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Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Bob Rogers, the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, has predicted that the visitor attraction industry
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Following the temporary closures of Disney's parks and resorts worldwide, Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Resort
Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Interview
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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Walt Disney news

Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Bob Rogers, the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, has predicted that the visitor attraction industry
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Following the temporary closures of Disney's parks and resorts worldwide, Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Resort
Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
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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
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
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
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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