Leisure Development Partners
News

The latest insights, updates and trends

Industry news on feasibility analysis, enhancement strategy and due diligence as well as updates from Leisure Development Partners

19-Oct-2026·News

Meet with LDP at IAAPA Expo Orlando 2026

LDP will be at IAAPA Expo Orlando next month and we’d very much welcome the opportunity to hear your plans, whether you’re looking to improve your existing attr…

15-Sept-2026·News

Out now: The Experience Economist Europe 2026 – UK focus

Our latest edition looks to Europe with a focus on the UK attractions market. Authored by Natalia Bakhlina, it’s a […]

07-Sept-2026·News

LDP at IAAPA Expo Europe London 2026

If you’re heading to IAAPA Europe in London later this month, here’s how to find us: On the expo show floor at booth N4809 At talks sharing invaluable industry…

13-Aug-2026·News

The Experience Economist Bitesize: APAC 2026 #2

The New Reality for Attractions: Value Is Growing Faster Than Volume Attendance growth = the marker for success in the attractions industry. More visitors = a s…

13-Jul-2026·News

The Experience Economist Bitesize: APAC 2026 #1

A massive 70 percent of China’s population has never visited a theme park. Let that sit for a moment. Yes, Shanghai Disneyland and Universal Beijing Resort are…

06-Jul-2026·News

LDP at TEA SATE, Liseberg

Yael is delighted to be speaking at this week’s four-day TEA SATE Conference at Liseberg, Sweden. This year’s theme, Roots , explores how attractions draw on he…

06-May-2026·News

LDP at IAAPA Asia 2026

Michael and James are gearing up to head to Hong Kong next month for IAAPA Expo Asia – the key regional industry event where the global attractions industry com…

17-Mar-2026·News

The LDP Global Attractions Market Report 2026

We’re proud to have joined forces with Experience UK to release our latest report on the attractions industry. Exploring the major global markets region by regi…

23-Feb-2026·News

Join Us at Leading Events & Expos in 2026

As we move further into 2026 we wanted to share some of the key industry events and expos where you can connect with us around the world. We always welcome the…

10-Feb-2026·News

Integrated accommodation: is your attraction missing an income-generating opportunity?

Alongside our expertise in visitor attractions feasibility, we also specialise in feasibility analysis for hotels and on-site accommodation including themed hot…

14-Jan-2026·News

Celebrating 2025 achievements & a positive outlook for 2026

As we welcome a new year, it’s a natural moment to pause and reflect on the many achievements 2025 brought to the attractions industry. We were incredibly proud…

11-Dec-2025·News

Yael re-elected to TEA International Board

We’re thrilled to share that Yael has been re-elected to the Themed Entertainment Association International Board of Directors for a further three years. Congra…

31-Oct-2025·News

Connect with Yael at MAPIC in Cannes

Yael is very much looking forward to taking part in the upcoming annual MAPIC show in Cannes next week (4-5 November). She’ll be speaking as part of the LeisurU…

16-Oct-2025·News

Michael Collins Elected to IAAPA Global Board of Directors

We’re incredibly proud to share that Michael Collins, joint founding partner of LDP, has been elected to the IAAPA Global Board of Directors . Michael’s career…

16-Oct-2025·News

LDP at IAAPA Expo 2025: Shaping the Future of Attractions

We’re looking forward to attending the biggest industry event of the year – IAAPA Expo 2025! How LDP will be present We’ll be showcasing highlights from the new…

08-Sept-2025·News

LDP at IAAPA Euro Expo Barcelona

One of the biggest trade shows of the year is just around the corner! Our team is gearing up for a busy week at IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona and we’re excited…

11-Aug-2025·News

LBEs: the key considerations for long-term success

When it comes to location-based entertainment (LBE), a great idea is just the start. Success comes when that idea is aligned with the right market and built on…

27-Jun-2025·News

Hot Off the Press: The Experience Economist by LDP

We’re excited to introduce the first edition of The Experience Economist , a powerful new resource from LDP designed to keep industry leaders informed and inspi…

24-Jun-2025·News

LDP at IAAPA Expo Asia 2025

We’re heading to Shanghai next week for IAAPA Expo Asia and have a packed week planned – here’s where you can find our team during the show: ✨ Opening Reception…

30-May-2025·News

LDP at the TR Consumer Forum 2025

Natalia is looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Travel Retail Consumer Forum in Amsterdam next week (2-4 June). Natalia’s talk – Embracing Decline: New T…

28-May-2025·News

Explainer: the key steps for an accurate, trusted & bankable feasibility study

We’re happy to share our latest publication which can be found in the brilliant newly-released industry resource the Experience UK Guide 2025 Our article focuse…

15-May-2025·News

Miral opens teamLab Phenomena

We’re thrilled to see that Miral has opened its newest attraction – teamLab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi. We hugely enjoyed working with them on this project in the e…

14-May-2025·News

LDP at SEA Expo 2025

Yael is thrilled to once again be taking part in this year’s Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Expo (SEA) in Riyadh next week. The expo is always an invaluable op…

01-May-2025·News

TEA SATE Europe 2025: James & Yael head to Blackpool

It’s nearly time for TEA’s annual SATE Europe conference, and this year it’s being hosted by one of the UK’s most fun and thriving seaside resorts – Blackpool.…

29-Apr-2025·News

Michael at IAAPA Honors 2025

Michael is looking forward to attending this year’s IAAPA Honors at Europa Park in Germany this week. Honors a vital attractions industry event which recognises…

28-Apr-2025·News

LDP at WXO London Experience Week 2025

Natalia is excited to be joining a stellar line up of talented industry professionals speaking at WXO’s London Experience Week this week. The WXO World Experien…

27-Mar-2025·News

LDP is proud gold sponsor of IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 opening reception

We’re thrilled to share that we’re very proud gold sponsors of the IAAPA Expo Asia opening reception at Shanghai Disney Resort. Join Michael, James and Yael at…

10-Mar-2025·News

Yael to speak at InnovateX: The Experience Economy Forum

Yael is thrilled to be speaking at the upcoming InnovateX forum event in London later this month. This brilliant one day event (which is hosted by Experience UK…

29-Jan-2025·News

LDP shares expert insight in Katapult’s all new Trends Report 2030

Yael is thrilled to have contributed to leading design firm Katapult’s just-published Trends Report. Drawing on key attractions professionals’ insight, the repo…

26-Nov-2024·News

Michael and Yael inducted to blooloop Top 50 Theme Park Influencers 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Michael and Yael have been inducted in to this year’s blooloop Top 50 Influencers. Each year, nominees are voted for by thousands o…

26-Nov-2024·News

LDP celebrates IAAPA Expo 2024 week

Our team is proudly celebrating a week of achievements at a hugely busy IAAPA Expo Orlando last week including winning a brass ring award for our fantastic boot…

19-Sept-2024·News

Markets focus: small island nations

James takes a deep dive into the attractions markets for small island nations. The first and most fundamental step is understanding the resident and tourist mar…

04-Sept-2024·News

LDP Celebrates 15 Years of Expert Economic Forecasting

We’re proud to share that 2024 marks a milestone for LDP in the form of our 15 year anniversary. From humble beginnings with two founding partners – Michael Col…

16-Aug-2024·News

24 hours in Manhattan with Kathleen & Yael

Yael and Kathleen recently spent a nearly weather perfect 24 hours in Manhattan, enjoying a smattering of great attractions from the tried and true to the (almo…

31-Jan-2024·News

The Horizon of Khufu: Natalia makes a virtual trip to ancient Egypt

Natalia recently took a trip to the immersive VR experience The Horizon of Khufu in London. Read her thoughts on both the experience and how VR attractions are…

08-Nov-2023·News

Isabel and Megan share their thoughts about the unique offering at Prater Wien, Vienna

Our team greatly enjoyed a recent trip to Vienna for industry event IAAPA Expo Europe. During our visit, Research Analysts Isabel Gross and Megan Hiatt visited…

02-Nov-2023·News

Can X + Y = retail entertainment success?

Our annual whitepaper in conjunction with RX France/MAPIC has arrived! Kathleen LaClair and Sam Davey discuss entertainment strategy for mall developers and own…

25-Jan-2023·News

LDP Whitepaper: Established and Emerging Entertainment Concepts in a Retail Setting

We share our thoughts and insights on entertainment concepts in retail in this Whitepaper, published in conjunction with MAPIC & LeisurUp. You can read the full…

12-Oct-2022·News

LDP HQ moves to The City

We’re proud to announce the move of our head office to new, larger premises in The City, London’s Financial District – click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab on our home…

20-Jan-2022·News

Winter Light Shows: The Economics of the Experience

LDP partners Yael and Kathleen discuss the economics of the increasingly popular winter light show in the current issue of Attractions Management. You can read…

16-Dec-2021·News

LDP’s Insight into Gen Z and the Future of Malls

Gen Z’s potential can be overshadowed by the millennial generation. In our latest article in blooloop , Yael looks at Gen Z and their key social characteristics…

07-Jun-2021·News

LDP expands with addition of new America office

We’re thrilled to announce that Kathleen LaClair has joined LDP as a partner. Kathleen is based in the US and has over twenty years experience in the attraction…

06-Aug-2020·News

Michael Collins shares his insight on attractions in retail space in Jim Futrell’s Funworld article.

Jim Futrell’s article in this month’s IAAPA Funworld magazine features LDP’s Michael Collins’ industry insight into the benefits of attractions utilising availa…

02-Feb-2016·News

Yael quoted in the Times by Charles Read of Blooloop

“Entertainment has emerged as a guiding paradigm for shopping mall development,” says Yael Coifman, a partner at LDP, a London-based leisure consultancy. “The i…

02-Feb-2016·News

Another exciting opening for an LDP project, KidZania, Moscow. Congratulations to KidZania and Innova

Yael was delighted to attend the opening ceremony of KidZania Moscow – the first Russian KidZania. The opening ceremony was a fantastic celebration of this impo…

02-Feb-2016·News

Michael comments on Storytelling in the Times

Juliana Gilling wrote an interesting article in the Times, which was also published in the Raconteur Themed Entertainment Addition in which Michael was quoted o…

05-Feb-2014·News

Yael discusses accommodation in Funworld

In a recent Funworld Magazine article by Juliana Gilling, Yael highlights key reasons why theme parks should consider accommodation.