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A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the

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

The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened

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

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Interview
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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Editor's letter
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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attraction news

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the

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

The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened

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

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
German rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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