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Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Accor has released a comprehensive white paper designed to deepen understanding of wellness design and
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
England rugby legend and founder of the One Living brand, Jonny Wilkinson, has been on
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report reveals travellers are focusing on more engaging experiences and enhanced wellness
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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

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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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Emlyn Brown news

Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Accor has released a comprehensive white paper designed to deepen understanding of wellness design and
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
England rugby legend and founder of the One Living brand, Jonny Wilkinson, has been on
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report reveals travellers are focusing on more engaging experiences and enhanced wellness
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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