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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Planning news

Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
In the world of wellness and spa industry procurement, Spa Supply Solutions stands out as
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
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
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Wellbeing industry leaders are collectively reporting that they aren’t as internally well-resourced as they could
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and construction, Wai Ariki Hot Springs
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
The Festival of Light returned to Longleat Safari & Adventure Park in Wiltshire, UK, at
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Planning news

Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
In the world of wellness and spa industry procurement, Spa Supply Solutions stands out as
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
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
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Wellbeing industry leaders are collectively reporting that they aren’t as internally well-resourced as they could
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and construction, Wai Ariki Hot Springs
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
The Festival of Light returned to Longleat Safari & Adventure Park in Wiltshire, UK, at
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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