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California news

Ripley Entertainment has announced plans to open a Believe It or Not! museum in China
Californian waterpark operator Raging Waters is reportedly being sued for negligence following a waterslide incident
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has opened a new interactive play structure at its
Marriott International is set to open its second Renaissance ClubSport resort in Aliso Viejo, California,
Live Nation, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter, is to acquire House of Blues Entertainment (HOB),
The famous Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride that inspired the movie of the same
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Theme park operator Cedar Fair has announced the completion of its US$1.24bn (£670m, 970m euro)
A £1m new urban spa called Amala opened on 24 June at the Hyatt Regency
Six Flags, the US-based theme park operator, is exploring the “potential strategic options” for six
Universal Parks & Resorts has revamped the studio tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood in
Leisure Entertainment Consultancy (LEC) in Long Beach, California, US, has teamed up with local mall
A 15 acre (6 hectare) family waterpark is to open in Temecula, California, US. Owner
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Cedar Fair – a US-based owner and operator of amusement parks and waterparks – has
Marriott International has unveiled the US$70m (£37.5m, 55m euro) renovation of its Newport Beach Hotel
Marriott International has unveiled the US$70m (£37.5m, 55m euro) renovation of the Newport Beach Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is set to develop a 173-bedroom resort on Northstar Mountain in
Entertainment company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is to build a Hollywood-style theme park in the South Korean
Starwood Capital has announced plans to launch a new international luxury brand called the Crillon.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
George Millay, the US theme park entrepreneur who has been credited with creating two major
With only five weeks to go, yet again, Sibec Asia is pleased to announce the
US-based Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has reportedly held talks with investment group Blackstone regarding the
Work is well underway on the construction of the new California Academy of Sciences –
A US$200m (£114m, 165m euro) theme park is being developed in Jeju, Korea, based around
Glasgow has been named as one of the world’s top 10 destinations for 2006 by
The observation deck at the top of the 70-story-high Rockefeller Center in New York, US
Eric Levine believes that there are many similarities between a spa business and a fitness
The Iron Grip Barbell Company recently outfitted the US Olympic Team's fitness facility in Torino,
Steiner Leisure, which owns the Mandara Spa brand, has signed a contract to build and
Marriott International has announced plans to develop 15 Renaissance ClubSport sites in the US within
The Sofitel hotel in Los Angeles, US, is to benefit from a US$35m (£19.2m, 28.5m
The total economic loss from Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding in New Orleans is
Conrad Hotels’ first property in Japan – the Conrad Tokyo – features a 1,400sq m
Azzura – a community residence set along the harbour in Marina del Rey, California –
Up to 50 grey whales could be flown from California to Cumbria under a plan
American investment firm Blackstone Group has acquired the Legoland theme parks portfolio from its owner,
A recent survey conducted by business magazine Forbes named the top 10 ‘most fun’ theme
CityPass, the US-based company which creates discount booklets for attractions, is to expand its Southern
A yearling great white shark that went on temporary display at a US aquarium prompted
On 13 June, a four-year-old boy collapsed on a ride at Walt Disney World Florida,
The five-star Rancho Valencia resort in Santa Fe, California, US, has announced that construction on
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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 people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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

California news

Ripley Entertainment has announced plans to open a Believe It or Not! museum in China
Californian waterpark operator Raging Waters is reportedly being sued for negligence following a waterslide incident
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has opened a new interactive play structure at its
Marriott International is set to open its second Renaissance ClubSport resort in Aliso Viejo, California,
Live Nation, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter, is to acquire House of Blues Entertainment (HOB),
The famous Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride that inspired the movie of the same
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Theme park operator Cedar Fair has announced the completion of its US$1.24bn (£670m, 970m euro)
A £1m new urban spa called Amala opened on 24 June at the Hyatt Regency
Six Flags, the US-based theme park operator, is exploring the “potential strategic options” for six
Universal Parks & Resorts has revamped the studio tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood in
Leisure Entertainment Consultancy (LEC) in Long Beach, California, US, has teamed up with local mall
A 15 acre (6 hectare) family waterpark is to open in Temecula, California, US. Owner
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Cedar Fair – a US-based owner and operator of amusement parks and waterparks – has
Marriott International has unveiled the US$70m (£37.5m, 55m euro) renovation of its Newport Beach Hotel
Marriott International has unveiled the US$70m (£37.5m, 55m euro) renovation of the Newport Beach Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is set to develop a 173-bedroom resort on Northstar Mountain in
Entertainment company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is to build a Hollywood-style theme park in the South Korean
Starwood Capital has announced plans to launch a new international luxury brand called the Crillon.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
George Millay, the US theme park entrepreneur who has been credited with creating two major
With only five weeks to go, yet again, Sibec Asia is pleased to announce the
US-based Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has reportedly held talks with investment group Blackstone regarding the
Work is well underway on the construction of the new California Academy of Sciences –
A US$200m (£114m, 165m euro) theme park is being developed in Jeju, Korea, based around
Glasgow has been named as one of the world’s top 10 destinations for 2006 by
The observation deck at the top of the 70-story-high Rockefeller Center in New York, US
Eric Levine believes that there are many similarities between a spa business and a fitness
The Iron Grip Barbell Company recently outfitted the US Olympic Team's fitness facility in Torino,
Steiner Leisure, which owns the Mandara Spa brand, has signed a contract to build and
Marriott International has announced plans to develop 15 Renaissance ClubSport sites in the US within
The Sofitel hotel in Los Angeles, US, is to benefit from a US$35m (£19.2m, 28.5m
The total economic loss from Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding in New Orleans is
Conrad Hotels’ first property in Japan – the Conrad Tokyo – features a 1,400sq m
Azzura – a community residence set along the harbour in Marina del Rey, California –
Up to 50 grey whales could be flown from California to Cumbria under a plan
American investment firm Blackstone Group has acquired the Legoland theme parks portfolio from its owner,
A recent survey conducted by business magazine Forbes named the top 10 ‘most fun’ theme
CityPass, the US-based company which creates discount booklets for attractions, is to expand its Southern
A yearling great white shark that went on temporary display at a US aquarium prompted
On 13 June, a four-year-old boy collapsed on a ride at Walt Disney World Florida,
The five-star Rancho Valencia resort in Santa Fe, California, US, has announced that construction on
1276 - 1300 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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 people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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