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IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The company behind a health club concept designed to "transform Saudi Arabia's fitness sector" has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, a master-planned destination retreat for mindful living in China, has
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
Details have been revealed of the 12th edition of Spatec Europe, to be held from
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has expanded the wellness offering at the historic Royal Livingstone
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
Hotel operator Minor Hotels is to open a new hotel under its Anantara brand in
International hospitality interior design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) have announced a major expansion into
LCI Productions has announced its involvement in a multimedia walkthrough that constitutes a completely new
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
Dusit International has more than 40 properties in the pipeline in the next four to
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Swissotel will manage a 180-bedroom hotel in Saudi Arabia with an emphasis on vitality and
Luxury hotel group Rocco Forte has launched a new brand-wide spa concept, Rocco Forte Spas,
Smaaash Entertainment, an Indian visitor attractions and sports company part-owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar,
Shangri-La will launch its first hotel in Saudi Arabia in early 2018, the Shangri-La Jeddah.
The Raffles Jakarta, which soft-opened in March, will launch a six-treatment room spa at the
The world’s tallest commercial tower – the Burj 2020 in Dubai – is to be
Thai hospitality firm Dusit International, which has established a joint venture hotel management company in
The ever-growing KidZania brand has launched its latest franchise at the Mall of Arabia in
Saudi Arabia’s Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) – in collaboration with colleges of excellence
Saudi Arabia’s first international health and beauty show is set to be held between 24
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has ordered the construction of 11 new 'world-class'
Accor Hotels has unveiled the upscale Majlis Grand Mercure sub-brand – designed to entice Middle
A new ‘reality theme park’ where children take jobs and earn ‘money’ is to be
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, which is known as the world’s only seven star hotel, has
Kerzner International has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company, a Saudi developer
Production company Paramount and Dubai property developer Damac Properties are planning to open a second
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week demonstrated her support for local tourist businesses during a visit
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Life Lessons
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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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
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The company behind a health club concept designed to "transform Saudi Arabia's fitness sector" has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, a master-planned destination retreat for mindful living in China, has
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
Details have been revealed of the 12th edition of Spatec Europe, to be held from
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has expanded the wellness offering at the historic Royal Livingstone
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
Hotel operator Minor Hotels is to open a new hotel under its Anantara brand in
International hospitality interior design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) have announced a major expansion into
LCI Productions has announced its involvement in a multimedia walkthrough that constitutes a completely new
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
Dusit International has more than 40 properties in the pipeline in the next four to
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Swissotel will manage a 180-bedroom hotel in Saudi Arabia with an emphasis on vitality and
Luxury hotel group Rocco Forte has launched a new brand-wide spa concept, Rocco Forte Spas,
Smaaash Entertainment, an Indian visitor attractions and sports company part-owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar,
Shangri-La will launch its first hotel in Saudi Arabia in early 2018, the Shangri-La Jeddah.
The Raffles Jakarta, which soft-opened in March, will launch a six-treatment room spa at the
The world’s tallest commercial tower – the Burj 2020 in Dubai – is to be
Thai hospitality firm Dusit International, which has established a joint venture hotel management company in
The ever-growing KidZania brand has launched its latest franchise at the Mall of Arabia in
Saudi Arabia’s Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) – in collaboration with colleges of excellence
Saudi Arabia’s first international health and beauty show is set to be held between 24
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has ordered the construction of 11 new 'world-class'
Accor Hotels has unveiled the upscale Majlis Grand Mercure sub-brand – designed to entice Middle
A new ‘reality theme park’ where children take jobs and earn ‘money’ is to be
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, which is known as the world’s only seven star hotel, has
Kerzner International has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company, a Saudi developer
Production company Paramount and Dubai property developer Damac Properties are planning to open a second
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week demonstrated her support for local tourist businesses during a visit
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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