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WhiteWater news

The World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) annual gathering of water leisure professionals took place at West
Waterpark industry veteran Tim Mow has been named vice president of Development and Technical Services
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), WhiteWater West will launch No Boundaries, an innovative
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Five hot springs destinations in western Colorado, US have come together to form the Colorado
Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is to step down from her position and take
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
WhiteWater West’ innovative Slideboarding experience was awarded a Thea Award for its pioneering technology. This
Australia’s first “Active Lifestyle” project is coming closer to reality, with the Sunshine Coast Council
Ambitious US$100m (€94.1m, £80.2m) plans have been submitted to Kentucky’s Department of Tourism to develop
Paul Chutter, chief business development officer at WhiteWater West, has said the cruise industry is
Often when people think of conservation, they think about exotic animals from faraway places –
Australia’s Dreamworld will reopen to the public on 10 December following an accident in October
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Waterpark design and manufacture firm WhiteWater West launched a “first-of-its-kind” slide during the IAAPA Attractions
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of its annual Thea awards at the
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island’s record-breaking Massiv watercoaster has been named winner of this year’s Leading Edge
Sanad Capital, the investment group planning a AU$400m (US$302m, €271m, £245.6m) “active lifestyle” destination in
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
Neil Balnaves, Ardent Leisure chair and non-executive chair, will step down from his role in
Ardent Leisure is planning significant investment in its entertainment ventures after offloading its health club
Newly opened waterpark Texas Typhoon in Katy, Texas, has been fitted with electronic lockers by
Qatar’s Aqua Park has unveiled its latest new experience, the Stingray surf machine - a
The New York-based Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has started work on a US$45m (€40.3m, £34.2m)
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
Massiv - the newest attraction at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Texas - has been outfitted
WhiteWater has installed two new slides at Sun City Resort by Sun International in South
India’s largest theme park operator Wonderla Holidays has started work on a fourth park in
Typhoon Texas – an under-development US$45m (€41.2m, £31.1m) waterpark in Katy, Texas – is preparing
Carowinds in Charlotte, US, has debuted its giant new waterpark to the public, with Carolina
Southeast Asia’s largest waterpark is on course for a big future as the US$46m (€40.8m,
A new waterpark, Wet N Joy, has opened its doors to the public in Lonavala,
Australian operator Ardent Leisure, which owns Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, AMF Bowling centres and a
Schlitterbahn has announced record-breaking plans to build the world’s tallest watercoaster at its park in
FlowRider and WhiteWater have developed the WaveOz - a never-ending surfing wave. The WaveOz (pronounced
An under-development US$45m (€41.2m, £31.1m) waterpark in Katy, Texas, has been set an opening date
WhiteWater West has named waterpark veteran and television host Chris Perry as the company’s new
W Hotels Worldwide has today (20 January) announced it will open its first alpine retreat
Mission Hills Haikou has announced plans to bring China’s first Wet’n’Wild waterpark to the resort
Joe Kneip Park of North Las Vegas, US, had a complete makeover with AquaSpray toys
As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest
Carowinds is reinventing its waterpark in the latest chapter of the theme park’s US$50m-plus (£32m,
12,300
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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
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Everyone's talking about
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
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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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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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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
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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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
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
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WhiteWater news

The World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) annual gathering of water leisure professionals took place at West
Waterpark industry veteran Tim Mow has been named vice president of Development and Technical Services
At this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), WhiteWater West will launch No Boundaries, an innovative
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Five hot springs destinations in western Colorado, US have come together to form the Colorado
Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is to step down from her position and take
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
WhiteWater West’ innovative Slideboarding experience was awarded a Thea Award for its pioneering technology. This
Australia’s first “Active Lifestyle” project is coming closer to reality, with the Sunshine Coast Council
Ambitious US$100m (€94.1m, £80.2m) plans have been submitted to Kentucky’s Department of Tourism to develop
Paul Chutter, chief business development officer at WhiteWater West, has said the cruise industry is
Often when people think of conservation, they think about exotic animals from faraway places –
Australia’s Dreamworld will reopen to the public on 10 December following an accident in October
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Waterpark design and manufacture firm WhiteWater West launched a “first-of-its-kind” slide during the IAAPA Attractions
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of its annual Thea awards at the
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island’s record-breaking Massiv watercoaster has been named winner of this year’s Leading Edge
Sanad Capital, the investment group planning a AU$400m (US$302m, €271m, £245.6m) “active lifestyle” destination in
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
Neil Balnaves, Ardent Leisure chair and non-executive chair, will step down from his role in
Ardent Leisure is planning significant investment in its entertainment ventures after offloading its health club
Newly opened waterpark Texas Typhoon in Katy, Texas, has been fitted with electronic lockers by
Qatar’s Aqua Park has unveiled its latest new experience, the Stingray surf machine - a
The New York-based Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has started work on a US$45m (€40.3m, £34.2m)
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
Massiv - the newest attraction at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Texas - has been outfitted
WhiteWater has installed two new slides at Sun City Resort by Sun International in South
India’s largest theme park operator Wonderla Holidays has started work on a fourth park in
Typhoon Texas – an under-development US$45m (€41.2m, £31.1m) waterpark in Katy, Texas – is preparing
Carowinds in Charlotte, US, has debuted its giant new waterpark to the public, with Carolina
Southeast Asia’s largest waterpark is on course for a big future as the US$46m (€40.8m,
A new waterpark, Wet N Joy, has opened its doors to the public in Lonavala,
Australian operator Ardent Leisure, which owns Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, AMF Bowling centres and a
Schlitterbahn has announced record-breaking plans to build the world’s tallest watercoaster at its park in
FlowRider and WhiteWater have developed the WaveOz - a never-ending surfing wave. The WaveOz (pronounced
An under-development US$45m (€41.2m, £31.1m) waterpark in Katy, Texas, has been set an opening date
WhiteWater West has named waterpark veteran and television host Chris Perry as the company’s new
W Hotels Worldwide has today (20 January) announced it will open its first alpine retreat
Mission Hills Haikou has announced plans to bring China’s first Wet’n’Wild waterpark to the resort
Joe Kneip Park of North Las Vegas, US, had a complete makeover with AquaSpray toys
As it continues on its journey to become the world’s largest tourism entity, China’s largest
Carowinds is reinventing its waterpark in the latest chapter of the theme park’s US$50m-plus (£32m,
41 - 80 of 12,300
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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