News – Association of Indoor Play

AIP welcome the Energy Support Package but warn the industry is still perilious

by Association of Indoor Play September 23, 2022

21 Sept 2022 After months of lobbying the Association of Indoor Play spoke to the BBC and welcomed the energy price support package for commercial ...

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AIP asks Government for Emergency Aid in an Open Letter

by Association of Indoor Play September 1, 2022

Today in an open letter to the Government, the Association of Indoor Play (AIP), the UK’s trade body for the indoor play sector, have issued a star...

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AIP presents the State of the Indoor Play Industry at the IAAPA Expo

by Association of Indoor Play August 25, 2022

Tom Filer, AIP Exec Committee Member and owner of the Family Adventures Group of indoor playcentres and nurseries, will be giving the opening prese...

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Why Indoor Play operators are turning to Gamification to drive revenue

by Association of Indoor Play August 19, 2022

Why Indoor Play operators are turning to Gamification to drive revenue

Gamification, a simple concept that has quite incredible results. So, what is it? Gamification adds typical game elements, such as having a time ...

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Indoor Play will suffer the most: Why the Government must save leisure and hospitality businesses from soaring utility bills

by Association of Indoor Play August 14, 2022

Unless the Government intervenes to help leisure and hospitality businesses with soaring utility bills, thousands could be forced to close over the...

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The Association of Indoor Play become an Ambassador for the Children’s Alliance

by Association of Indoor Play July 21, 2022

The Association of Indoor Play has partnered with the Children’s Alliance, lending its support as an Ambassador to their mission of creating better...

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AIP urges parents to choose indoor softplay centres during the UK Heatwave

by Association of Indoor Play July 10, 2022

AIP urges parents to choose indoor softplay centres during the UK Heatwave

The Association of Indoor Play warns parents to keep their children indoors during the heatwave that is hitting the United Kingdom and to choose in...

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Ball ponds are back as indoor play returns to normality

by Association of Indoor Play June 2, 2022

Ball ponds are back as indoor play returns to normality

Since all Covid restrictions were removed indoor play operators have been able to breathe a sigh of relief as the world gets back to “normal” Most ...

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AIP warns the cost of indoor play will rise after the Play Industry gets no VAT freeze in the spring statement

by Association of Indoor Play March 23, 2022

The Association of Indoor Play warns that the cost of indoor play sessions will have to rise after the Chancellor did not keep the VAT freeze for t...

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The Association of Indoor Play calls on Government to give financial support to indoor play operators as cancellations soar

by Association of Indoor Play December 17, 2021

The Association of Indoor Play (AIP) is appealing to the Government for financial support as cancellations of children’s parties and Christmas even...

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Leap of Faith: A COVID success story

by Association of Indoor Play December 14, 2021

The pandemic pushed FEC operator and AIP Committee Chair Janice Dunphy into a big decision, opening up new business opportunities Janice Dunphy, Ma...

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MD of Regency Purchasing joins Association of Indoor Play Committee

by Association of Indoor Play December 11, 2021

MD of Regency Purchasing joins Association of Indoor Play Committee

Regency’s Managing Director, Alex Demetriou, has joined the Association of Indoor Play (AIP) Committee in an advisory role to support the sector wh...

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