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Theme Park news

A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
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
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
The first-ever Real Madrid-themed experience is set to open in Dubai next year. A partnership
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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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 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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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
Debate
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Cryotherapy
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Flooring
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Lockers
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Snowroom
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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,
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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

Theme Park news

A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
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
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
The first-ever Real Madrid-themed experience is set to open in Dubai next year. A partnership
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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 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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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