This is a print-friendly version of www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2026/august/article104.shtml


White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group

White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA


Vol. XXVI, No. 8, August 2026


  1. Editor's corner (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article101.shtml#article)
  2. Are you chasing the wrong market? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article102.shtml#article)
  3. Lucky Strike's comparable same-store sales (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article103.shtml#article)
  4. Competitive advantage has changed for location-based entertainment. (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article104.shtml#article)
  5. Nonalcoholic beverages are now a mainstream category (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article105.shtml#article)
  6. Why designing successful location-based entertainment venues has never been more complex (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article106.shtml#article)
  7. The Party Hero; turning LBE birthday parties into unforgettable experiences (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article107.shtml#article)
  8. Time spent at arts and entertainment venues still down from pre-pandemic (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article108.shtml#article)
  9. Audits of existing location-based entertainment venues (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article109.shtml#article)
  10. The digital detox movement (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article110.shtml#article)

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ previous.shtml) ]


Competitive advantage has changed for location-based entertainment.

The challenge today for location-based entertainment (LBE) is no longer simply attracting first-time guests. It is about attracting them for more reasons than just the attraction itself and continually giving them fresh reasons to return. Check out our latest white paper to learn how to gain a competitive advantage HERE (www.whitehutchinson.com/ leisure/ articles/ downloads/ attractions-are-no-longer-enough.pdf) .

Subscribe to monthly Leisure eNewsletter (www.whitehutchinson.com/ subscribe/ lenews/ )

Vol. XXVI, No. 8, August 2026


  1. Editor's corner (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article101.shtml#article)
  2. Are you chasing the wrong market? (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article102.shtml#article)
  3. Lucky Strike's comparable same-store sales (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article103.shtml#article)
  4. Competitive advantage has changed for location-based entertainment. (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article104.shtml#article)
  5. Nonalcoholic beverages are now a mainstream category (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article105.shtml#article)
  6. Why designing successful location-based entertainment venues has never been more complex (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article106.shtml#article)
  7. The Party Hero; turning LBE birthday parties into unforgettable experiences (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article107.shtml#article)
  8. Time spent at arts and entertainment venues still down from pre-pandemic (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article108.shtml#article)
  9. Audits of existing location-based entertainment venues (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article109.shtml#article)
  10. The digital detox movement (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ 2026/ august/ article110.shtml#article)

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters (www.whitehutchinson.com/ news/ lenews/ previous.shtml) ]



Mailing Address: White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, 4036 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64111, USA
Telephone: +1.816.931-1040, Fax: +1.816.756-5058
E-mail: Please direct all messages for Leisure, Entertainment and Recreation Projects to Randy@whitehutchinson.com; and all messages for Children's Learning and Play Projects to Vicki@whitehutchinson.com.

© 1999 - 2026, White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Inc.
The contents of this website and eNewsletters are protected by USA and international copyright law. Permission is granted to download and print single copites of any of the contents or articles for personal use. No other copies may be made. Educational institutions may obtain permission to make multiple copies for classroom use by e-mailing us with details. The contents of articles may be quoted provided credit is given to the "(author's name), White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA". All other rights for use or reproduction of the contents and articles are reserved.