In September, Regency Purchasing Group had the opportunity to attend the IAAPA Expo at ExCeL London, following an invitation from the Association of Indoor Play, an organisation we work closely with to support operators across the indoor leisure sector.

The event brought together businesses from across the attractions, entertainment and family leisure industries, providing a valuable opportunity to explore emerging trends, meet industry leaders and strengthen existing relationships within the sector.

During the expo, we were also delighted to attend the launch party of 24 Indoor, a European leisure group that operates more than 70 indoor play centres and family entertainment venues across the continent. As the business continues to grow its presence in the UK market, the event provided an excellent opportunity to meet the team, learn more about their ambitious expansion plans and connect with fellow operators from across Europe.

For Regency, events like IAAPA are an important way to stay close to the sectors we support, helping us better understand the challenges and opportunities facing operators while continuing to build relationships with both existing and prospective partners.

We would like to thank the Association of Indoor Play and the team at 24 Indoor for their hospitality and look forward to continuing to support the growth and success of the indoor leisure industry. Sian Collins, Business Development Director at Regency Purchasing Group said:

"We’re incredibly grateful to have been invited to the IAAPA Expo and to spend time with so many businesses from a sector we genuinely love. Regency has partnered with indoor play businesses for more than 15 years and has proudly supported the Indoor Play Association as a trade member for over a decade. We know it’s a challenging time for the industry, which makes collaboration and practical support more important than ever. That's why we’re continually working with suppliers and our soft play members to strengthen their food and drink offering, identify new opportunities, and provide wider support that helps business owners enhance the overall customer experience.”

We know it’s a challenging time for operators, which makes collaboration and practical support more important than ever, and events like IAAPA are a valuable opportunity for us to stay close to the indoor leisure sector and understand the challenges and opportunities operators are facing. For operators, continuing to review areas such as food and drink offer, product range, and wider customer experience can help identify opportunities to strengthen their proposition and respond to changing customer expectations. We’ll continue to share the trends and insights we’re seeing across the sector with our members.