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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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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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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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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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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
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
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Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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