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Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign
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
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
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Dreamworks news

Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dreamworks founder David Geffen has donated US$150m (€128m, £114.1m) towards the US$600m (€511.9m, £456.6m) campaign
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
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
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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