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The International Spa Association (ISPA) has published its full 2026 US Spa Industry Study, providing
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design for a wellness destination concept for AI
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Asian spa operations company, Sense of Touch, has partnered with The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
Andrea Hurst, a reflexologist who has worked with celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, members of the
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Italian operator Terme & Spa Italia is preparing to launch a large new day spa
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
Professional Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline by Dermalab has announced the acquisition of Labo
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
A luxury Canadian day spa nestled in a 600-acre protected forest reserve in Quebec has
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Delivering impactful evidence-based wellness benefits is no longer optional in the spa and wellness space
A new weight management treatment using auricular (ear) acupuncture has been introduced at Champneys day
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
bbspa_Group, a renowned name in spa and wellness, has officially merged the recently-launched bbspa_UK with
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
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
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Strength
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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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Day spa news

The International Spa Association (ISPA) has published its full 2026 US Spa Industry Study, providing
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design for a wellness destination concept for AI
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Asian spa operations company, Sense of Touch, has partnered with The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
Andrea Hurst, a reflexologist who has worked with celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, members of the
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Italian operator Terme & Spa Italia is preparing to launch a large new day spa
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
Professional Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline by Dermalab has announced the acquisition of Labo
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
A luxury Canadian day spa nestled in a 600-acre protected forest reserve in Quebec has
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Delivering impactful evidence-based wellness benefits is no longer optional in the spa and wellness space
A new weight management treatment using auricular (ear) acupuncture has been introduced at Champneys day
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
bbspa_Group, a renowned name in spa and wellness, has officially merged the recently-launched bbspa_UK with
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
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Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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
EGYM press release: Kore Sandwell expands smart fitness offering with EGYM launch at Wednesbury and Tipton Leisure Centres
Kore Sandwell (formerly Sandwell Leisure Trust) is continuing its investment in member health and wellbeing with the installation of EGYM at Wednesbury Leisure Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre, bringing industry-leading smart fitness technology to even mo
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, and Everyone Active, the UK’s leading leisure operator, are proud to announce a new strategic affiliate partnership designed to break down barriers to physical activity.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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