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theme park news

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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
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
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,
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, has announced its partnership with the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Vekoma Rides’ next generation Fighter Jet rollercoaster is showcased at Fantawild Group’ newly opened Glorious
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Compagnie des Alpes has appointed Delphine Pons as general manager of its Parc Astérix theme
A new themed attraction, based on the popular I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Alton Towers theme park in the UK will offer visitors the opportunity to indulge in
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
A new international design challenge has been launched this month, inviting freelance designers in the
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Resort and casino operator, Genting, will open the doors to its long-awaited SkyWorlds theme park
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Enlight Media, one of China's largest publicly-traded media groups, has revealed plans to create a
The Hong Kong government has revealed plans to provide the historic Ocean Park theme park
Nijigen no Mori theme park in Japan has revealed plans to add an entire new
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
UK tourism and heritage minister, Nigel Huddleston, delivered the keynote speech during this year's Annual
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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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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Sponsored
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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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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HCM magazine
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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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]
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
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Salt therapy products
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Flooring
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Snowroom
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
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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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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
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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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

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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
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
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,
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, has announced its partnership with the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Vekoma Rides’ next generation Fighter Jet rollercoaster is showcased at Fantawild Group’ newly opened Glorious
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Compagnie des Alpes has appointed Delphine Pons as general manager of its Parc Astérix theme
A new themed attraction, based on the popular I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Alton Towers theme park in the UK will offer visitors the opportunity to indulge in
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
A new international design challenge has been launched this month, inviting freelance designers in the
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Resort and casino operator, Genting, will open the doors to its long-awaited SkyWorlds theme park
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of the new Croc Drop attraction, set to open at
Enlight Media, one of China's largest publicly-traded media groups, has revealed plans to create a
The Hong Kong government has revealed plans to provide the historic Ocean Park theme park
Nijigen no Mori theme park in Japan has revealed plans to add an entire new
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
UK tourism and heritage minister, Nigel Huddleston, delivered the keynote speech during this year's Annual
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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