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Lebanon news

Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
Frederic Francis believes a drop-off in landscaping skills is one of the main challenges facing
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Pritzker laureate Alejandro Aravena has reflected on the impact of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
A new, privately-owned boutique wellness resort in Kfarhata, North Lebanon, is being marketed as the
Rugby league is increasing in popularity around Europe and less traditional rugby playing nations, according
Greek architect Theoni Xanthi has won an international design competition for a new archaeology museum
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) Resense Spa at Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is
Global Wellness Day was celebrated around the world on 11 June, with people participating in
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
Following the appointment of Dr Mahmoud Hawari as its new director last week, Israel’s Palestinian
The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL) has revealed
The US has taken first place in the updated World Design Rankings, which rates countries
As ISIS continues to wage its war of hate across parts of the Middle East,
Seven edutainment parks, similar in style to that of KidZania, are coming to Saudi Arabia
The Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is to launch in July 2015 with a
MIPIM 2015 has nearly reached its climax and the annual Architectural Review Future Project Awards
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
More than half the animals at a zoo in the Gaza Strip have died either
In an effort to help stem the significant loss of cultural artefacts and landmarks in
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in the Middle
Two new hubs have been created to the east and west of Egypt's capital Cairo,
Warwick International Hotels makes its expansion into the mIddle East with the opening of Winter
Starwood Hotels and Resorts worldwide recently announced that Grand Hills Hotel and Spa in Broumana,
Nikki Beach has chosen Bodrum as the location of its first Turkish resort and spa
Image: Hilton's eforea brand arrived in Doha this year PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its latest
New figures published by STR Global have shown a "strong rebound" in Bahrain's hotel industry,
Hilton Worldwide has entered into a new agreement with Al Habtoor Group for three hotels
The Shiseido day spa in Beirut, Lebanon has undergone a 160,000 euro (US$221,000, £140,000) redevelopment
Six design teams have been selected to move forward to the second stage of a
A new partnership has been created in an effort to combat the "major threats" that
Abu Dhabi-based hotel and resort operator Rotana has revealed it is to invest US$800m (£503m,
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Lebanon news

Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
Frederic Francis believes a drop-off in landscaping skills is one of the main challenges facing
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Pritzker laureate Alejandro Aravena has reflected on the impact of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
A new, privately-owned boutique wellness resort in Kfarhata, North Lebanon, is being marketed as the
Rugby league is increasing in popularity around Europe and less traditional rugby playing nations, according
Greek architect Theoni Xanthi has won an international design competition for a new archaeology museum
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) Resense Spa at Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is
Global Wellness Day was celebrated around the world on 11 June, with people participating in
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
Following the appointment of Dr Mahmoud Hawari as its new director last week, Israel’s Palestinian
The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL) has revealed
The US has taken first place in the updated World Design Rankings, which rates countries
As ISIS continues to wage its war of hate across parts of the Middle East,
Seven edutainment parks, similar in style to that of KidZania, are coming to Saudi Arabia
The Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is to launch in July 2015 with a
MIPIM 2015 has nearly reached its climax and the annual Architectural Review Future Project Awards
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
More than half the animals at a zoo in the Gaza Strip have died either
In an effort to help stem the significant loss of cultural artefacts and landmarks in
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in the Middle
Two new hubs have been created to the east and west of Egypt's capital Cairo,
Warwick International Hotels makes its expansion into the mIddle East with the opening of Winter
Starwood Hotels and Resorts worldwide recently announced that Grand Hills Hotel and Spa in Broumana,
Nikki Beach has chosen Bodrum as the location of its first Turkish resort and spa
Image: Hilton's eforea brand arrived in Doha this year PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its latest
New figures published by STR Global have shown a "strong rebound" in Bahrain's hotel industry,
Hilton Worldwide has entered into a new agreement with Al Habtoor Group for three hotels
The Shiseido day spa in Beirut, Lebanon has undergone a 160,000 euro (US$221,000, £140,000) redevelopment
Six design teams have been selected to move forward to the second stage of a
A new partnership has been created in an effort to combat the "major threats" that
Abu Dhabi-based hotel and resort operator Rotana has revealed it is to invest US$800m (£503m,
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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