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10th anniversary news

Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht is bringing back the Starwood name, rebranding his SH Hotels &
This December, Guerlain’s spa at Cheval Blanc St-Barth has celebrated its 10th anniversary and unveiled
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Award-winning spa brand, Aqua Sana, has rebranded to Aqua Sana Forest Spa to better reflect
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
The Dior Institut, the spa at the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris, France, has developed
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Tamina Therme at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Groundscare teams at Leicester City Football Club, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos rugby
Herzog and de Meuron have completed their latest cultural project: a museum and arts complex
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
Entries are now being accepted for the Green Spa Network’s (GSN) sixth annual Sustainability Awards.
Gail Scott-Spicer, former chief executive of the Carers Trust, has been appointed as the new
The Green Spa Network will hold its next Congress from 11-14 March, 2018, at the
miha bodytec is opening a new sales centre in London. Opening at the start of
The BaliSpirit Festival has announced the lineup for its 2017 vintage, set to take place
International leaders in the spa and wellness industries are gathering in Kitzbühel, in Tyrol, Austria,
The Global Wellness Summit has released the agenda for its historic 10th anniversary conference, set
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po are set to become theme park sensations as
The 10th annual Global Wellness Summit takes place in Tyrol, Austria this October 17 to
The Forum Hotel & Spa industry event will take place on 1 June, 2017 at
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that its first-ever “Shark Tank of Wellness” competition has
The Global Wellness Summit’s 2016 agenda will take a deep dive into the unique integrative
The first ever project of pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – London’s underwater Thames Tunnel
In recognition of its 10th anniversary, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) theme for 2016 will
Georgia Aquarium is readying its brand new US$40m (€36m, £28.7m) sea lion exhibit, marking the
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

10th anniversary news

Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht is bringing back the Starwood name, rebranding his SH Hotels &
This December, Guerlain’s spa at Cheval Blanc St-Barth has celebrated its 10th anniversary and unveiled
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Award-winning spa brand, Aqua Sana, has rebranded to Aqua Sana Forest Spa to better reflect
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
The Dior Institut, the spa at the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris, France, has developed
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Tamina Therme at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Groundscare teams at Leicester City Football Club, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos rugby
Herzog and de Meuron have completed their latest cultural project: a museum and arts complex
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
Entries are now being accepted for the Green Spa Network’s (GSN) sixth annual Sustainability Awards.
Gail Scott-Spicer, former chief executive of the Carers Trust, has been appointed as the new
The Green Spa Network will hold its next Congress from 11-14 March, 2018, at the
miha bodytec is opening a new sales centre in London. Opening at the start of
The BaliSpirit Festival has announced the lineup for its 2017 vintage, set to take place
International leaders in the spa and wellness industries are gathering in Kitzbühel, in Tyrol, Austria,
The Global Wellness Summit has released the agenda for its historic 10th anniversary conference, set
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po are set to become theme park sensations as
The 10th annual Global Wellness Summit takes place in Tyrol, Austria this October 17 to
The Forum Hotel & Spa industry event will take place on 1 June, 2017 at
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that its first-ever “Shark Tank of Wellness” competition has
The Global Wellness Summit’s 2016 agenda will take a deep dive into the unique integrative
The first ever project of pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – London’s underwater Thames Tunnel
In recognition of its 10th anniversary, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) theme for 2016 will
Georgia Aquarium is readying its brand new US$40m (€36m, £28.7m) sea lion exhibit, marking the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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