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bankruptcy news

US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a stock repurchase plan that
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has completed its acquisition of 171 Bally Total Fitness
Entrepreneur Donald Trump is vying to take over the troubled Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Marriott International has confirmed that it has regained control of the Waikiki Edition hotel in
Jim Reid-Anderson, who was appointed chief executive of US theme park operator Six Flags in
Theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has repaid a US$250m (€188m, £158m) higher interest
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
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
A report compiled by consulting engineers Posford DATRYS has revealed that it will cost £5.5m
The future of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, looks bleak as
James Reid-Anderson, who turned around the fortunes of medical supplies giant Dade Behring Holdings, has
A consortium led by former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Nolan Ryan and Pittsburgh, US-based
Merlin Entertainments has appointed PCL Construction Services and Morris Architects to design and build the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
US-based health club operator Crunch has launched two new clubs. The company has added two
Trump Entertainment Resorts (TER) has confirmed that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (formerly Six Flags, Inc.) has completed its balance sheet restructuring and
Spa Chakra has sold substantially all of its assets to the speciality finance company Hercules
The Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, is about to reach its
The cash strapped owners of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, have
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
National flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has been forced to apply for bankruptcy protection from
The owners of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, are being sued
US-based Theme Park operator Six Flags has secured court backing for its plans to finance
The US$52m Children’s Museum in Los Angeles, California, US, which was bankrupted before construction was
Has the hospitality industry survived the economic recession better than it could ever have hoped?
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The government's proposal to end tax breaks for holiday property owners from April 2010 has
Troubled theme park operator Six Flags has announced further losses for the second quarter of
Extended Stay Hotels, the South Carolina, US-based hotel operator, has announced it has applied to
Six Flags, one of the world's largest amusement and water parks operators, has filed for
Six Flags, the US-based attractions firm, has announced a new debt restructuring programme, whereby it
The new owners of the beleaguered Hard Rock theme park in Myrtle Beach, US, have
Ghost Town in the Sky, the amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, US, has
Donald Trump's plans to establish a new £1bn golf resort on the Menie Estate in
The Expoland theme park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, is shutting down owing to a
A newly founded company, FPI MB Entertainment, has agreed to acquire the assets of the
Hard Rock Park, the US$400m (£267.6m, 287.4m euro) theme park, has failed to find a
Hard Rock Park, the US$400m (£262.6m, 293.1m euro) theme park, has been put up for
Seven months after first opening its doors, Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been forced to close for the
Poole Sports Centre desperately needs a new operator in order to save it from closure,
The industry is at a point of change, some of the older models are struggling
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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.
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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
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
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Spa software
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
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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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

bankruptcy news

US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a stock repurchase plan that
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has completed its acquisition of 171 Bally Total Fitness
Entrepreneur Donald Trump is vying to take over the troubled Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Marriott International has confirmed that it has regained control of the Waikiki Edition hotel in
Jim Reid-Anderson, who was appointed chief executive of US theme park operator Six Flags in
Theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has repaid a US$250m (€188m, £158m) higher interest
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
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
A report compiled by consulting engineers Posford DATRYS has revealed that it will cost £5.5m
The future of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, looks bleak as
James Reid-Anderson, who turned around the fortunes of medical supplies giant Dade Behring Holdings, has
A consortium led by former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Nolan Ryan and Pittsburgh, US-based
Merlin Entertainments has appointed PCL Construction Services and Morris Architects to design and build the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
US-based health club operator Crunch has launched two new clubs. The company has added two
Trump Entertainment Resorts (TER) has confirmed that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (formerly Six Flags, Inc.) has completed its balance sheet restructuring and
Spa Chakra has sold substantially all of its assets to the speciality finance company Hercules
The Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, is about to reach its
The cash strapped owners of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, have
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
National flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has been forced to apply for bankruptcy protection from
The owners of Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US, are being sued
US-based Theme Park operator Six Flags has secured court backing for its plans to finance
The US$52m Children’s Museum in Los Angeles, California, US, which was bankrupted before construction was
Has the hospitality industry survived the economic recession better than it could ever have hoped?
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The government's proposal to end tax breaks for holiday property owners from April 2010 has
Troubled theme park operator Six Flags has announced further losses for the second quarter of
Extended Stay Hotels, the South Carolina, US-based hotel operator, has announced it has applied to
Six Flags, one of the world's largest amusement and water parks operators, has filed for
Six Flags, the US-based attractions firm, has announced a new debt restructuring programme, whereby it
The new owners of the beleaguered Hard Rock theme park in Myrtle Beach, US, have
Ghost Town in the Sky, the amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, US, has
Donald Trump's plans to establish a new £1bn golf resort on the Menie Estate in
The Expoland theme park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, is shutting down owing to a
A newly founded company, FPI MB Entertainment, has agreed to acquire the assets of the
Hard Rock Park, the US$400m (£267.6m, 287.4m euro) theme park, has failed to find a
Hard Rock Park, the US$400m (£262.6m, 293.1m euro) theme park, has been put up for
Seven months after first opening its doors, Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been forced to close for the
Poole Sports Centre desperately needs a new operator in order to save it from closure,
The industry is at a point of change, some of the older models are struggling
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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: 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: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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