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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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,
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
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Talking point
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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Strength
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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Feedback
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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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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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HCM People

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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Africa news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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,
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
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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