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Fantawild has opened its fourth Chinese theme park in a little over two months, with
Dreamland – the heritage theme park in Margate, England – has confirmed the reappointment of
The first Disney Imaginations Shanghai Design Competition has come to its conclusion, with students across
The David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary is set to undergo a £5.3m (US$7m, €6m) expansion, new
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Scott A Lukas, a cultural anthropologist and attractions expert, has released a new book that
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme
The Dubai Municipality and Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are backing a brand new attractions summit,
In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to
Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Heritage theme park Dreamland is about to unveil its new Only Fools and Horses exhibition
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Syx Automations Ltd were chosen in 2015 to provide the ticketing and membership software for
The Central Museum in Utrecht, Dolfinarium in Harderwijk and Continium in Kerkrade have selected Syx
The Scenic Railway – the premier attraction of heritage theme park Dreamland – has finally
Following the launch of heritage theme park Dreamland in Margate last month 11 years after
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Following an 11-year campaign to save a heritage theme park in Margate, Kent, UK, Dreamland
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Syx Automations has been selected to provide ticketing and membership software at a revamped and
Britain’s oldest rollercoaster already has a storied past, and it suffered yet another setback during
With her legions of Chinese fans, it wasn’t going to be long before Hello Kitty
After 11 years of campaigning, Margate's community can finally believe the fight to save Dreamland
The annual Visitor Attraction Conference (VAC) has kicked-off today (9 October) at the Queen Elizabeth
Indonesia’s Ancol Dreamland theme park in Jakarta has revealed plans to launch a brand new
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is about to gain a “world class” international theme park
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out at the soon-to-be-refurbished Dreamland in Margate, Kent.
The first theme park at China’s Wanda Cultural Tourism City development is now scheduled to
An operating company is being sought for a £10m ($16.8m, €12.2m) heritage theme park in
The Turner Contemporary in Margate – a gallery dedicated to the life of 19th century
Wyndham Worldwide, the holding company for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it has
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Hemingway Design has been appointed to design the new Dreamland theme park in Margate, Kent.
Thanet District Council has received approval from the communities and local government secretary for the
Image: Dreamland will become a major new attraction Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet
Assael Architecture has unveiled its vision for the future of Dreamland Margate in Kent as
A public inquiry into Thanet District Council's (TDC) bid to acquire Margate's Dreamland site through
The redevelopment of Lews Castle in Stornoway, Scotland, has been confirmed among three UK heritage
Thanet District Council (TDC) has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Phillip Mills

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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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Research
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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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dreamland news

Fantawild has opened its fourth Chinese theme park in a little over two months, with
Dreamland – the heritage theme park in Margate, England – has confirmed the reappointment of
The first Disney Imaginations Shanghai Design Competition has come to its conclusion, with students across
The David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary is set to undergo a £5.3m (US$7m, €6m) expansion, new
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in
Wang Jianlin’s public feud with Disney continues to heat up with the Wanda chair’s latest
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Scott A Lukas, a cultural anthropologist and attractions expert, has released a new book that
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme
The Dubai Municipality and Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are backing a brand new attractions summit,
In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to
Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Heritage theme park Dreamland is about to unveil its new Only Fools and Horses exhibition
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Syx Automations Ltd were chosen in 2015 to provide the ticketing and membership software for
The Central Museum in Utrecht, Dolfinarium in Harderwijk and Continium in Kerkrade have selected Syx
The Scenic Railway – the premier attraction of heritage theme park Dreamland – has finally
Following the launch of heritage theme park Dreamland in Margate last month 11 years after
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Following an 11-year campaign to save a heritage theme park in Margate, Kent, UK, Dreamland
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Syx Automations has been selected to provide ticketing and membership software at a revamped and
Britain’s oldest rollercoaster already has a storied past, and it suffered yet another setback during
With her legions of Chinese fans, it wasn’t going to be long before Hello Kitty
After 11 years of campaigning, Margate's community can finally believe the fight to save Dreamland
The annual Visitor Attraction Conference (VAC) has kicked-off today (9 October) at the Queen Elizabeth
Indonesia’s Ancol Dreamland theme park in Jakarta has revealed plans to launch a brand new
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is about to gain a “world class” international theme park
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out at the soon-to-be-refurbished Dreamland in Margate, Kent.
The first theme park at China’s Wanda Cultural Tourism City development is now scheduled to
An operating company is being sought for a £10m ($16.8m, €12.2m) heritage theme park in
The Turner Contemporary in Margate – a gallery dedicated to the life of 19th century
Wyndham Worldwide, the holding company for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it has
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Hemingway Design has been appointed to design the new Dreamland theme park in Margate, Kent.
Thanet District Council has received approval from the communities and local government secretary for the
Image: Dreamland will become a major new attraction Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet
Assael Architecture has unveiled its vision for the future of Dreamland Margate in Kent as
A public inquiry into Thanet District Council's (TDC) bid to acquire Margate's Dreamland site through
The redevelopment of Lews Castle in Stornoway, Scotland, has been confirmed among three UK heritage
Thanet District Council (TDC) has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland
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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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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