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The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Germany's Europa Park has reported record visitors in 2019, with 5.7 million people coming through
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Just over a year on from a major fire that destroyed a significant part of
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Italian children’s
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
A new theme park based on the adventures of Belgian comic strip character Spirou has
South Korea's leading theme park operator Lotte Group has revealed new details about its upcoming
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has shared details about the company’s development pipeline,
Dutch experience design and production company Jora Vision has appointed Dr Pieter Cornelis as its
Miral – the developer behind Abu Dhabi’s new Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island
Conkers, a family attraction in the National Forest in Derbyshire, UK, is launching a new
The Bloomington, Minnesota-based Water Park of America has been acquired by Great Wolf Resorts and
Some of the UK’s top visitor attractions are failing when it comes to serving healthy
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
The city of St Louis is planning a US$45m (€40.2m, £34.4m) addition to its historic
Timbalaya, a brand new storytelling brand for children’s play attractions, has announced its launch at
Brickopolis new family entertainment centre in Oklahoma City, US, has chosen Embed and CentreEdge software
Following the announcement in October last year that it was to undergo new management and
Kuwait’s leading mixed use property developer, Tamdeen Group, has announced US$700m (€661m, £472m) plans for
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the first theme park to break the US$100
A US$20m (€16m, £12.5m), four-year expansion of facilities at Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark
The crayon is about to make its mark in Florida as famous producer Crayola has
After nearly a five-year wait, the highly anticipated Ratatouille attraction opened today (10 July) at
A huge 200,000sq ft (18,580sq m) aquarium will open in late 2015 as part of
As part of its the Dream Day Out campaign designed to promote family days out
The Wild Place Project, Bristol’s new family attraction, that displays eco-systems from around the world,
Kerrymaid is giving family attractions the ability to offer personalised ice creams with special sauces
Details of The Beach Waterpark in Ohio, US, have been revealed as it prepares to
Interactive family attractions specialist Innovative Leisure has installed the Sky Trail high ropes course at
Interactive family attractions specialist Innovative Leisure has installed the Sky Trail high ropes course at
A new city is to be built in Dubai which will feature the world's largest
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Interview
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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Opinion
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
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Editor's letter
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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Editor's letter
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Strength
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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Life Lessons
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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Family attraction news

The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Germany's Europa Park has reported record visitors in 2019, with 5.7 million people coming through
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Just over a year on from a major fire that destroyed a significant part of
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Italian children’s
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
A new theme park based on the adventures of Belgian comic strip character Spirou has
South Korea's leading theme park operator Lotte Group has revealed new details about its upcoming
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has shared details about the company’s development pipeline,
Dutch experience design and production company Jora Vision has appointed Dr Pieter Cornelis as its
Miral – the developer behind Abu Dhabi’s new Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island
Conkers, a family attraction in the National Forest in Derbyshire, UK, is launching a new
The Bloomington, Minnesota-based Water Park of America has been acquired by Great Wolf Resorts and
Some of the UK’s top visitor attractions are failing when it comes to serving healthy
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
The city of St Louis is planning a US$45m (€40.2m, £34.4m) addition to its historic
Timbalaya, a brand new storytelling brand for children’s play attractions, has announced its launch at
Brickopolis new family entertainment centre in Oklahoma City, US, has chosen Embed and CentreEdge software
Following the announcement in October last year that it was to undergo new management and
Kuwait’s leading mixed use property developer, Tamdeen Group, has announced US$700m (€661m, £472m) plans for
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the first theme park to break the US$100
A US$20m (€16m, £12.5m), four-year expansion of facilities at Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark
The crayon is about to make its mark in Florida as famous producer Crayola has
After nearly a five-year wait, the highly anticipated Ratatouille attraction opened today (10 July) at
A huge 200,000sq ft (18,580sq m) aquarium will open in late 2015 as part of
As part of its the Dream Day Out campaign designed to promote family days out
The Wild Place Project, Bristol’s new family attraction, that displays eco-systems from around the world,
Kerrymaid is giving family attractions the ability to offer personalised ice creams with special sauces
Details of The Beach Waterpark in Ohio, US, have been revealed as it prepares to
Interactive family attractions specialist Innovative Leisure has installed the Sky Trail high ropes course at
Interactive family attractions specialist Innovative Leisure has installed the Sky Trail high ropes course at
A new city is to be built in Dubai which will feature the world's largest
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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