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A new immersive experiential attraction is being planned for the famous Oxford Street in the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Squint/Opera, a London- and New York-based creative digital studio, has completed the final phase of
Super 78 Studios, a media-based attractions design firm based in Los Angeles, has partnered with
Disney fan event D23 in Anaheim became the setting for a raft of announcements by
Boutique studio operator Space Cycle has revealed plans to conquer the Chinese fitness market with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
At this year’s IAAPA Asia Attractions Expo, learn more about IDEATTACK’s masterplans and design work
SimEx-Iwerks has partnered with Talbot Films to create a new cinematic experience that takes guests
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
The Field Museum in Chicago, US, has partnered with Emmy and BAFTA award-winning media production
The world’s largest frame has opened in Dubai, offering a surreal and symbolic perspective of
Disney’s firework shows – a signature of the company’s parks and resorts – could soon
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors for Oscar award-winning visual effects company Framestore, have said
Oculus has teamed up with Oscar Award-winning visual effects specialists Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
The religious group building a controversial US$120m (€110m, £84m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky,
Experience designers Thinkwell Group have created a new 25,000sq ft (2,300sq m) addition to the
A new exhibition at the O2 Arena is using Oculus Rift to bring the Game
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The Noah’s Ark theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits
The US$100m (€73.5m, £59.7m), 45 acre Victorian-themed adventure park coming to Utah in 2015 has
The biblical theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits because
A controversial theme park development based around Noah’s Ark in Kentucky, US, has been denied
Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park set to open in Kentucky in 2016 has
Marriott Hotels is aiming to revolutionise the concept of travel through a virtual reality (VR)
Plans for a controversial US$120m (£71m, €86.5m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky, US, based
Officials in the US city of San Francisco are offering Star Wars creator George Lucas
A US$100m (€73.5m, £59.7m), 45 acre Victorian-themed adventure park is planned in Utah, US, to
Inviion 4 Senses Lounger © Hotel Tirolerhof An increasing number of guests today expect a
A Christian Group is looking to push ahead with plans for the construction of a
George Lucas, the creator of cinematic movie greats such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones,
The chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the annual alcohol duty escalator and will also cut
Image: The experience is themed on Transformers Transformers: The Ride-3D has signalled the launch of
Devon, UK-based drapes, starcloth, LED and visual effects specialists S+H Technical Support provided a 238m
The capsules on EDF Energy's London Eye have been fitted with state of the art
One of the most popular special attractions at Melbourne's Luna Park in recent years is
Australia-based live gaming equipment company Battlefield Sports will feature in television show The New Inventors
Merlin Entertainments has taken legal action against the operator of a new London attraction, accusing
A new visitor attraction will open at the London Bridge in the heart of the
The Al Areen Holding Company is set to complete the US$50m (£25.7m, 37.5m euro) water
The new dinner show experience on the Gold Coast, Warner Village Theme Park’s AUS$23m (£9.3m,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
We need to shout about what we're doing to tackle inequalities and get people living longer in better health
HCM magazine
Life lessons
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Show preview
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Tech
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Interview
Snap Fitness is looking for a new investor and with a goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028, has ambitious plans. The CEO of parent company Lift Brands speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Our fitness brand is something we can place centrally, finding opportunities for our brands to work together
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Explosion of passion for fitness at RiminiWellness 2024 and record success for Panatta
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness (30 May – 2 June 20204) – the largest fitness event in Italy – which this year exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

visual effects news

A new immersive experiential attraction is being planned for the famous Oxford Street in the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Squint/Opera, a London- and New York-based creative digital studio, has completed the final phase of
Super 78 Studios, a media-based attractions design firm based in Los Angeles, has partnered with
Disney fan event D23 in Anaheim became the setting for a raft of announcements by
Boutique studio operator Space Cycle has revealed plans to conquer the Chinese fitness market with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
At this year’s IAAPA Asia Attractions Expo, learn more about IDEATTACK’s masterplans and design work
SimEx-Iwerks has partnered with Talbot Films to create a new cinematic experience that takes guests
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
The Field Museum in Chicago, US, has partnered with Emmy and BAFTA award-winning media production
The world’s largest frame has opened in Dubai, offering a surreal and symbolic perspective of
Disney’s firework shows – a signature of the company’s parks and resorts – could soon
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors for Oscar award-winning visual effects company Framestore, have said
Oculus has teamed up with Oscar Award-winning visual effects specialists Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
The religious group building a controversial US$120m (€110m, £84m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky,
Experience designers Thinkwell Group have created a new 25,000sq ft (2,300sq m) addition to the
A new exhibition at the O2 Arena is using Oculus Rift to bring the Game
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The Noah’s Ark theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits
The US$100m (€73.5m, £59.7m), 45 acre Victorian-themed adventure park coming to Utah in 2015 has
The biblical theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits because
A controversial theme park development based around Noah’s Ark in Kentucky, US, has been denied
Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park set to open in Kentucky in 2016 has
Marriott Hotels is aiming to revolutionise the concept of travel through a virtual reality (VR)
Plans for a controversial US$120m (£71m, €86.5m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky, US, based
Officials in the US city of San Francisco are offering Star Wars creator George Lucas
A US$100m (€73.5m, £59.7m), 45 acre Victorian-themed adventure park is planned in Utah, US, to
Inviion 4 Senses Lounger © Hotel Tirolerhof An increasing number of guests today expect a
A Christian Group is looking to push ahead with plans for the construction of a
George Lucas, the creator of cinematic movie greats such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones,
The chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the annual alcohol duty escalator and will also cut
Image: The experience is themed on Transformers Transformers: The Ride-3D has signalled the launch of
Devon, UK-based drapes, starcloth, LED and visual effects specialists S+H Technical Support provided a 238m
The capsules on EDF Energy's London Eye have been fitted with state of the art
One of the most popular special attractions at Melbourne's Luna Park in recent years is
Australia-based live gaming equipment company Battlefield Sports will feature in television show The New Inventors
Merlin Entertainments has taken legal action against the operator of a new London attraction, accusing
A new visitor attraction will open at the London Bridge in the heart of the
The Al Areen Holding Company is set to complete the US$50m (£25.7m, 37.5m euro) water
The new dinner show experience on the Gold Coast, Warner Village Theme Park’s AUS$23m (£9.3m,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Our fitness brand is something we can place centrally, finding opportunities for our brands to work together
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Explosion of passion for fitness at RiminiWellness 2024 and record success for Panatta
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness (30 May – 2 June 20204) – the largest fitness event in Italy – which this year exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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