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Shanghai news

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Wutopia Lab have transformed a former church in China into a 388sq m (4,176sq ft)
The coronavirus has now forced the closure of all of Disney's theme parks in Asia,
SeaWorld has seen "no discernible impact" stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, according to company CEO
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The rapidly expanding Six Senses business, recently acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Steven Holl Architects have topped out the Shanghai Cofco Cultural and Health Center, which is
Disney has predicted that the coronavirus outbreak will cost its parks division an estimated US$280m
International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
RMJM Shanghai has won a competition to design a monument for the Hengyang in Hunan
An immersive Octonauts experience is set to launch in June 2020 at Sea Life Shanghai,
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Art collective teamLab, working with Sands Resorts Macao, are set to open a museum of
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Shanghai Disney Resort has commenced construction of its second major expansion site since opening in
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Mecanoo have been among the winners at the INSIDE World
Geoff Chutter, president and CEO of WhiteWater, has won Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneur of
The long-proposed US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.9bn) theme park at Hwaseong, 45km (30mi) from South Korea's capital
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Art collective teamLab have launched their second digital-only Borderless museum, described as "a world made
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its annual Thea awards, with
Heatherwick Studio have released new images of its 300,000sq m (3,230,000sq ft) mixed-use development 1000
Shanghai's West Bund Museum, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, has opened to the public as
Shanghai is to become a major theme park destination, with a proposed new Legoland park,
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Sangha Retreat by Octave has appointed John Reed as chief operating officer. Originally from the
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Lagotronics will be
Dream Bund, a new theme park and movie studio has opened its first phase in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Dynamic Attractions has announced that Jialong Parks has signed a Letter of Intent that will
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Clip 'n
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), DreamCraft is
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Huss Park
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), JRA is
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), AV system
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At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Zamperla will
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Triotech, the
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Vekoma will
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Holovis and
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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
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Shanghai news

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Wutopia Lab have transformed a former church in China into a 388sq m (4,176sq ft)
The coronavirus has now forced the closure of all of Disney's theme parks in Asia,
SeaWorld has seen "no discernible impact" stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, according to company CEO
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The rapidly expanding Six Senses business, recently acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Steven Holl Architects have topped out the Shanghai Cofco Cultural and Health Center, which is
Disney has predicted that the coronavirus outbreak will cost its parks division an estimated US$280m
International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
RMJM Shanghai has won a competition to design a monument for the Hengyang in Hunan
An immersive Octonauts experience is set to launch in June 2020 at Sea Life Shanghai,
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Art collective teamLab, working with Sands Resorts Macao, are set to open a museum of
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Shanghai Disney Resort has commenced construction of its second major expansion site since opening in
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Mecanoo have been among the winners at the INSIDE World
Geoff Chutter, president and CEO of WhiteWater, has won Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneur of
The long-proposed US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.9bn) theme park at Hwaseong, 45km (30mi) from South Korea's capital
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Art collective teamLab have launched their second digital-only Borderless museum, described as "a world made
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its annual Thea awards, with
Heatherwick Studio have released new images of its 300,000sq m (3,230,000sq ft) mixed-use development 1000
Shanghai's West Bund Museum, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, has opened to the public as
Shanghai is to become a major theme park destination, with a proposed new Legoland park,
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Sangha Retreat by Octave has appointed John Reed as chief operating officer. Originally from the
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Lagotronics will be
Dream Bund, a new theme park and movie studio has opened its first phase in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Dynamic Attractions has announced that Jialong Parks has signed a Letter of Intent that will
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Clip 'n
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), DreamCraft is
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Huss Park
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), JRA is
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At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Lagotronics Projects
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Zamperla will
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Triotech, the
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At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), Holovis and
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
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Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
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