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Beirut news

Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions in Istanbul has been upgraded with a brand new 16,145sq ft
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
Lighting consultants Nulty have worked with brands including Harrods, Ritz-Carlton and the Royal Albert Hall,
Middle Eastern edutainment brand Kidzmondo is set to open a new mini-city site aimed at
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Located on the beachfront, the five star Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai has
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The first ever London Design Biennale will open to the public on 7 September, with
The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) Resense Spa at Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is
Following the appointment of Dr Mahmoud Hawari as its new director last week, Israel’s Palestinian
Israel’s Palestinian Museum north of Jerusalem has appointed a new director just days before the
The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL) has revealed
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Five new hotels will join Kempinski’s portfolio in 2016, in Europe, Asia the Middle East
British architect David Adjaye is collaborating with an energy company, a team of top international
Art collector and luxury retailer Tony Salamé has opened his own private museum – the
The United Nations (UN) will mark its 70th birthday on 24 October and the occasion
The Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is to launch in July 2015 with a
Ambitious plans are emerging for a museum in the war-torn Gaza Strip, honouring Palestinian culture
MIPIM 2015 has nearly reached its climax and the annual Architectural Review Future Project Awards
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has released its latest edition of the Spa Benchmark Report covering the Dead
The latest edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in the Middle
The spa at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin has been given a makeover by its
Doha dominated the Middle Eastern spa market in 2013, according to a new benchmarking report
PricewaterCoopers (PwC) real estate practice based in Dubai, has released its Spa Benchmark Report covering
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced its entrance into Iraq with the opening of the newly-built
Warwick International Hotels makes its expansion into the mIddle East with the opening of Winter
A spa sector survey comparing markets in Doha, the Dead Sea and Beirut shows Doha
Middle Eastern art institute Ayyam Gallery is set to launch two new galleries in London,
Image: Hilton's eforea brand arrived in Doha this year PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its latest
A set of benchmark studies from PriceWaterhouseCooper, charting the spa markets in Beirut, the Dead
Hilton Worldwide has entered into a new agreement with Al Habtoor Group for three hotels
The Shiseido day spa in Beirut, Lebanon has undergone a 160,000 euro (US$221,000, £140,000) redevelopment
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Interview
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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Editor's letter
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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
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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HCM People

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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Talking point
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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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Beirut news

Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions in Istanbul has been upgraded with a brand new 16,145sq ft
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
Lighting consultants Nulty have worked with brands including Harrods, Ritz-Carlton and the Royal Albert Hall,
Middle Eastern edutainment brand Kidzmondo is set to open a new mini-city site aimed at
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Located on the beachfront, the five star Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai has
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The first ever London Design Biennale will open to the public on 7 September, with
The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) Resense Spa at Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is
Following the appointment of Dr Mahmoud Hawari as its new director last week, Israel’s Palestinian
Israel’s Palestinian Museum north of Jerusalem has appointed a new director just days before the
The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL) has revealed
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Five new hotels will join Kempinski’s portfolio in 2016, in Europe, Asia the Middle East
British architect David Adjaye is collaborating with an energy company, a team of top international
Art collector and luxury retailer Tony Salamé has opened his own private museum – the
The United Nations (UN) will mark its 70th birthday on 24 October and the occasion
The Kempinski Hotel Summerland Beirut in Lebanon is to launch in July 2015 with a
Ambitious plans are emerging for a museum in the war-torn Gaza Strip, honouring Palestinian culture
MIPIM 2015 has nearly reached its climax and the annual Architectural Review Future Project Awards
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has released its latest edition of the Spa Benchmark Report covering the Dead
The latest edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in
UNESCO will establish an observatory in Lebanon to monitor and assess Syria’s buildings, artefacts and
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its Spa Benchmark survey for the spa sector in the Middle
The spa at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin has been given a makeover by its
Doha dominated the Middle Eastern spa market in 2013, according to a new benchmarking report
PricewaterCoopers (PwC) real estate practice based in Dubai, has released its Spa Benchmark Report covering
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced its entrance into Iraq with the opening of the newly-built
Warwick International Hotels makes its expansion into the mIddle East with the opening of Winter
A spa sector survey comparing markets in Doha, the Dead Sea and Beirut shows Doha
Middle Eastern art institute Ayyam Gallery is set to launch two new galleries in London,
Image: Hilton's eforea brand arrived in Doha this year PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published its latest
A set of benchmark studies from PriceWaterhouseCooper, charting the spa markets in Beirut, the Dead
Hilton Worldwide has entered into a new agreement with Al Habtoor Group for three hotels
The Shiseido day spa in Beirut, Lebanon has undergone a 160,000 euro (US$221,000, £140,000) redevelopment
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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

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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
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
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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