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Saudi Arabia news

Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
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
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious Amaala and The Red Sea regenerative
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
An immersive audiovisual experience that "observes everything as it is" was a among the highlights
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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: 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: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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

Saudi Arabia news

Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
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
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious Amaala and The Red Sea regenerative
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
An immersive audiovisual experience that "observes everything as it is" was a among the highlights
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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: 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: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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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