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Irish government news

The Irish Spa Association (ISA) is urgently calling upon the Irish Government to provide full
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
A new £67m (US$86.9m, €79.8m) cultural and environmental Eden Project tourist attraction is to be
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
Grants of up to €2.5m (US$2.81m, £2.22m) are being made available for large-scale visitor attractions
Sport Ireland has received a €6.5m (£5.7m) increase in its annual funding levels. The boost
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Belfast has been stripped of its right to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, after
National sporting infrastructure in Ireland has received a major boost with the delivery of the
Sports clubs in Ireland will be able to bid for a share of a €30m
Industry tradeshow and conference Spa Life will host a two-day event in Ireland in 2017
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
More than 300 sporting events will be held across Ireland from 10 September as part
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
Women’s football and the traditional Irish sport of camogie will receive a €1m (£791,745, US$1.2m)
The Irish government has set aside €27m (£21.1m, US$30.1m) in sports grants for 2016, which
The Northern Irish government has expressed its “commitment” to redeveloping Belfast’s Casement Park stadium in
The Irish government has ring-fenced an initial €5.5m (£4.2m, US$6m) for 2016 in a bid
Despite the disappointing end to Ireland’s journey at the Rugby World Cup over the weekend,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Irish government has increased its investment in the country’s national governing bodies of sport
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on
UNESCO has enquired about whether appropriate authorisation was granted for the use of World Heritage
The Bannatyne Group has today announced a £92m deal with M&G Investments for the sale
The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation's (ITIC) review of 2013 reveals that visitor arrivals were up
The Irish government is to invest 26m euro in local sports projects across the country
Limerick has been confirmed as Ireland's first National City of Culture in 2014 as part
More than 2,150 sports clubs and organisations throughout Ireland have submitted bids for support through
Image: County Mayo's Great Western Greenway Irish public transport minister Alan Kelly has announced that
The Irish government remains confident that inbound visitor numbers will increase in 2012, following the
Irish arts minister Jimmy Deenihan has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has secured the future of the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith,
Tourism Ireland and the Irish government have welcomed a "positive start" to 2012 after it
A new EUR30m (£25m) funding programme has been launched by the Irish government in order
Ireland's Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Department of Transport, Tourism and
The Irish government has confirmed it will retain the lower 9 per cent VAT rate
The development of new sports venues and increased visitor numbers have been included as part
Further legislation is to be published by the Irish government in order to combine the
Irish minister for transport, tourism and sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that plans for the
Irish transport, tourism and sport minister Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland could be set
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has announced the final round of grants to
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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Life lessons
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
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Research
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Irish government news

The Irish Spa Association (ISA) is urgently calling upon the Irish Government to provide full
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
A new £67m (US$86.9m, €79.8m) cultural and environmental Eden Project tourist attraction is to be
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
Grants of up to €2.5m (US$2.81m, £2.22m) are being made available for large-scale visitor attractions
Sport Ireland has received a €6.5m (£5.7m) increase in its annual funding levels. The boost
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Belfast has been stripped of its right to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, after
National sporting infrastructure in Ireland has received a major boost with the delivery of the
Sports clubs in Ireland will be able to bid for a share of a €30m
Industry tradeshow and conference Spa Life will host a two-day event in Ireland in 2017
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
More than 300 sporting events will be held across Ireland from 10 September as part
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
Women’s football and the traditional Irish sport of camogie will receive a €1m (£791,745, US$1.2m)
The Irish government has set aside €27m (£21.1m, US$30.1m) in sports grants for 2016, which
The Northern Irish government has expressed its “commitment” to redeveloping Belfast’s Casement Park stadium in
The Irish government has ring-fenced an initial €5.5m (£4.2m, US$6m) for 2016 in a bid
Despite the disappointing end to Ireland’s journey at the Rugby World Cup over the weekend,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Irish government has increased its investment in the country’s national governing bodies of sport
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on
UNESCO has enquired about whether appropriate authorisation was granted for the use of World Heritage
The Bannatyne Group has today announced a £92m deal with M&G Investments for the sale
The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation's (ITIC) review of 2013 reveals that visitor arrivals were up
The Irish government is to invest 26m euro in local sports projects across the country
Limerick has been confirmed as Ireland's first National City of Culture in 2014 as part
More than 2,150 sports clubs and organisations throughout Ireland have submitted bids for support through
Image: County Mayo's Great Western Greenway Irish public transport minister Alan Kelly has announced that
The Irish government remains confident that inbound visitor numbers will increase in 2012, following the
Irish arts minister Jimmy Deenihan has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has secured the future of the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith,
Tourism Ireland and the Irish government have welcomed a "positive start" to 2012 after it
A new EUR30m (£25m) funding programme has been launched by the Irish government in order
Ireland's Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Department of Transport, Tourism and
The Irish government has confirmed it will retain the lower 9 per cent VAT rate
The development of new sports venues and increased visitor numbers have been included as part
Further legislation is to be published by the Irish government in order to combine the
Irish minister for transport, tourism and sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that plans for the
Irish transport, tourism and sport minister Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland could be set
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has announced the final round of grants to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
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
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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