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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Budapest news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
Kerry Turpin has been appointed by luxury international hotel brand Corinthia Hotels to spearhead its
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
French marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has partnered with Budapest’s first and largest thermal
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a new Madame Tussauds in the heart of
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
Architecture practice Johannes Torpe Studios has unveiled the first glimpses of the Buda Resort; a
Treatments at Ensana ’s Sovata Health Spa Hotel in Romania are using healing mud and
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, has brought plans to a halt for The New National
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
The Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa on the island of Malta is to open new
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
South Lodge Hotel in Horsham, UK, has opened its new spa, The Spa at South
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Transport Museum of Hungary is building a new home in Budapest and has chosen
A unique hotel that once functioned as the main congregating place for various high society
The latest venue from the Buddha-Bar 'eatertainment' brand has launched at Sugar Beach resort in
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hosted this year’s Minister’s Summit at the World Travel Market
The House of Hungarian Music by Sou Fujimoto – the architect behind such projects such
The Bodrum Edition has opened on the Turkish Riviera and includes a spa that hopes
The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) will hold an event this October in Budapest
Interrail – the service which allows unlimited rail travel across Europe – has teamed with
A new two-storey, 44,000sq ft (4,087sq m) spa will open at the South Lodge hotel
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
Construction of the new Museum of Ethnography is underway in Budapest, Hungary. Site clearance has
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Both the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games will be awarded to their respective hosts at
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
A 13m (43ft) bird of prey has found a perch front of the new US$1.5bn
European Athletics – the continental governing body for the sport – has thrown its weight
One of the chairs overseeing Paris’ 2024 Olympic bid has ruled out hosting the 2028
Marriott International has announced plans to dramatically increase the size of its European portfolio across
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) may award both the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics this
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the Serpentine
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
12,300
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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
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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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
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Company profile: active insight
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
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Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Budapest news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
Kerry Turpin has been appointed by luxury international hotel brand Corinthia Hotels to spearhead its
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
French marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has partnered with Budapest’s first and largest thermal
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a new Madame Tussauds in the heart of
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
Architecture practice Johannes Torpe Studios has unveiled the first glimpses of the Buda Resort; a
Treatments at Ensana ’s Sovata Health Spa Hotel in Romania are using healing mud and
Elevate
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, has brought plans to a halt for The New National
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
The Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa on the island of Malta is to open new
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
South Lodge Hotel in Horsham, UK, has opened its new spa, The Spa at South
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Transport Museum of Hungary is building a new home in Budapest and has chosen
A unique hotel that once functioned as the main congregating place for various high society
The latest venue from the Buddha-Bar 'eatertainment' brand has launched at Sugar Beach resort in
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hosted this year’s Minister’s Summit at the World Travel Market
The House of Hungarian Music by Sou Fujimoto – the architect behind such projects such
The Bodrum Edition has opened on the Turkish Riviera and includes a spa that hopes
The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) will hold an event this October in Budapest
Interrail – the service which allows unlimited rail travel across Europe – has teamed with
A new two-storey, 44,000sq ft (4,087sq m) spa will open at the South Lodge hotel
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
Construction of the new Museum of Ethnography is underway in Budapest, Hungary. Site clearance has
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Both the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games will be awarded to their respective hosts at
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
A 13m (43ft) bird of prey has found a perch front of the new US$1.5bn
European Athletics – the continental governing body for the sport – has thrown its weight
One of the chairs overseeing Paris’ 2024 Olympic bid has ruled out hosting the 2028
Marriott International has announced plans to dramatically increase the size of its European portfolio across
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) may award both the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics this
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the Serpentine
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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