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This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
X+Living have created a kids' activity centre in Shenzhen, China, that combines a mix of
Alliance Leisure
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An opening date of 14 March 2020 has been announced for the enhanced Duplo Valley
Retail and leisure destination developer Intu is creating an €800m ($886m, £679m) resort on Spain's
Cartoon Network has revealed plans to open a new, immersive hotel experience to the public
Morgan's Wonderland, the completely wheelchair accessible theme park in San Antonio, Texas, has announced plans
Collidanielarchitetto 's design of the first venue outside Italy for restaurant chain VyTA is an
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Shanghai developer Shimao Property Holdings is to build a new Smurfs-themed destination in the Dream
The huge new theme park in Ankara, Turkey, that had been known as Ankapark has
The Science Museum in London has opened a new exhibition of paintings by British illustrator
Dr Marc Cohen, professor at Australia’s RMIT University and board member of the Global Wellness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Dutch fairytale-based theme park Efteling will transform into a “winter wonderland of twinkling lights, bonfires
The Shimao Wonderland InterContinental (IHG), the world’s first underground hotel, has opened in Songjiang, around
InterContinental Hotels Group’s long-awaited adventurous hotel, which will sit in a 328ft (100m)-deep quarry in
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Media server specialist 7thSense Design has been honoured in the 2018 Install Awards. The Install
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
Remote holiday specialists Off the Map Travel have created another of their mobile semi-transparent glamping
With the imminent arrival of spring across Europe and temperatures tentatively rising, the ephemeral Icehotel
An 18th-century restaurant and cafe in Venice’s historic St Mark’s Square has reopened following a
Cedar Fair has enjoyed a successful 2017, with revenue and income rising over the last
The National Railway Museum in York has said its £50m (US$67.6m, €56.7m) masterplan still is
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A Yorkshire eco-spa has created a 'snow garden' as part of its plans to attract
New rides and immersive entertainment are delivering record attendances and in-park spending for Cedar Fair,
Architects and masterplanners Chapman Taylor have completed a “game changing” leisure and retail destination in
Hospitality designer Bill Bensley has teamed up with Cambodian luxury boutique hotel group Shinta Mani
Morgan’s Wonderland is preparing for the launch of its new super-accessible waterpark, with the multi-million
The Vaults – a labyrinthine of tunnels beneath Waterloo Station in central London – will
Morgan’s Wonderland – the San Antonio-based theme park which caters specifically to the disabled –
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) and KPMG India has reported
Tick Tock Unlock, which operates a number of immersive escape room facilities in the UK,
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
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Wonderla news

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
X+Living have created a kids' activity centre in Shenzhen, China, that combines a mix of
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An opening date of 14 March 2020 has been announced for the enhanced Duplo Valley
Retail and leisure destination developer Intu is creating an €800m ($886m, £679m) resort on Spain's
Cartoon Network has revealed plans to open a new, immersive hotel experience to the public
Morgan's Wonderland, the completely wheelchair accessible theme park in San Antonio, Texas, has announced plans
Collidanielarchitetto 's design of the first venue outside Italy for restaurant chain VyTA is an
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Shanghai developer Shimao Property Holdings is to build a new Smurfs-themed destination in the Dream
The huge new theme park in Ankara, Turkey, that had been known as Ankapark has
The Science Museum in London has opened a new exhibition of paintings by British illustrator
Dr Marc Cohen, professor at Australia’s RMIT University and board member of the Global Wellness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Dutch fairytale-based theme park Efteling will transform into a “winter wonderland of twinkling lights, bonfires
The Shimao Wonderland InterContinental (IHG), the world’s first underground hotel, has opened in Songjiang, around
InterContinental Hotels Group’s long-awaited adventurous hotel, which will sit in a 328ft (100m)-deep quarry in
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Media server specialist 7thSense Design has been honoured in the 2018 Install Awards. The Install
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
Remote holiday specialists Off the Map Travel have created another of their mobile semi-transparent glamping
With the imminent arrival of spring across Europe and temperatures tentatively rising, the ephemeral Icehotel
An 18th-century restaurant and cafe in Venice’s historic St Mark’s Square has reopened following a
Cedar Fair has enjoyed a successful 2017, with revenue and income rising over the last
The National Railway Museum in York has said its £50m (US$67.6m, €56.7m) masterplan still is
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A Yorkshire eco-spa has created a 'snow garden' as part of its plans to attract
New rides and immersive entertainment are delivering record attendances and in-park spending for Cedar Fair,
Architects and masterplanners Chapman Taylor have completed a “game changing” leisure and retail destination in
Hospitality designer Bill Bensley has teamed up with Cambodian luxury boutique hotel group Shinta Mani
Morgan’s Wonderland is preparing for the launch of its new super-accessible waterpark, with the multi-million
The Vaults – a labyrinthine of tunnels beneath Waterloo Station in central London – will
Morgan’s Wonderland – the San Antonio-based theme park which caters specifically to the disabled –
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) and KPMG India has reported
Tick Tock Unlock, which operates a number of immersive escape room facilities in the UK,
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1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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,
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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