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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
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
High-performance media specialists 7thSense Design has announced its key technology supplier status with Dubai Parks
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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 Singapore has announced plans for a Puss In Boots -themed suspended roller coaster.
Melco Crown Resorts has announced a new collaboration with Dreamworks Animation, which will see the
Russian development company Regions Group has confirmed the locations of its three Dreamworks-branded theme parks
Ground has been broken on Malaysia’s first animation theme park project in Perak – a
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set
Merlin Entertainments has agreed a deal with Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation to open attractions based
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
High-performance media specialists 7thSense Design has announced its key technology supplier status with Dubai Parks
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
Gardaland has announced a new multi-million-euro themed area for the Italian park and resort, based
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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 Singapore has announced plans for a Puss In Boots -themed suspended roller coaster.
Melco Crown Resorts has announced a new collaboration with Dreamworks Animation, which will see the
Russian development company Regions Group has confirmed the locations of its three Dreamworks-branded theme parks
Ground has been broken on Malaysia’s first animation theme park project in Perak – a
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set
Merlin Entertainments has agreed a deal with Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation to open attractions based
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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…
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
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