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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
UK-based textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has revealed a new luxury bathrobe called the Aspen.  The
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
RKF Luxury Linen once again asserts its leadership in textile innovation with Silkfeel – a
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
MSpa is proud to present the OSLO Series — a complete product line of rigid
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
Kenneth Ryan, a seasoned leader in luxury wellness, hospitality and experiential development, is launching Ryan
French spa, wellness and beauty equipment distributor Beauty Tech has announced a strategic partnership with
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Feedback
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Life Lessons
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
Talking point
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
Interview
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
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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High-end news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
UK-based textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has revealed a new luxury bathrobe called the Aspen.  The
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
RKF Luxury Linen once again asserts its leadership in textile innovation with Silkfeel – a
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
MSpa is proud to present the OSLO Series — a complete product line of rigid
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
Kenneth Ryan, a seasoned leader in luxury wellness, hospitality and experiential development, is launching Ryan
French spa, wellness and beauty equipment distributor Beauty Tech has announced a strategic partnership with
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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