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The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
Calgary's Centennial Planetarium has reopened as a contemporary art gallery following a major CA$25m (US$18.9m,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry and Attractions Management has been there
The Children's Science Center (CSC), an upcoming science centre in Sterling, Virginia, has received a
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
British astronaut Tim Peake has urged the UK government to invest more in science, education
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! Disney donates five million US
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Austrian AV integration firm Kraftwerk Living Technologies (Kraftwerk) has created a new LED Dome solution
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
The largest science centre in Germany has opened in Heilbronn, with four permanent exhibition galleries
A new cultural centre that incorporates an art museum, science centre, a book mall and
Destination Space, a directive from the UK Space Agency and the UK Association for Science
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and
Ground has been broken on a new US$5m (€4.36m, £3.81m) science centre in Charleston, West
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Renderings have been released for a new science centre and planetarium coming to Sacramento, California,
A new sport and science centre has opened its doors in Dublin, Ireland, containing more
South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center is to launch a fundraising campaign as it seeks
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been
Andreas Theve, park historian at the popular Grona Lund theme park in Stockholm, has urged
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Science Centre news

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
Calgary's Centennial Planetarium has reopened as a contemporary art gallery following a major CA$25m (US$18.9m,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry and Attractions Management has been there
The Children's Science Center (CSC), an upcoming science centre in Sterling, Virginia, has received a
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
British astronaut Tim Peake has urged the UK government to invest more in science, education
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! Disney donates five million US
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Austrian AV integration firm Kraftwerk Living Technologies (Kraftwerk) has created a new LED Dome solution
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
The largest science centre in Germany has opened in Heilbronn, with four permanent exhibition galleries
A new cultural centre that incorporates an art museum, science centre, a book mall and
Destination Space, a directive from the UK Space Agency and the UK Association for Science
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and
Ground has been broken on a new US$5m (€4.36m, £3.81m) science centre in Charleston, West
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Renderings have been released for a new science centre and planetarium coming to Sacramento, California,
A new sport and science centre has opened its doors in Dublin, Ireland, containing more
South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center is to launch a fundraising campaign as it seeks
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been
Andreas Theve, park historian at the popular Grona Lund theme park in Stockholm, has urged
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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