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Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria has unveiled its Sisley-branded spa in Brussels, Belgium, following a major
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
Corinthia Hotels and Dubai General Properties (DGP) have partnered to develop a new five-star hotel
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
New York’s iconic Surrey Hotel is set to begin a new chapter as it reopens
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and
Over almost 50 years, Biologique Recherche has earned an undisputed reputation thanks to its highly-effective
Professional spa and skincare brand Omorovicza has announced a new partnership with the luxury Royal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Kerry Turpin has been appointed by luxury international hotel brand Corinthia Hotels to spearhead its
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Flores & Prats and Ouest Architecture have won a competition to convert a derelict old
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has broken the 100-member barrier, announcing it has partners and
Neutelings Riedijk Architects are transforming a former railway station in Brussels into a vast mixed-use
There was business as well as wellness on the agenda as the Wellness Tourism Association
This year's European Tourism Summit, which is being held in Lucerne next month, will focus
Picsolve has announced a new partnership with Panora.me, a Brussels-based start up, that will see
London architects Sergison Bates have won the international competition to convert the Citroën Yser Garage
Architects, urban planners and landscape designers have been invited to submit proposals for the UK’s
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco has announced plans to launch a menu
Four extra Euro 2020 matches will be hosted at Wembley Stadium, after UEFA said it
The Centre Pompidou will establish a branch within Shanghai’s forthcoming West Bund Art Museum, designed
The developer of a new branch of the Pompidou Centre art museum in the centre
A host of the world’s most high-profile architecture practices have entered the race to design
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Elon Musk’s
An international architecture competition has been launched for the renovation of one of Brussels’ modernist
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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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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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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Brussels news

Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria has unveiled its Sisley-branded spa in Brussels, Belgium, following a major
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
Corinthia Hotels and Dubai General Properties (DGP) have partnered to develop a new five-star hotel
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
New York’s iconic Surrey Hotel is set to begin a new chapter as it reopens
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and
Over almost 50 years, Biologique Recherche has earned an undisputed reputation thanks to its highly-effective
Professional spa and skincare brand Omorovicza has announced a new partnership with the luxury Royal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Kerry Turpin has been appointed by luxury international hotel brand Corinthia Hotels to spearhead its
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Flores & Prats and Ouest Architecture have won a competition to convert a derelict old
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has broken the 100-member barrier, announcing it has partners and
Neutelings Riedijk Architects are transforming a former railway station in Brussels into a vast mixed-use
There was business as well as wellness on the agenda as the Wellness Tourism Association
This year's European Tourism Summit, which is being held in Lucerne next month, will focus
Picsolve has announced a new partnership with Panora.me, a Brussels-based start up, that will see
London architects Sergison Bates have won the international competition to convert the Citroën Yser Garage
Architects, urban planners and landscape designers have been invited to submit proposals for the UK’s
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco has announced plans to launch a menu
Four extra Euro 2020 matches will be hosted at Wembley Stadium, after UEFA said it
The Centre Pompidou will establish a branch within Shanghai’s forthcoming West Bund Art Museum, designed
The developer of a new branch of the Pompidou Centre art museum in the centre
A host of the world’s most high-profile architecture practices have entered the race to design
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Elon Musk’s
An international architecture competition has been launched for the renovation of one of Brussels’ modernist
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
Diary dates
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