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Wizarding World of Harry Potter news

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Universal has confirmed rumours for its new Harry Potter-themed rollercoaster, unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The joint ¥60bn (US$540m, €480m, £420m) Nintendo and Universal Super Nintendo World project remains on
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with
Continued impressive results from Universal's theme park division has fueled strong revenue's for Comcast's first
Universal’s theme parks achieved record numbers this year, with revenues increasing 10 per cent to
Universal Orlando Resort is set to unveil a spectacular new experience at The Wizarding World
The man behind Universal Studios’ most successful visitor attractions says operators looking to stay ahead
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Some of the attractions industry’s brightest minds will come together next month for an open
Universal has shed more light on its upcoming Super Nintendo World in Japan, hosting a
Following a period of growth in 2015, the world’s top theme parks have experienced a
Universal Studios Japan welcomed almost 15m visitors last year, an increase of 700,000 on the
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood will now be experienced in
After purchasing a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan in 2015, Universal’s parent company Comcast
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Universal Studios has named Mark Woodbury to the newly created role of vice chair of
With California’s hotbed of theme park attractions all making significant investment into new developments, Cedar
Comcast’s acquisition of Universal Studios Japan has paid dividends, as the company confirmed a 48
Universal has once again recorded strong performances in its latest earning report, with theme park
Universal Studios Hollywood has named Karen Irwin its new president and COO replacing Larry Kurzweil,
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its upcoming Nintendo attraction will be developed at a
Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Universal Studios has officially debuted its new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, with its
Disney chair Bob Iger has said the company’s recent price hike for its US theme
The ongoing success of Harry Potter, in addition to Universal’s increased stake in Universal Studios
In anticipation of the arrival of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood has released a teaser video to get fans excited about the upcoming
Universal Parks and Resorts keeps its position as one of the leading attractions brands by
Universal has continued its theme park growth spearheaded by Harry Potter, with parent company Comcast
Harry Potter has been a resounding success for Universal’s theme parks, after the boy wizard
A long-awaited "revolutionary" new ride opened Wednesday (24 June) at Universal Studios Hollywood, billed as
Hogwarts is on its way to California after Universal announced plans for its hugely successful
The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index 2014 has been released, showing post-recession growth has
Comcast is expanding on its theme park ambitions, with the company planning major investments across
Universal Studios Japan’s president, Glenn Gumpel, has said the theme park is looking to build
Universal Studios’ Hollywood Studio Tour is undergoing a major revamp, with plans to include refurbished
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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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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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
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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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.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter news

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Universal has confirmed rumours for its new Harry Potter-themed rollercoaster, unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The joint ¥60bn (US$540m, €480m, £420m) Nintendo and Universal Super Nintendo World project remains on
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with
Continued impressive results from Universal's theme park division has fueled strong revenue's for Comcast's first
Universal’s theme parks achieved record numbers this year, with revenues increasing 10 per cent to
Universal Orlando Resort is set to unveil a spectacular new experience at The Wizarding World
The man behind Universal Studios’ most successful visitor attractions says operators looking to stay ahead
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Some of the attractions industry’s brightest minds will come together next month for an open
Universal has shed more light on its upcoming Super Nintendo World in Japan, hosting a
Following a period of growth in 2015, the world’s top theme parks have experienced a
Universal Studios Japan welcomed almost 15m visitors last year, an increase of 700,000 on the
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood will now be experienced in
After purchasing a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan in 2015, Universal’s parent company Comcast
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Universal Studios has named Mark Woodbury to the newly created role of vice chair of
With California’s hotbed of theme park attractions all making significant investment into new developments, Cedar
Comcast’s acquisition of Universal Studios Japan has paid dividends, as the company confirmed a 48
Universal has once again recorded strong performances in its latest earning report, with theme park
Universal Studios Hollywood has named Karen Irwin its new president and COO replacing Larry Kurzweil,
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its upcoming Nintendo attraction will be developed at a
Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Universal Studios has officially debuted its new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, with its
Disney chair Bob Iger has said the company’s recent price hike for its US theme
The ongoing success of Harry Potter, in addition to Universal’s increased stake in Universal Studios
In anticipation of the arrival of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood has released a teaser video to get fans excited about the upcoming
Universal Parks and Resorts keeps its position as one of the leading attractions brands by
Universal has continued its theme park growth spearheaded by Harry Potter, with parent company Comcast
Harry Potter has been a resounding success for Universal’s theme parks, after the boy wizard
A long-awaited "revolutionary" new ride opened Wednesday (24 June) at Universal Studios Hollywood, billed as
Hogwarts is on its way to California after Universal announced plans for its hugely successful
The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index 2014 has been released, showing post-recession growth has
Comcast is expanding on its theme park ambitions, with the company planning major investments across
Universal Studios Japan’s president, Glenn Gumpel, has said the theme park is looking to build
Universal Studios’ Hollywood Studio Tour is undergoing a major revamp, with plans to include refurbished
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
HCM magazine
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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