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This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
The Chinese visitor attractions market is set to bounce back from the pandemic with significant
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Enlight Media, one of China's largest publicly-traded media groups, has revealed plans to create a
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
Simworx, a UK-based dynamic media-based attractions manufacturer, has appointed Mark Whittaker to the role of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Zamperla will
Mattel has announced plans to open a string of interactive family entertainment centres around the
SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha has revealed more details about its failed China projects, after its
SeaWorld has terminated agreements with its major shareholder for park exclusivity and design in China,
Ardent Leisure Group, owner of the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint theme parks in Australia,
French wine museum Hameau Dubœuf is to get a new immersive experience courtesy of Dutch
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A “world-class”, £300m (US$376.2m, €330,9m) visitor attraction based on Swiss author Erich Von Däniken’s Chariots
Spanish Operator Parques Reunidos has launched its latest new attraction – an aquarium in Madrid.
The newest venue of Oxygen Freejumping has opened at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
SeaWorld has quashed rumours of a planned expansion into China, with the operator saying it
Things are looking up for DXB Entertainments, after the operator reported more than 1.4 million
Simworx is set to expand its product outreach into the museum and visitor centre markets
Australia’s largest theme park operator Village Roadshow has launched a new venture, expanding its attractions
Cirque du Soleil, the world renowned acrobatic circus, is increasing its presence in the attractions
A second Cartoon Network waterpark is coming to Asia, with real-estate and hospitality investment company
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Almost a year on from the launch of its multi-billion pound theme park and resort
To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 26th birthday Sega has launched Sonic Baby Air Hockey, a
A brand new waterpark has opened in Surat, India, the first phase of the multi-million-dollar
Ryan Harmon, president and chief creative officer of Zeitgeist Design + Production, has revealed new
The Locker Network has chosen Betson Enterprises as distributor of its keyless electronic lockers for
Hello Kitty is coming to Vietnam’s capital in the shape of a new multi-million dollar
Rixos Hotels’ 64-hectare (158-acre) Land of Legends theme park in Antalya, Turkey, will add a
Climbing wall manufacturer Walltopia has announced its latest project, an innovative adventure hub set to
Viacom is teaming up with Parques Reunidos to bring the first Nickelodeon FECs to Europe,
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Mumbai-based virtual reality games developer Smaaash debuted its Finger Coaster innovation at the IAAPA attractions
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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family entertainment centre news

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
The Chinese visitor attractions market is set to bounce back from the pandemic with significant
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Enlight Media, one of China's largest publicly-traded media groups, has revealed plans to create a
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
Simworx, a UK-based dynamic media-based attractions manufacturer, has appointed Mark Whittaker to the role of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Zamperla will
Mattel has announced plans to open a string of interactive family entertainment centres around the
SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha has revealed more details about its failed China projects, after its
SeaWorld has terminated agreements with its major shareholder for park exclusivity and design in China,
Ardent Leisure Group, owner of the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint theme parks in Australia,
French wine museum Hameau Dubœuf is to get a new immersive experience courtesy of Dutch
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A “world-class”, £300m (US$376.2m, €330,9m) visitor attraction based on Swiss author Erich Von Däniken’s Chariots
Spanish Operator Parques Reunidos has launched its latest new attraction – an aquarium in Madrid.
The newest venue of Oxygen Freejumping has opened at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
SeaWorld has quashed rumours of a planned expansion into China, with the operator saying it
Things are looking up for DXB Entertainments, after the operator reported more than 1.4 million
Simworx is set to expand its product outreach into the museum and visitor centre markets
Australia’s largest theme park operator Village Roadshow has launched a new venture, expanding its attractions
Cirque du Soleil, the world renowned acrobatic circus, is increasing its presence in the attractions
A second Cartoon Network waterpark is coming to Asia, with real-estate and hospitality investment company
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Almost a year on from the launch of its multi-billion pound theme park and resort
To celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 26th birthday Sega has launched Sonic Baby Air Hockey, a
A brand new waterpark has opened in Surat, India, the first phase of the multi-million-dollar
Ryan Harmon, president and chief creative officer of Zeitgeist Design + Production, has revealed new
The Locker Network has chosen Betson Enterprises as distributor of its keyless electronic lockers for
Hello Kitty is coming to Vietnam’s capital in the shape of a new multi-million dollar
Rixos Hotels’ 64-hectare (158-acre) Land of Legends theme park in Antalya, Turkey, will add a
Climbing wall manufacturer Walltopia has announced its latest project, an innovative adventure hub set to
Viacom is teaming up with Parques Reunidos to bring the first Nickelodeon FECs to Europe,
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Mumbai-based virtual reality games developer Smaaash debuted its Finger Coaster innovation at the IAAPA attractions
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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
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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