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

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...
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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.
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Lessons from the Pleisureworld training day at Marveld Recreatie & Bommelwereld

On June 23, Pleisureworld organized a trade day for holiday parks and day recreation at indoor amusement park Bommelwereld – part of Marveld Recreatie. A theme that recurred in various presentations was the power of combining: day and overnight recreation (Marveld); cultural history and entertainment...
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Plenty of development in the colorful world of Family Entertainment Centers

Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) are found in a wide variety of settings in the Netherlands. They focus on a bundled offering of games combined with hospitality. This sector is becoming increasingly professional, and several leading companies in this segment shared their expertise during the VIP...
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FEC De Kegel on the Flemish coast expands with a 1000m2 Social Entertainment Zone

Don't be fooled by the name: Bowling De Kegel. In this Family Entertainment Center (FEC) you will find a kart track, laser games, mini golf, an outdoor climbing park and of course; bowling. There is now, by KCC Entertainment Design, a spectacular...
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Sporttainment Center Sparkx opens 2nd location in Ghent

The largest sports amusement park in Europe will soon open in Ghent. The 4.800 square meter sports paradise Sparkx, with 50 sports attractions, has landed in the Sint-Denijs-Westrem district. During a meeting for FEC operators, director Mathieu Reinier gave an insight into the...
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TeamSport takes over Family Entertainment Center The Maxx Veenendaal

TeamSport, a leading indoor karting provider in Europe, announces the acquisition of The Maxx Veenendaal, a popular family entertainment centre (FEC). This latest addition, effective 29 November 2024, represents another milestone in the FEC chain’s European expansion...
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