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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

China news

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
Swiss medical wellness and longevity brand Clinique La Prairie has unveiled its highly-anticipated health resort
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
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
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
Japan has the third largest wellness economy globally – worth US$303 billion (£242.6 billion, €283
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Taichi Kuma, son of the celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has designed a striking new
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Swiss longevity clinic Clinique La Prairie (CLP) and luxury London hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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HCM magazine
Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
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Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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,
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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

China news

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
Swiss medical wellness and longevity brand Clinique La Prairie has unveiled its highly-anticipated health resort
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
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
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
Japan has the third largest wellness economy globally – worth US$303 billion (£242.6 billion, €283
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Taichi Kuma, son of the celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has designed a striking new
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Swiss longevity clinic Clinique La Prairie (CLP) and luxury London hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
1 - 40 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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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