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Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Professional skincare and spa brand Swissline has partnered with the new spa at Anantara World
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
A new creative hub in Doha looks to position itself as the new heart of
In a major move against the gym market, Apple has revealed a number of upgrades
Work has been completed on the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharjah, United
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
Sha Wellness Clinic has announced plans to reveal the world’s healthiest residences in 2022, with
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Emirates news

Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
Elevate Arena
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Professional skincare and spa brand Swissline has partnered with the new spa at Anantara World
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
A new creative hub in Doha looks to position itself as the new heart of
In a major move against the gym market, Apple has revealed a number of upgrades
Work has been completed on the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharjah, United
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
Sha Wellness Clinic has announced plans to reveal the world’s healthiest residences in 2022, with
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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