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Water park news

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Spa Life is a highly focused, live business event that brings together the country's leading
Industry events Spa Life UK and Spa Life Ireland will go ahead in 2022, with
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
Polin Waterparks has launched the Splash Course, a new water playground solution that encourages team-building,
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
SeaWorld Entertainment says it has bounced back from a disappointing Q3 in 2019, with strong
A new US$550m (€509m, £426m) African-themed water park and resort from Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Cedar Fair has hailed its most successful ever year following the release of its financial
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Geoff Chutter, president and CEO of WhiteWater, has won Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneur of
English hotel collection, De Vere, has announced a partnership with JustBe Botanicals. Spas at De
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
A three-dimensional water experience – a little oasis of wellness and sustainability – is rapidly
North American theme park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns and operates 11 amusement
Arabian Dream Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Triple Five Worldwide, which owns the three largest
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Providing guests with more of what they want – this is the rationale behind Coney
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Strength
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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Research
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Opinion
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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Talking point
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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Water park news

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Spa Life is a highly focused, live business event that brings together the country's leading
Industry events Spa Life UK and Spa Life Ireland will go ahead in 2022, with
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
Polin Waterparks has launched the Splash Course, a new water playground solution that encourages team-building,
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
SeaWorld Entertainment says it has bounced back from a disappointing Q3 in 2019, with strong
A new US$550m (€509m, £426m) African-themed water park and resort from Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Cedar Fair has hailed its most successful ever year following the release of its financial
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Geoff Chutter, president and CEO of WhiteWater, has won Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneur of
English hotel collection, De Vere, has announced a partnership with JustBe Botanicals. Spas at De
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
A three-dimensional water experience – a little oasis of wellness and sustainability – is rapidly
North American theme park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns and operates 11 amusement
Arabian Dream Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Triple Five Worldwide, which owns the three largest
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Providing guests with more of what they want – this is the rationale behind Coney
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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