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cultural tourism news

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
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
The Ritz-Carlton will open a location in Nikko, Japan in 2020, set amid a Unesco
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Former Ocean Park CEO Tom Mehrmann will play a lead role in the development of
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) and Emirates Heritage Club have signed a
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
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been named an
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Universal Studios has broken ground on its largest ever theme park project – a CN¥50bn
The relationship between music and the UK's tourism economy will be explored at a conference
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
Media technology specialist 7th Sense has created a series of visual experiences for the Nanchang
Lanzarote’s Museo Atlantico, Europe’s first underwater art museum, is preparing to open 12 metres below
Universal’s C¥50bn US$7.85bn (€6.93bn, £5bn) largest theme park ever will open in China in 2019,
London has been named the world’s most popular tourist destination for the second year running,
Malaysian property developer Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB), has won the right to build the
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has outlined plans to boost cultural tourism in the UK
The inaugural Cold Water Island Tourism conference kicked off on the Scottish Isle of Arran
A RMB5bn (US$800m, €706m, £530m) Russian-themed amusement park will open in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, in
UNWTO and UNESCO are, for the first time, to bring ministers of tourism and culture
Plans are in the works to build a cultural tourism site in an attempt to
The trend for new theme parks in China has continued with the announcement of the
The first theme park at China’s Wanda Cultural Tourism City development is now scheduled to
Armenia aims to boost its foreign tourism numbers by 10 per cent in 2014, by
A Chinese theme park, located in the landlocked province of Sichuan, has revealed plans to
The government has launched a new funding initiative aimed at boosting cultural tourism in England.
Arts Council England and VisitEngland have joined forces in order to boost cultural tourism across
UK's national tourism agency VisitBritain has announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding
A new independent report carried out on behalf of the States of Guernsey has uncovered
The development of new sports venues and increased visitor numbers have been included as part
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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cultural tourism news

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
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
The Ritz-Carlton will open a location in Nikko, Japan in 2020, set amid a Unesco
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Former Ocean Park CEO Tom Mehrmann will play a lead role in the development of
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) and Emirates Heritage Club have signed a
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
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been named an
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Universal Studios has broken ground on its largest ever theme park project – a CN¥50bn
The relationship between music and the UK's tourism economy will be explored at a conference
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
Media technology specialist 7th Sense has created a series of visual experiences for the Nanchang
Lanzarote’s Museo Atlantico, Europe’s first underwater art museum, is preparing to open 12 metres below
Universal’s C¥50bn US$7.85bn (€6.93bn, £5bn) largest theme park ever will open in China in 2019,
London has been named the world’s most popular tourist destination for the second year running,
Malaysian property developer Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB), has won the right to build the
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has outlined plans to boost cultural tourism in the UK
The inaugural Cold Water Island Tourism conference kicked off on the Scottish Isle of Arran
A RMB5bn (US$800m, €706m, £530m) Russian-themed amusement park will open in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, in
UNWTO and UNESCO are, for the first time, to bring ministers of tourism and culture
Plans are in the works to build a cultural tourism site in an attempt to
The trend for new theme parks in China has continued with the announcement of the
The first theme park at China’s Wanda Cultural Tourism City development is now scheduled to
Armenia aims to boost its foreign tourism numbers by 10 per cent in 2014, by
A Chinese theme park, located in the landlocked province of Sichuan, has revealed plans to
The government has launched a new funding initiative aimed at boosting cultural tourism in England.
Arts Council England and VisitEngland have joined forces in order to boost cultural tourism across
UK's national tourism agency VisitBritain has announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding
A new independent report carried out on behalf of the States of Guernsey has uncovered
The development of new sports venues and increased visitor numbers have been included as part
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HCM promotional features
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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