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The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
SeaWorld will be the next attraction to open on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, according to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Clymb Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is
The French cruise company Ponant has partnered with the Musée du Louvre to create two
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
Sultan Al Dhaheri, the executive director for Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, has
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The largest theme park development coming to the Middle East this year has been set
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
HOK has been selected to design the first-ever multi-purpose arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
Miral – the developer behind Abu Dhabi’s new Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
The drive to make Yas Island one of the world’s top leisure and entertainment destination
Yas Island’s Ferrari World is receiving investment of AED700m (US$190.6m, €178m, £153m) for developments of
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
Long-touted plans for a Universal Studios theme park in Dubai have been officially scrapped, after
Yas Island – the US$40bn (€36.8bn, £32.8bn) island project in Abu Dhabi – is launching
A US$1bn (€882m, £698m) Warner Bros theme park on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has been
Cipriani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is hosting an elegant Sail & Dine experience that
Plans are progressing for a new Warner Bros theme park in Abu Dhabi, as the
The Middle East is a hotbed of activity for theme parks, waterparks and tourist attractions,
Anantara is to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates with its first Dubai
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has opened its latest attraction, US$245m (180m euro, £155m) waterpark Yas
Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, has announced it will open its doors
Image: The park will spread across 15 hectares Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first
The first Ferrari World opened in Abu Dhabi in 2010 Plans to develop the world's
WhiteWater West has been commissioned to supply and manufacture 12 of 14 complexes for the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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12,300
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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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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
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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
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yas island news

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
SeaWorld will be the next attraction to open on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, according to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Clymb Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is
The French cruise company Ponant has partnered with the Musée du Louvre to create two
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
Sultan Al Dhaheri, the executive director for Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, has
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The largest theme park development coming to the Middle East this year has been set
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
HOK has been selected to design the first-ever multi-purpose arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
Miral – the developer behind Abu Dhabi’s new Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
The drive to make Yas Island one of the world’s top leisure and entertainment destination
Yas Island’s Ferrari World is receiving investment of AED700m (US$190.6m, €178m, £153m) for developments of
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
Long-touted plans for a Universal Studios theme park in Dubai have been officially scrapped, after
Yas Island – the US$40bn (€36.8bn, £32.8bn) island project in Abu Dhabi – is launching
A US$1bn (€882m, £698m) Warner Bros theme park on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has been
Cipriani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is hosting an elegant Sail & Dine experience that
Plans are progressing for a new Warner Bros theme park in Abu Dhabi, as the
The Middle East is a hotbed of activity for theme parks, waterparks and tourist attractions,
Anantara is to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates with its first Dubai
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has opened its latest attraction, US$245m (180m euro, £155m) waterpark Yas
Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first waterpark, has announced it will open its doors
Image: The park will spread across 15 hectares Yas Waterworld, marketed as Abu Dhabi's first
The first Ferrari World opened in Abu Dhabi in 2010 Plans to develop the world's
WhiteWater West has been commissioned to supply and manufacture 12 of 14 complexes for the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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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