money do not count for fun outings!

Lessons and trends from the European Recreation trade fairs

FECs with future prospects through new leisure concepts

Artistic attraction 'Doloris' successful within a year

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