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Auberge Resorts Collection will launch its first UK property and destination spa in Mayfair, London,
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
The Well at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection has opened in Costa Rica’s verdant region
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Modern US wellness brand The Well is set to open its first international holistic wellbeing
Global hospitality group, Accor, is launching in-room restorative wellness programming at select North and Central
Accor-owned luxury hotel group Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has reopened four hotel and spa destinations
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
The Penn Museum in Philadelphia has reopened with 10,000sq ft (3,048sq m) of newly imagined
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will bring its sustainable, luxury footprint to Central America as
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Award-winning Mexican attraction Xcaret has revealed plans to expand into new territories within Central and
The state parties of Mexico and Central America have adopted a five-year action plan for
W Hotels Worldwide, owned by hospitality giant Marriott International, has opened a boutique property in
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
Architect Roberto de Oliveira Castro and interior designer Samuel Amoia have collaborated on a beach
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The US, Canada and Mexico have declared their intention to submit a historic unified bid
Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat, a luxury countryside resort, has opened on a 1300 acre
Rosewood Hotels will open its fifth property in Mexico in 2019, the Rosewood Mandarina. Owned
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
A cumulative audience of four billion is expected to watch the Paralympic Games for the
Famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will be the subject of a touring exhibition, with the
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
A luxury tented resort will join Nayara Hotels, the Costa Rican wellness brand set in
The US authorities have charged 16 additional Fifa officials with fraud and money laundering offences,
A further two Fifa officials have been arrested on suspicion of accepting millions of dollars
Starwood has broken ground on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Los Cabos, Mexico. The
Hilton is refreshing its eforea spa brand after five years, adding three new short-duration treatment
Sallie Fraenkel, president of Mind Body Spirit Network, and Casey Miller, president of Travelteerism, have
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is set to operate its first property in Central America
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
In the pipeline since 1999, Panama’s Biomuseo has finally opened to the public. Designed by
A new visitor attraction based on the history of confectionary will open on 31 March
The Wyndham Hotel Group is continuing its expansion in the Middle East with the opening
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is to debut its Westin brand in Panama with two
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to open its first Crowne Plaza Hotel in El
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has warned the team behind England's bid to host the 2018
Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that it is to open four new hotels in Panama
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Central America news

Auberge Resorts Collection will launch its first UK property and destination spa in Mayfair, London,
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
The Well at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection has opened in Costa Rica’s verdant region
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Modern US wellness brand The Well is set to open its first international holistic wellbeing
Global hospitality group, Accor, is launching in-room restorative wellness programming at select North and Central
Accor-owned luxury hotel group Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has reopened four hotel and spa destinations
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
The Penn Museum in Philadelphia has reopened with 10,000sq ft (3,048sq m) of newly imagined
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will bring its sustainable, luxury footprint to Central America as
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Award-winning Mexican attraction Xcaret has revealed plans to expand into new territories within Central and
The state parties of Mexico and Central America have adopted a five-year action plan for
W Hotels Worldwide, owned by hospitality giant Marriott International, has opened a boutique property in
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
Architect Roberto de Oliveira Castro and interior designer Samuel Amoia have collaborated on a beach
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The US, Canada and Mexico have declared their intention to submit a historic unified bid
Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat, a luxury countryside resort, has opened on a 1300 acre
Rosewood Hotels will open its fifth property in Mexico in 2019, the Rosewood Mandarina. Owned
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
A cumulative audience of four billion is expected to watch the Paralympic Games for the
Famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will be the subject of a touring exhibition, with the
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
A luxury tented resort will join Nayara Hotels, the Costa Rican wellness brand set in
The US authorities have charged 16 additional Fifa officials with fraud and money laundering offences,
A further two Fifa officials have been arrested on suspicion of accepting millions of dollars
Starwood has broken ground on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Los Cabos, Mexico. The
Hilton is refreshing its eforea spa brand after five years, adding three new short-duration treatment
Sallie Fraenkel, president of Mind Body Spirit Network, and Casey Miller, president of Travelteerism, have
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is set to operate its first property in Central America
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
In the pipeline since 1999, Panama’s Biomuseo has finally opened to the public. Designed by
A new visitor attraction based on the history of confectionary will open on 31 March
The Wyndham Hotel Group is continuing its expansion in the Middle East with the opening
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is to debut its Westin brand in Panama with two
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to open its first Crowne Plaza Hotel in El
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has warned the team behind England's bid to host the 2018
Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that it is to open four new hotels in Panama
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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