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French theme park Futuroscope has opened its new 6,000sq m waterpark, featuring unique immersive aquatic
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
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Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
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Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
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Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
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At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
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A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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Tech
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
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Interview
In May 2021, Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group acquired health club chain Jims, enabling the Group to put healthy living at the heart of its consumer-centric ecosystem. The MD speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Wellness
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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Research
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
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Talking point
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
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Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
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Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
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The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
When you follow things intuitively you realise you’re being guided, but I was never listening to that
HCM magazine
The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
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Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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Theme park news

French theme park Futuroscope has opened its new 6,000sq m waterpark, featuring unique immersive aquatic
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
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Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
When you follow things intuitively you realise you’re being guided, but I was never listening to that
HCM magazine
The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 successes for the UK’s Largest Independent Athlete Support Programme
GLL celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 successes for the UK’s Largest Independent Athlete Support Programme
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group Education press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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Worldwide, Various,
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28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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