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Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Frank Ruttenberg has had his decades of service to the San Antonio Zoological Society recognised,
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering this week in California for the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
Veteran Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde has revealed his secret to storytelling in theme parks,
This year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, has proved to be the organisation’s most
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of the THEA Awards during the
Disney's parks and resorts division continues to perform strongly, demonstrated by earnings for the fiscal
Some of the attractions industry’s brightest minds will come together next month for an open
Major visitor attractions across Florida have been forced to close their doors as Hurricane Irma
Following a period of growth in 2015, the world’s top theme parks have experienced a
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Disney has celebrated the launch of its new Avatar land at Animal Kingdom with the
Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company must continue to incorporate its most
A new application for construction at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has sparked speculation
Speculation has risen over the opening date for Disney’s highly-anticipated World of Avatar after the
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, has been
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, US, is preparing to launch its new US$22.3m (€19.5m, £15.7m) Zambezi
Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company’s acquired IPs play a big role
A new book devoted to the art of theme park design and written by a
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is undertaking its third Executive Leadership Development Program
Walt Disney continues to dominate the theme park market after posting strong fiscal results in
Staff from the Emperor Valley Zoo in Trinidad along with a contingent from the Zoological
Director James Cameron has revealed new details on the forthcoming Avatar theme park, set to
Disney’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride – described as the “crowning jewel” of its New
Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant
Two years after announcing the film, Avatar, will be brought to life at Disney’s Animal
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is set to relaunch in July
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide yesterday announced that it has finalised an agreement with
The latest TEA/AECOM Attraction Attendance Report shows a relatively stable situation among the world's most
Dozens of the animal kingdom's most dangerous creatures are to take up residence in a
Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, did not suffer any major damage from
London Zoo launched its first ever Human Zoo exhibit over the recent bank holiday weekend,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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HCM People

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MD, Brio
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Animal Kingdom news

Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Frank Ruttenberg has had his decades of service to the San Antonio Zoological Society recognised,
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering this week in California for the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
Veteran Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde has revealed his secret to storytelling in theme parks,
This year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, has proved to be the organisation’s most
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of the THEA Awards during the
Disney's parks and resorts division continues to perform strongly, demonstrated by earnings for the fiscal
Some of the attractions industry’s brightest minds will come together next month for an open
Major visitor attractions across Florida have been forced to close their doors as Hurricane Irma
Following a period of growth in 2015, the world’s top theme parks have experienced a
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Disney has celebrated the launch of its new Avatar land at Animal Kingdom with the
Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company must continue to incorporate its most
A new application for construction at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has sparked speculation
Speculation has risen over the opening date for Disney’s highly-anticipated World of Avatar after the
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, has been
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, US, is preparing to launch its new US$22.3m (€19.5m, £15.7m) Zambezi
Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company’s acquired IPs play a big role
A new book devoted to the art of theme park design and written by a
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is undertaking its third Executive Leadership Development Program
Walt Disney continues to dominate the theme park market after posting strong fiscal results in
Staff from the Emperor Valley Zoo in Trinidad along with a contingent from the Zoological
Director James Cameron has revealed new details on the forthcoming Avatar theme park, set to
Disney’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride – described as the “crowning jewel” of its New
Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is to undergo a complete redevelopment after receiving a grant
Two years after announcing the film, Avatar, will be brought to life at Disney’s Animal
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is set to relaunch in July
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide yesterday announced that it has finalised an agreement with
The latest TEA/AECOM Attraction Attendance Report shows a relatively stable situation among the world's most
Dozens of the animal kingdom's most dangerous creatures are to take up residence in a
Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, did not suffer any major damage from
London Zoo launched its first ever Human Zoo exhibit over the recent bank holiday weekend,
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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