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

Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The upcoming Game of Thrones studio tour in Bambridge, Northern Ireland, will boost the country's
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
The English Premier League (EPL) is a major driver of inbound tourism into Britain –
Thailand-based Dusit International has made its debut in Qatar with the launch of the luxury
London mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a drive to promote London to visitors from other
The Cambodian resort city of Siem Reap could become home to a new US$70m (€61.6m,
A huge new theme park is set to open in this Turkish capital, Ankara, in
UK training provider the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has launched a new online course
UK hotels achieved the highest ever monthly total revenue per available room (trevpar) in July,
VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event, ExploreGB, is to be held
Tourist spending in Australia has grown by a huge AU$5.8bn (US$4.2bn, €3.7bn, £3.3bn), or 6
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for
Tate St Ives is the only leisure building to find its way onto the shortlist
Hyatt Hotels has opened the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl, complete
Holidaymakers could one day pay "significantly" more for flights in order to offset their carbon
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
“I Travel For” is the new message from VisitBritain, which this week launched its tourism
Last week, almost 250 spa professionals gathered in the Caucasus thermal springs region of Russia
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
A weaker pound and a number of high-profile events has contributed to UK hotels experiencing
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Thailand-based hospitality company Dusit International has signed a deal to manage the first internationally branded
With its natural landscape and temperate climate, the German island of Sylt – described as
Britain continues to be a must-see destination, after more people visited the UK from overseas
New statistics from VisitBritain show that in the first nine months of 2016, a record
12,300
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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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international visitors news

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

Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The upcoming Game of Thrones studio tour in Bambridge, Northern Ireland, will boost the country's
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
The English Premier League (EPL) is a major driver of inbound tourism into Britain –
Thailand-based Dusit International has made its debut in Qatar with the launch of the luxury
London mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a drive to promote London to visitors from other
The Cambodian resort city of Siem Reap could become home to a new US$70m (€61.6m,
A huge new theme park is set to open in this Turkish capital, Ankara, in
UK training provider the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has launched a new online course
UK hotels achieved the highest ever monthly total revenue per available room (trevpar) in July,
VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event, ExploreGB, is to be held
Tourist spending in Australia has grown by a huge AU$5.8bn (US$4.2bn, €3.7bn, £3.3bn), or 6
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for
Tate St Ives is the only leisure building to find its way onto the shortlist
Hyatt Hotels has opened the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl, complete
Holidaymakers could one day pay "significantly" more for flights in order to offset their carbon
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
“I Travel For” is the new message from VisitBritain, which this week launched its tourism
Last week, almost 250 spa professionals gathered in the Caucasus thermal springs region of Russia
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
A weaker pound and a number of high-profile events has contributed to UK hotels experiencing
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Thailand-based hospitality company Dusit International has signed a deal to manage the first internationally branded
With its natural landscape and temperate climate, the German island of Sylt – described as
Britain continues to be a must-see destination, after more people visited the UK from overseas
New statistics from VisitBritain show that in the first nine months of 2016, a record
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
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
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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