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Theme Park news

Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Europa-Park is preparing for the launch of a new restaurant which will literally offer guests
Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be honoured at the IAAPA Expo Europe, being held in London
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
The Aussie World theme park on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has launched its first rollercoaster. The
Wake The Tiger - described as the world's first 'amazement park' - has opened its
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Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Liseberg theme park in Sweden has confirmed the opening date for its new Grand Curiosa
French theme park and zoo, Le Pal, has launched its first interactive, media-based ride. Called
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and
Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Florida, US will open the world's fastest and steepest
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Three themed attraction design and creation companies have collaborated to create a new dark ride
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
Entertainment destination Atlantis Dubai has chosen Vantage’s smart software platform to help it deliver a
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia, US, will launch a 4D roller coaster in 2022,
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, has announced its partnership with the
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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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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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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 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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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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.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Theme Park news

Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Europa-Park is preparing for the launch of a new restaurant which will literally offer guests
Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be honoured at the IAAPA Expo Europe, being held in London
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
The Aussie World theme park on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has launched its first rollercoaster. The
Wake The Tiger - described as the world's first 'amazement park' - has opened its
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Liseberg theme park in Sweden has confirmed the opening date for its new Grand Curiosa
French theme park and zoo, Le Pal, has launched its first interactive, media-based ride. Called
Experiential design firms The Hettema Group and Themespace have merged to create a new company
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Engineering group TAIT has announced plans to acquire Thinkwell Group, the global experience design and
Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Florida, US will open the world's fastest and steepest
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Three themed attraction design and creation companies have collaborated to create a new dark ride
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
Entertainment destination Atlantis Dubai has chosen Vantage’s smart software platform to help it deliver a
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia, US, will launch a 4D roller coaster in 2022,
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, has announced its partnership with the
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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 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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
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
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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