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Defining Eatertainment: The Trend That's Transforming Fun Discover how eatertainment venues are revolutionizing dining by combining gourmet food with engaging activities like mini-golf, arcade games, and court sports. In recent years, the concept of "eatertainment" has taken the leisure industry by storm, blending dining with entertainment to create unique and engaging experiences. But what exactly is eatertainment, and why has it become such a popular trend? This blog post delves into the definition of eatertainment, explores various types of eatertainment venues, and highlights some of the best examples of this growing phenomenon. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gb4CNhHv

Chuck E. Cheese Plans UK Debut: A Family Entertainment Giant Enters the Market Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved American family entertainment chain, is preparing to make its entrance into the UK market. Known for its combination of fun-filled entertainment and a family-focused food and beverage offering, the brand has already established over 550 locations worldwide. Now, it has set its sights on cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and Bristol. Capturing the UK Family Market With a vision to capitalise on the growing redemption game market in the UK, Chuck E. Cheese aims to bring its signature blend of arcade games, live entertainment, and dining to high-footfall locations. The target demographic? Families with children under 12 years old, ensuring vibrant, bustling venues that cater to young audiences. The operator has specified a catchment area requirement of over 25,000 under-12s within a 20-minute drive, ensuring their chosen locations are ideally situated to attract core visitors. The preferred sites include shopping centres, retail parks, and leisure parks, with ample parking facilities to accommodate family outings. Location and Space Requirements The ideal Chuck E. Cheese venue in the UK will span between 10,760 sq ft and 16,145 sq ft, with an eaves height of at least 13.1 feet. These dimensions are designed to house their signature features, such as: - Interactive Arcade Games: Redemption games offering tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.

Caesars Entertainment opens $650m venue in Virginia with gaming, dining, and hotel facilities. CEO Tom Reeg leads the ceremony with local officials and tribal chief. #CaesarsVirginia #GrandOpening #Casino https://lnkd.in/d3DBGZWc

"If, by chance, you’re debating whether you should spend your discretionary entertainment income at the Shore or at the Prudential Center, the hospitality leaders at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment have a solution." The ROI-NJ shared an article on our new Pier Club opening Fall 2024! Read it below. #NewJersey #PrudentialCenter #NJBiz #Premium #NJDevils

Across entertainment and recreational venues, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance is a priority. From bustling water parks, garden centres and theme parks to cinemas, these venues must adhere to stringent standards to protect visitors and staff alike. Dantek's electronic logbook is a crucial tool in this effort, changing Legionella compliance management across a diverse array of establishments throughout the UK. The Dantek electronic logbook system is designed to simplify and enhance Legionella compliance management. This innovative solution goes beyond traditional methods, offering real-time accessibility to compliance data from any internet-enabled device. Imagine seamlessly monitoring temperature readings, conducting tank inspections, and managing cleaning records—all through a centralised, easy-to-access platform. Key Benefits of Dantek's Electronic Logbook 1. Real-Time Accessibility: Stakeholders can instantly access compliance data, empowering proactive decision-making and ensuring swift response to potential issues. 2. Effortless Documentation: Store risk assessments, certification documents, and compliance reports securely in one place, eliminating the hassle of manual paperwork. 3. Automated Reporting: Generate compliance reports with ease, leveraging automated data collection and analysis to streamline reporting processes. 4. Enhanced Security: Robust data security measures ensure that sensitive compliance information remains protected and accessible only to authorized personnel. 5. Proven Reliability: With a track record of success across a spectrum of venues, Dantek's system offers a reliable solution backed by industry expertise and experience. Consider the impact of a theme park chain managing multiple locations. By adopting Dantek's electronic logbook, Park managers gain unprecedented visibility into compliance status across all sites. This proactive approach not only enhances safety protocols but also improves operational efficiency by minimizing the risk of non-compliance and associated downtime. Many entertainment and recreational venues across the UK have already adopted our electronic logbook with impressive results. Whether managing a cinema, Theme park or a bustling water park complex, our system empowers venues to uphold stringent safety standards while optimizing operational performance. Contact Us Contact Dantek today at 01454 417920 or email sales@dantek.co.uk. Discover how we can support your establishment in navigating the complexities of compliance in the dynamic world of entertainment and recreational venues.

The concept of entertainment has dramatically evolved. It now has sub-concepts and sub-practices that before wouldn’t even be associated with the word “entertainment.” Two such sub-practices are eater-tainment (food) and value-tainment (education). People no longer treat food as only a necessity but as an essential part of interaction, community gatherings, and joyful experiences. They don’t treat education as a rigid form of knowledge accumulation but as something they can have fun with while learning. Shopping and experiential centers need to take this shift into consideration. Because if you’re not addressing those needs, your offer to your visitors is incomplete. People are looking for all-in-one entertainment these days. That is why shopping centers with multiple entertainment options for all ages and offering a variety of cuisines in the same venue are conquering the market. Meanwhile, shop-only or shop-mostly venues are being left in the dust.

Curious about how planning use classes work for commercial properties? 🏢 Here’s a quick guide! 🏪 Class E – Shops, offices, cafes, gyms… most everyday businesses fit here! 🏭 Class B2 – For industrial uses like manufacturing. 📦 Class B8 – Warehouses and storage spaces. 🏫 Class F1 – Educational and non-commercial uses, like schools. 🎥 Sui Generis – Unique uses like pubs, cinemas, and nightclubs. Want to change the use? You might need planning permission—always check first! Whozoo Commercial Property, Expertly Done 💼🏗️ #CommercialProperty #PlanningPermission #Whozoo #RealEstate #ExpertlyDone

Show me the money (and chicken tenders)! The Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced ambitious plans to spend over $1 billion during the 2025 and 2026 operating seasons. In addition to world's first and record breaking rides, investment is being poured into anniversary celebrations, entertainment, and over $80 million for new and improved F&B offerings. This is a very proactive and ambitious strategy announcement by the firm. Historically, theme park companies have been wary of making announcements too early for fear of delaying potential ticket sales as guests "wait out" the new stuff. Obviously the leadership team is looking to start momentum for a long-term plan now. What are you most excited by in the announcement? #ThemeParks #ThemedEntertainment #Investment #Strategy #RollerCoasters #FoodandBeverage https://lnkd.in/eNaxn5D3

Casino expansion: Why is Penn betting big on M Resort? https://lnkd.in/dCBZsfyn (Las Vegas).- A second hotel tower is under construction that will double the size of the Henderson casino. Penn Executive Vice President of Regional Operations Todd George says a sportsbook rebrand could be in the works. #MResortExpansion #PennEntertainment #LasVegasHotels #GamingIndustry  #HospitalityGrowth  #SoloAZAR #News

Breaking the Myth: Gaming vs. Hospitality Revenue in Las Vegas 🎲🏨 When people think of Las Vegas, gaming often takes the spotlight as the primary driver of business. However, the story is evolving. Hospitality revenue—including hotel stays, dining, entertainment, and more—is playing an increasingly critical role in shaping the financial success of the city. In this week’s blog post, we dive deep into the financials of two major Las Vegas operators to uncover how hospitality revenue is transforming the business landscape. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast, hospitality professional, or just curious about how Vegas is redefining its economy, this is a must-read! ➡️ Check out the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gH-EzAcX What do you think is the future of Las Vegas’ revenue mix? Let’s discuss in the comments! #Hospitality #Gaming #LasVegas #BusinessTrends