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leisure industry news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
In 2021, Pulse Fitness added to its ever-growing portfolio of leisure industry services with the
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
For almost 20 years, CardsSafe has been helping golf courses, clubhouses, bike hire businesses and
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Devin Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent pool and spa engineering consultancies, has appointed
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Oliver Lee OBE will be taking the position of CEO at Places Leisure from July.
More than 100 industry delegates met in person at the annual active-net event at Eastwood
The North American thermal spa industry will come together once again on 9-12 May in
Jamie Cartwright is a co-owner of Hatton Boxing and founder of BOX12. In 2021 Jamie
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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 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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Design
The new concept has a bright modern colour schemes with the main materials used being steel, concrete and wood
HCM magazine
Insight
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
Life lessons
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
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
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
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 magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

leisure industry news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
In 2021, Pulse Fitness added to its ever-growing portfolio of leisure industry services with the
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
For almost 20 years, CardsSafe has been helping golf courses, clubhouses, bike hire businesses and
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Devin Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent pool and spa engineering consultancies, has appointed
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Oliver Lee OBE will be taking the position of CEO at Places Leisure from July.
More than 100 industry delegates met in person at the annual active-net event at Eastwood
The North American thermal spa industry will come together once again on 9-12 May in
Jamie Cartwright is a co-owner of Hatton Boxing and founder of BOX12. In 2021 Jamie
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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 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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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