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ABTA news

Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
After a steadfast strategic campaign, the British Beauty Council, UK Spa Association, British Association of
Spa provider, The Product House (TPH), is announcing a new initiative to offer free access
The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Hemp lifestyle brand and product house, Raised Spirit, has announced the launch of an Aroma
Lava Shells distributor Shared Beauty Secrets has digitised two new training courses accredited by FHT
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Fast and free, unlimited Wi-Fi tops the wish lists of travellers and ranks higher than
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) and The Confederation of International Beauty
Holiday bookings from England to Scotland increased by four per cent in the immediate aftermath
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has said that the government’s review
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) is to increase its training and
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust
Travel and tourism industry body ABTA has issued a manifesto urging the government to support
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Image: The digital age has 'broadened horizons' The vast majority of overseas and domestic travel
Travelife - operator of the Travelife Sustainability System to help rate hotel and hospitality firms
A number of travel and tourism businesses and groups have teamed up for a new
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is working to help rescue thousands of UK holidaymakers left
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has appointed Debra Routledge as its new sales and
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
British tourists are set to shun traditional European holiday destinations in 2009 after a new
The second annual British Tourism Week (BTW) has been launched this morning at an event
National tourism agency VisitBritain has urged the official association for the UK’s travel agents and
According to a recent survey carried out by UK-based holiday operator Thomas Cook, more than
The Culloden Estate and Spa in Northern Ireland has been ranked as one of the
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
Avril Owton, proprietor of the Cloud Hotel, Brockenhurst, and a long-standing member of the British
Avril Owton, proprietor of the Cloud Hotel, Brockenhurst, was named SHINE Woman of the Year
A panel of nine judges chaired by former chief executive of ABTA, Ian Reynolds, has
More than 20,000 British tourists are currently stranded by Hurricane Wilma in southern Florida with
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) public awareness campaign – Check Out Your Instructor –
The Turquoise Stone School for Spa Professionals in the UK is to introduce modules teaching
The first ever Nail, Beauty and Tanning show will be held on 20-21 March at
The Tourism Society in the UK has organised a special Briefing and Question Time to
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has responded to reports that consumer affairs minister,
One of the world’s largest hotel groups, InterContinental, has come under fire for running a
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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.
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Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
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Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

ABTA news

Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
After a steadfast strategic campaign, the British Beauty Council, UK Spa Association, British Association of
Spa provider, The Product House (TPH), is announcing a new initiative to offer free access
The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact
Elevate
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Hemp lifestyle brand and product house, Raised Spirit, has announced the launch of an Aroma
Lava Shells distributor Shared Beauty Secrets has digitised two new training courses accredited by FHT
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Fast and free, unlimited Wi-Fi tops the wish lists of travellers and ranks higher than
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) and The Confederation of International Beauty
Holiday bookings from England to Scotland increased by four per cent in the immediate aftermath
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has said that the government’s review
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) is to increase its training and
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust
Travel and tourism industry body ABTA has issued a manifesto urging the government to support
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Image: The digital age has 'broadened horizons' The vast majority of overseas and domestic travel
Travelife - operator of the Travelife Sustainability System to help rate hotel and hospitality firms
A number of travel and tourism businesses and groups have teamed up for a new
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is working to help rescue thousands of UK holidaymakers left
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has appointed Debra Routledge as its new sales and
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
British tourists are set to shun traditional European holiday destinations in 2009 after a new
The second annual British Tourism Week (BTW) has been launched this morning at an event
National tourism agency VisitBritain has urged the official association for the UK’s travel agents and
According to a recent survey carried out by UK-based holiday operator Thomas Cook, more than
The Culloden Estate and Spa in Northern Ireland has been ranked as one of the
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
Avril Owton, proprietor of the Cloud Hotel, Brockenhurst, and a long-standing member of the British
Avril Owton, proprietor of the Cloud Hotel, Brockenhurst, was named SHINE Woman of the Year
A panel of nine judges chaired by former chief executive of ABTA, Ian Reynolds, has
More than 20,000 British tourists are currently stranded by Hurricane Wilma in southern Florida with
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) public awareness campaign – Check Out Your Instructor –
The Turquoise Stone School for Spa Professionals in the UK is to introduce modules teaching
The first ever Nail, Beauty and Tanning show will be held on 20-21 March at
The Tourism Society in the UK has organised a special Briefing and Question Time to
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has responded to reports that consumer affairs minister,
One of the world’s largest hotel groups, InterContinental, has come under fire for running a
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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