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The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
The first JW Marriott property in Greece has just opened – the JW Marriott Crete
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Professional spa and skincare brand Wildsmith Skin is embracing a ‘no waste, no trace’ philosophy
Kohler Co. is poised to strengthen its presence in the wellness industry by introducing Klafs
“Klafs has developed a new way for people to cool down,” says Phillip Rock, Klafs
The Woodland Spa, a premier UK day spa located in Burnley, Lancashire, is set to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has published the fourth edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Klafs has introduced the Taras outdoor sauna to offer a blend of functionality and style.
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Sauna specialist Klafs and design firm Studio F. A. Porsche have joined forces to realise
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sauna, pool and spa manufacturer Klafs has brought the innovative Espuro foam steam bath to
Klafs – the world’s leading sauna manufacturer – has launched the Espuro® foam steam bath,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
The first phase of a new 23ha (2,500,000sq ft) urban park designed by landscape architect
Speaking in the new edition of CLADmag, designer André Fu reveals how he found inspiration
German sauna manufacturer KLAFS has created Mollis, a textile solution for saunas designed to make
The city of Paris has selected London-based landscape design practice Gustafson Porter + Bowman (GP+B)
Chinese design practice AFSO have created a panoply of interior spaces at the St Regis,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the top six trends in hydrothermal spa and
Destination wellness resort Civana in Arizona, US, has completed its nearly $US50m renovation with the
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
Four design teams have been shortlisted for a project to reimagine the Eiffel Tower's visitor
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Design for Leisure (DFL) has revealed it will launch an associate wholesale business, called Spa
A Post-earthquake reconstruction and demonstration project in the city of Zhaotong, China, has been declared
The UK’s new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre is to be built in London it
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Alàbriga Hotel in Girona, Spain, has opened a day spa as part of a strategy
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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Phillip Mills

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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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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…
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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
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AFS news

The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
The first JW Marriott property in Greece has just opened – the JW Marriott Crete
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Professional spa and skincare brand Wildsmith Skin is embracing a ‘no waste, no trace’ philosophy
Kohler Co. is poised to strengthen its presence in the wellness industry by introducing Klafs
“Klafs has developed a new way for people to cool down,” says Phillip Rock, Klafs
The Woodland Spa, a premier UK day spa located in Burnley, Lancashire, is set to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has published the fourth edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Klafs has introduced the Taras outdoor sauna to offer a blend of functionality and style.
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Sauna specialist Klafs and design firm Studio F. A. Porsche have joined forces to realise
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sauna, pool and spa manufacturer Klafs has brought the innovative Espuro foam steam bath to
Klafs – the world’s leading sauna manufacturer – has launched the Espuro® foam steam bath,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
The first phase of a new 23ha (2,500,000sq ft) urban park designed by landscape architect
Speaking in the new edition of CLADmag, designer André Fu reveals how he found inspiration
German sauna manufacturer KLAFS has created Mollis, a textile solution for saunas designed to make
The city of Paris has selected London-based landscape design practice Gustafson Porter + Bowman (GP+B)
Chinese design practice AFSO have created a panoply of interior spaces at the St Regis,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the top six trends in hydrothermal spa and
Destination wellness resort Civana in Arizona, US, has completed its nearly $US50m renovation with the
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
Four design teams have been shortlisted for a project to reimagine the Eiffel Tower's visitor
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Design for Leisure (DFL) has revealed it will launch an associate wholesale business, called Spa
A Post-earthquake reconstruction and demonstration project in the city of Zhaotong, China, has been declared
The UK’s new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre is to be built in London it
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Alàbriga Hotel in Girona, Spain, has opened a day spa as part of a strategy
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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