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A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the
The coronavirus has now forced the closure of all of Disney's theme parks in Asia,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Revenue at Universal's theme parks has risen significantly in 2019, with year-end results showing 4.4
Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, has revealed new details for Super Nintendo
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
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
Super 78 Studios, a media-based attractions design firm based in Los Angeles, has partnered with
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has released a new conceptual visual of its Super Nintendo
Entertainment Design Corporation, the design firm run by award-winning designer Jeremy Railton for 25 years,
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Tom Williams, chair and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts, has spoken on competition between
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Interactive wristbands that interface back to a user's Nintendo game console look to be part
Technifex, a leading concept design and engineering firm for the attractions industry, has announced the
Universal has finally confirmed plans for its fourth gate in Orlando, officially announcing its Epic
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
A huge new development in Korea is set to go ahead after stalling twice since
The joint ¥60bn (US$540m, €480m, £420m) Nintendo and Universal Super Nintendo World project remains on
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, is Universal
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
Universal Studios has applied for a new patent that suggests it could potentially build a
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Universal studios news

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the
The coronavirus has now forced the closure of all of Disney's theme parks in Asia,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Revenue at Universal's theme parks has risen significantly in 2019, with year-end results showing 4.4
Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, has revealed new details for Super Nintendo
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
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
Super 78 Studios, a media-based attractions design firm based in Los Angeles, has partnered with
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has released a new conceptual visual of its Super Nintendo
Entertainment Design Corporation, the design firm run by award-winning designer Jeremy Railton for 25 years,
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Tom Williams, chair and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts, has spoken on competition between
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Interactive wristbands that interface back to a user's Nintendo game console look to be part
Technifex, a leading concept design and engineering firm for the attractions industry, has announced the
Universal has finally confirmed plans for its fourth gate in Orlando, officially announcing its Epic
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
A huge new development in Korea is set to go ahead after stalling twice since
The joint ¥60bn (US$540m, €480m, £420m) Nintendo and Universal Super Nintendo World project remains on
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, is Universal
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
Universal Studios has applied for a new patent that suggests it could potentially build a
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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