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Building news

The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London is seeking feedback on concept plans produced by
Three out of the six projects on this year's Stirling Prize shortlist are leisure-related, underlining
The World Heritage Committee has inscribed the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
Italy’s Borgo Egnazia has become the first hospitality partner to offer Blue Zones Retreats certified
Holovis has created an augmented reality (AR) app for the new 360-degree experience at the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
The Czech city of Ostrava is to have a new concert hall designed by Steven
The Hyatt Regency Chantilly has opened in the French countryside outside Paris, with a 12,917sq
The Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center is set to open 12 August with a
The Museum of London has revealed the designs for its new home in West Smithfield,
A 65,000sq ft (19,812sq m) Zombie Apocalypse Park is set to open in 2020 at
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
The Silverstone Experience – a new visitor attraction coming to the home of the British
Investing in culture and cultural heritage has been included in the EU's new strategic agenda,
MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, have been chosen to build their ethereal design for
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
Starpool, an Italian wellness consultancy, has partnered with design studio Aledolci & Co to develop
The South Korean government has set a target of building 140 new museums and 46
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Explorations V Children's Museum in Lakeland, Florida, has announced a plan to move to a
A new £40m leisure centre built to include a number of sustainable innovations has opened
A world-class new museum project documenting York's Roman history will be part of a proposed
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched an online resource to help early-year practitioners
London-based architecture practice Foster + Partners have revealed plans to create a community-centred boathouse and
As an industry, we still underestimate the power of a truly varied fitness regime. We
One of the most significant waterpark projects in Southeast Asia is currently under development in
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
The first stage in the preparation of a planning application for the proposed Eden Project
Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd. has announced that The Okura Tokyo, due to open on
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has announced plans to build a visitor centre at the
California-based real estate group Troon Pacific has completed “Residence 2646” a US$34m (€30.1m, £26.7m) wellness-orientated
Tennis fans visiting this year's Wimbledon championships will be offered an opportunity to practise on
The new headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), also known as “Olympic House”, will
A multi-million pound spa is set to debut on England’s most southerly coast this summer.
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has announced plans to create an 18-storey pagoda at Tivoli Gardens
What really drives customer retention in 2019? Is it proactive customer care? Frequency of attendance?
Japanese architect Junya Ishigami has created a shingle-covered Serpentine Pavilion that draws on the ancient
The opening of the new Humboldt Forum museum in Berlin has been delayed until 2020
Watercraft designer Max Zhivov has unveiled concept images of the ‘Tiny Eco-Hotel’ – an electric-powered
Fitness giant Les Mills has launched three new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
Interview
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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 and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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: 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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Building news

The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London is seeking feedback on concept plans produced by
Three out of the six projects on this year's Stirling Prize shortlist are leisure-related, underlining
The World Heritage Committee has inscribed the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
Italy’s Borgo Egnazia has become the first hospitality partner to offer Blue Zones Retreats certified
Holovis has created an augmented reality (AR) app for the new 360-degree experience at the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
The Czech city of Ostrava is to have a new concert hall designed by Steven
The Hyatt Regency Chantilly has opened in the French countryside outside Paris, with a 12,917sq
The Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center is set to open 12 August with a
The Museum of London has revealed the designs for its new home in West Smithfield,
A 65,000sq ft (19,812sq m) Zombie Apocalypse Park is set to open in 2020 at
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
The Silverstone Experience – a new visitor attraction coming to the home of the British
Investing in culture and cultural heritage has been included in the EU's new strategic agenda,
MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, have been chosen to build their ethereal design for
Singapore-based architecture firm Architects 61 and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have begun design development workshops
Starpool, an Italian wellness consultancy, has partnered with design studio Aledolci & Co to develop
The South Korean government has set a target of building 140 new museums and 46
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Explorations V Children's Museum in Lakeland, Florida, has announced a plan to move to a
A new £40m leisure centre built to include a number of sustainable innovations has opened
A world-class new museum project documenting York's Roman history will be part of a proposed
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched an online resource to help early-year practitioners
London-based architecture practice Foster + Partners have revealed plans to create a community-centred boathouse and
As an industry, we still underestimate the power of a truly varied fitness regime. We
One of the most significant waterpark projects in Southeast Asia is currently under development in
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
The first stage in the preparation of a planning application for the proposed Eden Project
Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd. has announced that The Okura Tokyo, due to open on
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has announced plans to build a visitor centre at the
California-based real estate group Troon Pacific has completed “Residence 2646” a US$34m (€30.1m, £26.7m) wellness-orientated
Tennis fans visiting this year's Wimbledon championships will be offered an opportunity to practise on
The new headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), also known as “Olympic House”, will
A multi-million pound spa is set to debut on England’s most southerly coast this summer.
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has announced plans to create an 18-storey pagoda at Tivoli Gardens
What really drives customer retention in 2019? Is it proactive customer care? Frequency of attendance?
Japanese architect Junya Ishigami has created a shingle-covered Serpentine Pavilion that draws on the ancient
The opening of the new Humboldt Forum museum in Berlin has been delayed until 2020
Watercraft designer Max Zhivov has unveiled concept images of the ‘Tiny Eco-Hotel’ – an electric-powered
Fitness giant Les Mills has launched three new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City
976 - 1000 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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: 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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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