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Merwestein Sports and Events Complex; The hybrid sports complex of the future

September 24 2026
by Editorial office
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The Merwestein sports and events complex in Nieuwegein was recently opened to the public. During a tour led by director Ton Bothoff, we are deeply impressed; “This is an example of the sports complex of the future.” Thanks to smart choices, it is...

ISPO (International b2b sports fair)

ISPO, the world's largest sports trade fair, took place in Munich in recent years. This year, the first edition is in Amsterdam. The fair offers a broad overview of commercial operations organized around 'sport'. Although the emphasis seems to lie...

Sports Entrepreneurs Expo

The Sport Ondernemers Expo is a new B2B fitness trade fair. The exhibition concept is aimed at fitness entrepreneurs, boutique studios, and decision-makers, bringing together suppliers of furnishings, equipment, technology, and nutrition.

Marveld Recreatie views Pitch & Putt Golf as a driver of the sport of golf.

“Pitch & Putt Golf is a form of golf that is ideal for those who want to learn golf,” says Edwin Bomers, owner of the 'Blanckenborg' in Groenlo. The course is part of Marveld Recreatie. “The golf course was opened in June 2010...”

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

June 29, 2026
by ACSI
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Data from camping specialist ACSI shows that campsites across Europe are extensively modernizing their sporting activities. Tennis and squash courts are making way for padel; mountain bike routes and pumptracks are on the rise, and SUP boards are being rented out at more than 1.000 campsites. Horse riding is...

Sparkx – Belgium's largest sports amusement park opens near Antwerp

Sparkx Sports Amusement Park opens its newest sports amusement park in Schelle (Province of Antwerp) on Sunday, March 15th. At approximately 5.000 m², it's the largest in the country. Remarkably, this is already the third...

Membership of associations is declining in the Netherlands

Many Dutch people spend a significant portion of their free time participating in clubs. Sports clubs (34%) and nature and environmental organizations (18%) were the most popular in 2024. However, membership numbers are declining sharply. In 2024, 62 percent of people...

Fitness continues to grow with outdoor concepts

In the run-up to the National Sports Trade Fair on November 5th in Gorinchem, we explored trends in entrepreneurial sports offerings. A key development is the growth of outdoor fitness. In recent years, fitness has become by far the most...

Fitness chain Basic Fit continues to grow and expands its revenue model

Basic Fit is one of the most successful fitness companies in the Netherlands. During its third-quarter results, the company reported European growth of over 5% to 1653 locations. In the Netherlands, the chain grew by 4% this year...

Double trade fair for sports and swimming pools in Cologne

October 22, 2025
by editor5
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From October 28th to 31st, Koelnmesse will host two trade fairs: the FSB (Freiraum, Sport & Baden, or Public Space, Sports and Swimming Pools) and the Aquanale (Swimming Pools, Sauna & Wellness). These trade fairs complement each other perfectly and...

National Sports Trade Fair

The National Sports Trade Fair is the leading sports facilities trade fair in the Netherlands. This unique trade fair brings together sports officials, club managers, and commercial sports providers with service providers and suppliers from the sports world. There's also plenty to do for (non-business) sports enthusiasts.

Are you already playing in the growing market of sports and exercise?

Entrepreneurs with sports and exercise as a core concept—or as an additional activity—are finding themselves operating in a growing market. Anyone interested in learning about the trends and opportunities in this market segment can attend the event on October 9th...

Merwestein Sports and Events Complex; The hybrid sports complex of the future

ISPO (International b2b sports fair)

Sports Entrepreneurs Expo

Marveld Recreatie views Pitch & Putt Golf as a driver of the sport of golf.

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

Sparkx – Belgium's largest sports amusement park opens near Antwerp

Membership of associations is declining in the Netherlands

Fitness continues to grow with outdoor concepts

Fitness chain Basic Fit continues to grow and expands its revenue model

Double trade fair for sports and swimming pools in Cologne

National Sports Trade Fair

Are you already playing in the growing market of sports and exercise?

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