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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: 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.
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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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