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Looking for a palmy, wellness-oriented getaway? Look no further. Dubai will soon be home to
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
The 325-bedroom Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen, has opened in China, within the city’s newly developed financial
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open its second resort in Sri Lanka later this year,
Swiss management company Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured a deal to operate a luxury
Shangri-La is opening a 145-acre resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coastline on June 1, 2016,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italian architects Matteo Thun and Luca Colombo have designed a verdant new village in Parma,
Hasunuma Water Garden in Japan will be home to the very first triple Fusion Waterslide
The new 39-storey, 286-bedroom Reverie Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has soft-opened, with
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is bringing the St. Regis brand to the Maldives with the
A decommissioned water reservoir turned public park in Colombia has scooped the top prize in
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has broken ground on its third project in Sri Lanka –
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Reverie Saigon, Vietnam, is set to launch in Q2 of 2015, featuring a range
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar
Colombo’s Sri Lanka Planetarium has reopened after refurbishments, boasting a new 4D/Digital full dome projector
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapksa was on hand to launch the Centara Ceysands Resort &
Indian conglomerate, The Krrish Group, plans to build a US$650m (£418m, €491m) mixed use development
Minor Hotel Group, in partnership with Serendib Leisure, has opened its second Avani resort -
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hyatt Hotels will open a Hyatt Regency hotel and spa in Colombo, Sri Lanka in
Work has begun on two resorts in Sri Lanka - both of which will be
Leisure trust GLL is to open its first standalone, wholly owned budget club in London
Jamie Oliver Limited, the company managing UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurants and other commercial
Kolkata's 90,000-capacity Eden Gardens ground has been stripped of the right to host the Cricket
Hong Kong-based resort operator Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to develop a multi-use complex in
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to operate the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo,
Jubilee Hall Trust has signed up to be a partner with TAG (Transforming A Generation).
Jubilee Hall Trust has signed up to be a partner with TAG (Transforming A Generation).
Gym London at the Colombo Centre - a unique partnership between not-for-profit social enterprises -
Greenwich Leisure (GLL), Jubilee Hall Trust and Colombo Street Sports Centre Trust are to jointly
Thailand-based spa operator Dusit International is to extend its Devarana Spa brand to Europe with
Colombo's Resort on the island of Porto Santo, Portugal will open in July 2009, as
Located on a Portuguese archipelago, Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort is on schedule to open
Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort on the island of Porto Santo, Portugal, will launch in
Scottish sport has been celebrating on both sides of the world, according to the Telegraph,
Glasgow has been successful in its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The announcement
Glasgow has submitted its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In an effort to
The Hilton JAIC Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is under new ownership. The property features
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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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
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
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Specifier
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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HCM People

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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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Colombo news

Looking for a palmy, wellness-oriented getaway? Look no further. Dubai will soon be home to
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
The 325-bedroom Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen, has opened in China, within the city’s newly developed financial
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open its second resort in Sri Lanka later this year,
Swiss management company Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured a deal to operate a luxury
Shangri-La is opening a 145-acre resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coastline on June 1, 2016,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italian architects Matteo Thun and Luca Colombo have designed a verdant new village in Parma,
Hasunuma Water Garden in Japan will be home to the very first triple Fusion Waterslide
The new 39-storey, 286-bedroom Reverie Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has soft-opened, with
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is bringing the St. Regis brand to the Maldives with the
A decommissioned water reservoir turned public park in Colombia has scooped the top prize in
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has broken ground on its third project in Sri Lanka –
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Reverie Saigon, Vietnam, is set to launch in Q2 of 2015, featuring a range
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar
Colombo’s Sri Lanka Planetarium has reopened after refurbishments, boasting a new 4D/Digital full dome projector
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapksa was on hand to launch the Centara Ceysands Resort &
Indian conglomerate, The Krrish Group, plans to build a US$650m (£418m, €491m) mixed use development
Minor Hotel Group, in partnership with Serendib Leisure, has opened its second Avani resort -
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hyatt Hotels will open a Hyatt Regency hotel and spa in Colombo, Sri Lanka in
Work has begun on two resorts in Sri Lanka - both of which will be
Leisure trust GLL is to open its first standalone, wholly owned budget club in London
Jamie Oliver Limited, the company managing UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurants and other commercial
Kolkata's 90,000-capacity Eden Gardens ground has been stripped of the right to host the Cricket
Hong Kong-based resort operator Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to develop a multi-use complex in
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to operate the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo,
Jubilee Hall Trust has signed up to be a partner with TAG (Transforming A Generation).
Jubilee Hall Trust has signed up to be a partner with TAG (Transforming A Generation).
Gym London at the Colombo Centre - a unique partnership between not-for-profit social enterprises -
Greenwich Leisure (GLL), Jubilee Hall Trust and Colombo Street Sports Centre Trust are to jointly
Thailand-based spa operator Dusit International is to extend its Devarana Spa brand to Europe with
Colombo's Resort on the island of Porto Santo, Portugal will open in July 2009, as
Located on a Portuguese archipelago, Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort is on schedule to open
Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort on the island of Porto Santo, Portugal, will launch in
Scottish sport has been celebrating on both sides of the world, according to the Telegraph,
Glasgow has been successful in its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The announcement
Glasgow has submitted its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In an effort to
The Hilton JAIC Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is under new ownership. The property features
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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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