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After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Great Lego Race, Lego's first VR experience, is set to make its UK debut
Britain's rail network is currently in such a state, that even its Lego alternative has
Picsolve has collaborated with Merlin Entertainment on its newest attraction, Little Big City, Berlin. Little
Merlin Entertainments has revealed its end of year results, with £1.43bn (US$1.76bn, €1.66bn) in revenue
Merlin Entertainments has submitted plans for a brand new addition to its midway portfolio –
Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest
Merlin Entertainments is lining up entry into the Indian attractions market, with plans for a
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
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
Merlin Entertainments has announced two additions to the under-development American Dream New Jersey mega mall,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Australia is about to gain its first major Lego attraction after Merlin Entertainments reached a
The building blocks are being put together in Nagoya, Japan, as construction work has started
Merlin Entertainments has announced it will be bringing a new 4D animated film based on
Merlin Entertainments has posted its half year results through to 28 June 2014, marking a
Merlin Entertainments and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in Japan have announced plans today (23 July) to
Merlin Entertainments has today (30 June) unveiled plans for a high-profile development in the world’s
Merlin Entertainments has opened their twelfth Legoland Discovery Centre in Boston, US, celebrating the opening
Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a
Merlin Entertainments has revealed London is its preferred location for a planned initial public offering
MediaMation, which supplies and manufactures 4D/5D motion EFX theatres and seats, is to provide a
Image: The new LDC will be the fifth in the US International visitor attraction operator
Attractions operator Merlin has announced plans to build its first ever attraction in Canada -
Image: Merlin already operates a Sea Life at the site Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it will open a permanent Madame Tussauds at Decks Tokyo
Merlin Entertainments has announced a half-year update on its operations for 2011 - reigniting rumours
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments is to open its first two attractions in Japan. The
UK-based visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments Group has announced plans to open a US$15m (£9.2m)
Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to build a US$12m (8.8m euro, £7.4m) Legoland Discovery Center
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal US-based Crown Center Redevelopment, a subsidiary
UK-based Merlin Entertainments Group has acquired the tourism and attractions arm of Australia-based Village Roadshow
Adrian Jones has been appointed as general manager for the planned new Legoland Florida theme
Merlin Entertainments' Edinburgh Dungeon is to host the rising from the grave of two of
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Legoland Discovery Centre news

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Great Lego Race, Lego's first VR experience, is set to make its UK debut
Britain's rail network is currently in such a state, that even its Lego alternative has
Picsolve has collaborated with Merlin Entertainment on its newest attraction, Little Big City, Berlin. Little
Merlin Entertainments has revealed its end of year results, with £1.43bn (US$1.76bn, €1.66bn) in revenue
Merlin Entertainments has submitted plans for a brand new addition to its midway portfolio –
Nickelodeon has unveiled plans to build the largest indoor amusement park in the western hemisphere
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest
Merlin Entertainments is lining up entry into the Indian attractions market, with plans for a
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
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
Merlin Entertainments has announced two additions to the under-development American Dream New Jersey mega mall,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Australia is about to gain its first major Lego attraction after Merlin Entertainments reached a
The building blocks are being put together in Nagoya, Japan, as construction work has started
Merlin Entertainments has announced it will be bringing a new 4D animated film based on
Merlin Entertainments has posted its half year results through to 28 June 2014, marking a
Merlin Entertainments and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in Japan have announced plans today (23 July) to
Merlin Entertainments has today (30 June) unveiled plans for a high-profile development in the world’s
Merlin Entertainments has opened their twelfth Legoland Discovery Centre in Boston, US, celebrating the opening
Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a
Merlin Entertainments has revealed London is its preferred location for a planned initial public offering
MediaMation, which supplies and manufactures 4D/5D motion EFX theatres and seats, is to provide a
Image: The new LDC will be the fifth in the US International visitor attraction operator
Attractions operator Merlin has announced plans to build its first ever attraction in Canada -
Image: Merlin already operates a Sea Life at the site Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it will open a permanent Madame Tussauds at Decks Tokyo
Merlin Entertainments has announced a half-year update on its operations for 2011 - reigniting rumours
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments is to open its first two attractions in Japan. The
UK-based visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments Group has announced plans to open a US$15m (£9.2m)
Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to build a US$12m (8.8m euro, £7.4m) Legoland Discovery Center
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal US-based Crown Center Redevelopment, a subsidiary
UK-based Merlin Entertainments Group has acquired the tourism and attractions arm of Australia-based Village Roadshow
Adrian Jones has been appointed as general manager for the planned new Legoland Florida theme
Merlin Entertainments' Edinburgh Dungeon is to host the rising from the grave of two of
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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