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Turkey’s cultural heritage has received a huge boost over the past decade, with visitors to
Hong Kong’s first 3D museum – inspired by similar attractions in South Korea and Malaysia
Plans for a US$500m (€371m, £292m) historical theme park in Russia have been confirmed after
Pressure is mounting on Six Flags as attendance figures begin to suggest a less than
Plans for George Lucas to build a museum in Chicago may not be as simple
Harry Potter fans in Japan can now get closer to the magic, following the opening
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Twentieth Century Fox has announced its intentions to bring its theme park brand to South
Vancouver Aquarium representatives will appear before the Vancouver Park Board on 26 July in a
A ride was force to close at a US theme park when a roller coaster
Te Puia – a visitor attraction which provides access to Rotorua’s famous geysers and geothermal
Plans for Spain’s €1bn (US$1.36bn, £794m) Paramount Theme Park have stalled over the fact that
The team leading the £1bn redevelopment of the Dundee Waterfront has released one million sq
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The trend for new theme parks in China has continued with the announcement of the
The highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley opened to the public yesterday
Six Flags will soon be joining the 60+ theme parks under development in China after
IAAPA chair Mario Mamon has said that education and training are two of the key
Thomas the Tank Engine is about to get its own theme park at Edaville USA
Amid recent controversy over housing whales and dolphins in aquarium settings, Vancouver Aquarium’s CEO John
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Cartoon Network’s Bhat1bn (US$30.9m, €22.8m, £18.2m) first branded waterpark is on schedule for completion and
Los Angeles has thrown its hat into the ring to host the prospective George Lucas
AMC ’s hit TV series The Walking Dead will be returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
China’s latest piece of ‘duplitecture’ – architectural replicas of tourist areas and attractions around the
Baltimore’s National Aquarium in Maryland, US, has announced it is considering retiring its eight bottlenose
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
Leicester's £4m Richard III visitor centre has been given an official opening date of 26
Leisure Media and Attractions Management have today (1 June 2014) officially launched AM2 – the
Bannatyne Group chair Duncan Bannatyne has sparked a lively debate among industry leaders over the
A new £15.3m sports and leisure centre has opened in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, as part
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will celebrate innovative and successful spa-related initiatives from industry leaders
The £22.6m Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre in Glenrothes, Fife, will now open in
The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea, Wales has secured a development grant to build on
Attractions in Liverpool and Scotland have experienced noticeable increases in popularity, according to figures released
A 220-acre water sports complex between Milton and Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire is a step closer
President Barack Obama has nominated British-born businesswoman Sally Jewell to oversee the United States' natural
The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland - managed by Hilton Worldwide -
Image: HNW Architects designed the new centre The Leadbitter Group has started work on a
Image: The project is on time and on budget Kirkcaldy's new multi-million pound leisure centre
Image: The US spa industry reported growth in revenues and total visits during 2011 The
Plans to build a new £10.7m Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery have been given the
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates has called for "greater emphasis" on school sport amid
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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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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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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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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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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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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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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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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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Turkey’s cultural heritage has received a huge boost over the past decade, with visitors to
Hong Kong’s first 3D museum – inspired by similar attractions in South Korea and Malaysia
Plans for a US$500m (€371m, £292m) historical theme park in Russia have been confirmed after
Pressure is mounting on Six Flags as attendance figures begin to suggest a less than
Plans for George Lucas to build a museum in Chicago may not be as simple
Harry Potter fans in Japan can now get closer to the magic, following the opening
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Twentieth Century Fox has announced its intentions to bring its theme park brand to South
Vancouver Aquarium representatives will appear before the Vancouver Park Board on 26 July in a
A ride was force to close at a US theme park when a roller coaster
Te Puia – a visitor attraction which provides access to Rotorua’s famous geysers and geothermal
Plans for Spain’s €1bn (US$1.36bn, £794m) Paramount Theme Park have stalled over the fact that
The team leading the £1bn redevelopment of the Dundee Waterfront has released one million sq
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The trend for new theme parks in China has continued with the announcement of the
The highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley opened to the public yesterday
Six Flags will soon be joining the 60+ theme parks under development in China after
IAAPA chair Mario Mamon has said that education and training are two of the key
Thomas the Tank Engine is about to get its own theme park at Edaville USA
Amid recent controversy over housing whales and dolphins in aquarium settings, Vancouver Aquarium’s CEO John
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Cartoon Network’s Bhat1bn (US$30.9m, €22.8m, £18.2m) first branded waterpark is on schedule for completion and
Los Angeles has thrown its hat into the ring to host the prospective George Lucas
AMC ’s hit TV series The Walking Dead will be returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
China’s latest piece of ‘duplitecture’ – architectural replicas of tourist areas and attractions around the
Baltimore’s National Aquarium in Maryland, US, has announced it is considering retiring its eight bottlenose
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
Leicester's £4m Richard III visitor centre has been given an official opening date of 26
Leisure Media and Attractions Management have today (1 June 2014) officially launched AM2 – the
Bannatyne Group chair Duncan Bannatyne has sparked a lively debate among industry leaders over the
A new £15.3m sports and leisure centre has opened in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, as part
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will celebrate innovative and successful spa-related initiatives from industry leaders
The £22.6m Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre in Glenrothes, Fife, will now open in
The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea, Wales has secured a development grant to build on
Attractions in Liverpool and Scotland have experienced noticeable increases in popularity, according to figures released
A 220-acre water sports complex between Milton and Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire is a step closer
President Barack Obama has nominated British-born businesswoman Sally Jewell to oversee the United States' natural
The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland - managed by Hilton Worldwide -
Image: HNW Architects designed the new centre The Leadbitter Group has started work on a
Image: The project is on time and on budget Kirkcaldy's new multi-million pound leisure centre
Image: The US spa industry reported growth in revenues and total visits during 2011 The
Plans to build a new £10.7m Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery have been given the
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates has called for "greater emphasis" on school sport amid
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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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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