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Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Liseberg theme park in Sweden has confirmed the opening date for its new Grand Curiosa
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Elevate Arena
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay, US, has announced a series of projects and initiatives,
Triotech, a supplier and designer of interactive and immersive attractions, has announced a new partnership
Cartoon Network has revealed plans to open a new, immersive hotel experience to the public
It's been a busy, exciting and often inspiring year for David Rosenberg as IAAPA chair.
Jora Vision, a Netherlands-based attractions design firm, has won a competition to develop a museum
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Belgian theme park Bobbejaanland has opened a new themed area representing the park's largest-ever investment.
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
Formerly the Asian Attractions Expo, (AAE) the newly-rechristened IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA) takes its first
A new Simpsons-themed 4D theatre attraction has opened at Broadway at the Beach, an entertainment
Italian coaster designer and manufacturer Zamperla has revealed details of its involvement with Warner Bros.
Alton Towers has launched a new experience for the 2019 season. Called the Alton Towers
Renowned water ride manufacturer Polin has designed and installed a new water play structure at
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and
Madame Tussaud's Orlando has welcomed a new addition to its Justice League: A Call for
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
MK Themed Attractions has created the theming for the world's first ever Roller Ball attraction
Alterface has partnered with longtime collaborator Jora Vision to create a new interactive attraction at
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), Rocas & Design will exhibit its theming turnkey
Europa Park founder Roland Mack is looking to the future following the launch of the
Italian children’s theme park Leolandia is set to open the largest area it has ever
Valkyria – a steel dive coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard – has opened to
Madame Tussauds Sydney has opened Justice League™ A Call for Heroes following its successful launch
Madame Tussauds Orlando has unveiled a brand new walk-through attraction, Justice League ™ A Call
A second Cartoon Network waterpark is coming to Asia, with real-estate and hospitality investment company
The largest waterpark in Asia has opened its doors as part of a major resort
Bazyliszek (Basilisk) Alterface's next generation dark-ride has opened at Legendia theme park in Poland. Billed
Waterpark company Polin has released details of a major company restructure that will see the
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Interview
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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
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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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Specifier
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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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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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: 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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
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FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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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.
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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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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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theming news

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
German theme park Europa-Park has reopened its Geisterschloss (Ghost Castle) attraction following a complete redesign.
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Liseberg theme park in Sweden has confirmed the opening date for its new Grand Curiosa
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay, US, has announced a series of projects and initiatives,
Triotech, a supplier and designer of interactive and immersive attractions, has announced a new partnership
Cartoon Network has revealed plans to open a new, immersive hotel experience to the public
It's been a busy, exciting and often inspiring year for David Rosenberg as IAAPA chair.
Jora Vision, a Netherlands-based attractions design firm, has won a competition to develop a museum
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Belgian theme park Bobbejaanland has opened a new themed area representing the park's largest-ever investment.
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
Formerly the Asian Attractions Expo, (AAE) the newly-rechristened IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA) takes its first
A new Simpsons-themed 4D theatre attraction has opened at Broadway at the Beach, an entertainment
Italian coaster designer and manufacturer Zamperla has revealed details of its involvement with Warner Bros.
Alton Towers has launched a new experience for the 2019 season. Called the Alton Towers
Renowned water ride manufacturer Polin has designed and installed a new water play structure at
Three US theme parks acquired from EPR Properties last year are undergoing extensive enhancements and
Madame Tussaud's Orlando has welcomed a new addition to its Justice League: A Call for
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
MK Themed Attractions has created the theming for the world's first ever Roller Ball attraction
Alterface has partnered with longtime collaborator Jora Vision to create a new interactive attraction at
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), Rocas & Design will exhibit its theming turnkey
Europa Park founder Roland Mack is looking to the future following the launch of the
Italian children’s theme park Leolandia is set to open the largest area it has ever
Valkyria – a steel dive coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard – has opened to
Madame Tussauds Sydney has opened Justice League™ A Call for Heroes following its successful launch
Madame Tussauds Orlando has unveiled a brand new walk-through attraction, Justice League ™ A Call
A second Cartoon Network waterpark is coming to Asia, with real-estate and hospitality investment company
The largest waterpark in Asia has opened its doors as part of a major resort
Bazyliszek (Basilisk) Alterface's next generation dark-ride has opened at Legendia theme park in Poland. Billed
Waterpark company Polin has released details of a major company restructure that will see the
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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