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Board of Directors news

High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
Iconic Texas hotel and wellness destination Texas The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has announced
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
Lynne McNees, president of the International Spa Association (ISPA), has announced the new ISPA Board
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, has relaunched after a substantial renovation
Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, has re-joined UK Active’s board of directors for a three-year
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Jeff Riach, Oakworks CEO, has announced the appointment of spa industry veteran Brian Paris as
Jennifer Wayland-Smith has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with the 2023 ISPA
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will grow its ISPA board of directors and officers in
Green Spa Network Planet (GSN) has appointed five new members to its board of directors
The board of directors overseeing Irish marine skincare and spa brand Voya has named Serina
IHRSA has appointed Elizabeth Clark as its new president and CEO. Clark joins the industry
Massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with Susan Boresow stepping up
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Marriott International’s Board of Directors has announced Anthony Capuano has been appointed CEO and joined
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Cruise ship and resort operator, OneSpaWorld Holdings (OSW) has announced that Susan Bonner will join
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
ISPA has announced the election of a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer to its board
Industry tech business, Mindbody, has announced its Board of Directors has appointed current president Josh
WTS International has snapped up Todd Walter as its new president, following the demise of
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
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
Editor's letter
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
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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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

Board of Directors news

High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
Iconic Texas hotel and wellness destination Texas The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has announced
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
Lynne McNees, president of the International Spa Association (ISPA), has announced the new ISPA Board
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, has relaunched after a substantial renovation
Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, has re-joined UK Active’s board of directors for a three-year
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Jeff Riach, Oakworks CEO, has announced the appointment of spa industry veteran Brian Paris as
Jennifer Wayland-Smith has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with the 2023 ISPA
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will grow its ISPA board of directors and officers in
Green Spa Network Planet (GSN) has appointed five new members to its board of directors
The board of directors overseeing Irish marine skincare and spa brand Voya has named Serina
IHRSA has appointed Elizabeth Clark as its new president and CEO. Clark joins the industry
Massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with Susan Boresow stepping up
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Marriott International’s Board of Directors has announced Anthony Capuano has been appointed CEO and joined
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Cruise ship and resort operator, OneSpaWorld Holdings (OSW) has announced that Susan Bonner will join
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
ISPA has announced the election of a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer to its board
Industry tech business, Mindbody, has announced its Board of Directors has appointed current president Josh
WTS International has snapped up Todd Walter as its new president, following the demise of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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