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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Therapists need tools that help them deliver treatments with confidence, flow and impact, yet music
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Sensorial skincare brand Omnisens has released an eau de toilette called Eau Thé Tonique, to
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Asia news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Therapists need tools that help them deliver treatments with confidence, flow and impact, yet music
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Sensorial skincare brand Omnisens has released an eau de toilette called Eau Thé Tonique, to
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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