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International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Chinese interior designers MQ Studio Shanghai have created the PuXuan Spa and Hotel – the
The ongoing restoration of the Qianlong Garden – a part of Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City
English Premier League club Manchester United has revealed plans to open a series of club-themed
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hospitality designer Ed Ng has said the increasing length of time between the design and
DUO, a sculptural mixed-use complex integrating living, working and retail spaces with public gardens and
German architect Ole Scheeren has completed the much-anticipated Guardian Art Center on the doorstep of
Luxury hotel operator Aman is set to open its fourth location in China on Monday
Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, the long-time collaborators at the helm of the international design
German architect Ole Scheeren is bringing leisure and landscape design to the skies of Ho
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
German architect Ole Scheeren, best-known as the designer of a series sculptural towers in Asia,
Singapore-based resort group Aman has launched a new service taking guests on a series of
Work is nearing completion on the Chongwenmen M-Cube; MVRDV’s latest high-profile leisure building. Located in
Hong Kong-based design firm Remedios Studio is working in collaboration with wellness hospitality and spa
Plans for an AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park north of Sydney, Australia,
Auction house China Guardian has commissioned architects Büro Ole Scheeren to design its new home.
Following a lengthy competition process ending in 2013, French architect Jean Nouvel and the Beijing
The Palace Museum – housed in Beijing’s, Forbidden City – is to set up an
Details on the first phase of a AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park
Merlin Entertainments has launched its first attraction in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a Madame
New World Beijing Hotel will open this October as the first five-star hotel in Chongwenmen,
A AU$500m (£304m, US$475m, €355m) theme park that will include a full-size replica of Beijing's
A AU$500m (£304m, US$475m, €355m) theme park that will include a full-size replica of Beijing's
New South Wales is set to get the biggest tourism project in its history, following
A new ticketing system is to be introduced at Beijing's Forbidden City in a move
Chinese museums and memorials have attracted more than 820 million visitors over the past two
Officials in China and Taiwan aim to build bridges in their political relations via a
UK fitness equipment manufacturer, P*werSport International, has completed an installation at Beijing's famous Palace Hotel.
Custodians of the Forbidden City have drawn up secret plans for a three-story museum under
The Forbidden City, China, is to undergo a large scale urban facelift project, to protect
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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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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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Forbidden City news

International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
Some of China's most popular attractions are being forced to close as the country tries
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Chinese interior designers MQ Studio Shanghai have created the PuXuan Spa and Hotel – the
The ongoing restoration of the Qianlong Garden – a part of Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City
English Premier League club Manchester United has revealed plans to open a series of club-themed
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hospitality designer Ed Ng has said the increasing length of time between the design and
DUO, a sculptural mixed-use complex integrating living, working and retail spaces with public gardens and
German architect Ole Scheeren has completed the much-anticipated Guardian Art Center on the doorstep of
Luxury hotel operator Aman is set to open its fourth location in China on Monday
Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, the long-time collaborators at the helm of the international design
German architect Ole Scheeren is bringing leisure and landscape design to the skies of Ho
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
German architect Ole Scheeren, best-known as the designer of a series sculptural towers in Asia,
Singapore-based resort group Aman has launched a new service taking guests on a series of
Work is nearing completion on the Chongwenmen M-Cube; MVRDV’s latest high-profile leisure building. Located in
Hong Kong-based design firm Remedios Studio is working in collaboration with wellness hospitality and spa
Plans for an AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park north of Sydney, Australia,
Auction house China Guardian has commissioned architects Büro Ole Scheeren to design its new home.
Following a lengthy competition process ending in 2013, French architect Jean Nouvel and the Beijing
The Palace Museum – housed in Beijing’s, Forbidden City – is to set up an
Details on the first phase of a AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park
Merlin Entertainments has launched its first attraction in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a Madame
New World Beijing Hotel will open this October as the first five-star hotel in Chongwenmen,
A AU$500m (£304m, US$475m, €355m) theme park that will include a full-size replica of Beijing's
A AU$500m (£304m, US$475m, €355m) theme park that will include a full-size replica of Beijing's
New South Wales is set to get the biggest tourism project in its history, following
A new ticketing system is to be introduced at Beijing's Forbidden City in a move
Chinese museums and memorials have attracted more than 820 million visitors over the past two
Officials in China and Taiwan aim to build bridges in their political relations via a
UK fitness equipment manufacturer, P*werSport International, has completed an installation at Beijing's famous Palace Hotel.
Custodians of the Forbidden City have drawn up secret plans for a three-story museum under
The Forbidden City, China, is to undergo a large scale urban facelift project, to protect
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration 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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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