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Dalian Wanda is celebrating the official opening of its Qingdao Movie Metropolis mega-development. The US$7.9bn
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has
Following a shock move by Wanda to first sell off the majority of its theme
Following a huge CN¥63.18bn (US$9.3bn, €8.15bn, £7.22bn) property deal in a sell-off of Wanda’s tourism
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
China is planning to attract more investment for its ever-expanding tourism sector, with the country’s
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Wanda has recruited Premier Rides to create “one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to
Wanda has announced two US$15bn (€14.2bn, £12bn) development projects in China, signalling chair Wang Jianlin’s
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this
As Disney and Wanda’s public war for dominance across China continues to rage on, Wanda
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
China’s Wanda Group has taken the next step on its mission to become an unrivalled
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale opening of
Following Wang Jianlin’s warning to Disney against development in China, tensions have further escalated after
Wanda chair Wang Jianlin has taken aim at Disney, telling the company that “one tiger
Giant Chinese conglomerate Wanda – chaired by the nation’s richest man – has signed a
The Wanda Group is to announce a multi-billion dollar investment into the currently under-development Europa
A new independent report has said that plans for a multi-billion dollar Gold Coast theme
Elevate Arena
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has continued its expansion on the global sport stage by
Wanda’s bid to become the world's largest tourism entity continues with its chair, Wang Jianlin,
As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest
China’s largest private property developer want to surpass Disney as the world’s largest tourism enterprise
The Dalian Wanda group has launched its latest theme park project – a US$1bn (€839m,
China’s richest man and chairman of Chinese company Dalian Wanda, Wang Jianlin, is launching an
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Image: One of AMC's cinemas in New York City Wanda Group has announced the acquisition
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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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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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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 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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Wang Jianlin news

Dalian Wanda is celebrating the official opening of its Qingdao Movie Metropolis mega-development. The US$7.9bn
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has
Following a shock move by Wanda to first sell off the majority of its theme
Following a huge CN¥63.18bn (US$9.3bn, €8.15bn, £7.22bn) property deal in a sell-off of Wanda’s tourism
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
China is planning to attract more investment for its ever-expanding tourism sector, with the country’s
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Wanda has recruited Premier Rides to create “one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to
Wanda has announced two US$15bn (€14.2bn, £12bn) development projects in China, signalling chair Wang Jianlin’s
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this
As Disney and Wanda’s public war for dominance across China continues to rage on, Wanda
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
China’s Wanda Group has taken the next step on its mission to become an unrivalled
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale opening of
Following Wang Jianlin’s warning to Disney against development in China, tensions have further escalated after
Wanda chair Wang Jianlin has taken aim at Disney, telling the company that “one tiger
Giant Chinese conglomerate Wanda – chaired by the nation’s richest man – has signed a
The Wanda Group is to announce a multi-billion dollar investment into the currently under-development Europa
A new independent report has said that plans for a multi-billion dollar Gold Coast theme
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has continued its expansion on the global sport stage by
Wanda’s bid to become the world's largest tourism entity continues with its chair, Wang Jianlin,
As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest
China’s largest private property developer want to surpass Disney as the world’s largest tourism enterprise
The Dalian Wanda group has launched its latest theme park project – a US$1bn (€839m,
China’s richest man and chairman of Chinese company Dalian Wanda, Wang Jianlin, is launching an
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Details have been released for a new 160-bedroom, £700m (US$1.08bn, €819.4m, ¥6.64bn) hotel development in
Image: One of AMC's cinemas in New York City Wanda Group has announced the acquisition
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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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Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
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
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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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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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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