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As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Aman Resorts is developing its first African safari resort and branded residences at Aman Karingani,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
Operational costs have increased due to US tariffs at all American spas surveyed, according to
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Montcalm Mayfair, an Autograph Collection hotel, has opened its doors in London after a two-year
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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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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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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Talking point
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
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Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Africa news

As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Aman Resorts is developing its first African safari resort and branded residences at Aman Karingani,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
Operational costs have increased due to US tariffs at all American spas surveyed, according to
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Montcalm Mayfair, an Autograph Collection hotel, has opened its doors in London after a two-year
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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