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Our Parks news

Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Six Flags will become one of the first theme park chains to earn Certified Autism
Disney has predicted that the coronavirus outbreak will cost its parks division an estimated US$280m
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
North American theme park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns and operates 11 amusement
Business continues to boom for Universal's theme park division, with the operator reporting revenue and
Minority sports featured heavily among the winners of this year's Sports Business Awards. The Professional
The hotly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens its doors at the Disneyland resort in
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger, has hinted at an expanded Marvel presence for its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
In what it calls a "once in a generation opportunity", theme park operator Cedar Fair
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
Cedar Fair has reported positive Q4 and full 2018 figures, along with a new long-term
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Northern Ireland’s only burial ground with a Jewish section is to have a visitor centre
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
The Port of San Diego is moving forward with its US$1bn bayfront regeneration project, which
Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson has left his position in the midst of a public enquiry
Disney has released a new video for its Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions, confirming the
Profits at Disney's parks and resorts division continue to go up and up, with the
Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman is leaning on new ride developments to buoy the company's
Jim Reid-Anderson, president and CEO of Six Flags, has praised the "huge potential" of the
Comcast has said that it expects capital spending to increase at NBCUniversal through 2018, with
Bob Iger says Disney is going through a “tremendous era of expansion”, with the company’s
The floodgates have opened for SeaWorld, following the resignation of two more senior executives after
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has shared details about the company’s development pipeline,
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs
Following a year of turmoil for Australia’s theme park sector, the Gold Coast market is
Scott Trowbridge, the Disney Imagineer leading the creative vision for its Star Wars-themed projects, has
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Editor's letter
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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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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.
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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.
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Our Parks news

Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Six Flags will become one of the first theme park chains to earn Certified Autism
Disney has predicted that the coronavirus outbreak will cost its parks division an estimated US$280m
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
North American theme park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns and operates 11 amusement
Business continues to boom for Universal's theme park division, with the operator reporting revenue and
Minority sports featured heavily among the winners of this year's Sports Business Awards. The Professional
The hotly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens its doors at the Disneyland resort in
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger, has hinted at an expanded Marvel presence for its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
In what it calls a "once in a generation opportunity", theme park operator Cedar Fair
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
Cedar Fair has reported positive Q4 and full 2018 figures, along with a new long-term
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Northern Ireland’s only burial ground with a Jewish section is to have a visitor centre
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
The Port of San Diego is moving forward with its US$1bn bayfront regeneration project, which
Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson has left his position in the midst of a public enquiry
Disney has released a new video for its Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions, confirming the
Profits at Disney's parks and resorts division continue to go up and up, with the
Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman is leaning on new ride developments to buoy the company's
Jim Reid-Anderson, president and CEO of Six Flags, has praised the "huge potential" of the
Comcast has said that it expects capital spending to increase at NBCUniversal through 2018, with
Bob Iger says Disney is going through a “tremendous era of expansion”, with the company’s
The floodgates have opened for SeaWorld, following the resignation of two more senior executives after
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has shared details about the company’s development pipeline,
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has credited the operator’s significant investments in acquired IPs
Following a year of turmoil for Australia’s theme park sector, the Gold Coast market is
Scott Trowbridge, the Disney Imagineer leading the creative vision for its Star Wars-themed projects, has
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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