Leisure and hospitality

The Covid storm has passed, but the UK leisure industry is still in choppy waters. Rising costs mean over half of us are spending less in pubs, bars, and restaurants (NIQ). Brits still want memorable experiences, but they don’t want to pay as much. Cue budget pressures, staff shortages and fierce competition.

To steady the ship, you need to stand out from the crowd, manage fluctuating demand, deliver personalised marketing, be the employer everyone wants to work for and respond well in a crisis. It’s a lot. But we can help.

David Lloyd

82%
new membership increase and 2X EBITDA in three years

Alton Towers

5
year turnaround on return to growth, following Smiler accident

Slug & Lettuce

Top 5
performing high street bar in 2019, and MIDAS award winner for best premium bar menu

LTA

43%
increase in participation in adult tennis – the highest since 2017

Why work with us

You'll lean on 25 years of experience

We’ve been working in the leisure sector for a long time. Through recessions, pandemics, new tech and changing attitudes, we’ve watched leisure evolve. Our work with brands like Merlin Entertainments, Diageo, Greene King, and Harry Potter has shown us what works and what fails in both boom and bust.

You'll work with a team of specialists

With a team of writers, designers, videographers and PR specialists, we’re experts in what we do – and what you need to know. The strongest brands know exactly what people want, stay focused on it, and let that insight guide every move. And after working with over 60 brands in the past 30 years, we have the experience to back up the expertise.

You'll have 20:20 brand vision

People need to know what you stand for, how you speak and how you act. Your brand also needs to be aligned across the whole business – from processes to communications to products. Defining and aligning a brand’s vision is what we do best. We’ll help you stay fresh and keep things evolving without losing sight of your core message.

  • Food and beverage

  • Wellness and beauty

  • Fitness and gyms

  • Hotels and accommodation

  • Travel and tourism

  • Luxury hospitality

  • Recreation 

  • Theme parks

  • Cinema