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German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Work has restarted on the Nickelodeon theme park, with developers given the green light to
Chinese theme park operator OCT Group has announced a new partnership with Legacy Entertainment, which
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The stop-start affair that is Six Flags' expansion into Chinese territory may never come to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International licensing and the scheduling of new park openings abroad continue to be a challenge
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Six Flags is starting to get back on track with its international projects after the
Work on the Raffles City Chongquing – a megatall mixed-use destination taking shape on the
Installation of newly-constructed facilities at Six Flags’ first Chinese waterpark is moving ahead and is
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Chinese real-estate developer Riverside Group has appointed Don Potts as vice president of resort, park
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will take its wellness-focused Even Hotels brand into China for the
James Reid-Anderson, the chair of Six Flags, has told Wanda that it takes "more than
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in
Six Flags has announced the addition of Garfield to its Chinese ventures, with the popular
Six Flags’ aggressive Chinese expansion continues, after the operator signed new deals to bring two
Italian architect and ‘vertical forest’ pioneer Stefano Boeri has unveiled his design for a pair
Donald Trump's US presidential election victory could be beneficial for the US theme park industry,
Mattel is planning to open a number of Thomas & Friends Towns in major cities
Just weeks after opening its first theme park in mainland China, it has emerged that
Spa management company Resense Spa S.A. recently brought together 40 of their leading spa managers,
A record-breaking glass skywalk has opened to tourists at Longgang National Geological Park in China,
A Chinese mixed-use project in Jiangbeizui Central Business District – the new financial, commercial and
The Carlson Rezidor Group and CUTC Chongqing Easpring Hot Spring Development are teaming up to
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts has officially launched a hot spring spa in Chongqing, China
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is set to launch a hot spring resort in Chongqing,
The local government of Chongqing in China is planning to invest 3.5bn yuan ($560m, 425m
Image: The opening of the new hotel in Chongqing forms part of the group's regional
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (HHC) will open 14 new hotels and resorts during 2012 with a
A theme park intended to present the history of the Communist Party in China is
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has revealed its ambition to unveil a one new hotel
The Alexander Dalian Xi Zhi Gu Health Club opened in Dalian, China, in October last
Carlson Hotels has signed agreements to open 75 Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson,
A Dragonfly-branded spa is to open on the cruiseship MS Yangzi Explorer on 7 July.
UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its sixth Chinese IHG Academy. The academy, in
Hilton International is to launch its first first Worldwide Resort in China later this year
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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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Chongqing news

German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Work has restarted on the Nickelodeon theme park, with developers given the green light to
Chinese theme park operator OCT Group has announced a new partnership with Legacy Entertainment, which
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The stop-start affair that is Six Flags' expansion into Chinese territory may never come to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International licensing and the scheduling of new park openings abroad continue to be a challenge
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Six Flags is starting to get back on track with its international projects after the
Work on the Raffles City Chongquing – a megatall mixed-use destination taking shape on the
Installation of newly-constructed facilities at Six Flags’ first Chinese waterpark is moving ahead and is
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Chinese real-estate developer Riverside Group has appointed Don Potts as vice president of resort, park
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will take its wellness-focused Even Hotels brand into China for the
James Reid-Anderson, the chair of Six Flags, has told Wanda that it takes "more than
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in
Six Flags has announced the addition of Garfield to its Chinese ventures, with the popular
Six Flags’ aggressive Chinese expansion continues, after the operator signed new deals to bring two
Italian architect and ‘vertical forest’ pioneer Stefano Boeri has unveiled his design for a pair
Donald Trump's US presidential election victory could be beneficial for the US theme park industry,
Mattel is planning to open a number of Thomas & Friends Towns in major cities
Just weeks after opening its first theme park in mainland China, it has emerged that
Spa management company Resense Spa S.A. recently brought together 40 of their leading spa managers,
A record-breaking glass skywalk has opened to tourists at Longgang National Geological Park in China,
A Chinese mixed-use project in Jiangbeizui Central Business District – the new financial, commercial and
The Carlson Rezidor Group and CUTC Chongqing Easpring Hot Spring Development are teaming up to
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts has officially launched a hot spring spa in Chongqing, China
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is set to launch a hot spring resort in Chongqing,
The local government of Chongqing in China is planning to invest 3.5bn yuan ($560m, 425m
Image: The opening of the new hotel in Chongqing forms part of the group's regional
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (HHC) will open 14 new hotels and resorts during 2012 with a
A theme park intended to present the history of the Communist Party in China is
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has revealed its ambition to unveil a one new hotel
The Alexander Dalian Xi Zhi Gu Health Club opened in Dalian, China, in October last
Carlson Hotels has signed agreements to open 75 Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson,
A Dragonfly-branded spa is to open on the cruiseship MS Yangzi Explorer on 7 July.
UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its sixth Chinese IHG Academy. The academy, in
Hilton International is to launch its first first Worldwide Resort in China later this year
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
HCM promotional features
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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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.
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Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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Click on a catalogue to view it online
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Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
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Fitness tracking platform
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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