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Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Florida, US will open the world's fastest and steepest
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Avanton, a London-based property developer, has announced plans to create an alligator farm and enclosure
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
New Zealand's Auckland Zoo has revealed a timetable for opening each part of its new
Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee, US, is to rehouse its reptiles and amphibians in a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Architect Robert D Henry has created a salon and medical spa in upstate New York,
VR movie production company Red Raion is thrilled to announce that it will be exhibiting
Tourist spending in Australia has grown by a huge AU$5.8bn (US$4.2bn, €3.7bn, £3.3bn), or 6
The Penny Press Factory has installed a themed penny press at the Dubai Aquarium and
Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, is to open a kids’ waterpark zone, zoo owner Terri
Australia has turned to one of its most beloved film franchises, along with two of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Often when people think of conservation, they think about exotic animals from faraway places –
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
New York's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is bringing in live crocodiles for a
Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, US, is preparing to launch its new US$22.3m (€19.5m, £15.7m) Zambezi
The worlds of architecture, art and fashion have collided at Sexy Fish, a lavish new
nWave Pictures Distribution is showing its newest 4D attraction film Tomb Racers at European Attractions
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Plans for a crocodile park in Dubai are to be realised after the city’s civic
Chester Zoo has debuted phase two of its £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands project, which is
San Diego Zoo is about to embark on what will be the California attraction’s largest
Chester Zoo has debuted its new £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands development, making the visitor attraction
Australia’s crocodiles – a driver of tourism in the north of the country – have
An Israeli/Cypriot consortium has put forward plans to build a visitor attraction housing 1,000 crocodiles
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina, US is about to undergo a massive US$25m (€18.6m,
Australia’s first dedicated indigenous theme park attraction has opened at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast,
South African eco-spa and yoga retreat Woodlands has made a fresh start to 2014, reopening
Terri Irwin has spoken about the challenges she has faced since taking over the Australia
Construction work has begun on the £30m Islands project at Chester Zoo in Cheshire following
Australian Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is set to introduce a new themed experience in
Construction work will begin in August on Chester Zoo's £30m Islands project. The contract to
The Dubai Municipality has agreed an AED10m (£1.78m, US$2.72m, €2.08m) deal with an entertainment group
Oakwood Theme Park has unveiled the name of its new £4m family-themed attraction which is
A new museum and library has launched at the centre of the Merchant Gate development
Visitors to Chester Zoo will soon be navigating their way through swamps, mangroves, bamboos and
Queensland-based Intelligenz Solutions have implemented the IntelliRecreation software management solution to manage tours, cruises, campsites,
Rezidor Hotels is to open the Radisson Blu Safari Resort Kruger Park, a new build
Hippopotami at the Memphis Zoo in US will be treated to a new home next
A master plan for the revamp of Tiger Safari, a zoo in Ludhiana, India, has
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centre has opened its new US$25m (£14.9m) exhibit. Restless Planet,
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Crocodile news

Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Florida, US will open the world's fastest and steepest
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Avanton, a London-based property developer, has announced plans to create an alligator farm and enclosure
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
New Zealand's Auckland Zoo has revealed a timetable for opening each part of its new
Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee, US, is to rehouse its reptiles and amphibians in a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Architect Robert D Henry has created a salon and medical spa in upstate New York,
VR movie production company Red Raion is thrilled to announce that it will be exhibiting
Tourist spending in Australia has grown by a huge AU$5.8bn (US$4.2bn, €3.7bn, £3.3bn), or 6
The Penny Press Factory has installed a themed penny press at the Dubai Aquarium and
Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, is to open a kids’ waterpark zone, zoo owner Terri
Australia has turned to one of its most beloved film franchises, along with two of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Often when people think of conservation, they think about exotic animals from faraway places –
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
New York's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is bringing in live crocodiles for a
Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, US, is preparing to launch its new US$22.3m (€19.5m, £15.7m) Zambezi
The worlds of architecture, art and fashion have collided at Sexy Fish, a lavish new
nWave Pictures Distribution is showing its newest 4D attraction film Tomb Racers at European Attractions
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Plans for a crocodile park in Dubai are to be realised after the city’s civic
Chester Zoo has debuted phase two of its £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands project, which is
San Diego Zoo is about to embark on what will be the California attraction’s largest
Chester Zoo has debuted its new £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands development, making the visitor attraction
Australia’s crocodiles – a driver of tourism in the north of the country – have
An Israeli/Cypriot consortium has put forward plans to build a visitor attraction housing 1,000 crocodiles
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina, US is about to undergo a massive US$25m (€18.6m,
Australia’s first dedicated indigenous theme park attraction has opened at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast,
South African eco-spa and yoga retreat Woodlands has made a fresh start to 2014, reopening
Terri Irwin has spoken about the challenges she has faced since taking over the Australia
Construction work has begun on the £30m Islands project at Chester Zoo in Cheshire following
Australian Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is set to introduce a new themed experience in
Construction work will begin in August on Chester Zoo's £30m Islands project. The contract to
The Dubai Municipality has agreed an AED10m (£1.78m, US$2.72m, €2.08m) deal with an entertainment group
Oakwood Theme Park has unveiled the name of its new £4m family-themed attraction which is
A new museum and library has launched at the centre of the Merchant Gate development
Visitors to Chester Zoo will soon be navigating their way through swamps, mangroves, bamboos and
Queensland-based Intelligenz Solutions have implemented the IntelliRecreation software management solution to manage tours, cruises, campsites,
Rezidor Hotels is to open the Radisson Blu Safari Resort Kruger Park, a new build
Hippopotami at the Memphis Zoo in US will be treated to a new home next
A master plan for the revamp of Tiger Safari, a zoo in Ludhiana, India, has
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centre has opened its new US$25m (£14.9m) exhibit. Restless Planet,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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