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A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Rebecca Moses has been confirmed as the new spa manager at the Isle of Mull
Austrian developer Josef Kleindienst’s US$5bn mega-resort project, The Heart of Europe, in Dubai is on
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
A buoyant EAG International has welcomed in the new decade as a well-rounded event with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
Thailand's Phuket FantaSea has announced plans to open a Thai Carnival theme park. Carnival Magic,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha has resigned from his position after just seven months in the
The Granby Zoo in Quebec, Canada, has expanded its attration offering to include Triotech's XD
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Triotech, the
German manufacturer Maurer Rides is putting its Bolt Ultimate Sea Coaster – the first rollercoaster
What does it take for a woman to be successful at Disney? Talent and determination
The government of Queensland, Australia, has announced a number of new regulations for any visitor
Design firm BEHF Architekten have remodelled the Koller + Koller im Waagplatz restaurant in Salzburg,
Carnival Cruise Lines COO Gus Antorcha has been named as the new CEO of SeaWorld
New immersive experiences and the return of some old favourites are among a programme of
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, a cruise ship that debuts in 2020, will feature the
Trinidad's tourism industry could be about to get a significant boost, following the launch of
A record number of 117 cruise ships are expected to dock in Belfast Harbour this
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
With the Halloween season fast-approaching, operators around the world are lining up their visitors for
Cycling studio One 10 has launched in London’s Marylebone, offering two classes under one roof:
A newly created exhibition that brings the world of hit British series Downton Abbey to
A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in
Silay City in the Philippines could be about to get a new PHP600m (US$12m, €11.1m,
The government of Saint Lucia has launched a public consultation on its plans to green
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus have announced plans to build a portfolio of next-generation
Paul Chutter, chief business development officer at WhiteWater West, has said the cruise industry is
The government of Hong Kong is seeking non-binding Expressions of Interest for a planned sports
A huge carnival float has been built in Malta as a rather unorthodox tribute to
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus – a "modern high-tech circus creating the future of
Great Wolf Resorts – the world’s largest chain of indoor waterparks across North America –
Registration for the Euro Attractions Show (EAS), taking place in Gothenburg between 6-8 October, is
Three architecture students have been selected to build pavilions at this year’s Burning Man festival,
Cruise ship operator Carnival Corporation is on-site in the Dominican Republic, developing Amber Cove, an
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Carnival news

A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Rebecca Moses has been confirmed as the new spa manager at the Isle of Mull
Austrian developer Josef Kleindienst’s US$5bn mega-resort project, The Heart of Europe, in Dubai is on
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
A buoyant EAG International has welcomed in the new decade as a well-rounded event with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
Thailand's Phuket FantaSea has announced plans to open a Thai Carnival theme park. Carnival Magic,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha has resigned from his position after just seven months in the
The Granby Zoo in Quebec, Canada, has expanded its attration offering to include Triotech's XD
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Triotech, the
German manufacturer Maurer Rides is putting its Bolt Ultimate Sea Coaster – the first rollercoaster
What does it take for a woman to be successful at Disney? Talent and determination
The government of Queensland, Australia, has announced a number of new regulations for any visitor
Design firm BEHF Architekten have remodelled the Koller + Koller im Waagplatz restaurant in Salzburg,
Carnival Cruise Lines COO Gus Antorcha has been named as the new CEO of SeaWorld
New immersive experiences and the return of some old favourites are among a programme of
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, a cruise ship that debuts in 2020, will feature the
Trinidad's tourism industry could be about to get a significant boost, following the launch of
A record number of 117 cruise ships are expected to dock in Belfast Harbour this
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
With the Halloween season fast-approaching, operators around the world are lining up their visitors for
Cycling studio One 10 has launched in London’s Marylebone, offering two classes under one roof:
A newly created exhibition that brings the world of hit British series Downton Abbey to
A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in
Silay City in the Philippines could be about to get a new PHP600m (US$12m, €11.1m,
The government of Saint Lucia has launched a public consultation on its plans to green
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus have announced plans to build a portfolio of next-generation
Paul Chutter, chief business development officer at WhiteWater West, has said the cruise industry is
The government of Hong Kong is seeking non-binding Expressions of Interest for a planned sports
A huge carnival float has been built in Malta as a rather unorthodox tribute to
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus – a "modern high-tech circus creating the future of
Great Wolf Resorts – the world’s largest chain of indoor waterparks across North America –
Registration for the Euro Attractions Show (EAS), taking place in Gothenburg between 6-8 October, is
Three architecture students have been selected to build pavilions at this year’s Burning Man festival,
Cruise ship operator Carnival Corporation is on-site in the Dominican Republic, developing Amber Cove, an
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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