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Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is the name of a brand new health and longevity retreat
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
Retail and leisure destination developer Intu is creating an €800m ($886m, £679m) resort on Spain's
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Green Bay Packers has revealed it is nearing
Situated overlooking the Hudson River and with sweeping views of Manhattan, urban spa resort and
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed plans for a Legoland development in New York state, with its
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has confirmed plans for a major overhaul of
The Middle East’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts opened to the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Architecture practice Perkins + Will is leading development for Detroit’s recently announced US$50m (€45.6m, £40.6m)
A 360-room luxury hotel designed by Herzog & de Meuron for Hilton Worldwide in Washington
Global planning and design firm PGAV Destinations have appointed four architectural designers to support the
Atmantan, a 65,000sq ft (6,039sq m), 106-room dedicated wellness resort near Pune, India, opened its
Thai wellness destination Dhara Dhevi is launching 11 new targeted wellness retreats designed to address
Commonwealth Games 2014 host Glasgow is among the cities in the frame to stage the
Naturopathica is opening a Healing Arts Center & Spa in New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood,
The tourism industry racked up record inbound figures for 2014, with the latest figures showing
The InterContinental Davos, located 1,580m (5,183ft) above sea level in the Swiss Alps, is set
Global destination design firm, WATG, has relocated its CEO to London in order to be
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has officially opened its new Shanghai resort in China. Located on
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled the details of its spa and wellness facilities that
A local New Zealand council is investigating the spa sector as a growth opportunity for
US developer Wisconsin Resorts Consulting has revealed plans to build a 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m)
Wellcome Collection in central London has unveiled a major £17.5m development project which will increase
Shropshire Council has announced the public launch of a new sustainable tourism strategy and action
Leisure consultancy Horwath Hotel, Tourism and Leisure (HTL) has opened a new office in Dubai,
St. Louis, US-based PGAV Destinations has won contracts to undertake the planning and design of
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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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
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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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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Talking point
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Editor's letter
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
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Destination D news

Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is the name of a brand new health and longevity retreat
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the
Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
Retail and leisure destination developer Intu is creating an €800m ($886m, £679m) resort on Spain's
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Green Bay Packers has revealed it is nearing
Situated overlooking the Hudson River and with sweeping views of Manhattan, urban spa resort and
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed plans for a Legoland development in New York state, with its
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek has confirmed plans for a major overhaul of
The Middle East’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts opened to the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Architecture practice Perkins + Will is leading development for Detroit’s recently announced US$50m (€45.6m, £40.6m)
A 360-room luxury hotel designed by Herzog & de Meuron for Hilton Worldwide in Washington
Global planning and design firm PGAV Destinations have appointed four architectural designers to support the
Atmantan, a 65,000sq ft (6,039sq m), 106-room dedicated wellness resort near Pune, India, opened its
Thai wellness destination Dhara Dhevi is launching 11 new targeted wellness retreats designed to address
Commonwealth Games 2014 host Glasgow is among the cities in the frame to stage the
Naturopathica is opening a Healing Arts Center & Spa in New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood,
The tourism industry racked up record inbound figures for 2014, with the latest figures showing
The InterContinental Davos, located 1,580m (5,183ft) above sea level in the Swiss Alps, is set
Global destination design firm, WATG, has relocated its CEO to London in order to be
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has officially opened its new Shanghai resort in China. Located on
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled the details of its spa and wellness facilities that
A local New Zealand council is investigating the spa sector as a growth opportunity for
US developer Wisconsin Resorts Consulting has revealed plans to build a 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m)
Wellcome Collection in central London has unveiled a major £17.5m development project which will increase
Shropshire Council has announced the public launch of a new sustainable tourism strategy and action
Leisure consultancy Horwath Hotel, Tourism and Leisure (HTL) has opened a new office in Dubai,
St. Louis, US-based PGAV Destinations has won contracts to undertake the planning and design of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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