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Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

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

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
Alliance Leisure
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
International themed attraction and experience designer Katapult and animation studio Aardman have launched a new
Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
The popular Coronation Street Tour in Manchester, UK, has been expanded into a brand new
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
David Willrich has been appointed chair of Experience UK, replacing the outgoing Terry Monkton, who
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
A new floating visitor center and art installation is showcasing aquaculture, informing the world on
A new interactive visitor attraction that promises guests the opportunity to experience the thrill of
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The National Trust has appointed design and build practice Sarner to create a new immersive
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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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
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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Visitor attraction news

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

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

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
International themed attraction and experience designer Katapult and animation studio Aardman have launched a new
Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
The popular Coronation Street Tour in Manchester, UK, has been expanded into a brand new
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
David Willrich has been appointed chair of Experience UK, replacing the outgoing Terry Monkton, who
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
A new floating visitor center and art installation is showcasing aquaculture, informing the world on
A new interactive visitor attraction that promises guests the opportunity to experience the thrill of
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The National Trust has appointed design and build practice Sarner to create a new immersive
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
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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