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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Hong Kong news

A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Luxury Ayurveda aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies has made its first foray into the Italian wellness
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Irish aromatherapy brand Ground Wellbeing has partnered with Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa in Hampshire,
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Singing, listening to or playing music can improve mental wellbeing and quality of life, according
Business psychology training company Evolution-U Spa Academy has unveiled new online spa business training blending
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
A new spa ritual designed to promote feminine wellness, ease menstrual discomfort and improve blood
Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
Expanding its strong footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real
Luxury French skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand Clarins has unveiled its brand new retail boutique
Luc Mayrand, who has spent the past 23 years as a Disney Imagineer, has been
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Construction work has been completed on the M+ museum building in Hong Kong, ahead of
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
The Hong Kong government has revealed plans to provide the historic Ocean Park theme park
Luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is debuting its new retreat concept Journey to
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Organic seaweed lifestyle brand, Voya, has unveiled a partnership with the luxury spa at the
12,300
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No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
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Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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salt therapy products
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Hong Kong news

A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Luxury Ayurveda aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies has made its first foray into the Italian wellness
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Irish aromatherapy brand Ground Wellbeing has partnered with Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa in Hampshire,
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Singing, listening to or playing music can improve mental wellbeing and quality of life, according
Business psychology training company Evolution-U Spa Academy has unveiled new online spa business training blending
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
A new spa ritual designed to promote feminine wellness, ease menstrual discomfort and improve blood
Ocean Park has launched a wide range of new water attractions – including Hong Kong's
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
Expanding its strong footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real
Luxury French skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand Clarins has unveiled its brand new retail boutique
Luc Mayrand, who has spent the past 23 years as a Disney Imagineer, has been
Disney has unveiled three videos showing parts of the concept model for Fantasy Springs, a
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Construction work has been completed on the M+ museum building in Hong Kong, ahead of
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
The Hong Kong government has revealed plans to provide the historic Ocean Park theme park
Luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is debuting its new retreat concept Journey to
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Organic seaweed lifestyle brand, Voya, has unveiled a partnership with the luxury spa at the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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