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Portaventura news

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that it will postpone its upcoming TEA Summit
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
PortAventura, the theme park and resort near Barcelona, Spain, is planning to install what will
An experience offering entertainment and fun for children with serious illnesses and their families has
PortAventura has announced the opening of its first carbon-neutral hotel on 1 June, with the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sally Corp has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, to
Spanish theme park PortAventura has pledged to rid all three of its attractions of disposable
PortAventura has expanded its offering at Ferrari Land, introducing a new children's area for visitors
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
The UK-based attractions specialist has created the Racing Legends motion theatre for Ferrari Land in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Creative studio Mousetrappe has designed and produced two media-based attractions, Flying Dreams and Racing Legends
Piero Ferrari officially opened Ferrari Land today at an inauguration attended by international press, special
PortaVentura has unveiled the latest development in construction of Europe’s first Ferrari Land theme park,
Fernando Aldecoa Jr, the 17-year-old son of PortAventura World manager Fernando Aldecoa, donated his month's
PortAventura has revealed the official opening date for its Ferrari Land attraction, with the theme
A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Ferrari is seeking out sites for its first theme parks in North America and China,
Ferrari has signed a non-binding agreement with a Chinese property developer to build the luxury
Ferrari Land, the highly anticipated branded zone set to open at PortAventura in 2017, will
The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led
PortAventura has broken ground on its new Ferrari-branded expansion, the first Ferrari Land to come
This April, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, PortAventura is opening five-star boutique hotel
French history recreation theme park Puy du Fou has won the biannual Applause Award at
Cirque du Soleil is venturing into the theme park business, with the world-famous circus troupe
Internationally renowned performance troupe Cirque du Soleil premiered at PortAventura resort in Spain last week.
Spanish theme park PortAventura has opened what it is calling the world’s longest interactive boat
Europe is to get its first Ferrari-branded five-star hotel and theme park when a new
Europe is to get its first Ferrari-branded theme park when a new location opens near
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, has re-opened its Costa Caribe Aquatic Park for the
ProSlide manufactured the new King Khajuna toboggan for PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, as
PortAventura theme park in Spain is to relaunch its Caribbean-themed aquatic park following a 11.6m
Italian private investment company Investindustrial has become the sole owner of PortAventura theme park in
Image: Sean Hinton has relocated to the new office Canada-based waterpark design and manufacturing group
Image: PortAventura, one of the parks to report an increase in admissions following capital investments
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, has launched its new Shambhala roller coaster; the tallest
PortAventura, the theme park located in Salou, Spain, has revealed that Europe's tallest rollercoaster is
Spanish theme park Portaventura will open a new four star hotel on the grounds of
The PortAventura theme park on the Costa Daurada in Spain will add a hotel and
12,300
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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
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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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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
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GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
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The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
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The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
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Lockers
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Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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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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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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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
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Portaventura news

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that it will postpone its upcoming TEA Summit
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
PortAventura, the theme park and resort near Barcelona, Spain, is planning to install what will
An experience offering entertainment and fun for children with serious illnesses and their families has
PortAventura has announced the opening of its first carbon-neutral hotel on 1 June, with the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sally Corp has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, to
Spanish theme park PortAventura has pledged to rid all three of its attractions of disposable
PortAventura has expanded its offering at Ferrari Land, introducing a new children's area for visitors
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
The UK-based attractions specialist has created the Racing Legends motion theatre for Ferrari Land in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Creative studio Mousetrappe has designed and produced two media-based attractions, Flying Dreams and Racing Legends
Piero Ferrari officially opened Ferrari Land today at an inauguration attended by international press, special
PortaVentura has unveiled the latest development in construction of Europe’s first Ferrari Land theme park,
Fernando Aldecoa Jr, the 17-year-old son of PortAventura World manager Fernando Aldecoa, donated his month's
PortAventura has revealed the official opening date for its Ferrari Land attraction, with the theme
A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Ferrari is seeking out sites for its first theme parks in North America and China,
Ferrari has signed a non-binding agreement with a Chinese property developer to build the luxury
Ferrari Land, the highly anticipated branded zone set to open at PortAventura in 2017, will
The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led
PortAventura has broken ground on its new Ferrari-branded expansion, the first Ferrari Land to come
This April, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, PortAventura is opening five-star boutique hotel
French history recreation theme park Puy du Fou has won the biannual Applause Award at
Cirque du Soleil is venturing into the theme park business, with the world-famous circus troupe
Internationally renowned performance troupe Cirque du Soleil premiered at PortAventura resort in Spain last week.
Spanish theme park PortAventura has opened what it is calling the world’s longest interactive boat
Europe is to get its first Ferrari-branded five-star hotel and theme park when a new
Europe is to get its first Ferrari-branded theme park when a new location opens near
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, has re-opened its Costa Caribe Aquatic Park for the
ProSlide manufactured the new King Khajuna toboggan for PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, as
PortAventura theme park in Spain is to relaunch its Caribbean-themed aquatic park following a 11.6m
Italian private investment company Investindustrial has become the sole owner of PortAventura theme park in
Image: Sean Hinton has relocated to the new office Canada-based waterpark design and manufacturing group
Image: PortAventura, one of the parks to report an increase in admissions following capital investments
PortAventura theme park in Salou, Spain, has launched its new Shambhala roller coaster; the tallest
PortAventura, the theme park located in Salou, Spain, has revealed that Europe's tallest rollercoaster is
Spanish theme park Portaventura will open a new four star hotel on the grounds of
The PortAventura theme park on the Costa Daurada in Spain will add a hotel and
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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