I am very excited for this episode as we dive deep into the world of the leisure industry. I am joined by the amazing Andy Farr who is recognised as one of the most innovative and forward-thinking leaders in the sector.

In his role as Strategic Director, Andy is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the company, including seeking new business opportunities, driving innovation, improving third party partnerships and overseeing Parkwood's marketing department.

Andy has worked in the industry for more than 20 years and has worked with national and international clients and he is here today to shed light on survival and evolution within the leisure industry. 

This episode covers:

• Introduction to Andy and his role at Parkwood Leisure
• The Sport England Report and the shift towards a more holistic approach in the leisure industry
• How the report resonated with Parkwood Leisure
• Andy shares some innovative approaches that Parkwood is exploring
• How Parkwood plans to incorporate technology into the short-term and long-term strategies
• Andy provides insights into the specific efforts taken at Parkwood to engage the community actively
• Navigating challenges
• Future trends that we see shaping the future of the Leisure Industry

Resources

Website: ⁠https://www.parkwoodleisure.co.uk/⁠

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