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Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma has launched its reimagined spa facilities in the centre of Rome, Italy.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht is bringing back the Starwood name, rebranding his SH Hotels &
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
British-based, family-run spa uniform supplier, Florence Roby, has announced the launch of its new capsule
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Auberge Resorts Collection has announced that reservations are now open for Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Auberge Resorts Collection will launch its first UK property and destination spa in Mayfair, London,
MyBlend’s innovative myLEDmask is the result of years of meticulous research and development in photobiomodulation,
Conde Nast’s iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue, has launched a Global Spa Guide, curating
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
La Maison myBlend opened its doors to the world over a year ago last summer
Pioneering skincare and wellbeing brand myBlend was relaunched in 2022 under the direction of Dr
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
A new urban wellness sanctuary has opened in the heart of Florence, Italy, inspired by
Private property development company Arora Group has opened an extensive spa and wellness centre at
The iconic Orient Express luxury train is set to return to Italy following a hiatus
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
REM, a UK-based specialist in spa and salon furniture, has launched two new pieces: the
TechnoAlpin created a snow-filled retail installation for clothing brand Woolrich as part of the 97th
Pierattelli Architetture have proposed a new football stadium for ACF Fiorentina with an accompanying masterplan
CIDESCO International, the beauty education body, has announced it will open a training salon at
International hospitality brand Cipriani is spearheading a US$450m (€395.3m, £353.9m) effort to convert the 1950s-era
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Speaking exclusively with CLAD, Caroline Bos, co-founder of Dutch architecture practice UNStudio, described her artistic
Family-owned COMO Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in continental Europe next month,
A new 20,000sq ft spa will open at The Auburn Opelika Marriott Resort at Grand
Architect Bill Bensley is working on a national cultural heritage site in Yên T? Mountain
Belmond Castello di Casole has opened in the Tuscan countryside, set within a castle dating
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Phillip Mills

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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Florence news

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma has launched its reimagined spa facilities in the centre of Rome, Italy.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht is bringing back the Starwood name, rebranding his SH Hotels &
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
British-based, family-run spa uniform supplier, Florence Roby, has announced the launch of its new capsule
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Auberge Resorts Collection has announced that reservations are now open for Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Auberge Resorts Collection will launch its first UK property and destination spa in Mayfair, London,
MyBlend’s innovative myLEDmask is the result of years of meticulous research and development in photobiomodulation,
Conde Nast’s iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue, has launched a Global Spa Guide, curating
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
La Maison myBlend opened its doors to the world over a year ago last summer
Pioneering skincare and wellbeing brand myBlend was relaunched in 2022 under the direction of Dr
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
A new urban wellness sanctuary has opened in the heart of Florence, Italy, inspired by
Private property development company Arora Group has opened an extensive spa and wellness centre at
The iconic Orient Express luxury train is set to return to Italy following a hiatus
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
REM, a UK-based specialist in spa and salon furniture, has launched two new pieces: the
TechnoAlpin created a snow-filled retail installation for clothing brand Woolrich as part of the 97th
Pierattelli Architetture have proposed a new football stadium for ACF Fiorentina with an accompanying masterplan
CIDESCO International, the beauty education body, has announced it will open a training salon at
International hospitality brand Cipriani is spearheading a US$450m (€395.3m, £353.9m) effort to convert the 1950s-era
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Speaking exclusively with CLAD, Caroline Bos, co-founder of Dutch architecture practice UNStudio, described her artistic
Family-owned COMO Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in continental Europe next month,
A new 20,000sq ft spa will open at The Auburn Opelika Marriott Resort at Grand
Architect Bill Bensley is working on a national cultural heritage site in Yên T? Mountain
Belmond Castello di Casole has opened in the Tuscan countryside, set within a castle dating
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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
Oakworks Inc: 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
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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