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Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers

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

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Non-profit organisation, Ryman Arts, has appointed Christian Lachel, chief creative officer of BRC Imagination Arts,
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Life Lessons
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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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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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
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disney news

Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers

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

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Non-profit organisation, Ryman Arts, has appointed Christian Lachel, chief creative officer of BRC Imagination Arts,
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney’s Imagineers have created a brand new boutique retreat named Tenaya Stone Spa, opening 16
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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