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The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
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
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Global Wellness Summit
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
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,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Non-profit organisation, Ryman Arts, has appointed Christian Lachel, chief creative officer of BRC Imagination Arts,
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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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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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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Disney news

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Elevate Arena
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
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
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
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,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Non-profit organisation, Ryman Arts, has appointed Christian Lachel, chief creative officer of BRC Imagination Arts,
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
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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