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VisitEngland news

Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Chester Zoo, Nothe Fort and Black Country Living Museum are among the 19 winners of
The UK government has announced an independent review to assess the way destination management organisations
For those who missed VAC 2020 – the annual UK Conference for Visitor Attractions –
VisitEngland is looking to provide domestic tourism a boost through a campaign inspiring young Brits
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Emmerdale Village Tour, designed by UK-based experiential design firm Continuum Attractions, has won VisitEngland's
More than one in four (26 per cent) Brits – a total of 13 million –
UK training provider the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has launched a new online course
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
VisitEngland has teamed with the National Autistic Society to launch a digital platform helping tourism
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
English gardens and zoos experienced an 8 per cent surge in visitors over 2016, according
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
VisitBritain has launched a new campaign aiming to boost visitor numbers in the UK, announcing
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
VisitEngland will be celebrating Britain’s literary stars in 2017, using fictional characters such as Harry
VisitEngland has awarded the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) funding from its Discovery England Fund
The UK government is capitalising on a weakened pound by unveiling a series of measures
London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase
VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a multi-million pound funding pot to help repair infrastructure
Andrew Stokes, the former CEO of Marketing Manchester, has been named interim director, England by
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
Leisure services supported by public funding are facing significant challenges after it was announced that
Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled the latest strategy to entice UK visitors beyond London
VisitEngland is combining technology with tourism expertise to provide travellers with real-time advice on how
Senior tourism leaders have launched a plan to bolster visitor numbers to sites in Shakespeare’s
Despite celebrity chefs being ubiquitous, take up on cheffing courses is falling and hospitality businesses
Yorkshire’s hosting of the Tour de France Grand Départ helped the region set a new
Soon-to-be film star Shaun the Sheep – of Wallace & Gromit fame – is to
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced £10m of additional funding for tourism in the
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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VisitEngland news

Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Chester Zoo, Nothe Fort and Black Country Living Museum are among the 19 winners of
The UK government has announced an independent review to assess the way destination management organisations
For those who missed VAC 2020 – the annual UK Conference for Visitor Attractions –
VisitEngland is looking to provide domestic tourism a boost through a campaign inspiring young Brits
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Emmerdale Village Tour, designed by UK-based experiential design firm Continuum Attractions, has won VisitEngland's
More than one in four (26 per cent) Brits – a total of 13 million –
UK training provider the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has launched a new online course
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
VisitEngland has teamed with the National Autistic Society to launch a digital platform helping tourism
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
English gardens and zoos experienced an 8 per cent surge in visitors over 2016, according
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
VisitBritain has launched a new campaign aiming to boost visitor numbers in the UK, announcing
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
VisitEngland will be celebrating Britain’s literary stars in 2017, using fictional characters such as Harry
VisitEngland has awarded the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) funding from its Discovery England Fund
The UK government is capitalising on a weakened pound by unveiling a series of measures
London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase
VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a multi-million pound funding pot to help repair infrastructure
Andrew Stokes, the former CEO of Marketing Manchester, has been named interim director, England by
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
Leisure services supported by public funding are facing significant challenges after it was announced that
Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled the latest strategy to entice UK visitors beyond London
VisitEngland is combining technology with tourism expertise to provide travellers with real-time advice on how
Senior tourism leaders have launched a plan to bolster visitor numbers to sites in Shakespeare’s
Despite celebrity chefs being ubiquitous, take up on cheffing courses is falling and hospitality businesses
Yorkshire’s hosting of the Tour de France Grand Départ helped the region set a new
Soon-to-be film star Shaun the Sheep – of Wallace & Gromit fame – is to
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced £10m of additional funding for tourism in the
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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