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Global Wellness Institute news

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to gain deeper
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
12,300
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
HCM People

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
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: 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.
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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gymkit UK
With a reputation for quality and reliability, Gymkit UK proudly partners with many of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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13-13 Jun 2026
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Global Wellness Institute news

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to gain deeper
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
HCM People

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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gymkit UK
With a reputation for quality and reliability, Gymkit UK proudly partners with many of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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