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DreamWorks news

Luxury spa and wellness technology company Gharieni has appointed Ana Marie Aujophil Fuentes as business
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) – the RM520m (US$126.4m, €114.2m, £96.7m) theme park in Ipoh,
Tom Williams, chair and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts, has spoken on competition between
Picsolve has announced a new five-year partnership with Merlin Entertainments, which will see the company
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Elevate
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A Mayan-themed amusement park and resort has been given the green light after Mexico's government
The owners of Minnesota’s Mall of America are considering a US$200m (€162.5m, £144.7m) waterpark addition
Ardent has said it expects to enjoy a profitable second half to the year as
Developed by the Universal Creative team in partnership with DreamWorks’ Artists, The DreamWorks Theatre will
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of the THEA Awards during the
Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
High-performance media specialists 7thSense Design has announced its key technology supplier status with Dubai Parks
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the addition of two popular IPs to its park in
It’s almost a year since Universal’s parent company Comcast acquired DreamWorks, and now Merlin Entertainments
Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere
An interactive game has been installed at Shrek’s Adventure! London, launched to coincide with the
Prior to its acquisition of DreamWorks on 28 April, Comcast released its financial results for
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
With Comcast confirming the US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.6bn) acquisition of DreamWorks, sources close to the deal
Plush company Whitehouse Leisure, based in Essex, UK, has celebrated a newly-a warded two-year agreement
Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based
Spa industry veteran Christian Kiefer has turned Dubai-based Dreamworks Spas into a consultancy business with
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
Film Studio Lionsgate is planning to gain a stronger footing in the theme park market
The effects of the Chinese president's state visit to the UK continues to be felt
Canadian water ride specialist ProSlide is working with the Triple Five real estate company on
Private Chinese production company Huayi Brothers has signed a US$4.7bn (€4.25bn, £3bn) deal with Ping
Merlin Entertainments has launched its latest attraction at its London cluster on the River Thames,
Dreamworks is expanding its worldwide attractions presence, with plans for a major indoor theme park
Championed by Nobu Hospitality founding partners chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and Hollywood
Resistance to spa benchmarking in the UAE is set to change thanks to a committee
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has debuted a new Puss in Boots rollercoaster,
Eddie Saul, creative lead for Merlin Entertainment’s upcoming Shrek’s Adventure, has said the experience will
Design and production firm The Hettema Group (THG) has been confirmed as the producer of
Christian Kiefer, director of spa and leisure for Starwood’s Middle Eastern St Regis brand, is
New racing game ‘Showdown Special Attraction’ will headline Sega Amusements Europe’s product range at EAG
Chinese theme park attendance figures are predicted to surpass US numbers by 2020, according to
Universal Studios has finally confirmed plans to open a US$3.3bn (€2.6bn, £2bn) theme park in
Universal Studios Singapore has announced plans for a Puss In Boots -themed suspended roller coaster.
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
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Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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DreamWorks news

Luxury spa and wellness technology company Gharieni has appointed Ana Marie Aujophil Fuentes as business
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) – the RM520m (US$126.4m, €114.2m, £96.7m) theme park in Ipoh,
Tom Williams, chair and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts, has spoken on competition between
Picsolve has announced a new five-year partnership with Merlin Entertainments, which will see the company
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A Mayan-themed amusement park and resort has been given the green light after Mexico's government
The owners of Minnesota’s Mall of America are considering a US$200m (€162.5m, £144.7m) waterpark addition
Ardent has said it expects to enjoy a profitable second half to the year as
Developed by the Universal Creative team in partnership with DreamWorks’ Artists, The DreamWorks Theatre will
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of the THEA Awards during the
Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
High-performance media specialists 7thSense Design has announced its key technology supplier status with Dubai Parks
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the addition of two popular IPs to its park in
It’s almost a year since Universal’s parent company Comcast acquired DreamWorks, and now Merlin Entertainments
Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere
An interactive game has been installed at Shrek’s Adventure! London, launched to coincide with the
Prior to its acquisition of DreamWorks on 28 April, Comcast released its financial results for
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
With Comcast confirming the US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.6bn) acquisition of DreamWorks, sources close to the deal
Plush company Whitehouse Leisure, based in Essex, UK, has celebrated a newly-a warded two-year agreement
Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based
Spa industry veteran Christian Kiefer has turned Dubai-based Dreamworks Spas into a consultancy business with
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
Film Studio Lionsgate is planning to gain a stronger footing in the theme park market
The effects of the Chinese president's state visit to the UK continues to be felt
Canadian water ride specialist ProSlide is working with the Triple Five real estate company on
Private Chinese production company Huayi Brothers has signed a US$4.7bn (€4.25bn, £3bn) deal with Ping
Merlin Entertainments has launched its latest attraction at its London cluster on the River Thames,
Dreamworks is expanding its worldwide attractions presence, with plans for a major indoor theme park
Championed by Nobu Hospitality founding partners chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and Hollywood
Resistance to spa benchmarking in the UAE is set to change thanks to a committee
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has debuted a new Puss in Boots rollercoaster,
Eddie Saul, creative lead for Merlin Entertainment’s upcoming Shrek’s Adventure, has said the experience will
Design and production firm The Hettema Group (THG) has been confirmed as the producer of
Christian Kiefer, director of spa and leisure for Starwood’s Middle Eastern St Regis brand, is
New racing game ‘Showdown Special Attraction’ will headline Sega Amusements Europe’s product range at EAG
Chinese theme park attendance figures are predicted to surpass US numbers by 2020, according to
Universal Studios has finally confirmed plans to open a US$3.3bn (€2.6bn, £2bn) theme park in
Universal Studios Singapore has announced plans for a Puss In Boots -themed suspended roller coaster.
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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