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JRA news

The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Landscape architecture and urban design practice !melk have released renderings for New York's Pier 97
Car manufacturer Toyota has opened its first visitor attraction in North America – the 44,000sq
A pop-up experience dedicated to the Friends television show, which launched in New York in
The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory – home of the official bat of Major League
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), JRA is
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
The newly-renovated American Airlines CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its doors
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), JRA will be showcasing its work on the
The first ever museum dedicated to telling the story of American comedy has opened in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first rendering of Lionsgate's upcoming theme park at the recently-opened Jeju Shinhwa World has
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
The ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has greenlit plans for a
Atlanta’s new two million square foot stadium has hosted its first game – a preseason
Kodak has announced plans to create a brand home in Rochester, New York, with leading
Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has said the island nation must focus on increasing the
Work is progressing on a US$7.2m (€6.8m, £6m) upgrade to Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum Tour,
A brand museum dedicated to Spam has opened its doors in the US at the
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering ahead of the organisation's annual summit,
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) has welcomed students from the Theme Park Engineering Group (TPEG) at
Following 13 years of planning and development, the newly christened LaunchPAD Children’s Museum in Iowa,
Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has said it’s secured a further US$793.5m (€728m, £549m)
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is holding its first SATE (Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience) Academy
Space Center Houston is preparing to launch its latest attraction, a new US$12m (£8.4m, €11m)
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has reopened to the public following a US$8.9m (€8.2m, £6m)
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have unveiled the masterplan and preliminary concept design for Crystal Lagoon
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have provided overall planning, design development, and fabrication and installation project
Plans have been revealed for a large-scale renovation of the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, with
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) is finalising work on a science and technology focused children’s museum
The standup routines of legendary comedians could soon be brought back to life after the
Work is progressing on a new visitor attraction for spirit maker Beam Suntory – the
A pop-up Angry Birds attraction is set to crash-land in Dubai next month and ruffle
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
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
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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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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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
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Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
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Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
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Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
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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,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

JRA news

The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Landscape architecture and urban design practice !melk have released renderings for New York's Pier 97
Car manufacturer Toyota has opened its first visitor attraction in North America – the 44,000sq
A pop-up experience dedicated to the Friends television show, which launched in New York in
The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory – home of the official bat of Major League
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), JRA is
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
The newly-renovated American Airlines CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its doors
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), JRA will be showcasing its work on the
The first ever museum dedicated to telling the story of American comedy has opened in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first rendering of Lionsgate's upcoming theme park at the recently-opened Jeju Shinhwa World has
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
The ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has greenlit plans for a
Atlanta’s new two million square foot stadium has hosted its first game – a preseason
Kodak has announced plans to create a brand home in Rochester, New York, with leading
Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has said the island nation must focus on increasing the
Work is progressing on a US$7.2m (€6.8m, £6m) upgrade to Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum Tour,
A brand museum dedicated to Spam has opened its doors in the US at the
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering ahead of the organisation's annual summit,
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) has welcomed students from the Theme Park Engineering Group (TPEG) at
Following 13 years of planning and development, the newly christened LaunchPAD Children’s Museum in Iowa,
Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has said it’s secured a further US$793.5m (€728m, £549m)
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is holding its first SATE (Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience) Academy
Space Center Houston is preparing to launch its latest attraction, a new US$12m (£8.4m, €11m)
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has reopened to the public following a US$8.9m (€8.2m, £6m)
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have unveiled the masterplan and preliminary concept design for Crystal Lagoon
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have provided overall planning, design development, and fabrication and installation project
Plans have been revealed for a large-scale renovation of the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, with
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) is finalising work on a science and technology focused children’s museum
The standup routines of legendary comedians could soon be brought back to life after the
Work is progressing on a new visitor attraction for spirit maker Beam Suntory – the
A pop-up Angry Birds attraction is set to crash-land in Dubai next month and ruffle
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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