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Booker news

Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
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
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Agilysys, which bought spa software provider ResortSuite in 2021 has announced the acquisition of Book4Time,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
Industry tech business, Mindbody, has announced its Board of Directors has appointed current president Josh
Fitness tech business Mindbody has appointed Phil Coxon as managing director for its European operations.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
The Global Wellness Institute will release an in-depth update of its Global Wellness Economy Monitor
Mindbody will acquire rival, Booker Software, in a deal worth $US150m, said CEO Rick Stollmeyer
Elegant Hotels Group has revealed plans to open a luxury spa at The House hotel
Cloud-based software provider Booker has acquired Frederick, a marketing automation platform that offers a set
Netherlands-based High Five has made three new appointments to its top team as it looks
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has attracted sponsorship support from thirty-six companies and organisations for
Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the
In February 2015, private investment firm Bain Capital Partners (BCP) bought a 100 per cent
A new Spa and Wellness Center has been unveiled at the Crowne Plaza Borjomi in
Intricate geometric patterns of insects cover lurid pink walls inside the recently renovated Renwick Gallery
Software company Booker has secured US$35m (€31.2m, £22.7m) in its latest funding round – welcoming
Software company Booker has secured $35m (€31.2m, £22.7m) in its latest funding round – welcoming
Fast and free, unlimited Wi-Fi tops the wish lists of travellers and ranks higher than
An upgrade to Booker’s mobile app allows business owners to remotely manage appointment calendars, payments
SpaBooker, the spa management software company, has announced a tie-up with hospitality management system supplier
Spa management software company Spabooker has announced two new strategic tie-ups with Yelp and MapQuest
Forum Hotel and Spa is back for the seventh consecutive year on 19 June 2014
Cloud-based software provider SpaBooker has launched a new product to help spas simplify customer loyalty
Cloud-based software provider Booker has launched a new product to help spas simplify customer loyalty
SpaBooker has integrated an all-electronic credit card application from Mercury Payment Systems directly into its
The Global Spa and Wellness Summit has announced the launch of an infographic competition. Entrants
Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m; E21m) in series
Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m; E21m) in series
The new Family Entertainment centre (FEC) subgroup at BALPPA reached the fifty (50) member milestone
Booker, the cloud-based management software company behind the SpaBooker, FitnessBooker and SalonBooker systems, has announced
SpaBooker has updated its mobile app following a surge in mobile activity, which tripled during
SpaBooker has updated its mobile app following a surge in mobile activity, which tripled during
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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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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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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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Interview
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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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Booker news

Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
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
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Agilysys, which bought spa software provider ResortSuite in 2021 has announced the acquisition of Book4Time,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
Industry tech business, Mindbody, has announced its Board of Directors has appointed current president Josh
Fitness tech business Mindbody has appointed Phil Coxon as managing director for its European operations.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
The Global Wellness Institute will release an in-depth update of its Global Wellness Economy Monitor
Mindbody will acquire rival, Booker Software, in a deal worth $US150m, said CEO Rick Stollmeyer
Elegant Hotels Group has revealed plans to open a luxury spa at The House hotel
Cloud-based software provider Booker has acquired Frederick, a marketing automation platform that offers a set
Netherlands-based High Five has made three new appointments to its top team as it looks
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has attracted sponsorship support from thirty-six companies and organisations for
Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the
In February 2015, private investment firm Bain Capital Partners (BCP) bought a 100 per cent
A new Spa and Wellness Center has been unveiled at the Crowne Plaza Borjomi in
Intricate geometric patterns of insects cover lurid pink walls inside the recently renovated Renwick Gallery
Software company Booker has secured US$35m (€31.2m, £22.7m) in its latest funding round – welcoming
Software company Booker has secured $35m (€31.2m, £22.7m) in its latest funding round – welcoming
Fast and free, unlimited Wi-Fi tops the wish lists of travellers and ranks higher than
An upgrade to Booker’s mobile app allows business owners to remotely manage appointment calendars, payments
SpaBooker, the spa management software company, has announced a tie-up with hospitality management system supplier
Spa management software company Spabooker has announced two new strategic tie-ups with Yelp and MapQuest
Forum Hotel and Spa is back for the seventh consecutive year on 19 June 2014
Cloud-based software provider SpaBooker has launched a new product to help spas simplify customer loyalty
Cloud-based software provider Booker has launched a new product to help spas simplify customer loyalty
SpaBooker has integrated an all-electronic credit card application from Mercury Payment Systems directly into its
The Global Spa and Wellness Summit has announced the launch of an infographic competition. Entrants
Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m; E21m) in series
Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m; E21m) in series
The new Family Entertainment centre (FEC) subgroup at BALPPA reached the fifty (50) member milestone
Booker, the cloud-based management software company behind the SpaBooker, FitnessBooker and SalonBooker systems, has announced
SpaBooker has updated its mobile app following a surge in mobile activity, which tripled during
SpaBooker has updated its mobile app following a surge in mobile activity, which tripled during
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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