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Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the grand opening
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Alchemy Springs Communal Bathhouse, a planned hydrothermal spa located in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
Attractions and hospitality brand Pursuit has launched Sky Lagoon, a relaxing and restorative geothermal retreat
In early February 2021, Trellis Spa at the Houstonian will reopen as a 26,500sq ft
Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs has unveiled its new AUS$13m (US$9.6m, €8.2m, £7.3m) Bath House Amphitheatre
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first -ever World Bathing Day – an international celebration of bathing cultures – is
A Japanese-inspired hotel spa in Germany, billed as the country’s first, has opened among Bavaria’s
International leaders in the spa and wellness industries are gathering in Kitzbühel, in Tyrol, Austria,
The Global Wellness Summit has released the agenda for its historic 10th anniversary conference, set
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
A new London exhibition is set to explore communal bathing culture through the work of
Western and Japanese concepts of spatial definition and materiality merge in a newly opened spa
When the City of Gothenburg wanted to revitalise its battered harbour front, as part of
The School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality of BKF University of Applied Sciences in Budapest,
Kempinski has unveiled the new Palais Hansen Kempinski, Vienna, Austria - originally built as a
12,300
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Bathing culture news

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the grand opening
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Alchemy Springs Communal Bathhouse, a planned hydrothermal spa located in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
Attractions and hospitality brand Pursuit has launched Sky Lagoon, a relaxing and restorative geothermal retreat
In early February 2021, Trellis Spa at the Houstonian will reopen as a 26,500sq ft
Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs has unveiled its new AUS$13m (US$9.6m, €8.2m, £7.3m) Bath House Amphitheatre
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first -ever World Bathing Day – an international celebration of bathing cultures – is
A Japanese-inspired hotel spa in Germany, billed as the country’s first, has opened among Bavaria’s
International leaders in the spa and wellness industries are gathering in Kitzbühel, in Tyrol, Austria,
The Global Wellness Summit has released the agenda for its historic 10th anniversary conference, set
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
A new London exhibition is set to explore communal bathing culture through the work of
Western and Japanese concepts of spatial definition and materiality merge in a newly opened spa
When the City of Gothenburg wanted to revitalise its battered harbour front, as part of
The School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality of BKF University of Applied Sciences in Budapest,
Kempinski has unveiled the new Palais Hansen Kempinski, Vienna, Austria - originally built as a
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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