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The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
Calgary's Centennial Planetarium has reopened as a contemporary art gallery following a major CA$25m (US$18.9m,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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The Children's Science Center (CSC), an upcoming science centre in Sterling, Virginia, has received a
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
British astronaut Tim Peake has urged the UK government to invest more in science, education
Global Wellness Summit
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! Disney donates five million US
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Austrian AV integration firm Kraftwerk Living Technologies (Kraftwerk) has created a new LED Dome solution
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
The largest science centre in Germany has opened in Heilbronn, with four permanent exhibition galleries
A new cultural centre that incorporates an art museum, science centre, a book mall and
Destination Space, a directive from the UK Space Agency and the UK Association for Science
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and
Ground has been broken on a new US$5m (€4.36m, £3.81m) science centre in Charleston, West
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Renderings have been released for a new science centre and planetarium coming to Sacramento, California,
A new sport and science centre has opened its doors in Dublin, Ireland, containing more
South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center is to launch a fundraising campaign as it seeks
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been
Andreas Theve, park historian at the popular Grona Lund theme park in Stockholm, has urged
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Editor's letter
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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Insight
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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Talking point
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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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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science centre news

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
AnimaLive, a UK-based live character animation specialist, has launched Anima-AR, a new system that integrates
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
Calgary's Centennial Planetarium has reopened as a contemporary art gallery following a major CA$25m (US$18.9m,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry and Attractions Management has been there
The Children's Science Center (CSC), an upcoming science centre in Sterling, Virginia, has received a
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
British astronaut Tim Peake has urged the UK government to invest more in science, education
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! Disney donates five million US
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Austrian AV integration firm Kraftwerk Living Technologies (Kraftwerk) has created a new LED Dome solution
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
The largest science centre in Germany has opened in Heilbronn, with four permanent exhibition galleries
A new cultural centre that incorporates an art museum, science centre, a book mall and
Destination Space, a directive from the UK Space Agency and the UK Association for Science
Ground has been broken in Turkey on what is expected to become the largest science
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and
Ground has been broken on a new US$5m (€4.36m, £3.81m) science centre in Charleston, West
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Renderings have been released for a new science centre and planetarium coming to Sacramento, California,
A new sport and science centre has opened its doors in Dublin, Ireland, containing more
South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center is to launch a fundraising campaign as it seeks
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
A proposed £4.7m (US$6.1m, €5.3m) renovation of Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland has been
Andreas Theve, park historian at the popular Grona Lund theme park in Stockholm, has urged
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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