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Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multi-sensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
As wellness consumers' fascination with sauna bathing reaches new heights, Italy’s luxury hospitality sector has
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
A new destination spa is set to open in the UK’s coastal county of Norfolk
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Aufguss, the communal sauna ritual from Europe, is becoming increasingly popular across the global spa
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has unveiled a new Event Sauna
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
This year’s World Wellness Weekend (WWW) will be the largest to date, reaching over 140
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
Thermal spa operator Groupe Nordik has announced further details about its upcoming US$37.7m (CA$50m €34.4m,
Italian architecture studio Studio Apostoli is designing a luxury wellness centre in a restored twentieth-century
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
For the first time, a woman has been crowned top aufguss master in the world
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Aufguss news

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multi-sensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
As wellness consumers' fascination with sauna bathing reaches new heights, Italy’s luxury hospitality sector has
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
A new destination spa is set to open in the UK’s coastal county of Norfolk
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Aufguss, the communal sauna ritual from Europe, is becoming increasingly popular across the global spa
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has unveiled a new Event Sauna
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
This year’s World Wellness Weekend (WWW) will be the largest to date, reaching over 140
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
Thermal spa operator Groupe Nordik has announced further details about its upcoming US$37.7m (CA$50m €34.4m,
Italian architecture studio Studio Apostoli is designing a luxury wellness centre in a restored twentieth-century
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
For the first time, a woman has been crowned top aufguss master in the world
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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