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Children news

Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, has attempted to allay worries that laws incorporated in the government's
Havering Council, Essex has been fined £75,000 after pleading guilty in a case where a
Life Time Fitness is to open its Arizona site - its 30th USA opening on
A multi-million pound manufacturing and research centre and underwater visitor attraction will be opening in
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Progress on the Ice Factory development in Kinlochleven is three weeks ahead of schedule and
Hyatt International opens its first City Conference Resort today, the Grand Hyatt Dubai, in United
Leisure Connection is managing the £5.7m newly opened Norwich City Council Riverside Swimming Centre. Funded
The Irish National Aquatic Centre in Dublin has officially opened. The NAC, the first building
Cairns-based Sunlover Cruises has revealed a proposal to build a 3,900sq metre pontoon, provisionally named
Planet Fitness, one of Singapore's largest health and fitness operators, has launched three new initiatives
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An £8m International Space and Astronomy Centre (ISAC) has been given the go-ahead by the
UCI Cinema has teamed up with Master Foods to offer free children's cinema tickets. Tokens
The House of Lords has defeated a new Licensing Bill which proposed scrapping the current
Managed pub company Spirit Group has bought the Tom Cobleigh pub chain from private equity
Alton Towers has announced its new Caribbean-themed Alton Towers Splash Landings Hotel will open in
The indoor adventure play area for the under-11s, Kid Safari, has installed a Reznor heating
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Children's entertainment company, Fox Kids Europe has kicked off its biggest six-a-side tournament for kids,
Children's entertainment company, Fox Kids Europe has kicked off its biggest six-a-side tournament for kids,
Shetland Recreational Trust has opened it latest venture, a £4m leisure centre in Aith. The
Figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reveal that at least 60
Almond Valley Heritage Centre has been named Scottish Museum of the Year 2002. Recent developments
The changes to gaming law proposed by the Budd Report will spoil the harmless fun
Developers ING Real Estate, has unveiled detailed plans for its £160m mixed-use project in Hull.
Tenpin bowling has seen steady growth over the last five years and is set to
The FIA is to launch an innovative health and fitness campaign to significantly reduce the
Duncan Bannatyne, chair of Bannatyne Fitness, the UK's largest independent health club operator, has teamed
Duncan Bannatyne, chair of Bannatyne Fitness, the UK's largest independent health club operator, has teamed
Leisure Connection is offering five London schools free access to two of its sites as
Eureka! The Museum for Children in Halifax, UK, in partnership with the Yorkshire Museums Council,
Work is underway on the Big Blue Hotel, due to open at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The managed pub operator, Spirit Group, has identified 26 potential sites for the expansion of
A new theme park based on the Peanuts character Snoopy, is planned for Shunde City
A new show aimed at decision makers in the Asian health and fitness market, will
Parks and playgrounds are inaccessible to disabled children, according to Francine Bates, the chief executive
Unsocial hours are still the biggest threat to recruitment for the tourism and hospitality industry,
Following the success of the Carnegie International Weight Loss Camp in Leeds, a UK rollout
A founding member of one of the most popular tourist attractions in Devon, UK, has
Conscious of the challenge that science centres, museums, aquariums, theme parks and other visitor attractions
12,300
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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
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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
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The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
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Flooring
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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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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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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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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04-07 Nov 2024
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Children news

Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, has attempted to allay worries that laws incorporated in the government's
Havering Council, Essex has been fined £75,000 after pleading guilty in a case where a
Life Time Fitness is to open its Arizona site - its 30th USA opening on
A multi-million pound manufacturing and research centre and underwater visitor attraction will be opening in
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Progress on the Ice Factory development in Kinlochleven is three weeks ahead of schedule and
Hyatt International opens its first City Conference Resort today, the Grand Hyatt Dubai, in United
Leisure Connection is managing the £5.7m newly opened Norwich City Council Riverside Swimming Centre. Funded
The Irish National Aquatic Centre in Dublin has officially opened. The NAC, the first building
Cairns-based Sunlover Cruises has revealed a proposal to build a 3,900sq metre pontoon, provisionally named
Planet Fitness, one of Singapore's largest health and fitness operators, has launched three new initiatives
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An £8m International Space and Astronomy Centre (ISAC) has been given the go-ahead by the
UCI Cinema has teamed up with Master Foods to offer free children's cinema tickets. Tokens
The House of Lords has defeated a new Licensing Bill which proposed scrapping the current
Managed pub company Spirit Group has bought the Tom Cobleigh pub chain from private equity
Alton Towers has announced its new Caribbean-themed Alton Towers Splash Landings Hotel will open in
The indoor adventure play area for the under-11s, Kid Safari, has installed a Reznor heating
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Children's entertainment company, Fox Kids Europe has kicked off its biggest six-a-side tournament for kids,
Children's entertainment company, Fox Kids Europe has kicked off its biggest six-a-side tournament for kids,
Shetland Recreational Trust has opened it latest venture, a £4m leisure centre in Aith. The
Figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reveal that at least 60
Almond Valley Heritage Centre has been named Scottish Museum of the Year 2002. Recent developments
The changes to gaming law proposed by the Budd Report will spoil the harmless fun
Developers ING Real Estate, has unveiled detailed plans for its £160m mixed-use project in Hull.
Tenpin bowling has seen steady growth over the last five years and is set to
The FIA is to launch an innovative health and fitness campaign to significantly reduce the
Duncan Bannatyne, chair of Bannatyne Fitness, the UK's largest independent health club operator, has teamed
Duncan Bannatyne, chair of Bannatyne Fitness, the UK's largest independent health club operator, has teamed
Leisure Connection is offering five London schools free access to two of its sites as
Eureka! The Museum for Children in Halifax, UK, in partnership with the Yorkshire Museums Council,
Work is underway on the Big Blue Hotel, due to open at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The managed pub operator, Spirit Group, has identified 26 potential sites for the expansion of
A new theme park based on the Peanuts character Snoopy, is planned for Shunde City
A new show aimed at decision makers in the Asian health and fitness market, will
Parks and playgrounds are inaccessible to disabled children, according to Francine Bates, the chief executive
Unsocial hours are still the biggest threat to recruitment for the tourism and hospitality industry,
Following the success of the Carnegie International Weight Loss Camp in Leeds, a UK rollout
A founding member of one of the most popular tourist attractions in Devon, UK, has
Conscious of the challenge that science centres, museums, aquariums, theme parks and other visitor attractions
4561 - 4600 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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