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Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, Zenoti, has
Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Olympic champion Usain Bolt have joined a team of high
Entertainment venues need to undergo technological and design upgrades to prepare them for the experience-seeking
Online travel marketplace Airbnb has teamed up with genetic testing company 23andMe to make the
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Airbnb has offered an exclusive meet and greet with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which will
Online gym pass provider PayAsUGym is rolling out an "enhanced customer verification feature", designed to
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel has announced the submersion of what it claims is
Airbnb has launched a new initiative, designed to help travellers find new holiday destinations and
Peer-to-peer online marketplace Airbnb could become London’s biggest hospitality “operator”, as it approaches 20,000 rentals
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The advent of the sharing economy, the growing prominence of drones and our increasing demand
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations
Tourism minister John Glen is set to co-chair his first meeting with the Tourism Industry
Sadiq Khan has set out his tourism vision for the UK capital through to 2025,
Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced plans to invest €5m (US$5.6m, £4.4m) into a new Community
Singaporean Hospitality design firm LTW have completed a design-led Pullman hotel in Kaifeng, China that
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa
Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention to
British designer Thomas Heatherwick will be presented with a lifetime achievement prize at the 2016
Ever wanted to sleep surrounded by sharks? Airbnb and French design agency Ubi Bene believe
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they
The Art Institute of Chicago is giving visitors to the US city the chance to
A new biotechnology and wellbeing website, iamYiam.com, made its debut last week with a launch
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
Online spare room rental service Airbnb has rapidly acquired a ‘significant’ chunk of the London
In many industries, it is now commonplace for consumers to access the services they want
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch
With the aim of promoting tourism on inland waters that offer untouched areas of nature,
A pair of architecture graduates have teamed up with Airbnb to create one of the
Online private rental portal Airbnb has struck a deal with Rio 2016 organisers which will
After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in
Online spare room rental service Airbnb is poised to expand its travel offerings through an
The gap between luxury hotels and more financially-conscious accommodation facilities is widening according to a
Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and head of the company’s technical strategy, has announced plans for
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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 
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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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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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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Life lessons
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
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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
HCM magazine
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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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
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
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

AirBnB news

Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, Zenoti, has
Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Olympic champion Usain Bolt have joined a team of high
Entertainment venues need to undergo technological and design upgrades to prepare them for the experience-seeking
Online travel marketplace Airbnb has teamed up with genetic testing company 23andMe to make the
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Airbnb has offered an exclusive meet and greet with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which will
Online gym pass provider PayAsUGym is rolling out an "enhanced customer verification feature", designed to
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel has announced the submersion of what it claims is
Airbnb has launched a new initiative, designed to help travellers find new holiday destinations and
Peer-to-peer online marketplace Airbnb could become London’s biggest hospitality “operator”, as it approaches 20,000 rentals
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The advent of the sharing economy, the growing prominence of drones and our increasing demand
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations
Tourism minister John Glen is set to co-chair his first meeting with the Tourism Industry
Sadiq Khan has set out his tourism vision for the UK capital through to 2025,
Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced plans to invest €5m (US$5.6m, £4.4m) into a new Community
Singaporean Hospitality design firm LTW have completed a design-led Pullman hotel in Kaifeng, China that
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa
Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention to
British designer Thomas Heatherwick will be presented with a lifetime achievement prize at the 2016
Ever wanted to sleep surrounded by sharks? Airbnb and French design agency Ubi Bene believe
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they
The Art Institute of Chicago is giving visitors to the US city the chance to
A new biotechnology and wellbeing website, iamYiam.com, made its debut last week with a launch
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
Online spare room rental service Airbnb has rapidly acquired a ‘significant’ chunk of the London
In many industries, it is now commonplace for consumers to access the services they want
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch
With the aim of promoting tourism on inland waters that offer untouched areas of nature,
A pair of architecture graduates have teamed up with Airbnb to create one of the
Online private rental portal Airbnb has struck a deal with Rio 2016 organisers which will
After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in
Online spare room rental service Airbnb is poised to expand its travel offerings through an
The gap between luxury hotels and more financially-conscious accommodation facilities is widening according to a
Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and head of the company’s technical strategy, has announced plans for
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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